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Newly Built Home Prices Hit a 5-Year Low

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If you’ve always assumed a newly built home is just not in your budget, you should know the math just got a little friendlier. The median sale price of a newly built h… Read more

Record High Mortgage Debt Sounds Scary. Here’s What the Headlines Leave Out.

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You may have seen the headlines lately about mortgage debt in America hitting a record high. And maybe your brother-in-law brought it up at the dinner table like he’s … Read more

Are Home Prices Going To Fall?

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It’s one of the biggest hold ups some buyers have right now: “What if I buy, and home prices go down?” With everything in the news, that concern makes some sense. No o… Read more

The Pricing Mistake That Could Cost You Your Sale

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Most sellers come into the market with one number in mind. And it’s often the one that costs them the most. That's their asking price. A survey from Realtor.com shows … Read more

What the Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t Telling You

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You've probably seen the headlines saying, "foreclosures are on the rise,” and maybe your mind jumped straight to 2008. That’s understandable. A lot of people remember… Read more

Why Staging Your House Could Pay Off This Spring

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Selling your house this season? You’ve probably heard you should stage it before it hits the market. But what does that really mean – and is it worth the effort? The s… Read more

Could Co-Buying Be the Answer for Some First-Time Buyers?

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For a lot of would-be first-time buyers, affordability is the thing that’s standing in the way. But some buyers are getting creative and finding a way to still make th… Read more

The Secret To Selling Fast, No Matter the Market

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When you put your house on the market, you don’t just want it to sell. You want it to sell fast. But the thing is, nationally, it’s taking a little longer to sell late… Read more

4 Ways To Give Your Offer an Edge This Spring

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Looking to buy a home this season? Here's what you should know. Buyers have more leverage today than they’ve had in years. There are more homes to choose from and, in … Read more

Is Late May the Best Time To List Your House?

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You may have heard April 12-18 was the “best week” to list your house. That’s based on a report from Realtor.com. But now that it’s passed, you may be wondering if you… Read more

Stay or Sell? How To Make the Right Call as You Age

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At some point, as you start thinking about the years ahead, this question tends to come up: “Could I stay here long-term… or would it make more sense to move?” It’s no… Read more

Think You Have To Put 20% Down? Most First-Time Homebuyers Don’t.

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According to Google Trends, online searches for down payment information recently hit an all-time high. And that’s a clear sign more buyers are trying to figure out wh… Read more

3 Things That Are Not Going To Happen in Today's Housing Market

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There’s a lot of uncertainty right now and that’s leading to some dramatic headlines. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, that can make you feel a little less … Read more

More Options Are Popping Up This Spring

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Did you try to buy a home last year, but you ended up pressing pause? Maybe you couldn’t find a home that really fit your needs. Or maybe the ones you liked just weren… Read more

The 10 Best Markets for First-Time Buyers This Spring

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For a while, buying your first home hasn’t just felt hard. It may have felt out of reach. Not because you weren’t ready. Not because you weren’t trying. But because ev… Read more

Rent or Buy? The Real Tradeoff Most People Don’t Talk About

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You’ve probably asked yourself lately: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now? It’s a question a lot of people are asking. With today’s home prices and mortga… Read more

Getting a Tax Refund? Here’s How It Can Help You Buy a Home

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If you’re getting a tax refund this year, here’s something worth thinking about. That money could actually help you get closer to buying a home. It may not be somethin… Read more

Wondering If You Should Still Buy a Home Right Now? Here’s What To Keep in Mind.

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With economic headlines, global events, and near constant talk about affordability, you may be wondering if this is the right time to move. But here’s what you need to… Read more

When Buying a Home Feels Out of Reach, Some Families Do This Instead

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For a lot of people, the math on buying a home just doesn’t really work right now. Maybe that’s how it feels for you too. You look at the cost of buying. Then you look… Read more

Thinking About an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Here’s What You Need To Know.

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If you’ve been looking for a home lately, you’ve probably felt how tough affordability still is. And that's exactly why more buyers are opting for adjustable-rate mort… Read more

Your House Hasn’t Sold Yet. Should You Rent It Out Instead?

KCM Crew

When your house sits on the market longer than expected, it can get frustrating fast. You start asking: what now? And for a growing number of homeowners, that turns in… Read more

Before You Fall in Love with a House, Do This First.

KCM Crew

Be honest. Have you started looking at homes online yet? If you have, it’s already time to get pre-approved. Because here’s what not enough people know. If buying a ho… Read more

Don’t Let Home Prices Headlines Fool You

KCM Crew

Spend about 5 minutes online searching for news about the housing market, and odds are you’ll see something pop up about home prices. You may even stumble onto social … Read more

This’ll Change What You Think About Investors in Today’s Housing Market

KCM Crew

There’s a lot of noise out there right now about investors in the housing market. Some headlines make it sound like big Wall Street firms are buying up everything in s… Read more

The Best Week To List Your House Is Just Around the Corner

KCM Crew

While the Spring season consistently offers up some of the best conditions for home sellers, Realtor.com says there’s one window where the stars really seem to align y… Read more

You Can’t Control What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates. But You Can Control This.

KCM Crew

Mortgage rates have been volatile lately. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, that can make it harder to plan. But there are still things you can do to get the… Read more

The Remodel You’ve Been Dreaming About May Be Closer Than You Think

KCM Crew

That kitchen you’ve been mentally redesigning... The bathroom that really needs a refresh... Or the outdoor space you keep saying you’ll get to someday... What if you … Read more

Affordability Has Improved in All 50 States

KCM Crew

For the past few years, affordability has been what’s stopped a lot of buyers in their tracks. Maybe it stopped you, too. At some point you probably did the math, look… Read more

3 Must-Do’s for First-Time Home Buyers

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Buying your first home is exciting, but it can also be a little nerve-wrecking because it’s something you’ve never done before. And trying to think of everything you n… Read more

The #1 Reason Buyers Walk Away (And How To Get Ahead of It)

KCM Crew

You may have seen headlines on social saying the number of buyers backing out of their contracts is on the rise – and has recently reached a high not seen since 2017. … Read more

One Key Sign We’re Not Headed for a Wave of Foreclosures

KCM Crew

Foreclosures are ticking up. And that may make your mind jump straight to thoughts of 2008 – specifically to what happened to the market during the housing crash. So, … Read more

If Your House Isn’t Getting Offers, Read This.

KCM Crew

Online searches for “can’t sell house” just hit an all-time high according to Google Trends. So, if your house has been sitting on the market without any bites, you’re… Read more

Should You Wait for Lower Rates?

KCM Crew

Mortgage rates have already dropped into the upper 5s twice this year. But after just a few days, they ticked back up into the low 6% range. If you saw that and though… Read more

Spring Sellers Have an Edge. Here’s Why.

KCM Crew

Homeowners looking to sell usually want three things: plenty of interested buyers, strong offers, and a short timeline. Spring is the season that most often delivers a… Read more

Are Home Prices Dropping? Here’s the Real Story.

KCM Crew

You’ve probably seen posts on social media talking about how “home prices are falling.” And when you see something like that, it’s normal to wonder: Is this the start … Read more

The Hidden Advantage Repeat Buyers Have Right Now

KCM Crew

What if you didn’t have a mortgage payment on your next house? It may sound a little unrealistic. But for a number of homeowners, it’s actually doable. Nearly 3 in 10 … Read more

Top Mistakes Homeowners Are Making in 2026 (And How To Avoid Them)

KCM Crew

Let’s be clear: selling your house is absolutely possible right now. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), roughly 11k homes sell every day in this … Read more

Renting vs. Buying: The Numbers Might Surprise You

KCM Crew

Renting can feel like the easier choice right now. There’s no big down payment. No dealing with surprise repairs. And no long-term commitment. But then your rent goes … Read more

How Your Equity Could Help Younger Generations Buy a Home

KCM Crew

For a lot of parents or grandparents, watching a family member struggle to buy their first home right now is hard. That's because you saw firsthand how homeownership g… Read more

The Price You Set Can Make (or Break) Your Sale

KCM Crew

There’s one decision you're going to make when you sell that determines whether your house sells quickly, or it sits. Whether buyers make an offer, or scroll past it. … Read more

The Real Reason Home Sales Slowed in January. And It’s Not What You Think.

KCM Crew

If you saw headlines that talked about how “home sales fell sharply in January,” it probably raised an eyebrow – especially if you’re thinking about selling your house… Read more

Move-Up Buyers Are Choosing New Construction

KCM Crew

At some point, a house that once felt perfect just… doesn’t anymore. Maybe you need more space. Maybe working from home turned your dining room into a permanent office… Read more

Four Ways Your Home Equity Can Work for You

KCM Crew

You may have heard homeowners today have a lot of equity built up. But what does that really mean? Let’s break it down. Because your equity isn’t just a number, it’s a… Read more

Inventory Is Making a Comeback in 2026

KCM Crew

After a long stretch where buyers were competing for too few homes, inventory has made a comeback over the past year. And depending on where you live, that’s opening u… Read more

Why Townhomes Are Popular with Today’s First-Time Buyers

KCM Crew

Buying your first home can feel frustrating when the numbers don’t line up the way you expected. You may know you’re ready but finding something that fits your life an… Read more

Top 3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring

KCM Crew

If you’re planning to buy a home this year, you may be focused on the spring market. And hoping that when spring does hit, you’ll see: Mortgage rates drop a little mor… Read more

It’s Getting More Affordable To Buy a Home

KCM Crew

There’s finally a little good news for anyone who’s been priced out or sitting on the sidelines. Buying a home is getting more affordable. Monthly payments have starte… Read more

Home Insurance Costs Are Rising: What Buyers Should Plan For

KCM Crew

Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make. And homeowner’s insurance is what protects that investment. Think of it as your safety net. NerdWallet … Read more

Why So Many Homeowners Are Downsizing Right Now

KCM Crew

For a growing number of homeowners, retirement isn’t some distant idea anymore. It’s starting to feel very real. According to Realtor.com and the Census, nearly 12,000… Read more

Top 2026 Housing Markets for Buyers and Sellers

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Who doesn’t love a top 10 list? Well, here are two top 10 lists for the housing market this year. But before you take a look, there’s something you should know. If a m… Read more

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