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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

This Real Estate Market Is the Strongest of Our Lifetime

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | June 8, 2023 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates | 0 Comments

When you look at the numbers today, the one thing that stands out is the strength of this housing market. We can see this is one of the most foundationally strong housing markets of our lifetime – if not the strongest housing market of our lifetime. Here are two...

Real Estate Is Still Considered the Best Long-Term Investment

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | June 6, 2023 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers | 0 Comments

With all the headlines circulating about home prices and rising mortgage rates, you may wonder if it still makes sense to invest in homeownership right now. A recent poll from Gallup shows the answer is yes. In fact, real estate was voted the best long-term investment...

Oops! Home Prices Didn’t Crash After All

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | June 5, 2023 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing | 0 Comments

During the fourth quarter of last year, many housing experts predicted home prices were going to crash this year. Here are a few of those forecasts:Jeremy Siegel, Russell E. Palmer Professor Emeritus of Finance at the Wharton School of Business:“I expect housing...

Reasons To Own Your Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | June 2, 2023 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics | 0 Comments

Some HighlightsJune is National Homeownership Month, and it’s a perfect time to think about all the benefits that come with owning your home.Owning a home not only makes you feel proud and accomplished, but it’s also a big step toward having a secure and stable...

Today’s Real Estate Market: The ‘Unicorns’ Have Galloped Off

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | May 30, 2023 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates, Pricing | 0 Comments

Comparing real estate metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market. That’s due to possible variability in the market making the comparison less meaningful or accurate. Unpredictable events can have a significant impact on the...

Moving Now Can Give Your House Its Day in the Sun [INFOGRAPHIC]

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | May 26, 2023 | For Sellers, Infographics | 0 Comments

Some HighlightsIf you want to sell your house, consider doing it this summer. The days are longer, the weather is warmer, and it’s a great time for sellers.If your needs have changed, now’s the time to capitalize on the low inventory and multiple offers in today’s...

The Benefits of Selling Now, According to Experts

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | May 25, 2023 | For Sellers, Housing Market Updates | 0 Comments

If you’re trying to decide if now’s the time to sell your house, here’s what you should know. The limited number of homes available right now gives you a big advantage. That’s because there are more buyers out there than there are homes for sale. And, with so few...

Why Buyers Need an Expert Agent by Their Side

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | May 22, 2023 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers | 0 Comments

The process of buying a home can feel a bit intimidating, even under normal circumstances. But today's market is still anything but normal. There continues to be a very limited number of homes for sale, and that’s creating bidding wars and driving home prices back up...

The Impact of Changing Mortgage Rates [INFOGRAPHIC]

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | May 19, 2023 | For Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates | 0 Comments

Some HighlightsIf you’re looking to buy a home, you should know even a small change in mortgage rates has an impact on your purchasing power.These charts show how rates generally affect your monthly payment.The best way to navigate changing mortgage rates and make an...

Powerful Job Market Fuels Homebuyer Demand

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | May 18, 2023 | For Sellers, Housing Market Updates | 0 Comments

The spring housing market has been surprisingly active this year. Even with affordability challenges and a limited number of homes for sale, buyer demand is strong, and getting stronger.One way we know there are interested buyers right now is because showing traffic...