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You Could Use Some of Your Equity To Give Your Children the Gift of Home

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | May 19, 2025 | Equity, For Sellers | 0 Comments

If you’re a homeowner, chances are you’ve built up a lot of wealth – just by living in your house and watching its value grow over time. And that equity? It’s something that could help change your child’s life.Since affordability is still a challenge, a lot of...

Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | May 16, 2025 | Buying Tips, For Buyers, Forecasts, Infographics, Mortgage Rates | 0 Comments

Some HighlightsAre you wondering what to expect if you buy or sell a home in the second half of the year? Here’s what the expert forecasts tell you.Mortgage rates are expected to come down slightly. There will be more homes available for sale. And as inventory rises,...

Why Would I Move with a 3% Mortgage Rate?

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | May 15, 2025 | For Sellers, Mortgage Rates, Selling Tips | 0 Comments

If you have a 3% mortgage rate, you’re probably pretty hesitant to let that go. And even if you’ve toyed with the idea of moving, this nagging thought may be holding you back: “why would I give that up?”But when you ask that question, you may be putting your needs on...

Don’t Let Student Loans Hold You Back from Homeownership

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | May 14, 2025 | Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers | 0 Comments

Did you know? According to a recent study, 72% of people with student loans think their debt will delay their ability to buy a home. Maybe you’re one of them and you're wondering:Do you have to wait until you’ve paid off those loans before you can buy your first...

Why Buyers Are More Likely To Get Concessions Right Now

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | May 13, 2025 | Buying Tips, For Buyers | 0 Comments

Especially in areas where inventory is rising, both homebuilders and sellers are sweetening the deal for buyers with things like paid closing costs, mortgage rate buy-downs, and more. In the industry, it’s called a concession or an incentive.What Are Concessions and...

Home Projects That Boost Value

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

Whether you’re planning to move soon or not, it’s smart to be strategic about which home projects you take on. Your time, energy, and money matter – and not all upgrades offer the payoff you might expect. As U.S. News Real Estate explains:". . . not every home...

Why You’ll Want a Home Inspection

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | May 9, 2025 | Buying Tips, For Buyers, Infographics | 0 Comments

Some HighlightsOnce your offer is accepted, an inspector will assess the condition of the house, including things like the roof, foundation, plumbing, and more.That information is incredibly important and paves the way for you to re-negotiate with the seller, as...

Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of the Year

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | May 8, 2025 | Forecasts, Mortgage Rates | 0 Comments

From rising home prices to mortgage rate swings, the housing market has left a lot of people wondering what’s next – and whether now is really the right time to move. There is one place you can turn to for answers you want the most. And that’s the experts.Leading...

Why Some Homes Sell Faster Than Others

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | May 7, 2025 | For Sellers, Selling Tips | 0 Comments

As you think ahead to your own move, you may have noticed some houses sell within days, while others linger. But why is that? As Redfin says:“. . . today’s housing market has been topsy-turvy since the pandemic. Low inventory (though rising) and high prices have...

Stocks May Be Volatile, but Home Values Aren’t

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | May 6, 2025 | Economy, Home Prices | 0 Comments

With all the uncertainty in the economy, the stock market has been bouncing around more than usual. And if you’ve been watching your 401(k) or investments lately, chances are you’ve felt that pit in your stomach. One day it’s up. The next day, it’s not. And that may...