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Homeownership is the cornerstone of The American Dream. Whether you are moving to a larger home, a smaller home, or even cashing out of the market, it will be a stepping stone to upgrading Your Personal American Dream.

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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

How To Turn Homeownership into a Side Hustle

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | December 6, 2023 | Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy | 0 Comments

Does the rising cost of just about everything these days make your dream of owning your own home feel less within reach? According to Bankrate, many people are seeking additional income through side hustles, possibly to cope with those increasing expenses and save for...

When You Sell Your House, Where Do You Plan To Go?

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | December 5, 2023 | For Sellers, Selling Myths | 0 Comments

If you’re thinking about selling your house, you may have heard the supply of homes for sale is still low, and that means your house should stand out to buyers who are craving more options. But you may also be wondering, once you sell, how does the current supply...

Experts Project Home Prices Will Rise over the Next 5 Years

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | December 4, 2023 | Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling Myths | 0 Comments

Even with so much data showing home prices are actually rising in most of the country, there are still a lot of people who worry there will be another price crash in the immediate future. In fact, a recent survey from Fannie Mae shows that 23% of consumers think...

3 Reasons To Sell Your House Before the New Year [INFOGRAPHIC]

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | December 1, 2023 | For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Selling Myths | 0 Comments

Some HighlightsHere are a few reasons you may not want to hold off until the new year to sell your house. Buyers looking right now are highly motivated, the supply of homes for sale is still low, and you may find buyers are more flexible with showings this time of...

Is Owning a Home Still the American Dream for Younger Buyers?

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | November 30, 2023 | Buying Myths, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates | 0 Comments

Everyone has their own idea of the American Dream, and it's different for each person. But, in a recent survey by Bankrate, people were asked about the achievements they believe represent the American Dream the most. The answers show that owning a home still claims...

Why the Economy Won’t Tank the Housing Market

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | November 29, 2023 | Housing Market Updates | 0 Comments

If you’re worried about a coming recession, you’re not alone. Over the past couple of years, there’s been a lot of recession talk. And many people worry, if we do have one, it would cause the unemployment rate to skyrocket. Some even fear that a spike in unemployment...

Are The Top 3 Housing Market Questions on Your Mind?

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | November 28, 2023 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Selling Myths | 0 Comments

When it comes to what’s happening in the housing market, there’s a lot of confusion going around right now. You may hear one thing in conversation with your friends, see something totally different on the news, and read something on social media that contradicts both...

Is Wall Street Buying Up All the Homes in America?

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | November 27, 2023 | Buying Myths, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers | 0 Comments

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you may find yourself interested in the latest real estate headlines so you can have a pulse on all of the things that could impact your decision. If that’s the case, you’ve probably heard mention of investors, and wondered how...

Why Homeowners Feel Thankful for Their Homes [INFOGRAPHIC]

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | November 24, 2023 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics | 0 Comments

Some HighlightsHere are three reasons why homeowners feel thankful for their homes. First, it’s a safe place that can give you a greater sense of comfort, safety, and security.Second, it gives you freedom of expression. From the color of the paint to the art on the...

Home Prices Still Growing – Just at a More Normal Pace

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | November 22, 2023 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing | 0 Comments

If you’re feeling a bit muddy on what’s happening with home prices, that’s no surprise. Some people are still saying prices are falling, even though data proves otherwise. Part of that misconception is because people are getting their information from unreliable...