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  • What Buyers Need To Know About Homeowners Association Fees

     What Buyers Need To Know About Homeowners Association Fees,                    KCM Crew

    When buying a home, you’re probably thinking about mortgage rates, home prices, your down payment, and maybe even your closing costs. But you may not be thinking about homeowners association (HOA) fees.

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  • You Could Use Some of Your Equity To Give Your Children the Gift of Home

    You Could Use Some of Your Equity To Give Your Children the Gift of Home,                    KCM Crew

    If you’re a homeowner, chances are you’ve built up a lot of wealth – just by living in your house and watching its value grow over time.

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  • Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025

    Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025,                    KCM Crew

    Are you wondering what to expect if you buy or sell a home in the second half of the year? Here’s what the expert forecasts tell you.

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  • Why Would I Move with a 3% Mortgage Rate?

    Why Would I Move with a 3% Mortgage Rate?,                    KCM Crew

    If you have a 3% mortgage rate, you’re probably pretty hesitant to let that go.

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  • Don’t Let Student Loans Hold You Back from Homeownership

    Don’t Let Student Loans Hold You Back from Homeownership,                    KCM Crew

    Did you know? According to a recent study, 72% of people with student loans think their debt will delay their ability to buy a home.

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  • Why Buyers Are More Likely To Get Concessions Right Now

    Why Buyers Are More Likely To Get Concessions Right Now,                    KCM Crew

    Especially in areas where inventory is rising, both homebuilders and sellers are sweetening the deal for buyers with things like paid closing costs, mortgage rate buy-downs, and more.

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  • Home Projects That Boost Value

    Home Projects That Boost Value,                    KCM Crew

    Whether you’re planning to move soon or not, it’s smart to be strategic about which home projects you take on.

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  • Why You’ll Want a Home Inspection

    Why You’ll Want a Home Inspection,                    KCM Crew

    An inspection is your chance to avoid costly headaches and get peace of mind. Connect with an agent to talk about other ways to make your offer stand out.

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  • Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of the Year

    Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of the Year,                    KCM Crew

    From rising home prices to mortgage rate swings, the housing market has left a lot of people wondering what’s next – and whether now is really the right time to move.

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  • Why Some Homes Sell Faster Than Others

    Why Some Homes Sell Faster Than Others,                    KCM Crew

    As you think ahead to your own move, you may have noticed some houses sell within days, while others linger.

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  • Stocks May Be Volatile, but Home Values Aren’t

    Stocks May Be Volatile, but Home Values Aren’t,                    KCM Crew

    With all the uncertainty in the economy, the stock market has been bouncing around more than usual.

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  • The 20% Down Payment Myth, Debunked

    The 20% Down Payment Myth, Debunked,                    KCM Crew

    Saving up to buy a home can feel a little intimidating, especially right now.

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  • Your Home Equity Could Make Moving Possible

    Your Home Equity Could Make Moving Possible,                    KCM Crew

    Thanks to recent home price appreciation, homeowners have near record amounts of equity – and you may too. On average, homeowners have $311K worth of equity.

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  • What an Economic Slowdown Could Mean for the Housing Market

    What an Economic Slowdown Could Mean for the Housing Market,                    KCM Crew

    Talk about the economy is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year.

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  • A Tale of Two Housing Markets

    A Tale of Two Housing Markets,                    KCM Crew

    For a long time, the housing market was all sunshine for sellers.

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  • Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Aren’t a Warning Sign

    Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Aren’t a Warning Sign,                    KCM Crew

    When it feels like the cost of just about everything is rising, it’s only natural to wonder what that means for the housing market.

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  • Paused Your Moving Plans? Here’s Why It’s Time To Hit Play Again

    Paused Your Moving Plans? Here’s Why It’s Time To Hit Play Again,                    KCM Crew

    It’s not really a surprise that 70% of buyers paused their home search last year.

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  • You Finally Have More Options for Your Move

    You Finally Have More Options for Your Move,                    KCM Crew

    • If you put your home search on hold because you couldn’t find anything you liked in your budget, it’s time to try again.

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  • Should I Buy a Home Now or Wait?

    Should I Buy a Home Now or Wait?,                    KCM Crew

    At some point, you’ve probably heard the saying: “Yesterday was the best time to buy a home, but the next best time is today.”

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  • What’s Your House Worth Now? The Answer May Surprise You

    What’s Your House Worth Now? The Answer May Surprise You,                    KCM Crew

    Let’s talk about something you might not check nearly as often as your bank account – and that’s how much your home is worth.

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