• Why Now’s Not the Time To Take Your House Off the Market

    Why Now’s Not the Time To Take Your House Off the Market,KCM Crew

    Has your house been sitting on the market longer than expected? If so, you’re bound to be frustrated by now. Maybe you’re even thinking it’s time to pull the listing and wait to see what 2025 brings. But what you may not realize is, the decision to hold off could actually cost you. Here’s a look at

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  • Now’s the Time To Upgrade to Your Dream Home

    Now’s the Time To Upgrade to Your Dream Home,KCM Crew

    If you’ve been wanting to sell your house and move up to a bigger or nicer home, you’re not alone. A recent Inman survey reveals the top motivator for today’s homebuyers is the desire for more space or an upgraded home (see graph below):But there’s also a good chance you, like many other people, hav

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  • The Top 3 Reasons Affordability Is Improving

    The Top 3 Reasons Affordability Is Improving,KCM Crew

    Some HighlightsAffordability is based on three key factors: mortgage rates, home prices, and wages.And today, it’s improving quickly as rates come down, prices level off, and wages climb. If you put your search on pause because it was too expensive to buy, connect with an agent to talk about why now

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  • Home Values Rise Even as Median Prices Fall

    Home Values Rise Even as Median Prices Fall,KCM Crew

    Recent headlines have been buzzing about the median asking price of homes dropping compared to last year, and that’s sparked plenty of confusion. And as a buyer or seller, it’s easy to assume that means prices are coming down. But here’s the catch: those numbers don’t tell the full story.Nationally,

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  • Secrets To Selling Your House Quickly

    Secrets To Selling Your House Quickly,KCM Crew

    Seeing your house sit on the market without any bites is the ultimate frustration. And unfortunately, some sellers are in that tricky spot today.According to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the average time a house spends on the market has increased over the past few years (see

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  • This Is the Sweet Spot Homebuyers Have Been Waiting For

    This Is the Sweet Spot Homebuyers Have Been Waiting For,KCM Crew

    After months of sitting on the sidelines, many homebuyers who were priced out by high mortgage rates and affordability challenges finally have an opportunity to make their move. With rates trending down, today’s market is a sweet spot for buyers—and it’s one that may not last long.So, if you’ve put

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  • Buying Beats Renting in 22 Major U.S. Cities

    Buying Beats Renting in 22 Major U.S. Cities,KCM Crew

    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 (see chart below):As mortgage rates have eased off their recent peak, home prices have moderated, and inventory has ticked up, affordability has impro

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  • Buy Now, or Wait?

    Buy Now, or Wait?,KCM Crew

    Some HighlightsIf you’re wondering if you should buy now or wait, here’s what you need to know. If you wait for rates to drop more, you’ll have to deal with more competition and higher prices as additional buyers jump back in. But if you buy now, you’d get ahead of that and have the chance to start

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  • Don’t Fall for These Real Estate Agent Myths

    Don’t Fall for These Real Estate Agent Myths,KCM Crew

    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. That choice will have an impact on your entire experience and how smoothly it goes.As you figure out who you’ll partner with, it’s important to know what to expect and what to

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