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The Return of Normal Seasonality for Home Price Appreciation

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | September 26, 2023 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Selling Myths | 0 Comments

If you’re thinking of making a move, one of the biggest questions you have right now is probably: what’s happening with home prices? Despite what you may be hearing in the news, nationally, home prices aren’t falling. It’s just that price growth is beginning to...

Beginning with Pre-Approval

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | September 25, 2023 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers | 0 Comments

If you’re looking to buy a home this fall, there are a few things you need to know. Affordability is tight with today’s mortgage rates and rising home prices. At the same time, there’s a limited number of homes on the market right now and that’s creating some...

How Remote Work Helps with Your House Hunt [INFOGRAPHIC]

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | September 22, 2023 | Buying Myths, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers | 0 Comments

Some HighlightsWhile remote work peaked during the pandemic, many people still work from home today.If you’re one of them, it could have an unexpected benefit when you’re looking to buy a home.If you can work from home, you might have more choices for where to live....

The Many Non-Financial Benefits of Homeownership

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | September 21, 2023 | Buying Myths, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers | 0 Comments

Buying and owning your own home can have a big impact on your life. While there are financial reasons to become a homeowner, it's essential to think about the non-financial benefits that make a home more than just a place to live.Here are some of the top non-financial...

Remote Work Is Changing How Some Buyers Search for Their Dream Homes

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | September 20, 2023 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers | 0 Comments

The way Americans work has changed in recent years, and remote work is at the forefront of this shift. Experts say it’ll continue to be popular for years to come and project that 36.2 million Americans will be working remotely by 2025. To give you some perspective,...

Your Home Equity Can Offset Affordability Challenges

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | September 19, 2023 | For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Selling Myths | 0 Comments

Are you thinking about selling your house? If so, today’s mortgage rates may be making you wonder if that’s the right decision. Some homeowners are reluctant to sell and take on a higher mortgage rate on their next home. If you’re worried about this too, know that...

Are More Homes Coming onto the Market?

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | September 18, 2023 | For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling Myths | 0 Comments

An important factor shaping today’s market is the number of homes for sale. And, if you’re considering whether or not to list your house, that’s one of the biggest advantages you have right now. When housing inventory is this low, your house will stand out, especially...

Plenty of Buyers Are Still Active Today [INFOGRAPHIC]

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | September 15, 2023 | For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Selling Myths | 0 Comments

Some HighlightsHolding off on selling your house because you believe there aren’t any buyers out there?Data shows buyers are still active, even with higher mortgage rates. This goes to show, people still want to buy homes, and those who can are moving now.Don’t delay...

Why Is Housing Inventory So Low?

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | September 14, 2023 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, New Construction | 0 Comments

One question that’s top of mind if you’re thinking about making a move today is: Why is it so hard to find a house to buy? And while it may be tempting to wait it out until you have more options, that’s probably not the best strategy. Here’s why.There aren’t enough...

Should Baby Boomers Buy or Rent After Selling Their Houses?

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | September 13, 2023 | Baby Boomers, Buying Myths, Demographics, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy | 0 Comments

Are you a baby boomer who’s lived in your current house for a long time and you’re ready for a change? If you’re thinking about selling your house, you have a lot to consider. Will you move to a different state or stay nearby? Is it time to downsize or do you want...