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Click here to download the Fall 2021 Home Buyer Guide. The Winter Guide will be coming out in January. Hopefully you will already have a home and won’t need it but if not you can come right back to this page and download it.

Home Seller Reports

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

Five Deadly Mistakes Home Sellers Make

How to Sell Your House or The Most Money

Making the Move Easy on the_Kids

Protect Your Home from Burglars

The Ten Dumbest Mistakes that Home Buyers and Home Sellers Make

Time in the Market Beats Trying To Time the Market

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | January 31, 2025 | Equity, Forecasts, Home Prices, Infographics | 0 Comments

Some HighlightsAre you torn between whether to buy a home now or wait? Consider this.Forecasts show prices will climb for at least the next 5 years. If you wait, the price of a home will be higher later on. But, if you buy a $400K now, you could gain roughly $83K in...

The Secret To Selling? Using an Agent To Get Your House Noticed

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | January 30, 2025 | Agent Value, For Sellers | 0 Comments

In a recent survey, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) asked sellers what they want most from a real estate agent. The number one answer was to help market their house.It makes sense. The way your agent markets your house can be the difference between whether...

What To Do If Your House Didn’t Sell

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | January 24, 2025 | For Sellers, Infographics, Selling Tips | 0 Comments

Some HighlightsLast year, as many as 1 in 3 sellers took their home off the market because it wasn’t selling.If this happened to you too, you don’t need to be embarrassed. What you need are answers. And a local real estate agent can help with that by seeing if it was...

If Your House’s Price Is Not Compelling, It’s Not Selling

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | January 22, 2025 | For Sellers, Home Prices, Selling Tips | 0 Comments

There’s one big mistake you need to avoid when you sell your house this year: setting your price too high. It might seem like overpricing gives you room to negotiate or could really boost your profit, but the reality is, it usually backfires.In fact, Realtor.com says...

2025 Housing Market Forecasts

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | January 17, 2025 | Home Prices, Infographics, Mortgage Rates | 0 Comments

Some HighlightsWondering what to expect when you buy or sell a home this year? Here’s what the experts say lies ahead.Mortgage rates are projected to come down slightly. Home prices are forecast to rise in most areas. And, there will be more homes available for...

Roughly 11,000 Homes Will Sell Today – Will Yours Be One of Them?

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | January 15, 2025 | For Sellers | 0 Comments

Are you hesitant to sell your house because you’re worried no one’s buying with rates and prices where they are right now? Here’s some perspective that can help.The market actually isn’t at a standstill. While there weren’t as many sales last year as there’d be in a...

How Mortgage Rates Affect Your Monthly Payment

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | January 10, 2025 | Infographics, Mortgage Rates | 0 Comments

Some HighlightsExperts say rates will come down slightly in the year ahead – but some volatility is expected. So, you shouldn't try to time the market.Instead, it's better to focus on how even a small change impacts your future mortgage payment. As rates come down,...

Mortgage Forbearance: A Helpful Option for Homeowners Facing Challenges

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | January 8, 2025 | Agent Value, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Selling Tips | 0 Comments

Let’s face it – life can throw some curveballs. Whether it’s a job loss, unexpected bills, or a natural disaster, financial struggles can happen to anyone. But here’s the good news. If you’re a homeowner feeling the squeeze, there’s a lifeline that many people don’t...

Expert Forecasts for the 2025 Housing Market

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | January 7, 2025 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Forecasts, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates | 0 Comments

Wondering what’s in store for the housing market this year? And more specifically, what it all means for you if you plan to buy or sell a home? The best way to get that information is to lean on the pros.Experts are constantly updating and revising their forecasts, so...

Get Ready To Buy a Home in 2025

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | January 3, 2025 | Buying Tips, For Buyers, Infographics | 0 Comments

Some HighlightsIf buying a home is on your goal sheet this year, here’s how to make it happen.Focus on improving your credit, planning for your down payment, getting pre-approved, and prioritizing your wish list.But first, connect with a trusted agent and lender so...