Blog - Deb Hitchcock-Gale

What Is the Strongest Tailwind to Today’s Recovering Economy?

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Mar 17, 2021

Last year started off with a bang. Unemployment was under 4%, forecasters were giddy with their projections for the economy, and the residential housing market ...

What Is the #1 Financial Benefit of Homeownership?

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Mar 16, 2021

There are many financial and non-financial benefits of homeownership, and the greatest financial one is wealth creation. Homeownership has always been the first rung on ...

How to Make a Winning Offer on a Home

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Mar 15, 2021

Today’s homebuyers are faced with a strong sellers’ market, which means there are a lot of active buyers competing for a relatively low number of ...

How to Be a Competitive Buyer in Today’s Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Mar 12, 2021

Some Highlights With so few houses for sale today, it’s important to be prepared when you’re ready to buy a home. Meeting with your lender ...

Will the Housing Market Bloom This Spring?

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Mar 11, 2021

Spring is almost here, and many are wondering what it will bring for the housing market. Even though the pandemic continues on, it’s certain to ...

6 Simple Graphs Proving This Is Nothing Like Last Time

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Mar 10, 2021

Last March, many involved in the residential housing industry feared the market would be crushed under the pressure of a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic. Instead, real estate ...

How Upset Should You Be about 3% Mortgage Rates?

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Mar 9, 2021

Last Thursday, Freddie Mac announced that their 30-year fixed mortgage rate was over 3% (3.02%) for the first time since last July. That news dominated ...

5 Reasons to Sell Your House This Spring

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Mar 8, 2021

When selling a house, most homeowners hope for a quick and profitable transaction that puts them in a position to make a great move. If ...

How to Prepare Your House for a Winning Sale This Spring [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Mar 5, 2021

Some Highlights With so few homes available to buy today, houses are in high demand, and they’re selling fast. That means it’s a great time ...

Is It a Good Time to Sell My House?

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Mar 4, 2021

Last year, many homeowners thought twice about selling their houses due to the onset of the health crisis. This year, however, homeowners are beginning to ...