• More People Are Finding the Benefits of Multigenerational Households Today

    More People Are Finding the Benefits of Multigenerational Households Today,KCM Crew

    If you’re thinking of buying a home and living with siblings, parents, or grandparents, then multigenerational living may be for you. The Pew Research Center defines a multigenerational household as a home with two or more adult generations. And the number of individuals choosing multigenerational l

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  • Top Questions About Selling Your Home This Winter

    Top Questions About Selling Your Home This Winter,KCM Crew

    There’s no denying the housing market is undergoing a shift this season, and that may leave you with some questions about whether it still makes sense to sell your house. Here are three of the top questions you may be asking – and the data that helps answer them – so you can make a confident decisio

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  • Why It May Be Time To Add Newly Built Homes to Your Search

    Why It May Be Time To Add Newly Built Homes to Your Search,KCM Crew

    If you put a pause on your home search because you weren’t sure where you’d go once you sold your house, it might be a good time to get back into the market. If you’re willing to work with a trusted agent to consider a newly built home, you may have even more options and incentives than you realize.

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  • Home Equity: A Source of Strength for Homeowners Today

    Home Equity: A Source of Strength for Homeowners Today,KCM Crew

    Experts agree there’s no chance of a large-scale foreclosure crisis like we saw back in 2008, and that’s good news for the housing market. As Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, says:“. . . don’t expect a housing bust like the mid-2000s, as lending standards in this housing cycle have b

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  • VA Loans: Making Homes for the Brave Achievable [INFOGRAPHIC]

    VA Loans: Making Homes for the Brave Achievable [INFOGRAPHIC],KCM Crew

    Some HighlightsVA Loans can help make homeownership possible for those who have served our country.These loans offer great benefits for eligible individuals and can help them buy a VA-approved house or condo, build a new home, or make improvements to their house.Homeownership is the American Dream.

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  • VA Loans Can Help Veterans Achieve Their Dream of Homeownership

    VA Loans Can Help Veterans Achieve Their Dream of Homeownership,KCM Crew

    For over 78 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have provided millions of veterans with the opportunity to purchase homes of their own. If you or a loved one have served, it’s important to understand this program and its benefits.Here are some things you should know about VA loans before you sta

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  • What’s Ahead for Mortgage Rates and Home Prices?

    What’s Ahead for Mortgage Rates and Home Prices?,KCM Crew

    Now that the end of 2022 is within sight, you may be wondering what’s going to happen in the housing market next year and what that may mean if you’re thinking about buying a home. Here’s a look at the latest expert insights on both mortgage rates and home prices so you can make your best move possi

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  • The Majority of Americans Still View Homeownership as the American Dream

    The Majority of Americans Still View Homeownership as the American Dream,KCM Crew

    Buying a home is a powerful decision, and it remains a key part of the American Dream. In fact, the 2022 Consumer Insights Report from Mynd found the majority of people polled still view homeownership as a key life achievement. Let’s explore just a few of the reasons why so many Americans continue t

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  • Key Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today

    Key Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today,KCM Crew

    Every time there’s a news segment about the housing market, we hear about the affordability challenges buyers are facing today. Those headlines are focused on how much mortgage rates have climbed this year. And while it’s true rates have risen dramatically, it’s important to remember they aren’t the

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  • Homeownership Wins Over Time [INFOGRAPHIC]

    Homeownership Wins Over Time [INFOGRAPHIC],KCM Crew

    Some HighlightsIf you’re questioning whether or not to buy a home this year due to today’s cooling market, consider the long-term financial benefits of homeownership.As a homeowner, equity increases your wealth. On average, nationwide, home prices appreciated by 290.2% since 1991.Homeownership wins

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  • Do You Believe Homeownership Is Out of Reach? Maybe It Doesn’t Have To Be.

    Do You Believe Homeownership Is Out of Reach? Maybe It Doesn’t Have To Be.,KCM Crew

    It turns out, millennials aren’t the renter generation after all. The 2022 Consumer Insights Report from Mynd says there’s a portion of millennial and Gen Z buyers who are pursuing homeownership as a way to build their wealth, but it may not be exactly the way previous generations have done it. The

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  • Sell Your House Before the Holidays

    Sell Your House Before the Holidays,KCM Crew

    As you look ahead to the winter season, you’re likely making plans and thinking about what you want to achieve before the year ends. One of those key decision points could be whether or not you want to move this year. If the location or size of your current home no longer meets your needs, finding a

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  • 3 Trends That Are Good News for Today’s Homebuyers

    3 Trends That Are Good News for Today’s Homebuyers,KCM Crew

    While higher mortgage rates are creating affordability challenges for homebuyers this year, there is some good news for those people still looking to buy a home.As the market has cooled this year, some of the intensity buyers faced during the peak frenzy of the pandemic has cooled too. Here are just

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  • Taking the Fear out of Saving for a Home

    Taking the Fear out of Saving for a Home,KCM Crew

    If you’re planning to buy a home, knowing what to budget for and how to save may sound scary at first. But it doesn’t have to be. One way to take the fear out of budgeting is understanding some of the costs you might encounter.  And to do that, turn to trusted real estate professionals. They can hel

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  • Applying for a Mortgage Doesn’t Have To Be Scary [INFOGRAPHIC]

    Applying for a Mortgage Doesn’t Have To Be Scary [INFOGRAPHIC],KCM Crew

    Some HighlightsEven with higher mortgage rates, the mortgage process doesn’t need to be something you fear. Here are some steps to help as you set out to buy a home.Know your credit score and work to build strong credit. When you’re ready, lean on the pros and connect with a lender so you can get pr

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  • Millennials Are Still a Driving Force of Today’s Buyer Demand

    Millennials Are Still a Driving Force of Today’s Buyer Demand,KCM Crew

    If you’re thinking about selling your house but wondering if buyers are still out there, know that there are still people who are searching for a home to buy today. And your house may be exactly what they’re looking for.While the millennial generation has been dubbed the renter generation, that name

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  • 3 Graphs Showing Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t Like 2008

    3 Graphs Showing Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t Like 2008,KCM Crew

    With all the headlines and talk in the media about the shift in the housing market, you might be thinking this is a housing bubble. It’s only natural for those thoughts to creep in that make you think it could be a repeat of what took place in 2008. But the good news is, there’s concrete data to sho

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  • What Happens to Housing when There’s a Recession?

    What Happens to Housing when There’s a Recession?,KCM Crew

    Since the 2008 housing bubble burst, the word recession strikes a stronger emotional chord than it ever did before. And while there’s some debate around whether we’re officially in a recession right now, the good news is experts say a recession today would likely be mild and the economy would reboun

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  • Pre-Approval Is a Critical First Step on Your Homebuying Journey

    Pre-Approval Is a Critical First Step on Your Homebuying Journey,KCM Crew

    If you’re planning to buy a home this year, one of the first steps on your journey is getting pre-approved. Especially in today’s market when mortgage rates are higher than they were just a few months ago, getting a mortgage pre-approval can be a game changer. Here’s why.What Is Pre-Approval?To bett

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  • 3 Questions You May Be Asking About Selling Your House Today [INFOGRAPHIC]

    3 Questions You May Be Asking About Selling Your House Today [INFOGRAPHIC],KCM Crew

    Some HighlightsIf you’re planning to sell your house this year, you likely have questions about what the shift in the housing market means for your home sale.You might be wondering: Should I wait to sell? Are buyers still out there? And can I afford to buy my next home?Let’s connect so you can get a

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