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Download the Fall 2021 Home Seller Guide

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

Are Builders Overbuilding Again? Let’s Look at the Facts.

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | November 12, 2025 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Inventory, New Construction | 0 Comments

If it feels like you’re seeing new construction signs pop up everywhere, you’re not wrong. Builders have been busy. And it’s left some people wondering: Are we overbuilding like we did right before the 2008 housing crash?No matter what you may hear in the news,...

What a Government Shutdown Really Means for the Housing Market

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | November 6, 2025 | Buying Tips, Economy, For Buyers, For Sellers, Selling Tips | 0 Comments

There’s been a lot of talk lately about how a government shutdown impacts the housing market. You might be wondering: Is it causing everything to grind to a halt?The short answer? No.The housing market doesn’t stop. It keeps moving. Homes are still being bought and...

Why Your Home Equity Still Puts You Way Ahead

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | November 5, 2025 | Equity, For Sellers, Home Prices | 0 Comments

If you’ve seen headlines about home prices dropping, it’s easy to wonder what that means for the value of your home too. Here’s what you really need to know.Even with small price declines in some markets, data shows you’re likely still way ahead. And that’s thanks to...

How To Make Sure Your Sale Crosses the Finish Line

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | November 3, 2025 | For Sellers, Selling Tips | 0 Comments

If there was one simple step that could help make your home sale a seamless process, wouldn't you want to know about it?There’s a lot that happens from the time your house goes under contract to closing day. And a few things still have to go right for the deal to go...

Why You Don’t Need To Be Afraid of Today’s Mortgage Rates

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | October 29, 2025 | Buying Tips, Downsize, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Mortgage Rates, Move-Up | 0 Comments

Mortgage rates have been the monster under the bed for a while. Every time they tick up, people flinch and say, “Maybe I’ll wait.” But here’s the twist. Waiting for that perfect 5-point-something rate could end up haunting your wallet later.The Magic NumberAccording...

Why Some Homes Sell Quickly – and Others Don’t Sell at All

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | October 27, 2025 | Agent Value, For Sellers, Inventory, Selling Tips | 0 Comments

A few years ago, inventory hit a record low. Just about anything sold – and fast. But now, there are far more homes on the market. Listings are up almost 20% from this time last year. And in some areas, supply is even back to levels we last saw in 2017–2019. For...

Planning To Sell in 2026? Start the Prep Now

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

You’ve got big plans for 2026. But what you do this year could be the difference between a smooth sale and a stressful one. If you’re thinking of selling next spring (the busiest season in real estate), the smartest move you can make is to start prepping now. As...

Is the Housing Market Going To Crash? Here’s What Experts Say

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | October 20, 2025 | Economy, For Buyers, For Sellers, Forecasts, Home Prices | 0 Comments

If you’ve seen headlines or social posts calling for a housing crash, it’s easy to wonder if home values are about to take a hit. But here’s the simple truth.The data doesn’t point to a crash. It points to slow, continued growth.And sure, it’s going to vary by local...

The $280 Shift in Affordability Every Homebuyer Should Know

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | October 16, 2025 | Affordability, Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Sellers, Mortgage Rates, Move-Up | 0 Comments

If you paused your plans to move because of high rates or prices, it may finally be time to take a second look at your numbers. Affordability is improving in 39 of the top 50 markets, according to First American. And that’s the 5th straight month where buying a home...

2026 Housing Market Outlook

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | October 15, 2025 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Forecasts, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates | 0 Comments

After a couple of years where the housing market felt stuck in neutral, 2026 may be the year things shift back into gear. Expert forecasts show more people are expected to move – and that could open the door for you to do the same.More Homes Will SellWith all of the...