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What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Rise in New Home Inventory

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | August 28, 2025 | For Buyers, New Construction | 0 Comments

You may have seen talk online that new home inventory is at its highest level since the crash. And if you lived through the crash back in 2008, seeing new construction is up again may feel a little scary.But here’s what you need to remember: a lot of what you see...

History Shows the Housing Market Always Recovers

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | August 27, 2025 | Economy, For Sellers, Forecasts, Selling Tips | 0 Comments

Now that the market is slowing down, homeowners who haven’t sold at the price they were hoping for are increasingly pulling their homes off the market. According to the latest data from Realtor.com, the number of homeowners taking their homes off the market is up 38%...

Should You Still Expect a Bidding War?

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | August 25, 2025 | First-Time Buyers, For Buyers | 0 Comments

If you’re still worried about having to deal with a bidding war when you buy a home, you may be able to let some of that fear go.While multiple-offer situations haven’t disappeared entirely, they’re not nearly as common as they used to be. In fact, a recent survey...

From Frenzy to Breathing Room: Buyers Finally Have Time Again

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | August 21, 2025 | Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers | 0 Comments

If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember the frenzy. Homes were listed one day and gone the next. Sometimes it only took hours. You had to drop everything to go and see the house, and if you hesitated even slightly, someone else swooped...

Condos Could Be a Win for Today’s Buyers

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | August 20, 2025 | Affordability, Buying Tips, Downsize, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Home Prices, Inventory | 0 Comments

Not every homebuyer wants the biggest house on the block. Some want something simpler, more affordable, and easier to maintain, especially in a market where every dollar counts. That’s where condos come in.For first-time buyers, they can be a smart way to get into...

More Contracts Are Falling Through. Here’s How To Get Ahead.

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | August 18, 2025 | For Sellers, Selling Tips | 0 Comments

When you sell a house, the last thing you want is for the deal to fall apart right before closing. But according to the latest data from Redfin, that’s happening a bit more often lately. The good news is, it’s completely avoidable if you lean on an agent for insight...

Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | August 14, 2025 | For Buyers, Mortgage Rates | 0 Comments

Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason. After the most recent jobs report came out weaker than expected, the bond market reacted almost instantly. And, as a result, in early August mortgage rates dropped to their lowest point so far this year...

Are These Myths About Buying a Newly Built Home Holding You Back?

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | August 13, 2025 | Affordability, Agent Value, For Buyers, New Construction | 0 Comments

If you’ve been skipping over newly built homes in your search, you might be doing so based on outdated assumptions. Let’s clear up a few of the most common myths, so you don’t miss out on a solid opportunity.Myth 1: New Homes Are More ExpensiveIt’s easy to assume a...

What You Need To Know About Concessions

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | August 12, 2025 | For Sellers, Infographics, Selling Tips | 0 Comments

Some HighlightsNow that there are more homes for sale, buyers have more options. And sellers need to be more flexible to close the deal.That's why almost half of homeowners are making some type of concession. This can include covering closing costs, paying for...

Online Home-Buying Search Terms Recently Hit 2-Year High

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | August 11, 2025 | For Sellers | 0 Comments

Believe it or not, there are clear signs buyer interest is heating up again.Let’s talk about what’s really going on behind the scenes, and why the housing market might not be as quiet out there as it seems. Buyers Are Looking, and Search Trends Prove ItOne of the...