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What To Expect from the Housing Market in the Second Half of 2026

KCM Crew

If the first half of this year has left you feeling stuck, you're not the only one. Mortgage rates stayed higher than people wanted. Affordability remained tight. And … Read more

Student Loans Are Back in the News. Don't Let It Put Your Homeownership Plans on Hold.

KCM Crew

Student loans are back in the spotlight. And whether you've been following the headlines closely or just catching bits and pieces here and there, there's a good chance… Read more

What Buying or Selling a Home Gives Back to Your Community

KCM Crew

Buying or selling a home is a big financial decision. And right now, it feels even bigger. Inflation is high, costs are high, and you want to be sure the timing is rig… Read more

Down Payments Are Smaller Than They’ve Been Since 2021

KCM Crew

Saving for a down payment can feel like the hardest part of buying a home. And with affordability as tight as it’s been lately, it’s fair to wonder how anyone manages … Read more

The Housing Market Is Stronger Than You Think

KCM Crew

You've probably heard plenty of doom and gloom about the housing market lately. High rates. Stretched budgets. Headlines that make buying or selling sound like a terri… Read more

The 1 Factor That Explains Everything Happening with Home Prices Right Now

KCM Crew

You've probably heard that home prices are cooling off. And that's true – nationally. But zoom in on individual markets across the country, and the picture looks compl… Read more

Your House Didn’t Sell. Here’s How To Turn It Around.

KCM Crew

When your house doesn’t sell, it’s not just disappointing. It messes with your timing. Your plans. Your confidence. You start second-guessing everything, including the… Read more

More Sellers Are Taking Their Homes off the Market. Here’s What You Need To Know.

KCM Crew

You may be hearing that a near-record number of homeowners are pulling their houses off the market. And if that headline has you thinking, “Wait… is something bad abou… Read more

That House That’s Been Sitting Could Be Your Best Shot at a Deal

KCM Crew

Open up a home search and you'll see them. Listings that have been on the market for two months. Three. Some longer. Most buyers scroll right past them, assuming somet… Read more

Is It Still a Seller's Market? Here's What the Data Says.

KCM Crew

Remember a few years back when sellers held all the power and buyers were stuck offering way over asking or waiving inspections just to get a chance at the house? In m… Read more

Think Home Prices Will Crash? Here's What the Experts Actually Expect.

KCM Crew

One of the biggest reasons buyers are still sitting on the sidelines is because they think home prices are going to come down. Some believe a crash is coming and they'… Read more

Should You Pay for Your Buyer’s Closing Costs? What Sellers Need To Know.

KCM Crew

A few years ago, sellers could get away with saying "no" to just about everything. No repairs. No concessions. No negotiation. If buyers wanted the house, they pretty … Read more

Two Big Reasons To Move This Summer

KCM Crew

A lot of people who want to move are telling themselves the same thing: "Maybe I'll just wait until later this year once things calm down." While waiting sounds like a… Read more

Lower Asking Prices Are a Win for Today’s Buyers

KCM Crew

If affordability has been the biggest thing standing between you and a home, there's a little good news. Asking prices have started to come down. The typical seller li… Read more

Could Moving a Bit Further Out Change Everything About Your Budget?

KCM Crew

Whether you're dreaming about buying your first home or wondering if it’s time to move on from the one you're in, affordability is probably weighing on your mind. Home… Read more

What Rising Inflation Means for Your Move

KCM Crew

Data shows inflation is moving in the wrong direction. But before the headlines send anyone into a panic, here's what's actually going on, why it matters for the housi… Read more

The Mid-Year Housing Market Update: Why Forecasts Changed in 2026

KCM Crew

If the housing market feels confusing right now, you’re not alone. Mortgage rates have risen. Home sales haven't picked up like expected. And many buyers and sellers a… Read more

Less House, More Home: Why Smaller Homes Are Paying Off for Today’s Buyers

KCM Crew

You started shopping with a specific mental image of your future home in your mind. Then the houses in your budget came in smaller than you pictured. That’s the realit… Read more

The Real Reason Some People Are Still Moving Right Now

KCM Crew

You may be telling yourself you’re going to wait to move – maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will come down, prices will fall, or the market will feel a little easier… Read more

The Truth About Affordability Today

KCM Crew

Let's be real with each other for a second about affordability. Because you deserve someone who will be honest and transparent about what’s going on, especially if you… Read more

What Most Veterans Don't Know About Their VA Home Loan Benefit

KCM Crew

Nearly half of Veterans (49%) feel homeownership is currently out of reach, according to a recent survey from NewDay USA. But many are closer than they think. And you … Read more

Newly Built Home Prices Hit a 5-Year Low

KCM Crew

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.

KCM Crew

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?

KCM Crew

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

KCM Crew

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

KCM Crew

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

KCM Crew

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?

KCM Crew

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

KCM Crew

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

KCM Crew

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?

KCM Crew

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

KCM Crew

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.

KCM Crew

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

KCM Crew

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

KCM Crew

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

KCM Crew

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

KCM Crew

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

KCM Crew

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.

KCM Crew

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

KCM Crew

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.

KCM Crew

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

KCM Crew

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

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The Housing Market Is Stronger Than You Think

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More Sellers Are Taking Their Homes off the Market. Here’s What You Need To Know.

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Less House, More Home: Why Smaller Homes Are Paying Off for Today’s Buyers

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The Truth About Affordability Today

What Most Veterans Don't Know About Their VA Home Loan Benefit

Newly Built Home Prices Hit a 5-Year Low

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

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The Pricing Mistake That Could Cost You Your Sale