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  • What Higher Mortgage Rates Mean for Home Sellers

    What Higher Mortgage Rates Mean for Home Sellers,
                    KCM Crew

    Higher mortgage rates don't just affect buyers. They can change what it takes to sell your house, too.

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  • Hoping for (or Dreading) a Housing Crash? The Experts Just Weighed In.

    Hoping for (or Dreading) a Housing Crash? The Experts Just Weighed In.,
                    KCM Crew

    Half the buyers out there are scared home prices are about to crash. The other half are hoping they will.

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  • The Mortgage Rate You See Online Isn’t Necessarily the One You’d Get.

    The Mortgage Rate You See Online Isn’t Necessarily the One You’d Get.,
                    KCM Crew

    You may have seen the headlines saying mortgage rates have climbed to the highest point since January 2025. And if that's left you reluctant to buy a home, here's what you need to remember…

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  • Why So Many Sellers Are Cutting Their Price Right Now

    Why So Many Sellers Are Cutting Their Price Right Now,
                    KCM Crew

    Price cuts are turning up everywhere right now, and they read very differently depending on which side of the deal you’re on.

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  • There Are 4 Types of Housing Markets Right Now. Which 1 Are You In?

    There Are 4 Types of Housing Markets Right Now. Which 1 Are You In?,
                    KCM Crew

    Today’s housing market splits into four distinct types. You’ve got cash buyers, buyers financing a purchase, owners who feel locked into a low rate, and builders with homes to sell.

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  • 3 Things You Can Actually Control About Your Mortgage Rate Right Now

    3 Things You Can Actually Control About Your Mortgage Rate Right Now,
                    KCM Crew

    If you're trying to buy a home, affordability is probably what keeps you up at night.

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  • Selling This Fall? You Want To Get These 4 Things Right.

    Selling This Fall? You Want To Get These 4 Things Right.,
                    KCM Crew

    Selling your house this fall is absolutely doable. But there’s something you need to know about this time of year.

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  • The Best Time To Buy a Home in 2026 Is Almost Here

    The Best Time To Buy a Home in 2026 Is Almost Here,
                    KCM Crew

    Want to buy a house this year, but not sure if the timing’s right? Seasonally, it may actually be a better time to buy than you expect.

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  • Selling This Fall? You Haven't Missed Your Window

    Selling This Fall? You Haven't Missed Your Window,
                    KCM Crew

    Summer's winding down, and if you've been thinking about selling, you might be wondering if you missed your chance.

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  • Data Centers Are Moving Closer to Homes. What Does That Mean for You?

    Data Centers Are Moving Closer to Homes. What Does That Mean for You?,
                    KCM Crew

    Data centers probably weren't on your list of things to think about when buying or selling a home.

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  • The Housing Market Split in 2. Which Side Is Your House On?

    The Housing Market Split in 2. Which Side Is Your House On?,
                    KCM Crew

    Ask a couple people how the housing market is doing and you’ll probably get a couple different answers. That’s because right now, the market runs on 2 very different tracks, split by price point.

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  • Remote Work Could Be Your Affordability Answer

    Remote Work Could Be Your Affordability Answer,
                    KCM Crew

    For most first-time buyers, the hardest part of buying a home is making the numbers work. You budget, you save, and the finish line still feels far away.

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  • Why Buyers Shouldn't Overlook a Fall Move

    Why Buyers Shouldn't Overlook a Fall Move,
                    KCM Crew

    You've been waiting for something to change before you buy. It just might not be the thing you expected…

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  • Think New Homes Cost More? Not Right Now.

    Think New Homes Cost More? Not Right Now.,
                    KCM Crew

    Most people think a newly built home costs more than an existing one. But right now, that’s actually backwards.

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  • Thinking About Tapping into Your 401(k) To Buy a Home? Read This First.

    Thinking About Tapping into Your 401(k) To Buy a Home? Read This First.,
                    KCM Crew

    Lately, headlines have floated an eye-catching idea about tapping into your 401(k) to cover a down payment on a home.

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  • Sellers Are Cutting Prices To Meet Buyers Where They're At

    Sellers Are Cutting Prices To Meet Buyers Where They're At,
                    KCM Crew

    You're scrolling through listings on your phone and everything looks good until you see the price (or the estimated monthly payment). Then you close the app.

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  • Worried About a Housing Crash? The Numbers Tell a Calmer Story.

    Worried About a Housing Crash? The Numbers Tell a Calmer Story.,
                    KCM Crew

    A recent survey from Talker Research asked Americans to pick one word to describe how 2026 has felt so far. The winner? Stressful. And honestly, there’s been a lot going on.

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  • Most Home Sales Close – Here’s How To Keep Yours on Track

    Most Home Sales Close – Here’s How To Keep Yours on Track,
                    KCM Crew

    Few things are as rattling as the thought of your home sale falling through at the last minute, right before closing. All that waiting, all that progress, out the window.

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  • One Number Could Change Everything About Your Next Move

    One Number Could Change Everything About Your Next Move,
                    KCM Crew

    When's the last time someone told you what your house is worth? Not what some online valuation tool guessed. Not what your neighbor's house sold for. What yours is actually worth right now.

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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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What Higher Mortgage Rates Mean for Home Sellers
What Higher Mortgage Rates Mean for Home Sellers
Hoping for (or Dreading) a Housing Crash? The Experts Just Weighed In.
Hoping for (or Dreading) a Housing Crash? The Experts Just Weighed In.
The Mortgage Rate You See Online Isn’t Necessarily the One You’d Get.
The Mortgage Rate You See Online Isn’t Necessarily the One You’d Get.
Why So Many Sellers Are Cutting Their Price Right Now
Why So Many Sellers Are Cutting Their Price Right Now
There Are 4 Types of Housing Markets Right Now. Which 1 Are You In?
There Are 4 Types of Housing Markets Right Now. Which 1 Are You In?
3 Things You Can Actually Control About Your Mortgage Rate Right Now
3 Things You Can Actually Control About Your Mortgage Rate Right Now
Selling This Fall? You Want To Get These 4 Things Right.
Selling This Fall? You Want To Get These 4 Things Right.
The Best Time To Buy a Home in 2026 Is Almost Here
The Best Time To Buy a Home in 2026 Is Almost Here
Selling This Fall? You Haven't Missed Your Window
Selling This Fall? You Haven't Missed Your Window
Data Centers Are Moving Closer to Homes. What Does That Mean for You?
Data Centers Are Moving Closer to Homes. What Does That Mean for You?

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