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When Buying a Home Feels Out of Reach, Some Families Do This Instead

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | April 9, 2026 | Affordability, Buying Tips, For Buyers, Senior Market | 0 Comments

For a lot of people, the math on buying a home just doesn’t really work right now. Maybe that’s how it feels for you too. You look at the cost of buying. Then you look at the cost of childcare. And it starts to feel like you have to choose one or the other.But some...

Thinking About an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Here’s What You Need To Know.

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | April 8, 2026 | Buying Tips, For Buyers, Mortgage Rates | 0 Comments

If you’ve been looking for a home lately, you’ve probably felt how tough affordability still is. And that's exactly why more buyers are opting for adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs.Here's what you need to understand about how they work, and whether they make sense...

Your House Hasn’t Sold Yet. Should You Rent It Out Instead?

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | April 6, 2026 | For Sellers | 0 Comments

When your house sits on the market longer than expected, it can get frustrating fast.You start asking: what now? And for a growing number of homeowners, that turns into: should I just rent it instead?While it sounds like a simple backup plan, becoming “accidental...

Before You Fall in Love with a House, Do This First.

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | April 2, 2026 | Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers | 0 Comments

Be honest. Have you started looking at homes online yet? If you have, it’s already time to get pre-approved. Because here’s what not enough people know.If buying a home is on your radar – even if it’s more of a someday plan than a right now plan – you don’t want to...

Don’t Let Home Prices Headlines Fool You

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | April 1, 2026 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices | 0 Comments

Spend about 5 minutes online searching for news about the housing market, and odds are you’ll see something pop up about home prices. You may even stumble onto social media influencers saying we’re headed for a crash. Let’s get you the context you need.The truth is...

This’ll Change What You Think About Investors in Today’s Housing Market

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | March 30, 2026 | For Buyers | 0 Comments

There’s a lot of noise out there right now about investors in the housing market.Some headlines make it sound like big Wall Street firms are buying up everything in sight. And if you’re trying to purchase a home yourself, that can make it feel like the odds are...

You Can’t Control What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates. But You Can Control This.

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | March 25, 2026 | Buying Tips, For Buyers, Mortgage Rates | 0 Comments

Mortgage rates have been volatile lately. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, that can make it harder to plan. But there are still things you can do to get the best rate possible in today’s market. It starts with having the right information.So, what’s causing...

The Remodel You’ve Been Dreaming About May Be Closer Than You Think

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

That kitchen you’ve been mentally redesigning...The bathroom that really needs a refresh...Or the outdoor space you keep saying you’ll get to someday...What if you already have what you need to finally make it happen? Because a growing number of homeowners are...

Affordability Has Improved in All 50 States

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | March 19, 2026 | Affordability, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers | 0 Comments

For the past few years, affordability has been what’s stopped a lot of buyers in their tracks. Maybe it stopped you, too.At some point you probably did the math, looked at the monthly payment, and decided to pause your search and wait for things to get better. But...

3 Must-Do’s for First-Time Home Buyers

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | March 18, 2026 | Agent Value, Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers | 0 Comments

Buying your first home is exciting, but it can also be a little nerve-wrecking because it’s something you’ve never done before. And trying to think of everything you need to do can feel like a lot. But here’s the key.You don’t have to figure everything out on your...