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The “Take It or Leave It” Attitude Is Fading from the Market – What That Means for You

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | July 13, 2026 | Buying Tips, For Buyers, For Sellers, New Construction, Selling Tips | 0 Comments

Negotiations are back. More buyers are asking for better deals, and more sellers are giving them. Builders are throwing in extras, too. That’s why whether you’re buying or selling today, there are two terms you’ll hear a lot: concession and incentive.A concession is...

What To Expect from the Housing Market in the Second Half of 2026

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | July 9, 2026 | Affordability, For Buyers, For Sellers, Forecasts, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates | 0 Comments

If the first half of this year has left you feeling stuck, you're not the only one. Mortgage rates stayed higher than people wanted. Affordability remained tight. And uncertainty overseas added another layer of pressure nobody saw coming.That's why so many people are...

Student Loans Are Back in the News. Don’t Let It Put Your Homeownership Plans on Hold.

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | July 8, 2026 | Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers | 0 Comments

Student loans are back in the spotlight. And whether you've been following the headlines closely or just catching bits and pieces here and there, there's a good chance they've been on your mind lately.And if you’re questioning whether you have to hit pause on your...

What Buying or Selling a Home Gives Back to Your Community

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | July 6, 2026 | Economy, For Buyers, For Sellers | 0 Comments

Buying or selling a home is a big financial decision. And right now, it feels even bigger. Inflation is high, costs are high, and you want to be sure the timing is right before you make your move. But if you do decide to go for it, whether you're buying or selling,...

Down Payments Are Smaller Than They’ve Been Since 2021

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

Saving for a down payment can feel like the hardest part of buying a home. And with affordability as tight as it’s been lately, it’s fair to wonder how anyone manages it right now. Here’s something you may not have seen coming. Some people are getting their foot in...

The Housing Market Is Stronger Than You Think

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | July 1, 2026 | Equity, For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates | 0 Comments

You've probably heard plenty of doom and gloom about the housing market lately. High rates. Stretched budgets. Headlines that make buying or selling sound like a terrible idea. But the data tells a very different story. This isn't 2020 or 2021. It was never going to...

The 1 Factor That Explains Everything Happening with Home Prices Right Now

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | June 29, 2026 | Buying Tips, For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Inventory, Selling Tips | 0 Comments

You've probably heard that home prices are cooling off. And that's true – nationally. But zoom in on individual markets across the country, and the picture looks completely different depending on where you are.Some areas are still seeing solid price growth. Others...

Your House Didn’t Sell. Here’s How To Turn It Around.

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | June 25, 2026 | Agent Value, Expired/Withdrawn/Canceled, For Sellers, Selling Tips | 0 Comments

When your house doesn’t sell, it’s not just disappointing. It messes with your timing. Your plans. Your confidence. You start second-guessing everything, including the decision to move in the first place. And that raises 2 big questions: Do you try again?Is that even...

More Sellers Are Taking Their Homes off the Market. Here’s What You Need To Know.

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | June 24, 2026 | Economy, Expired/Withdrawn/Canceled, For Buyers, For Sellers | 0 Comments

You may be hearing that a near-record number of homeowners are pulling their houses off the market. And if that headline has you thinking, “Wait… is something bad about to happen?” You’re not alone.Because when people start stepping to the sidelines, it sounds like a...

That House That’s Been Sitting Could Be Your Best Shot at a Deal

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | June 22, 2026 | Affordability, Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers | 0 Comments

Open up a home search and you'll see them. Listings that have been on the market for two months. Three. Some longer.Most buyers scroll right past them, assuming something’s wrong with the house. But that instinct could be costing you, since the longer a home sits, the...