Page 13 – Keeping Current Matters

Saving for a down payment is a key step in the homebuying process, and it’s not the only piece you need to include in your budget. Another factor that’s important to plan for is the closing costs required to obtain a mortgage.

For Buyers, Home Prices, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

Have You Budgeted for Closing Costs?

Saving for a down payment is a key step in the homebuying process, and it’s not the only piece you need to include in your budget. Another factor that’s important to plan for is the closing costs required to obtain a mortgage.

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December 9, 2019/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, Infographics, Home Prices, First-Time Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

The Cost of Renting vs. Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights

Historically, the choice between renting and buying a home has been a tough decision.
Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median-priced home today (27.7%) vs. the percentage needed to buy a median-priced home (17.5%), the choice is clear.
Every market is different. Before you renew your lease, find out if you can put your housing costs to work by buying a home this year.

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November 15, 2019/by KCM CREW

Home buying activity (demand) is up, and the number of available listings (supply) is down. When demand outpaces supply, prices appreciate. That’s why firms are beginning to increase their projections for home price appreciation going forward. As an example, CoreLogic increased their 12-month projection for home values from 4.5% to 5.6% over the last few months.

Home Prices, Mortgage Rates

Forget the Price of the Home. The Cost is What Matters.

Home buying activity (demand) is up, and the number of available listings (supply) is down. When demand outpaces supply, prices appreciate. That’s why firms are beginning to increase their projections for home price appreciation going forward. As an example, CoreLogic increased their 12-month projection for home values from 4.5% to 5.6% over the last few months.

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November 7, 2019/by KCM CREW

The gap between the increase in personal income and residential real estate prices has been used to defend the concept that we are experiencing an affordability crisis in housing today.

For Buyers, Home Prices, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Move-Up

How to Determine If You Can Afford to Buy a Home

The gap between the increase in personal income and residential real estate prices has been used to defend the concept that we are experiencing an affordability crisis in housing today.

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October 30, 2019/by KCM CREW

Much has been written about how residential real estate values have increased since the housing market started its recovery in 2012. However, little has been shared about what has taken place with residential rental prices. Let’s shed a little light on this subject.

Home Prices, Rent vs. Buy

Think Prices Have Skyrocketed? Look at Rents.

Much has been written about how residential real estate values have increased since the housing market started its recovery in 2012. However, little has been shared about what has taken place with residential rental prices. Let’s shed a little light on this subject.

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October 24, 2019/by KCM CREW

To understand today’s complex real estate market, it is critical to have a local, trusted advisor on your side – for more reasons than you may think.

For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up, Luxury / Vacation

Depending on the Price, You’re Going to Need Advice

To understand today’s complex real estate market, it is critical to have a local, trusted advisor on your side – for more reasons than you may think.

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October 22, 2019/by KCM CREW

The residential real estate market has been plodding along for most of the year. However, three recent reports show the market may be on the verge of a rebound.

For Sellers, Home Prices

3 Signs the Housing Market Is on the Rebound

The residential real estate market has been plodding along for most of the year. However, three recent reports show the market may be on the verge of a rebound.

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October 3, 2019/by KCM CREW

The latest edition of the Realtors Confidence Index from NAR sheds some light on the relationship between seller traffic (supply) and buyer traffic (demand). Until the supply of homes for sale starts to meet buyer demand, prices will continue to rise.

For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

How Does the Supply of Homes for Sale Impact Buyer Demand?

The latest edition of the Realtors Confidence Index from NAR sheds some light on the relationship between seller traffic (supply) and buyer traffic (demand). Until the supply of homes for sale starts to meet buyer demand, prices will continue to rise.

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September 30, 2019/by KCM CREW

According to a new study from realtor.com, the week of September 22 is the best time of year to buy a home, making it ‘Black Friday’ for homebuyers.

For Buyers, Home Prices, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

Are You Ready for the ‘Black Friday’ of Real Estate?

According to a new study from realtor.com, the week of September 22 is the best time of year to buy a home, making it ‘Black Friday’ for homebuyers.

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September 25, 2019/by KCM CREW

In today’s real estate market, more houses are coming to market every day. Eager buyers are searching for their dream homes, so setting the right price for your house is one of the most important things you can do.

For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Move-Up

Is Your House “Priced to Sell Immediately”?

In today’s real estate market, more houses are coming to market every day. Eager buyers are searching for their dream homes, so setting the right price for your house is one of the most important things you can do.

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September 23, 2019/by KCM CREW

Price appreciation can differ depending on your price range. CoreLogic analyzed four individual home prices tiers and shares the increase in each one.

For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates, Move-Up

Home Prices Increase in Every Price Range

Price appreciation can differ depending on your price range. CoreLogic analyzed four individual home prices tiers and shares the increase in each one.

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September 17, 2019/by KCM CREW

We’re in the back half of the year, and with a decline in interest rates as well as home price and wage appreciation, many are wondering what the predictions are for the remainder of 2019.

For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Move-Up

Experts Predict a Strong Housing Market for the Rest of 2019

We’re in the back half of the year, and with a decline in interest rates as well as home price and wage appreciation, many are wondering what the predictions are for the remainder of 2019.

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August 26, 2019/by KCM CREW

Over the last couple of years, we’ve heard quite a bit about rising home prices. Today, expert projections still forecast continued growth, just at a slower pace. One of the often-overlooked benefits of rising home prices is the positive impact they have on home equity. Let’s break down three ways this is a win for homeowners.

For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Move-Up

The Benefits of Growing Equity in Your Home

Over the last couple of years, we’ve heard quite a bit about rising home prices. Today, expert projections still forecast continued growth, just at a slower pace. One of the often-overlooked benefits of rising home prices is the positive impact they have on home equity. Let’s break down three ways this is a win for homeowners.

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August 14, 2019/by KCM CREW

Many of the questions currently surrounding the real estate industry focus on home prices and where they are heading. The most recent Home Price Expectation Survey (HPES) helps target these projected answers.

For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

How to Increase Your Equity Over the Next 5 Years

Many of the questions currently surrounding the real estate industry focus on home prices and where they are heading. The most recent Home Price Expectation Survey (HPES) helps target these projected answers.

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July 30, 2019/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, Home Prices, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

Home Prices Up 5.05% Across the Country [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently released their latest Quarterly Home Price Index report.
In the report, home prices are compared both regionally and by state.
Based on the latest numbers, if you plan on relocating to another state, waiting to move may end up costing you more!

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July 26, 2019/by KCM CREW

Questions continue to come up about where home prices will head throughout the rest of this year, as well as where they may be going over the few years beyond.

For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

Home Price Appreciation Forecast

Questions continue to come up about where home prices will head throughout the rest of this year, as well as where they may be going over the few years beyond.

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July 15, 2019/by KCM CREW

Since June of last year, we have seen an increase in the inventory of homes for sale month per month. Every spring and summer, the inventory increases because people want to sell their home. For those with children, they may want to be in their new home for the beginning of the school year.

For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

4 Tips to Sell Your Home Faster

Since June of last year, we have seen an increase in the inventory of homes for sale month per month. Every spring and summer, the inventory increases because people want to sell their home. For those with children, they may want to be in their new home for the beginning of the school year.

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July 10, 2019/by KCM CREW

In today’s housing market, home prices are increasing at a slower pace (3.7%) than they have over the last eight years (6-7%). However, they are still are above historical norms. Low supply of listed homes and high demand from buyers has pushed prices to rise rapidly.

For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

2 Things You Need to Know to Properly Price Your Home

In today’s housing market, home prices are increasing at a slower pace (3.7%) than they have over the last eight years (6-7%). However, they are still are above historical norms. Low supply of listed homes and high demand from buyers has pushed prices to rise rapidly.

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May 28, 2019/by KCM CREW

Home values have softened over the last twelve months. We are no longer seeing 6-7% annual appreciation levels for the national housing market. The current numbers are closer to 4%. Some have suggested that year-over-year appreciation levels could fall to 3% or less this year.

For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

What is Really Happening with Home Prices?

Home values have softened over the last twelve months. We are no longer seeing 6-7% annual appreciation levels for the national housing market. The current numbers are closer to 4%. Some have suggested that year-over-year appreciation levels could fall to 3% or less this year.

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May 16, 2019/by KCM CREW

So, you’ve been searching for that perfect house to call 'home,' and you've finally found it! The price is right, and in such a competitive market, you want to make sure you make a good offer so that you can guarantee that your dream of making this house yours comes true!

For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

4 Tips for Making a Competitive Offer

So, you’ve been searching for that perfect house to call 'home,' and you've finally found it! The price is right, and in such a competitive market, you want to make sure you make a good offer so that you can guarantee that your dream of making this house yours comes true!

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May 15, 2019/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, Home Prices, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

A Tale of Two Markets [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights

An emerging trend for some time now has been the difference between available inventory and demand in the premium and luxury markets and that in the starter and trade-up markets and what those differences are doing to prices!
Inventory continues to rise in the luxury and premium home markets which is causing prices to cool.
Demand continues to rise with lower-than-normal inventory levels in the starter and trade-up home markets, causing prices to rise on a year-over-year basis for 85 consecutive months.

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May 10, 2019/by KCM CREW

Over the last several years, many “baby boomers” have undergone a metamorphosis. Their children have finally moved out and they can now dream about their own future. For many, a change in lifestyle might necessitate a change in the type of home they live in.

For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Luxury / Vacation

Your Fabulous New Dream Home is Now Available

Over the last several years, many “baby boomers” have undergone a metamorphosis. Their children have finally moved out and they can now dream about their own future. For many, a change in lifestyle might necessitate a change in the type of home they live in.

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May 2, 2019/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, Home Prices, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Move-Up, Rent vs. Buy

Slaying the Largest Homebuying Myths Today [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights

The average down payment for first-time homebuyers is only 6%!
Mortgage interest rates have been on the decline since November! Hop in now to lock in a low rate!
88% of property managers raised their rents in the last 12 months!
The average credit score on approved loans continues to fall across many loan types!

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April 12, 2019/by KCM CREW

The Housing Market has been a hot-topic in the news lately. Depending on which media outlet you watch, it can start to be a bit confusing to understand what’s really going on with interest rates and home prices!

For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Move-Up

3 Graphs that Show What You Need to Know About Today's Real Estate Market

The Housing Market has been a hot-topic in the news lately. Depending on which media outlet you watch, it can start to be a bit confusing to understand what’s really going on with interest rates and home prices!

Read more →

April 4, 2019/by KCM CREW

In today’s real estate market, with more houses coming to market every day and eager buyers searching for their dream home, setting the right price for your house is one of the most important things you can do.

For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

Is Your House Priced To Sell Immediately (PTSI)?

In today’s real estate market, with more houses coming to market every day and eager buyers searching for their dream home, setting the right price for your house is one of the most important things you can do.

Read more →

March 21, 2019/by KCM CREW

Have You Budgeted for Closing Costs?

The Cost of Renting vs. Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights

Forget the Price of the Home. The Cost is What Matters.

How to Determine If You Can Afford to Buy a Home

Think Prices Have Skyrocketed? Look at Rents.

Depending on the Price, You’re Going to Need Advice

3 Signs the Housing Market Is on the Rebound

How Does the Supply of Homes for Sale Impact Buyer Demand?

Are You Ready for the ‘Black Friday’ of Real Estate?

Is Your House “Priced to Sell Immediately”?

Home Prices Increase in Every Price Range

Experts Predict a Strong Housing Market for the Rest of 2019

The Benefits of Growing Equity in Your Home

How to Increase Your Equity Over the Next 5 Years

Home Prices Up 5.05% Across the Country [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights

Home Price Appreciation Forecast

4 Tips to Sell Your Home Faster

2 Things You Need to Know to Properly Price Your Home

What is Really Happening with Home Prices?

4 Tips for Making a Competitive Offer

A Tale of Two Markets [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights

Your Fabulous New Dream Home is Now Available

Slaying the Largest Homebuying Myths Today [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights

3 Graphs that Show What You Need to Know About Today's Real Estate Market

Is Your House Priced To Sell Immediately (PTSI)?

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