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  • Higher Rates Could Actually Help Housing Supply – Here’s How.

    Higher Rates Could Actually Help Housing Supply – Here’s How.,
                    KCM Crew

    You may have heard the number of homes for sale isn’t growing like it was. And maybe that has you worried you won’t find a home you love when it’s time to make your move.

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  • The Kind of House Buyers Are Willing To Pay More For

    The Kind of House Buyers Are Willing To Pay More For,
                    KCM Crew

    That spare room on the main floor. The finished basement with a kitchenette and its own entrance. The bonus room you've been using for storage. To you, it's extra space. But to a growing pool of buyers, it's the reason they'd pick your house.

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  • Who Has the Upper Hand in Today's Housing Market?

    Who Has the Upper Hand in Today's Housing Market?,
                    KCM Crew

    Ask around and almost every homebuyer out there wants to know if there’s a way to get a better deal. And just about every seller wants to know if they'll still get top dollar.

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  • Here’s Why Mortgage Rates Are What They Are Right Now

    Here’s Why Mortgage Rates Are What They Are Right Now,
                    KCM Crew

    If you're waiting for mortgage rates to fall a lot before you buy, you may be waiting a while.

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  • The Case for Putting 20% Down on Your Next Home

    The Case for Putting 20% Down on Your Next Home,
                    KCM Crew

    If you’re planning to buy your next home soon, you’ve probably heard the old rule about saving 20% for your down payment.

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  • Thinking About Waiting for Lower Mortgage Rates? Read This First.

    Thinking About Waiting for Lower Mortgage Rates? Read This First.,
                    KCM Crew

    Imagine waiting a year to buy a home, only to find mortgage rates haven't changed much. That may sound frustrating. But it's a real possibility.

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  • Big Investors Are Backing Off and That’s Your Opening

    Big Investors Are Backing Off and That’s Your Opening,
                    KCM Crew

    For years, a lot of would-be homebuyers have worried about the same thing. How do you compete with big investors who can swoop in, pay cash, and snap up the houses you want?

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  • Here’s Where To Start if You’re Selling and Buying at the Same Time

    Here’s Where To Start if You’re Selling and Buying at the Same Time,
                    KCM Crew

    If you're a homeowner getting ready to move, one question usually comes first: should you buy your next home before you sell, or sell your current house before you start looking?

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  • Buying a Home? Here's What You Should Know About Home Insurance Costs.

    Buying a Home? Here's What You Should Know About Home Insurance Costs.,
                    KCM Crew

    If buying a home is on your radar, you've probably been keeping an eye on mortgage rates and home prices. But don’t forget about homeowners insurance.

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  • Home Price Growth Slowed Down. That May Be Changing.

    Home Price Growth Slowed Down. That May Be Changing.,
                    KCM Crew

    After more than a year of headlines talking about how home prices are going to crash, the latest data shows that price growth may be starting to pick back up again.

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

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

    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.

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  • The House That Started It All Could Kickstart What's Next

    The House That Started It All Could Kickstart What's Next,
                    KCM Crew

    Remember how exciting it was to buy your first place?

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

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

    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.

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  • More Homes, Better Prices: A Buyer’s Summer

    More Homes, Better Prices: A Buyer’s Summer,
                    KCM Crew

    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.

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

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

    Quick gut reaction. Which investment do Americans trust more than stocks, gold, savings accounts, and bonds? The answer hasn't changed in 14 years.

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  • Think Nobody's Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again.

    Think Nobody's Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again.,
                    KCM Crew

    If you've been thinking about selling, you've probably seen plenty of headlines suggesting buyers have just about disappeared.

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

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

    Negotiations are back. More buyers are asking for better deals, and more sellers are giving them. Builders are throwing in extras, too.

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

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

    If the first half of this year has left you feeling stuck, you're not the only one.

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

    Student Loans Are Back in the News. Don't Let It Put Your Homeownership Plans on Hold.,
                    KCM Crew

    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.

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  • What Buying or Selling a Home Gives Back to Your Community

    What Buying or Selling a Home Gives Back to Your Community,
                    KCM Crew

    Buying or selling a home is a big financial decision. And right now, it feels even bigger.

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Higher Rates Could Actually Help Housing Supply – Here’s How.
Higher Rates Could Actually Help Housing Supply – Here’s How.
The Kind of House Buyers Are Willing To Pay More For
The Kind of House Buyers Are Willing To Pay More For
Who Has the Upper Hand in Today's Housing Market?
Who Has the Upper Hand in Today's Housing Market?
Here’s Why Mortgage Rates Are What They Are Right Now
Here’s Why Mortgage Rates Are What They Are Right Now
The Case for Putting 20% Down on Your Next Home
The Case for Putting 20% Down on Your Next Home
Thinking About Waiting for Lower Mortgage Rates? Read This First.
Thinking About Waiting for Lower Mortgage Rates? Read This First.
Big Investors Are Backing Off and That’s Your Opening
Big Investors Are Backing Off and That’s Your Opening
Here’s Where To Start if You’re Selling and Buying at the Same Time
Here’s Where To Start if You’re Selling and Buying at the Same Time
Buying a Home? Here's What You Should Know About Home Insurance Costs.
Buying a Home? Here's What You Should Know About Home Insurance Costs.
Home Price Growth Slowed Down. That May Be Changing.
Home Price Growth Slowed Down. That May Be Changing.

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