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Selling a Luxury House? Here’s Why Now Is a Good Time

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | July 27, 2026 | For Sellers, Home Prices, Luxury / Vacation, Selling Tips | 0 Comments

If you own a luxury house, you're in a stronger spot than most sellers right now. While much of the market has cooled, the high-end tier hasn't. Sale prices and buyer demand are both up. So if you're considering selling, now could be a great time to make your...

The House That Started It All Could Kickstart What’s Next

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | July 23, 2026 | Equity, For Sellers, Inventory, Move-Up, Selling Tips | 0 Comments

Remember how exciting it was to buy your first place? It felt like crossing a long-awaited finish line. It gave you a place to build your life. Maybe it’s where you lived when you got married. Or where you welcomed a child or a pet into the family.But that was just...

Priced Out? A Condo or Townhome Could Be Your Way In.

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

Today's home prices have a lot of buyers – especially first-time buyers – wondering if there’s even anything out there that’s in their budget. But owning a home may be more within reach than you think. Sometimes, it just means considering a different type of...

More Homes, Better Prices: A Buyer’s Summer

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | July 20, 2026 | Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Home Prices, Inventory | 0 Comments

If you’ve thought about buying a home in the past few years, you may have run into two frustrations: asking prices that kept climbing and too few homes to choose from.In many places, both sticking points are letting up this summer, with lower asking prices and more...

14 Years Running: Why Real Estate Is Still America’s Favorite Investment

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

Quick gut reaction. Which investment do Americans trust more than stocks, gold, savings accounts, and bonds? The answer hasn't changed in 14 years. It's real estate. And this year, that answer comes with even more conviction behind it. New data shows people aren't...

Think Nobody’s Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again.

by The HousingCoach℠ - Matt McGrath | July 15, 2026 | For Sellers, Selling Tips | 0 Comments

If you've been thinking about selling, you've probably seen plenty of headlines suggesting buyers have just about disappeared. But there's a big difference between a slow market and a stalled one.Yes, mortgage rates are still higher than most people would like. Homes...

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,...