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Why Did More People Decide To Sell Their Homes Recently?

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | October 17, 2024 | Buying Tips, For Buyers, Mortgage Rates | 0 Comments

Homeowners typically slow down their moving plans as the summer months wrap up, and as a result, fewer homes are listed for sale in the fall. It’s a predictable, seasonal trend in real estate. But this year, mortgage rates came down at the same time the number of...

The Benefits of Using Your Equity To Make a Bigger Down Payment

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | October 16, 2024 | Affordability, Equity, For Buyers, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates | 0 Comments

Did you know? Homeowners are often able to put more money down when they buy their next home. That’s because, once they sell, they can use the equity they have in their current house toward their next down payment. And it’s why as home equity reaches a new height, the...

Why an Agent Is Essential When Buying a Newly Built Home

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | October 15, 2024 | Agent Value, Buying Tips, For Buyers | 0 Comments

For some buyers, there’s a misconception that newly built homes aren’t made to last or fall short of the quality you can find in older homes. Unfortunately, this is turning some buyers away from what may be one of their best options in today’s housing market. As...

Why a Condo Could Be Your Perfect First Home

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | October 14, 2024 | For Buyers | 0 Comments

If you’re looking to break into homeownership but the price of single-family homes has you second-guessing, you might want to consider a condominium (condo) or townhome. These types of homes often come with a lower barrier to entry – and that can help you start to...

Buying Beats Renting in These Top Cities

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | October 11, 2024 | For Buyers, Infographics, Rent vs. Buy | 0 Comments

Some HighlightsBased on a recent study, in 22 of the top 50 metros, the monthly mortgage payment is lower than the rent payment.Make sure you work with a pro who can help you crunch the numbers and see how your city stacks up. This may be your opportunity to forget...

How Much Does It Cost To Sell My House?

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | October 10, 2024 | Agent Value, For Sellers, Selling Tips | 0 Comments

If you’re toying with the idea of selling your house, you’re probably wondering how much it’ll cost. To be honest, the final number will depend on several factors like the offer you accept, if you help with your buyer’s closing costs, how many repairs you tackle, and...

Two Reasons Why the Housing Market Won’t Crash

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | October 9, 2024 | Economy, Inventory | 0 Comments

You may have heard chatter recently about the economy and talk about a possible recession. It's no surprise that kind of noise gets some people worried about a housing market crash. Maybe you’re one of them. But here’s the good news – there’s no need to panic. The...

Why Now’s Not the Time To Take Your House Off the Market

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | October 8, 2024 | For Sellers, Selling Tips | 0 Comments

Has your house been sitting on the market longer than expected? If so, you’re bound to be frustrated by now. Maybe you’re even thinking it’s time to pull the listing and wait to see what 2025 brings. But what you may not realize is, the decision to hold off could...

Now’s the Time To Upgrade to Your Dream Home

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | October 7, 2024 | Equity, For Sellers, Mortgage Rates | 0 Comments

If you’ve been wanting to sell your house and move up to a bigger or nicer home, you’re not alone. A recent Inman survey reveals the top motivator for today’s homebuyers is the desire for more space or an upgraded home (see graph below):But there’s also a good chance...

The Top 3 Reasons Affordability Is Improving

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | October 4, 2024 | Affordability, Home Prices, Infographics, Mortgage Rates | 0 Comments

Some HighlightsAffordability is based on three key factors: mortgage rates, home prices, and wages.And today, it’s improving quickly as rates come down, prices level off, and wages climb. If you put your search on pause because it was too expensive to buy, connect...