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Why You’ll Love Owning a Home

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | February 14, 2025 | First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics | 0 Comments

Some HighlightsOwning a home comes with many benefits, both non-financial and financial.From the sense of accomplishment and freedom of expression, to growing your net worth, it’s easy to fall in love with homeownership.What’s the top reason you’d love to own a home?...

The Secret To Selling This Spring: Start the Prep Work Now

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | February 13, 2025 | For Sellers, Selling Tips | 0 Comments

Spring is the busiest season in the housing market. It’s the time of year when buyers are most active – that means it’s when homes sell faster and for top dollar. If you’ve already got a move on your mind, why not list this spring and take advantage of the added buyer...

Breaking Into the Market: Smart Moves for First-Time Buyers

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | February 12, 2025 | Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers | 0 Comments

If you’re like a lot of aspiring homebuyers, there’s a major hurdle standing in your way — the cost of living. From groceries to gas, eggs, and just about everything else, prices have gone up. And that rings true for home prices, too.But even when everything feels...

A Record Percent of Buyers Are Planning To Move in 2025 – Are You?

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | February 11, 2025 | For Buyers | 0 Comments

This could be the year to sell your house – and here’s why. According to a recent NerdWallet survey, 15% of people are planning to buy a home this year. That’s actually a record high for this survey (see graph below):Here's why this is such a big deal. The percentage...

Home Price Growth Is Moderating – Here’s Why That’s Good for You

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | February 10, 2025 | For Buyers, Home Prices | 0 Comments

Over the past few years, home prices skyrocketed. That’s been frustrating for buyers, leaving many wondering if they’d ever get a shot at owning a home. But here’s some welcome news: that whirlwind pace of home price growth is slowing down.Home Prices Are Rising at a...

Why Buying a Home Now Is Your Winning Play

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | February 7, 2025 | Buying Tips, For Buyers, Infographics | 0 Comments

Some HighlightsYou may be sitting on the sidelines wondering if it’s better to buy now or wait. But buying before the spring rush may be a game-changing decision.Moving this winter can give you significant advantages, like less competition, more negotiating power,...

The Perks of Buying a Fixer-Upper

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | February 6, 2025 | Affordability, Buying Tips, For Buyers | 0 Comments

There’s no denying affordability is tough right now. But that doesn’t mean you have to put your plans to buy a home on the back burner.If you’re willing to roll up your sleeves (or hire someone who will), buying a house that needs some work could open the door to...

The 3 Biggest Mistakes Sellers Are Making Right Now

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | February 5, 2025 | Agent Value, For Sellers, Selling Tips | 0 Comments

If you want to sell your house, having the right strategies and expectations is key. But some sellers haven’t adjusted to where the market is today. They’re not factoring in that there are more homes for sale or that buyers are being more selective with their budgets....

Buyer Bright Spot: There Are More Homes on the Market

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | February 4, 2025 | Buying Tips, For Buyers, Forecasts, Inventory | 0 Comments

The past few years have been challenging for homebuyers, especially with higher home prices and mortgage rates. And if you’re trying to buy a home, it’s easy to worry you won’t be able to find something in your budget.But here’s what you need to know. The number of...

The Real Benefits of Buying a Home This Year

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | February 3, 2025 | For Buyers, Home Prices | 0 Comments

Have you been wondering whether you should keep renting or finally make the leap into homeownership? It’s a big decision, and let’s be real — renting can feel like the easier option, especially if buying a home feels out of reach.But here’s the thing: a recent report...