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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

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

KCM Crew

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

You May Not Want To Skip Over That House That’s Been Sitting on the Market

KCM Crew

When you see a house that’s been sitting on the market for a while, the reaction is almost automatic. You start thinking: What’s wrong with it? Why hasn’t anyone bough… Read more

Mortgage Rates Recently Hit a 3-Year Low. Here’s Why That’s Still a Big Deal.

KCM Crew

If you’re one of the thousands of homebuyers waiting for rates to fall, you should know it’s already happening. And they recently crossed an important milestone. Rates… Read more

Why Rising Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t a Red Flag for Today’s Housing Market

KCM Crew

If you’ve seen headlines saying foreclosure activity has been climbing for 10 straight months, it’s easy to assume that's a sign of trouble for the housing market. But… Read more

Home Updates That Actually Pay You Back When You Sell

KCM Crew

Planning to sell this spring? While you may be tempted to hold off until the first blooms or the spring showers hit, that's actually waiting too long to get started by… Read more

Are Big Investors Really Buying Up All the Homes? Here’s the Truth.

KCM Crew

It’s hard to scroll online lately without seeing some version of this claim: “Big investors are buying up all the homes.” And honestly, if you’re a homebuyer who’s los… Read more

The #1 Regret Sellers Have When They Don’t Use an Agent

KCM Crew

Want to know the #1 thing homeowners regret when they sell without an agent? It’s that they didn’t price their house correctly for their current market. According to t… Read more

The Credit Score Myth That’s Holding Would-Be Buyers Back

KCM Crew

Would-be homebuyers aren’t sitting on the sidelines because they don’t want to buy. They’re sitting out because they think they can’t. And sometimes, it’s their credit… Read more

Expert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026

KCM Crew

Wondering what to expect from the housing market in 2026? You’re not the only one. For the past few years, affordability has been the biggest barrier standing between … Read more

Thinking about Selling Your House As-Is? Read This First.

KCM Crew

If you’re thinking about selling your house this year, you may be torn between two options: Do you sell it as-is and make it easier on yourself? No repairs. No effort.… Read more

Why Pre-Approval Should Be Your First Step – Not an Afterthought

KCM Crew

Finding the right home feels exciting – but being pre-approved for your loan is what makes it possible. Whether you’re planning to buy soon or still just thinking abou… Read more

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

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Don’t Let Home Prices Headlines Fool You

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

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

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

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

Affordability Has Improved in All 50 States

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Spring Sellers Have an Edge. Here’s Why.

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Renting vs. Buying: The Numbers Might Surprise You

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