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One Number Could Change Everything About Your Next Move

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | August 20, 2026 | Downsize, Equity, For Sellers, Move-Up, Selling Tips | 0 Comments

When's the last time someone told you what your house is worth? Not what some online valuation tool guessed. Not what your neighbor's house sold for. What yours is actually worth right now.For a lot of homeowners, it's been years. And if you've been thinking about...

Higher Rates Could Actually Help Housing Supply – Here’s How.

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | August 19, 2026 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Inventory | 0 Comments

You may have heard the number of homes for sale isn’t growing like it was. And maybe that has you worried you won’t find a home you love when it’s time to make your move.But that may be about to change. Here’s why your pool of options may actually start ticking back...

The Kind of House Buyers Are Willing To Pay More For

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | August 17, 2026 | Downsize, For Sellers, Home Prices, Selling Tips | 0 Comments

That spare room on the main floor. The finished basement with a kitchenette and its own entrance. The bonus room you've been using for storage. To you, it's extra space. But to a growing pool of buyers, it's the reason they'd pick your house. Here’s why....

Who Has the Upper Hand in Today’s Housing Market?

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | August 13, 2026 | Buying Tips, For Buyers, For Sellers, Selling Tips | 0 Comments

Ask around and almost every homebuyer out there wants to know if there’s a way to get a better deal. And just about every seller wants to know if they'll still get top dollar.The interesting thing is... both can be right at the exact same time. It just depends on...

Here’s Why Mortgage Rates Are What They Are Right Now

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | August 12, 2026 | Affordability, Economy, For Buyers, For Sellers, Mortgage Rates | 0 Comments

If you're waiting for mortgage rates to fall a lot before you buy, you may be waiting a while. But before you get discouraged, there's a number working behind the scenes that's actually good for you right now. It's called the spread, and once you understand it, you...

The Case for Putting 20% Down on Your Next Home

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | August 10, 2026 | Affordability, Buying Tips, Downsize, For Buyers, Move-Up | 0 Comments

If you’re planning to buy your next home soon, you’ve probably heard the old rule about saving 20% for your down payment.The truth is, you usually don’t have to. Plenty of loan options let qualified buyers put down much less. But a lot of repeat buyers are choosing to...

Thinking About Waiting for Lower Mortgage Rates? Read This First.

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | August 6, 2026 | Affordability, Buying Tips, Economy, For Buyers, Forecasts, Mortgage Rates | 0 Comments

Imagine waiting a year to buy a home, only to find mortgage rates haven't changed much. That may sound frustrating.But it's a real possibility.A lot of people are putting their plans on hold because they believe much lower mortgage rates are right around the corner....

Big Investors Are Backing Off and That’s Your Opening

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | August 5, 2026 | First-Time Buyers, For Buyers | 0 Comments

For years, a lot of would-be homebuyers have worried about the same thing. How do you compete with big investors who can swoop in, pay cash, and snap up the houses you want?Well, worry a little less. Because right now, those big investors aren't buying up the market....

Here’s Where To Start if You’re Selling and Buying at the Same Time

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | August 3, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

If you're a homeowner getting ready to move, one question usually comes first: should you buy your next home before you sell, or sell your current house before you start looking?There's no single right answer. The best call depends on your finances, your local market,...

Buying a Home? Here’s What You Should Know About Home Insurance Costs.

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | July 30, 2026 | Affordability, Buying Tips, For Buyers | 0 Comments

If buying a home is on your radar, you've probably been keeping an eye on mortgage rates and home prices. But don’t forget about homeowners insurance. Homeowners insurance has always been part of owning a home. But over the past few years, it's become a larger expense...