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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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

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Home Insurance Costs Are Rising: What Buyers Should Plan For

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Top 2026 Housing Markets for Buyers and Sellers

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

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

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Builder Incentives Reach 5-Year High

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Condos Could Be a Win for Today’s Buyers

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