For Buyers

Sellers: Don’t Let These Two Things Hold You Back

20230801 Sellers Don t let these two things hold you back

Many homeowners thinking about selling have two key things holding them back. That’s feeling locked in by today’s higher mortgage rates and worrying they won’t be able to find something to buy…

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Key Housing Market Trends [INFOGRAPHIC]

Key Housing Market Trends KCM Share

Some Highlights If you’re considering buying or selling a home, you’ll want to know what’s happening in the housing market. Housing inventory is still very low, prices are climbing back up, and…

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Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Home

20230726 Tips for making your best offer on a home

While the wild ride that was the ‘unicorn’ years of housing is behind us, today’s market is still competitive in many areas because the supply of homes for sale is still low….

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Don’t Fall for the Next Shocking Headlines About Home Prices

20230725 Don t Fall for the Next Shocking Headlines About Home Prices

If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, one of the biggest questions you have right now is probably: what’s happening with home prices? And it’s no surprise you don’t have…

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Foreclosure Numbers Today Aren’t Like 2008

20230724 foreclosure numbers today arent like 2008

If you’ve been keeping up with the news lately, you’ve probably come across headlines talking about the increase in foreclosures in today’s housing market. This may have left you with some uncertainty,…

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Real Estate Continues To Be the Best Investment [INFOGRAPHIC]

Real Estate Continues To Be the Best Investment KCM Share

Some Highlights According to a recent Gallup poll, real estate has been voted the best long-term investment for 11 years in a row, beating gold, stocks, bonds, and more. Owning real estate…

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Owning Your Home Helps You Build Wealth

20230720 Owning your home helps you build wealth

You may have heard some people say it’s better to rent than buy a home right now. But, even today, there are lots of good reasons to become a homeowner. One of…

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Explaining Today’s Mortgage Rates

20230719 Explaining Todays Mortgage Rates

If you’re following mortgage rates because you know they impact your borrowing costs, you may be wondering what the future holds for them. Unfortunately, there’s no easy way to answer that question…

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Home Prices Are Rebounding

20230717 home prices are rebounding

If you’re following the news today, you may feel a bit unsure about what’s happening with home prices and fear whether or not the worst is yet to come. That’s because today’s headlines are…

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How Remote Work Expands Your Homebuying Horizons

20230713 How Remote work expands your homebuying horizons

Even as some companies transition back into the office, remote work remains a popular choice for many professionals. So, if you currently enjoy working from home or hope to be able to…

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Momentum Is Building for New Home Construction

20230707 momentum is building for new home construction

If you’re in the process of looking for a home today, you know the supply of homes for sale is low because you’re feeling the impact of having a limited pool of…

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The Benefits of Downsizing for Homeowners [INFOGRAPHIC]

The Benefits of Downsizing for Homeowners KCM Share

Some Highlights Downsizing is a popular choice for homeowners when they retire or when their needs change, but with inflation still high, it’s also a way to reduce costs. Downsizing could help…

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Two Questions To Ask Yourself if You’re Considering Buying a Home

20230705 two questions to ask yourself if youre considering buying a home

If you’re thinking of buying a home, chances are you’re paying attention to just about everything you hear about the housing market. And you’re getting your information from a variety of channels:…

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Americans Still View Homeownership as the American Dream

20230704 americans still view homeownership as the american dream

Everyone’s interpretation of the American Dream is unique and personal. But, for many people, it’s tied to a sense of success, freedom, and prosperity. These are all things that owning a home…

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Evaluating Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer Matters More Today

20230703 evaluating your wants and needs as a homebuyer matters more today

When it comes to buying a home, especially with today’s affordability challenges, you’ll want to be strategic. Mortgage rates impact how much it costs to borrow money for your home loan. And,…

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Where Will You Go If You Sell? Newly Built Homes Might Be the Answer.

20230629 where will you go if you sell newly built homes might be the answer

Do you want to sell your house, but hesitate because you’re worried you won’t be able to find your next home in today’s market? You’re not alone, but there’s some good news…

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Lending Standards Are Not Like They Were Leading Up to the Crash

20230628 lending standards are not like they were leading up to the crash

You might be worried we’re heading for a housing crash, but there are many reasons why this housing market isn’t like the one we saw in 2008. One of which is how…

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Why Homeownership Wins in the Long Run

20230627 why homeownership wins in the long run

Today’s higher mortgage rates, inflationary pressures, and concerns about a potential recession have some people questioning: should I still buy a home this year? While it’s true this year has unique challenges…

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Homeownership Helps Protect You from Inflation [INFOGRAPHIC]

Homeownership Helps Protect You From Inflation KCM Share

Some Highlights Wondering if it makes sense to buy a home today even when inflation is high? When other costs go up due to inflation, buying a home helps you keep your…

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What Homebuyers Need To Know About Credit Scores

20230622 what homebuyers need to know about credit scores

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you should know your credit score’s a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to qualifying for a home loan. Lenders review your credit…

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