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Would You Let $80 a Month Hold You Back from Buying a Home?

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | November 13, 2025 | Affordability, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Forecasts, Mortgage Rates | 0 Comments

A lot of buyers are stuck in “wait and see” mode right now. They’re watching rates hover a little above 6% and thinking, I’ll buy once they hit the 5s. Because who doesn’t want a better rate?But here’s the thing: that 5.99% number might not save you as much as you...

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,...

The VA Home Loan Advantage: What Every Veteran Should Know Right Now

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | November 10, 2025 | Buying Tips, For Buyers | 0 Comments

If you’ve served in the military (or if your spouse has), you have access to one of the most powerful homebuying tools out there. The chance to buy a home without having a down payment.Unfortunately, 70% of Veterans (that's 7 out of every 10) don’t know about this...

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...

Thought the Market Passed You By? Think Again.

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | October 30, 2025 | Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Inventory | 0 Comments

If you stepped back from your home search over the past few years, you’re not alone – and you’re definitely not out of options. In fact, now might be the ideal time to take another look. With more homes to choose from, prices leveling off in many areas, and mortgage...

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...

The Reason Homes Feel Like They Cost So Much (It’s Not What You Think)

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | October 23, 2025 | For Buyers, Home Prices | 0 Comments

Scroll through your feed and you’ll see plenty of finger-pointing about why homes cost so much. And according to a national survey, a lot of people believe big investors are to blame.Even though data shows that’s not true, nearly half of Americans surveyed (48%) think...