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Rent or Buy? The Real Tradeoff Most People Don’t Talk About

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | April 16, 2026 | Equity, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy | 0 Comments

You’ve probably asked yourself lately: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now? It’s a question a lot of people are asking.With today’s home prices and mortgage rates, renting can feel like the easier path. In some cases, it might even seem like the only...

Getting a Tax Refund? Here’s How It Can Help You Buy a Home

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | April 15, 2026 | Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers | 0 Comments

If you’re getting a tax refund this year, here’s something worth thinking about. That money could actually help you get closer to buying a home.It may not be something you’ve factored into your plan yet, but it can give your savings a nice boost right when you need it...

Wondering If You Should Still Buy a Home Right Now? Here’s What To Keep in Mind.

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | April 13, 2026 | Affordability, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Mortgage Rates | 0 Comments

With economic headlines, global events, and near constant talk about affordability, you may be wondering if this is the right time to move. But here’s what you need to remember.While recent events do have some impact on the housing market, they don’t take buying off...

When Buying a Home Feels Out of Reach, Some Families Do This Instead

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | April 9, 2026 | Affordability, Buying Tips, For Buyers, Senior Market | 0 Comments

For a lot of people, the math on buying a home just doesn’t really work right now. Maybe that’s how it feels for you too. You look at the cost of buying. Then you look at the cost of childcare. And it starts to feel like you have to choose one or the other.But some...

Thinking About an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Here’s What You Need To Know.

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | April 8, 2026 | Buying Tips, For Buyers, Mortgage Rates | 0 Comments

If you’ve been looking for a home lately, you’ve probably felt how tough affordability still is. And that's exactly why more buyers are opting for adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs.Here's what you need to understand about how they work, and whether they make sense...

Your House Hasn’t Sold Yet. Should You Rent It Out Instead?

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | April 6, 2026 | For Sellers | 0 Comments

When your house sits on the market longer than expected, it can get frustrating fast.You start asking: what now? And for a growing number of homeowners, that turns into: should I just rent it instead?While it sounds like a simple backup plan, becoming “accidental...

Before You Fall in Love with a House, Do This First.

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | April 2, 2026 | Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers | 0 Comments

Be honest. Have you started looking at homes online yet? If you have, it’s already time to get pre-approved. Because here’s what not enough people know.If buying a home is on your radar – even if it’s more of a someday plan than a right now plan – you don’t want to...

Don’t Let Home Prices Headlines Fool You

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | April 1, 2026 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices | 0 Comments

Spend about 5 minutes online searching for news about the housing market, and odds are you’ll see something pop up about home prices. You may even stumble onto social media influencers saying we’re headed for a crash. Let’s get you the context you need.The truth is...

This’ll Change What You Think About Investors in Today’s Housing Market

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | March 30, 2026 | For Buyers | 0 Comments

There’s a lot of noise out there right now about investors in the housing market.Some headlines make it sound like big Wall Street firms are buying up everything in sight. And if you’re trying to purchase a home yourself, that can make it feel like the odds are...

You Can’t Control What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates. But You Can Control This.

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | March 25, 2026 | Buying Tips, For Buyers, Mortgage Rates | 0 Comments

Mortgage rates have been volatile lately. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, that can make it harder to plan. But there are still things you can do to get the best rate possible in today’s market. It starts with having the right information.So, what’s causing...