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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

3 Reasons To Buy a Home This Summer

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | June 19, 2025 | Buying Tips, For Buyers, Home Prices, Inventory | 0 Comments

Are you thinking about buying a home, but not sure if now’s the right time? A lot of people are waiting and wondering what the market’s going to do next. But here’s something only the savviest buyers realize:This summer might actually be the best time to buy in years....

What You Really Need To Know About Down Payments

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | June 17, 2025 | Infographics | 0 Comments

Some HighlightsThere’s a misconception going around that you have to put 20% of the purchase price down when you buy a home. But the truth is, many people don’t put down that much unless they’re trying to make their offer more competitive.And if you want to give your...

You May Have Enough Equity To Downsize and Buy Your Next House in Cash

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | June 13, 2025 | Downsize, Equity, For Sellers, Infographics, Senior Market | 0 Comments

Some HighlightsHave you been holding off on downsizing? If so, you should know your equity could make your move possible.Homeowners today have so much equity that a record number are buying their next house in all cash. And that has some big benefits like making their...

Is Inventory Getting Back To Normal?

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | June 11, 2025 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Inventory | 0 Comments

After years of it feeling almost impossible to find a home you want to buy, things are changing for the better. Nationally, inventory is growing, and that gives you more options for your move. But here’s what you need to know. That level of growth is going to vary...

The Five-Year Rule for Home Price Perspective

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | June 10, 2025 | First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Home Prices | 0 Comments

Headlines are saying home prices are starting to dip in some markets. And if you’re beginning to second guess your plans based on what you’re hearing in the media, here’s what you need to know.It's true that a few metros are seeing slight price drops. But don't let...

Buying Your First Home? FHA Loans Can Help

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | June 9, 2025 | Affordability, Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Mortgage Rates | 0 Comments

If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you might feel like the odds are stacked against you in today’s market. But there are resources and programs out there that can help – if you know where to look. And one thing that can make homeownership easier to achieve? An FHA home...

The Big Difference Between a Homeowner’s and a Renter’s Net Worth

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | June 6, 2025 | Infographics | 0 Comments

Some HighlightsHomeownership is one of the best ways to build wealth in our country and it’s easy to see why.As you pay down your mortgage and as home values rise over time, you gain equity – and that helps grow your net worth. That’s why a homeowner’s net worth is...

Understanding Today’s Mortgage Rates: Is 3% Coming Back?

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | June 4, 2025 | Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Mortgage Rates | 0 Comments

A lot of buyers are pressing pause on their plans these days, holding out hope that mortgage rates will come down – maybe even back to the historic-low 3% from a few years ago. But here’s the thing: those rates were never meant to last. They were a short-term response...

Why Buying Real Estate Is Still the Best Long-Term Investment

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | June 3, 2025 | Economy, For Buyers | 0 Comments

Lately, it feels like every headline about the housing market comes with a side of doubt. Are prices going up or down? Are we headed for a crash? Will rates ever come down? And all the media noise may leave you wondering: does it really make sense to buy a home right...

Newly Built Homes May Be Less Expensive Than You Think

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | June 2, 2025 | Affordability, Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Home Prices, New Construction | 0 Comments

Do you think a brand-new home means a bigger price tag? Think again.Right now, something unique is happening in the housing market. According to the Census and the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the median price of newly built homes is actually lower than the...