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Home Buyer Reports

Below are some timeless Home Buyer Reports that will help you to prepare for your purchase. Don’t forget to check out our Home Buyer Seminar as well as another great resource.

Buyer’s Guide to How Sellers Price Their Home

How to Buy a House with Little or No Money Down

Making the Move Easy On the Kids

Protect Your Home from Burglars

Stop Spending Money On Rent

The 10 Dumbest Mistakes Smart People Make When Buying or Selling a Home – and How to Avoid Them

Top 5 Reasons To Hire a Real Estate Agent When You Sell

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | July 1, 2025 | Infographics | 0 Comments

Some HighlightsThe right agent doesn’t just list your house – they help you sell smarter, faster, and with fewer surprises.With an agent’s help, you’ll know what’s happening in your local market and how to price your house right. You’ll feel confident filling out...

Multi-Generational Homebuying Hit a Record High – Here’s Why

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | June 30, 2025 | Affordability, Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers | 0 Comments

Multi-generational living is on the rise. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 17% of homebuyers purchase a home to share with parents, adult children, or extended family. That’s the highest share ever recorded by NAR (see graph below):And what’s...

Think It’s Better To Wait for a Recession Before You Move? Think Again.

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | June 25, 2025 | Economy, For Buyers, For Sellers | 0 Comments

Fear of a recession is back in the headlines. And if you’re thinking about buying or selling sometime soon, that may leave you wondering if you should reconsider the timing of your move.A recent survey by John Burns Research and Consulting (JBREC) and Keeping Current...

Why Your Home’s Asking Price Matters More Today

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | June 24, 2025 | Infographics | 0 Comments

Some HighlightsA growing number of homeowners are overestimating today’s market. And that’s why the number of sellers dropping their price is back at normal levels.A lot of the time this is happening because they’re not paying attention to current conditions. The...

Why Homeownership Is Going To Be Worth It

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | June 23, 2025 | First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy | 0 Comments

Life can feel a bit unpredictable these days. What’s happening with inflation? The economy? The housing market? But in the middle of all that uncertainty, there’s one thing a lot of people still crave – a place to call their own.Because when everything else feels up...

3 Reasons To Buy a Home This Summer

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | June 19, 2025 | Buying Tips, For Buyers, Home Prices, Inventory | 0 Comments

Are you thinking about buying a home, but not sure if now’s the right time? A lot of people are waiting and wondering what the market’s going to do next. But here’s something only the savviest buyers realize:This summer might actually be the best time to buy in years....

What You Really Need To Know About Down Payments

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | June 17, 2025 | Infographics | 0 Comments

Some HighlightsThere’s a misconception going around that you have to put 20% of the purchase price down when you buy a home. But the truth is, many people don’t put down that much unless they’re trying to make their offer more competitive.And if you want to give your...

You May Have Enough Equity To Downsize and Buy Your Next House in Cash

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | June 13, 2025 | Downsize, Equity, For Sellers, Infographics, Senior Market | 0 Comments

Some HighlightsHave you been holding off on downsizing? If so, you should know your equity could make your move possible.Homeowners today have so much equity that a record number are buying their next house in all cash. And that has some big benefits like making their...

Is Inventory Getting Back To Normal?

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | June 11, 2025 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Inventory | 0 Comments

After years of it feeling almost impossible to find a home you want to buy, things are changing for the better. Nationally, inventory is growing, and that gives you more options for your move. But here’s what you need to know. That level of growth is going to vary...

The Five-Year Rule for Home Price Perspective

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | June 10, 2025 | First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Home Prices | 0 Comments

Headlines are saying home prices are starting to dip in some markets. And if you’re beginning to second guess your plans based on what you’re hearing in the media, here’s what you need to know.It's true that a few metros are seeing slight price drops. But don't let...