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  • What You Can Do When Mortgage Rates Are a Moving Target

    What You Can Do When Mortgage Rates Are a Moving Target,                    KCM Crew

    Have you seen where mortgage rates have been lately?

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  • Don’t Miss This Prime Spring Window To Sell Your House

    Don’t Miss This Prime Spring Window To Sell Your House,                    KCM Crew

    According to Realtor.com, the best week to list your house this year was April 13–19.

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  • If the Asking Price Isn’t Compelling, It’s Not Selling

    If the Asking Price Isn’t Compelling, It’s Not Selling,                    KCM Crew

    Unfortunately, a lot of sellers today are setting their asking price too high. That’s leading to an uptick in price cuts.

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  • Pre-Approval Isn’t Commitment – It’s Clarity

    Pre-Approval Isn’t Commitment – It’s Clarity,                    KCM Crew

    If buying a home is on your radar – even if it’s more of a someday plan than a right now plan – getting pre-approved early is still one of the smartest moves you can make.

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  • Do You Think the Housing Market’s About To Crash? Read This First

    Do You Think the Housing Market’s About To Crash? Read This First,                    KCM Crew

    Lately, it feels like a lot of people have been asking the same question: “Is the housing market about to crash?”

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  • Are You Saving Up To Buy a Home? Your Tax Refund Can Help

    Are You Saving Up To Buy a Home? Your Tax Refund Can Help,                    KCM Crew

    You’ve been working on your savings and dreaming of that moment when you finally have keys to a place that’s truly yours.

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  • 4 Ways To Make an Offer That Stands Out This Spring

    4 Ways To Make an Offer That Stands Out This Spring,                    KCM Crew

    Now that spring is here, more and more buyers are jumping back into the market, and competition is heating up.

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  • A Recession Doesn’t Mean a Housing Crisis

    A Recession Doesn’t Mean a Housing Crisis,                    KCM Crew

    There’s a lot of talk about a recession lately and how the odds of one are rising.

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  • Why You Don't Want To Skip Your Home Inspection

    Why You Don't Want To Skip Your Home Inspection,                    KCM Crew

    When you finally find the home you want to buy, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement.

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  • Does Your Current Home Fit Your Retirement Plans?

    Does Your Current Home Fit Your Retirement Plans?,                    KCM Crew

    Retirement isn’t just a milestone. It's the beginning of something really special.

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  • The Truth About Newly Built Homes and Today’s Market

    The Truth About Newly Built Homes and Today’s Market,                    KCM Crew

    Headlines are talking about the inventory of new homes and how we’re back at the levels not seen since 2009.

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  • House Hunting Just Got Easier – Here’s Why

    House Hunting Just Got Easier – Here’s Why,                    KCM Crew

    If you’ve been frustrated by the lack of homes for sale over the past few years, here’s some good news.

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  • Things To Avoid After You Apply for a Mortgage

    Things To Avoid After You Apply for a Mortgage,                    KCM Crew

    Once a lender has reviewed your finances as part of the homebuying process, you want to be as consistent as possible. Don’t make any big changes that could affect your mortgage application.

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  • The #1 Thing Sellers Need To Know About Their Asking Price

    The #1 Thing Sellers Need To Know About Their Asking Price,                    KCM Crew

    When you put your house on the market, you want to sell it quickly and for the best price possible; that's generally the goal.

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  • Townhomes: A Smart Solution for Today’s First-Time Buyers

    Townhomes: A Smart Solution for Today’s First-Time Buyers,                    KCM Crew

    Buying your first home in today’s market can feel tough. Between high home prices and mortgage rates, affordability is still a big challenge.

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  • Here’s What a Recession Could Mean for the Housing Market

    Here’s What a Recession Could Mean for the Housing Market,                    KCM Crew

    Recession talk is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year.

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

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

    Last year, 70% of buyers abandoned their home search – and maybe you were one of them. 

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  • National Housing Trends To Watch

    National Housing Trends To Watch,                    KCM Crew

    At a national level, the housing market has shifted over the past year.

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  • Buyers Have More Negotiation Power – Here’s How To Use It

    Buyers Have More Negotiation Power – Here’s How To Use It,                    KCM Crew

    You may have heard there are more homes for sale right now. 

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  • Why Pre-Approval Is More Important Than Ever This Spring

    Why Pre-Approval Is More Important Than Ever This Spring,                    KCM Crew

    Spring is here, and so is the busiest season in real estate. More buyers are out looking for homes, which means more competition for you.

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