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Are Home Prices Dropping? Here’s the Real Story.

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | March 4, 2026 | Equity, For Sellers, Home Prices | 0 Comments

You’ve probably seen posts on social media talking about how “home prices are falling.” And when you see something like that, it’s normal to wonder:Is this the start of a crash?What does this mean for my house?Let’s clear this up right away. This is not a crash. And...

The Hidden Advantage Repeat Buyers Have Right Now

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | March 2, 2026 | Downsize, Equity, For Sellers, Senior Market | 0 Comments

What if you didn’t have a mortgage payment on your next house? It may sound a little unrealistic. But for a number of homeowners, it’s actually doable.Nearly 3 in 10 homes purchased today are bought in cash, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR)....

Top Mistakes Homeowners Are Making in 2026 (And How To Avoid Them)

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | February 26, 2026 | For Sellers, Price It Right/Overpricing, Selling Tips | 0 Comments

Let’s be clear: selling your house is absolutely possible right now. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), roughly 11k homes sell every day in this country.

Renting vs. Buying: The Numbers Might Surprise You

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | February 25, 2026 | Affordability, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy | 0 Comments

Renting can feel like the easier choice right now.

How Your Equity Could Help Younger Generations Buy a Home

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | February 23, 2026 | Equity, For Sellers, Senior Market | 0 Comments

For a lot of parents or grandparents, watching a family member struggle to buy their first home right now is hard.

The Price You Set Can Make (or Break) Your Sale

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | February 19, 2026 | Agent Value, For Sellers, Price It Right/Overpricing, Selling Tips | 0 Comments

There’s one decision you're going to make when you sell that determines whether your house sells quickly, or it sits.

The Real Reason Home Sales Slowed in January. And It’s Not What You Think.

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | February 18, 2026 | For Sellers | 0 Comments

If you saw headlines that talked about how “home sales fell sharply in January,” it probably raised an eyebrow – especially if you’re thinking about selling your house. But context matters.Yes, in January, home sales declined. But that has more to do with seasonality...

Move-Up Buyers Are Choosing New Construction

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | February 16, 2026 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up, New Construction | 0 Comments

At some point, a house that once felt perfect just… doesn’t anymore.Maybe you need more space.Maybe working from home turned your dining room into a permanent office.Maybe the layout just doesn’t match how you live now.If your current house is starting to feel like...

Four Ways Your Home Equity Can Work for You

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | February 12, 2026 | Equity, For Sellers | 0 Comments

You may have heard homeowners today have a lot of equity built up. But what does that really mean? Let’s break it down.Because your equity isn’t just a number, it’s a powerful asset that can help you take your next big step in life.How Much Equity Does the Typical...

Inventory Is Making a Comeback in 2026

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | February 11, 2026 | For Buyers, Forecasts, Inventory | 0 Comments

After a long stretch where buyers were competing for too few homes, inventory has made a comeback over the past year. And depending on where you live, that’s opening up your options in a meaningful way. According to Realtor.com, the number of homes available for sale...