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# Monthly Archives: December 2024
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By **KCM Crew** | December 31, 2024
Turning a dream into reality starts with one thing: a plan. 
By **KCM Crew** | December 30, 2024
Selling your house? Or just looking to increase the value and appeal of your home for when you do? 
By **KCM Crew** | December 27, 2024
More homeowners are realizing they need an agent’s help in this complex market – and that’s why a record-low number of people are selling without a pro by their side. 
By **KCM Crew** | December 26, 2024
Planning to buy a home soon? Why not go for something brand-new?  
By **KCM Crew** | December 25, 2024
There’s no doubt that owning a home comes with significant financial benefits. 
By **KCM Crew** | December 24, 2024
Have you ever thought about packing up and moving to be closer to the people who mean the most to you? 
By **KCM Crew** | December 23, 2024
Building equity in your house is one of the biggest financial advantages of homeownership. 
By **KCM Crew** | December 20, 2024
There’s a misconception going around that you have to put 20% of the purchase price down when you buy a home. But the truth is, many people don’t put down that much unless they’re trying to make their offer more competitive. 
By **KCM Crew** | December 19, 2024
When you sell your house, ideally, you want it to go something like this: your house sells for top dollar, you get it sold quickly, and it all goes down without a hitch.  
By **KCM Crew** | December 18, 2024
Waiting for perfect market conditions often means missing out. 
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# Monthly Archives: November 2024
By **KCM Crew** | November 29, 2024
There’s a misconception Wall Street is buying all the homes on the market. But data proves that isn’t true. 
By **KCM Crew** | November 28, 2024
With the holidays right around the corner, homeowners planning to move have a decision to make: sell now or wait? 
By **KCM Crew** | November 27, 2024
Chances are you’re hearing a lot about mortgage rates right now, and all you really want to hear is that they’re coming back down. 
By **KCM Crew** | November 26, 2024
Buying a home in today’s market can feel like an uphill battle – especially with home prices and mortgage rates putting pressure on your budget. 
By **KCM Crew** | November 25, 2024
One major reason why we’re not heading toward a foreclosure crisis is the high level of equity homeowners have today. 
By **KCM Crew** | November 22, 2024
If you’re planning to list your house in 2025, it’s already time to start working on any repairs. But where do you start? 
By **KCM Crew** | November 21, 2024
With rising home prices and volatile mortgage rates, it’s important you know about every resource that could help make buying a home possible. 
By **KCM Crew** | November 20, 2024
If you’ve been keeping an eye on mortgage rates lately, you might feel like you’re on a roller coaster ride. 
By **KCM Crew** | November 19, 2024
Let’s be real – buying a home right now is tough. 
By **KCM Crew** | November 18, 2024
If you’re debating whether or not you want to sell right now, it might be because you’ve got some unanswered questions, like if moving really makes sense in today’s market. 
# Monthly Archives: October 2024
By **KCM Crew** | October 31, 2024
Feeling a bit unsure, or even afraid, to move with everything going on right now? 
By **KCM Crew** | October 30, 2024
No one likes making mistakes, especially when they happen in what’s likely the biggest transaction of your life – buying a home. 
By **KCM Crew** | October 29, 2024
With the 2024 Presidential election fast approaching, you might be wondering what impact, if any, it’s having on the housing market. 
By **KCM Crew** | October 28, 2024
Even though there are more homes available for sale than there were at this time last year, there are still more buyers than there are houses to choose from.  
By **KCM Crew** | October 25, 2024
There are a number of scary myths about homebuying in today’s market. Here’s what you need to know. 
By **KCM Crew** | October 24, 2024
With everything feeling more expensive these days, it’s natural to worry about how rising costs might impact the housing market. 
By **KCM Crew** | October 23, 2024
As you’re getting ready to sell your house, one of the first questions you’re probably asking is, “how long is this going to take?”  
By **KCM Crew** | October 22, 2024
If your goal is to sell your house in 2025, now’s the time to start prepping. 
By **KCM Crew** | October 21, 2024
Curious about where the housing market is headed in 2025? 
By **KCM Crew** | October 18, 2024
You may be torn between buying a home now or waiting. But don’t forget to factor in the equity you’ll gain as prices rise. 
# Monthly Archives: September 2024
By **KCM Crew** | September 30, 2024
That’s right—according to a recent study from Zillow, in 22 of the 50 largest metro areas, monthly mortgage payments are now lower than rent payments. 
By **KCM Crew** | September 27, 2024
If you’re wondering if you should buy now or wait, here’s what you need to know.  
By **KCM Crew** | September 26, 2024
When it’s time to buy or sell a home, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is who you’ll work with as your agent. 
By **KCM Crew** | September 25, 2024
Should you buy a home now or should you wait? That’s a question a lot of people have these days. 
By **KCM Crew** | September 24, 2024
Believe it or not, almost 80% of first-time homebuyers qualify for down payment assistance, but only 13% actually use it.  
By **KCM Crew** | September 23, 2024
Every seller wants to get their house sold quickly, for as much money as they can, with as few headaches as possible. 
By **KCM Crew** | September 20, 2024
Mortgage rates are trending down and that’s great news for your bottom line. 
By **KCM Crew** | September 19, 2024
If you’ve been hesitant to list your house because you’re worried no one’s buying, here’s your sign it may be time to talk with an agent. 
By **KCM Crew** | September 18, 2024
Even though affordability is improving, buying a home can still feel tough right now. 
By **KCM Crew** | September 17, 2024
Mortgage rates have hit their lowest point in over a year and a half. 
# Monthly Archives: August 2024
By **KCM Crew** | August 30, 2024
Want to know some of the top mistakes sellers are making today and how to make sure they don’t happen to you too? 
By **KCM Crew** | August 29, 2024
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the housing market over the past couple of years, you know sellers have had the upper hand. 
By **KCM Crew** | August 28, 2024
Looking ahead to 2025, it's important to know what experts are projecting for the housing market. 
By **KCM Crew** | August 27, 2024
It’s no surprise that the upcoming Presidential election might have you speculating about what’s ahead. 
By **KCM Crew** | August 26, 2024
You won’t find anyone who’s going to argue that mortgage rates have had a big impact on housing affordability over the past couple of years. 
By **KCM Crew** | August 23, 2024
While the number of homes for sale varies by local area, nationally we’re up over 36% year-over-year, but still down almost 29% compared to what’s normal. 
By **KCM Crew** | August 22, 2024
Have you ever heard the phrase: don’t believe everything you hear? 
By **KCM Crew** | August 21, 2024
In today's housing market, many sellers are making a critical mistake: overpricing their houses. 
By **KCM Crew** | August 20, 2024
Selecting the right real estate agent can make a world of difference when buying or selling a home. 
By **KCM Crew** | August 19, 2024
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you’ve probably got mortgage rates on your mind. 
# Monthly Archives: July 2024
By **KCM Crew** | July 31, 2024
Figuring out what to do with your house when you're ready to move can be a big decision. 
By **KCM Crew** | July 30, 2024
The housing market is going through a transition. 
By **KCM Crew** | July 29, 2024
Today’s headlines and news stories about home prices are confusing and make it tough to know what’s really happening. 
By **KCM Crew** | July 26, 2024
Equity is the difference between what your house is worth and what you still owe on your mortgage. 
By **KCM Crew** | July 25, 2024
As someone who’s thinking about buying or selling a home, you’re probably paying close attention to mortgage rates – and wondering what's ahead. 
By **KCM Crew** | July 24, 2024
If you’re in the market to buy a home, there’s some exciting news for you. 
By **KCM Crew** | July 23, 2024
Even though data shows inflation is cooling, a lot of people are still feeling the pinch on their wallets. 
By **KCM Crew** | July 22, 2024
There’s an interesting trend happening in the housing market. 
By **KCM Crew** | July 19, 2024
Want to know the biggest mistakes homebuyers are making today? 
By **KCM Crew** | July 18, 2024
There’s no arguing this past year has been difficult for homebuyers. 
# Monthly Archives: June 2024
By **KCM Crew** | June 28, 2024
Wondering what the second half of the year holds for the housing market? Here’s what expert forecasts say.  
By **KCM Crew** | June 27, 2024
When you decide to buy your first home, you may come across a number of terms and conditions you’re not familiar with. 
By **KCM Crew** | June 26, 2024
Should you buy a home now or should you wait? 
By **KCM Crew** | June 25, 2024
You want your house to sell fast. And you may be wondering how long the whole process is going to take.  
By **KCM Crew** | June 24, 2024
As we move into the second half of 2024, here’s what experts say you should expect for home prices, mortgage rates, and home sales. 
By **KCM Crew** | June 21, 2024
Considering selling your house without an agent? You should know there are some serious downsides to handling it on your own. 
By **KCM Crew** | June 20, 2024
Summer is officially here and that means it’s the perfect time to start planning where you want to vacation and unwind this season. 
By **KCM Crew** | June 19, 2024
There's no denying it's gotten more challenging to buy a home, especially with today's mortgage rates and home price appreciation. 
By **KCM Crew** | June 18, 2024
Chances are you’re hearing a lot about mortgage rates right now. 
By **KCM Crew** | June 17, 2024
The 2024 Presidential election is just months away. 