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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
If you’re one of the thousands of homebuyers waiting for rates to fall, you should know it’s already happening.
For Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Affordability

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

If you’re one of the thousands of homebuyers waiting for rates to fall, you should know it’s already happening.
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January 22, 2026/by KCM CREW
You may not want to put your homebuying plans into hibernation mode this winter.
For Buyers, Affordability, Buying Tips

Is January the Best Time To Buy a Home?

You may not want to put your homebuying plans into hibernation mode this winter.
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December 18, 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
New home construction today is giving buyers something it feels like they haven't gotten much lately: a real shot at both the home they want and the deal they need.
For Buyers, New Construction, Affordability, Buying Tips

This May Be the Best Time To Buy a Brand-New Home

New home construction today is giving buyers something it feels like they haven't gotten much lately: a real shot at both the home they want and the deal they need.
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December 8, 2025/by KCM CREW
Whether it’s at a family gathering, your company party, or catching up with friends over the holidays, the housing market always finds its way into the conversation.
For Buyers, For Sellers, Inventory, Affordability

The 3 Housing Market Questions Coming Up at Every Gathering This Season

Whether it’s at a family gathering, your company party, or catching up with friends over the holidays, the housing market always finds its way into the conversation.
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December 3, 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
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 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
There’s a trend taking hold in real estate right now: more buyers are choosing newly built homes.
For Buyers, Move-Up, New Construction, Affordability, Buying Tips

Why More Buyers Are Turning to New Construction This Year

There’s a trend taking hold in real estate right now: more buyers are choosing newly built homes.
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October 13, 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
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
For the past couple of years, it’s been tough for a lot of homebuyers to make the numbers work.
For Buyers, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates, Move-Up, Affordability, Buying Tips

3 Reasons Affordability Is Showing Signs of Improvement This Fall

For the past couple of years, it’s been tough for a lot of homebuyers to make the numbers work.
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September 22, 2025/by KCM CREW
The Federal Reserve (the Fed) meets this week, and expectations are high that they’ll cut the Federal Funds Rate. But does that mean mortgage rates will drop? 
For Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Affordability, Economy

What a Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for Mortgage Rates

The Federal Reserve (the Fed) meets this week, and expectations are high that they’ll cut the Federal Funds Rate. But does that mean mortgage rates will drop? 
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September 15, 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
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
If you’ve been skipping over newly built homes in your search, you might be doing so based on outdated assumptions.
For Buyers, Move-Up, New Construction, Agent Value, Affordability

Are These Myths About Buying a Newly Built Home Holding You Back?

If you’ve been skipping over newly built homes in your search, you might be doing so based on outdated assumptions.
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August 13, 2025/by KCM CREW
For Buyers, Infographics, Mortgage Rates, New Construction, Affordability, Buying Tips

3 Advantages of Buying a Newly Built Home Today

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August 5, 2025/by KCM CREW
Buying a home is exciting… until you start thinking about the down payment. That’s when the worry can set in.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Rent vs. Buy, Affordability, Buying Tips

The Truth About Down Payments (It’s Not What You Think)

Buying a home is exciting… until you start thinking about the down payment. That’s when the worry can set in.
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August 4, 2025/by 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. 
For Buyers, Home Prices, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Move-Up, New Construction, Rent vs. Buy, Inventory, Affordability, Buying Tips

Why a Newly Built Home Might Be the Move Right Now

Are you looking for better home prices, or even a lower mortgage rate? You might find both in one place: a newly built home. 
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July 17, 2025/by KCM CREW
Multi-generational living is on the rise. 
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Affordability, Buying Tips

Multi-Generational Homebuying Hit a Record High – Here’s Why

Multi-generational living is on the rise. 
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June 30, 2025/by KCM CREW
If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you might feel like the odds are stacked against you in today’s market. But there are resources and programs out there that can help – if you know where to look.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Affordability, Buying Tips

Buying Your First Home? FHA Loans Can Help

If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you might feel like the odds are stacked against you in today’s market. But there are resources and programs out there that can help – if you know where to look.
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June 9, 2025/by KCM CREW
Do you think a brand-new home means a bigger price tag? Think again.
For Buyers, Home Prices, First-Time Buyers, New Construction, Affordability, Buying Tips

Newly Built Homes May Be Less Expensive Than You Think

Do you think a brand-new home means a bigger price tag? Think again.
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June 2, 2025/by KCM CREW
Saving up to buy a home can feel a little intimidating, especially right now.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Affordability, Buying Tips

The 20% Down Payment Myth, Debunked

Saving up to buy a home can feel a little intimidating, especially right now.
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May 5, 2025/by KCM CREW
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