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Buying your first home can feel frustrating when the numbers don’t line up the way you expected.
First-Time Buyers, New Construction, Affordability

Why Townhomes Are Popular with Today’s First-Time Buyers

Buying your first home can feel frustrating when the numbers don’t line up the way you expected.
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February 9, 2026/by KCM CREW
There’s finally a little good news for anyone who’s been priced out or sitting on the sidelines.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Featured, Affordability

It’s Getting More Affordable To Buy a Home

There’s finally a little good news for anyone who’s been priced out or sitting on the sidelines.
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February 4, 2026/by KCM CREW
Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make. And homeowner’s insurance is what protects that investment.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Featured, Buying Tips

Home Insurance Costs Are Rising: What Buyers Should Plan For

Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make. And homeowner’s insurance is what protects that investment.
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February 2, 2026/by KCM CREW
Who doesn’t love a top 10 list? Well, here are two top 10 lists for the housing market this year.
For Buyers, For Sellers, First-Time Buyers, Forecasts

Top 2026 Housing Markets for Buyers and Sellers

Who doesn’t love a top 10 list? Well, here are two top 10 lists for the housing market this year.
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January 28, 2026/by 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.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

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

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.
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January 12, 2026/by KCM CREW
Finding the right home feels exciting – but being pre-approved for your loan is what makes it possible.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Buying Tips

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

Finding the right home feels exciting – but being pre-approved for your loan is what makes it possible.
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January 5, 2026/by KCM CREW
If you’re trying to decide if you’re ready to become a homeowner in the next twelve months, there’s probably a lot on your mind.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers

Not Sure If You’re Ready To Buy a Home? Ask Yourself These 5 Questions.

If you’re trying to decide if you’re ready to become a homeowner in the next twelve months, there’s probably a lot on your mind.
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December 31, 2025/by KCM CREW
There’s a lot of conversation about home prices, mortgage rates, and affordability right now – and those things are important.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

Turning a House Into a Home: The Benefits You Can Actually Feel

There’s a lot of conversation about home prices, mortgage rates, and affordability right now – and those things are important.
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December 25, 2025/by KCM CREW
One of the biggest homebuying advantages you can give yourself today is surprisingly simple: a flexible wish list.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Affordability

How To Stretch Your Options, Not Your Budget

One of the biggest homebuying advantages you can give yourself today is surprisingly simple: a flexible wish list.
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December 15, 2025/by KCM CREW
Want to know how to find the best deal possible in today’s housing market? 
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Buying Tips

How To Find the Best Deal Possible on a Home Right Now

Want to know how to find the best deal possible in today’s housing market? 
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December 1, 2025/by KCM CREW
Homebuyers are weighing their options right now, and they certainly have a lot on their minds. 
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up, Downsize

Why So Many People Are Thankful They Bought a Home This Year

Homebuyers are weighing their options right now, and they certainly have a lot on their minds. 
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November 27, 2025/by KCM CREW
Renting can feel much less expensive and much simpler than buying a home, especially right now.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Rent vs. Buy, Affordability

Why Buying a Home Still Pays Off in the Long Run

Renting can feel much less expensive and much simpler than buying a home, especially right now.
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November 26, 2025/by KCM CREW
Homebuyers are watching the economy closely, and for good reason.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Buying Tips, Economy

Most Experts Are Not Worried About a Recession

Homebuyers are watching the economy closely, and for good reason.
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November 20, 2025/by KCM CREW
A lot of buyers are stuck in “wait and see” mode right now.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Affordability, Forecasts

Would You Let $80 a Month Hold You Back from Buying a Home?

A lot of buyers are stuck in “wait and see” mode right now.
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November 13, 2025/by KCM CREW
If you stepped back from your home search over the past few years, you’re not alone – and you’re definitely not out of options. In fact, now might be the ideal time to take another look. 
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Inventory, Buying Tips

Thought the Market Passed You By? Think Again.

If you stepped back from your home search over the past few years, you’re not alone – and you’re definitely not out of options. In fact, now might be the ideal time to take another look. 
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October 30, 2025/by KCM CREW
Mortgage rates have been the monster under the bed for a while. Every time they tick up, people flinch and say, “Maybe I’ll wait.” But here’s the twist. Waiting for that perfect 5-point-something rate could end up haunting your wallet later.
For Buyers, For Sellers, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Buying Tips

Why You Don’t Need To Be Afraid of Today’s Mortgage Rates

Mortgage rates have been the monster under the bed for a while. Every time they tick up, people flinch and say, “Maybe I’ll wait.” But here’s the twist. Waiting for that perfect 5-point-something rate could end up haunting your wallet later.
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October 29, 2025/by KCM CREW
If you paused your plans to move because of high rates or prices, it may finally be time to take a second look at your numbers. 
For Sellers, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Move-Up, Affordability, Buying Tips

The $280 Shift in Affordability Every Homebuyer Should Know

If you paused your plans to move because of high rates or prices, it may finally be time to take a second look at your numbers. 
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October 16, 2025/by KCM CREW
You want mortgage rates to fall – and they've started to. But is it going to last? And how low will they go?
For Buyers, For Sellers, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Affordability, Economy

Why Experts Say Mortgage Rates Should Ease Over the Next Year

You want mortgage rates to fall – and they've started to. But is it going to last? And how low will they go?
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October 6, 2025/by KCM CREW
If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, now’s the time to lean in. It’s officially the best time to buy this year. 
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Buying Tips

Why October Is the Best Time To Buy a Home in 2025

If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, now’s the time to lean in. It’s officially the best time to buy this year. 
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October 2, 2025/by KCM CREW
A recent survey from Bank of America asked would-be homebuyers what would help them feel better about making a move, and it’s no surprise the answers have a clear theme.
For Buyers, Home Prices, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Affordability

What Buyers Say They Need Most (And How the Market’s Responding)

A recent survey from Bank of America asked would-be homebuyers what would help them feel better about making a move, and it’s no surprise the answers have a clear theme.
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October 1, 2025/by KCM CREW
If you’re planning to buy a home this year, there’s one expense you can’t afford to overlook: closing costs. 
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers

Closing Costs Unpacked: State-by-State Breakdowns for Today’s Buyers

If you’re planning to buy a home this year, there’s one expense you can’t afford to overlook: closing costs. 
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September 29, 2025/by KCM CREW
You’ve been waiting for what feels like forever for mortgage rates to finally budge. And last week, they did – in a big way.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Affordability, Economy

Mortgage Rates Just Saw Their Biggest Drop in a Year

You’ve been waiting for what feels like forever for mortgage rates to finally budge. And last week, they did – in a big way.
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September 10, 2025/by 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.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers

Should You Still Expect a Bidding War?

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.
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August 25, 2025/by KCM CREW
If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember the frenzy.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Buying Tips

From Frenzy to Breathing Room: Buyers Finally Have Time Again

If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember the frenzy.
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August 21, 2025/by KCM CREW
Not every homebuyer wants the biggest house on the block.
For Buyers, Home Prices, First-Time Buyers, Senior Market, Inventory, Affordability, Buying Tips, Downsize

Condos Could Be a Win for Today’s Buyers

Not every homebuyer wants the biggest house on the block.
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August 20, 2025/by KCM CREW
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