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For Buyers

Builder Incentives Reach 5-Year High

KCM Crew

Even with more homes on the market right now, some buyers are still having a tough time finding the right one at the right price. Maybe the layout feels off. Maybe it … Read more

For Buyers

What Mortgage Delinquencies Tell Us About the Future of Foreclosures

KCM Crew

You may be seeing headlines about how foreclosures are rising. And if that makes you nervous that we’re headed for another crash, here’s what you should know. Accordin… Read more

For Sellers

Thinking About Renting Your House Instead of Selling? Read This First.

KCM Crew

If your house is on the market but you haven’t gotten any offers you’re comfortable with, you may be wondering: what do I do if it doesn’t sell? And for a growing numb… Read more

For Buyers

What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Rise in New Home Inventory

KCM Crew

You may have seen talk online that new home inventory is at its highest level since the crash. And if you lived through the crash back in 2008, seeing new construction… Read more

For Sellers

History Shows the Housing Market Always Recovers

KCM Crew

Now that the market is slowing down, homeowners who haven’t sold at the price they were hoping for are increasingly pulling their homes off the market. According to th… Read more

For Buyers

Should You Still Expect a Bidding War?

KCM Crew

If you’re still worried about having to deal with a bidding war when you buy a home, you may be able to let some of that fear go. While multiple-offer situations haven… Read more

For Buyers

From Frenzy to Breathing Room: Buyers Finally Have Time Again

KCM Crew

If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember the frenzy. Homes were listed one day and gone the next. Sometimes it only took hours. You had … Read more

For Buyers

Condos Could Be a Win for Today’s Buyers

KCM Crew

Not every homebuyer wants the biggest house on the block. Some want something simpler, more affordable, and easier to maintain, especially in a market where every doll… Read more

For Sellers

More Contracts Are Falling Through. Here’s How To Get Ahead.

KCM Crew

When you sell a house, the last thing you want is for the deal to fall apart right before closing. But according to the latest data from Redfin, that’s happening a bit… Read more

For Buyers

Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff

KCM Crew

Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason. After the most recent jobs report came out weaker than expected, the bond market reacted almost instantly. … Read more

For Buyers

Are These Myths About Buying a Newly Built Home Holding You Back?

KCM Crew

If you’ve been skipping over newly built homes in your search, you might be doing so based on outdated assumptions. Let’s clear up a few of the most common myths, so y… Read more

For Sellers

What You Need To Know About Concessions

KCM Crew

Some Highlights Now that there are more homes for sale, buyers have more options. And sellers need to be more flexible to close the deal. That's why almost half of hom… Read more

For Sellers

Online Home-Buying Search Terms Recently Hit 2-Year High

KCM Crew

Believe it or not, there are clear signs buyer interest is heating up again. Let’s talk about what’s really going on behind the scenes, and why the housing market migh… Read more

For Sellers

The 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too High

KCM Crew

When selling your house, the price you choose isn’t just a number, it's a strategy. And in today’s market, that strategy needs to be sharp. The number of homes for sal… Read more

For Buyers

What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home?

KCM Crew

According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers don’t actually know what credit score lenders are looking for, or they overestimate the minimum needed. Let that sink in. That m… Read more

For Buyers

Home Price Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025

KCM Crew

Some Highlights With all the headlines circulating recently, you may be wondering what’s next for home prices? Here’s what the expert forecasts say. Home prices are st… Read more

For Buyers

Today’s Tale of Two Housing Markets

KCM Crew

Depending on where you live, the housing market could feel red-hot or strangely quiet right now. The truth is, local markets are starting to move in different directio… Read more

For Buyers

Housing Market Forecasts for the Rest of 2025

KCM Crew

If you’ve been watching the market, you’ve likely noticed a few changes already this year. But what’s next? From home prices to mortgage rates, here’s what the latest … Read more

For Buyers

The U.S. Foreclosure Map You Need To See

KCM Crew

Foreclosure headlines are making noise again – and they’re designed to stir up fear to get you to read them. But what the data shows is actually happening in the marke… Read more

For Buyers

The Latest Mortgage Rate Forecasts

KCM Crew

Some Highlights If you’re tempted to delay your move in hope that mortgage rates will come down, you may want to rethink that strategy based on the latest forecast. Ex… Read more

For Sellers

Don’t Make These Mistakes When Selling Your House

KCM Crew

Are you thinking about selling your house? Some common mistakes today can make the process more stressful or even cost you money. Fortunately, they’re easy to avoid, a… Read more

For Buyers

Why a Newly Built Home Might Be the Move Right Now

KCM Crew

Are you looking for better home prices, or even a lower mortgage rate? You might find both in one place: a newly built home. While many buyers are overlooking new cons… Read more

For Buyers

Mortgage Rates Are Stabilizing – How That Helps Today’s Buyers

KCM Crew

Over the past few years, affordability has been the biggest challenge for homebuyers. Between rapidly rising home prices and higher mortgage rates, many have felt stuc… Read more

For Buyers