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Home Buyer Reports

Below are some timeless Home Buyer Reports that will help you to prepare for your purchase. Don’t forget to check out our Home Buyer Seminar as well as another great resource.

Buyer’s Guide to How Sellers Price Their Home

How to Buy a House with Little or No Money Down

Making the Move Easy On the Kids

Protect Your Home from Burglars

Stop Spending Money On Rent

The 10 Dumbest Mistakes Smart People Make When Buying or Selling a Home – and How to Avoid Them

The 20% Down Payment Myth, Debunked

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | May 5, 2025 | Affordability, Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers | 0 Comments

Saving up to buy a home can feel a little intimidating, especially right now. And for many first-time buyers, the idea that you have to put 20% down can feel like a major roadblock.But that’s actually a common misconception. Here’s the truth.Do You Really Have To Put...

Your Home Equity Could Make Moving Possible

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | May 2, 2025 | Equity, For Sellers, Infographics, Selling Tips | 0 Comments

Some HighlightsThanks to recent home price appreciation, homeowners have near record amounts of equity – and you may too. On average, homeowners have $311K worth of equity.Once you sell, you can use it to fund your down payment on your next home or maybe even to buy a...

What an Economic Slowdown Could Mean for the Housing Market

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | May 1, 2025 | Economy, For Buyers, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates | 0 Comments

Talk about the economy is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year. That’s leaving a lot of people wondering what it means for the value of their home – and their buying power.Let’s take a look at some historical data to show what’s happened...

A Tale of Two Housing Markets

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | April 30, 2025 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Inventory | 0 Comments

For a long time, the housing market was all sunshine for sellers. Homes were flying off the shelves, and buyers had to compete like crazy. But lately, things are starting to shift. Some areas are still super competitive for buyers, while others are seeing more homes...

Paused Your Moving Plans? Here’s Why It’s Time To Hit Play Again

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | April 28, 2025 | For Buyers, Inventory | 0 Comments

It’s not really a surprise that 70% of buyers paused their home search last year. Maybe you were one of them. And if so, no judgment. Conditions just weren’t great.Inventory was too low, prices were too high, and mortgage rates were bouncing all over. That made it...

You Finally Have More Options for Your Move

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | April 25, 2025 | For Buyers, Infographics, Inventory | 0 Comments

Some HighlightsIf you put your home search on hold because you couldn’t find anything you liked in your budget, it’s time to try again. There’s a much wider selection of homes for sale, with more fresh listings hitting the market each month.With more options come...

Should I Buy a Home Now or Wait?

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | April 24, 2025 | Buying Tips, Equity, For Buyers, Home Prices | 0 Comments

At some point, you’ve probably heard the saying: “Yesterday was the best time to buy a home, but the next best time is today.”That’s because homeownership is about the long game – and home prices typically rise over time. So, while you may be holding out for prices to...

What You Can Do When Mortgage Rates Are a Moving Target

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | April 22, 2025 | Buying Tips, For Buyers, Mortgage Rates | 0 Comments

Have you seen where mortgage rates have been lately? One day they go down a little. The next day, they go back up again. It can feel confusing and even frustrating if you’re trying to decide whether now’s a good time to buy a home.Take a look at the graph below. It...

Don’t Miss This Prime Spring Window To Sell Your House

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | April 21, 2025 | Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers | 0 Comments

According to Realtor.com, the best week to list your house this year was April 13–19. And since that week has come and gone, you might be wondering: did I miss my chance? Not at all – and here’s why.That’s just one source’s take, based on their own research. Other...