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Now’s a Great Time To Sell Your House

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | April 29, 2024 | For Sellers, Mortgage Rates | 0 Comments

Thinking about selling your house? If you are, you might be weighing factors like today’s mortgage rates and your own changing needs to figure out your next move.Here’s something else to consider. According to the latest Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) from...

Equity Can Make Your Move Possible When Affordability Is Tight [INFOGRAPHIC]

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | April 26, 2024 | Affordability, Equity, Infographics, Move-Up | 0 Comments

Some HighlightsDid you know the equity you have in your current house can help make your move possible?Once you sell, you can use it for a larger down payment on your next home, so you’re borrowing less. Or, you may even have enough to be an all-cash buyer. The...

Is a Multi-Generational Home Right for You?

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | April 25, 2024 | Buying Tips, For Buyers | 0 Comments

Ever thought about living in the same house with your grandparents, parents, or other loved ones? You're not alone. A lot of people are choosing to buy multi-generational homes where everyone can live together. Let's check out why they think it’s a good idea to see if...

Foreclosure Numbers Are Nothing Like the 2008 Crash

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | April 24, 2024 | Foreclosures | 0 Comments

If you’ve been keeping up with the news lately, you’ve probably come across some articles saying the number of foreclosures in today’s housing market is going up. And that may leave you feeling a bit worried about what’s ahead, especially if you owned a home during...

The Best Way To Keep Track of Mortgage Rate Trends

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | April 23, 2024 | For Buyers, Mortgage Rates | 0 Comments

If you’re thinking about buying a home, chances are you’ve got mortgage rates on your mind. You’ve heard about how they impact how much you can afford in your monthly mortgage payment, and you want to make sure you’re factoring that in as you plan your move.The...

What You Really Need To Know About Home Prices

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | April 22, 2024 | Home Prices | 0 Comments

According to recent data from Fannie Mae, almost 1 in 4 people still think home prices are going to come down. If you’re one of the people worried about that, here’s what you need to know.A lot of that fear is probably coming from what you’re hearing in the media or...

Myths About the 2024 Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | April 19, 2024 | Buying Tips, Forecasts, Infographics, Selling Tips | 0 Comments

Some HighlightsWhen it comes to the current housing market, there are some myths circling around right now. Some of the more common ones are that it’s better to wait for mortgage rates to fall or prices to crash. But there are others about the supply of homes for sale...

Is It Getting More Affordable To Buy a Home?

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | April 18, 2024 | Affordability, For Buyers | 0 Comments

Over the past year or so, a lot of people have been talking about how tough it is to buy a home. And while there’s no arguing affordability is still tight, there are signs it’s starting to get a bit better and may improve even more throughout the year. Elijah de la...

Is It Better To Rent Than Buy a Home Right Now?

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | April 17, 2024 | Buying Tips, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy | 0 Comments

You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s more affordable to rent right now than it is to buy a home. And while that may be true in some markets if you just look at typical monthly payments, there’s one thing that the numbers aren’t factoring in: and...

Should I Wait for Mortgage Rates To Come Down Before I Move?

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | April 16, 2024 | For Sellers, Mortgage Rates, Selling Tips | 0 Comments

If you’ve got a move on your mind, you may be wondering whether you should wait to sell until mortgage rates come down before you spring into action. Here’s some information that could help answer that question for you.In the housing market, there’s a longstanding...