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For a while, buying your first home hasn’t just felt hard. It may have felt out of reach.
First-Time Buyers, Inventory, Affordability

The 10 Best Markets for First-Time Buyers This Spring

For a while, buying your first home hasn’t just felt hard. It may have felt out of reach.
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April 20, 2026/by KCM CREW
You’ve probably asked yourself lately: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now? It’s a question a lot of people are asking.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Rent vs. Buy, Equity

Rent or Buy? The Real Tradeoff Most People Don’t Talk About

You’ve probably asked yourself lately: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now? It’s a question a lot of people are asking.
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April 16, 2026/by KCM CREW
If you’re getting a tax refund this year, here’s something worth thinking about.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Buying Tips

Getting a Tax Refund? Here’s How It Can Help You Buy a Home

If you’re getting a tax refund this year, here’s something worth thinking about.
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April 15, 2026/by KCM CREW
With economic headlines, global events, and near constant talk about affordability, you may be wondering if this is the right time to move.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Affordability

Wondering If You Should Still Buy a Home Right Now? Here’s What To Keep in Mind.

With economic headlines, global events, and near constant talk about affordability, you may be wondering if this is the right time to move.
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April 13, 2026/by KCM CREW
Be honest. Have you started looking at homes online yet? If you have, it’s already time to get pre-approved.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Buying Tips

Before You Fall in Love with a House, Do This First.

Be honest. Have you started looking at homes online yet? If you have, it’s already time to get pre-approved.
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April 2, 2026/by KCM CREW
For the past few years, affordability has been what’s stopped a lot of buyers in their tracks. Maybe it stopped you, too.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Affordability

Affordability Has Improved in All 50 States

For the past few years, affordability has been what’s stopped a lot of buyers in their tracks. Maybe it stopped you, too.
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March 19, 2026/by KCM CREW
Buying your first home is exciting, but it can also be a little nerve-wrecking because it’s something you’ve never done before.
First-Time Buyers, Featured, Agent Value, Buying Tips

3 Must-Do’s for First-Time Home Buyers

Buying your first home is exciting, but it can also be a little nerve-wrecking because it’s something you’ve never done before.
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March 18, 2026/by KCM CREW
Mortgage rates have already dropped into the upper 5s twice this year. But after just a few days, they ticked back up into the low 6% range.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Featured, Affordability

Should You Wait for Lower Rates?

Mortgage rates have already dropped into the upper 5s twice this year. But after just a few days, they ticked back up into the low 6% range.
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March 9, 2026/by KCM CREW
Renting can feel like the easier choice right now.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Rent vs. Buy, Affordability

Renting vs. Buying: The Numbers Might Surprise You

Renting can feel like the easier choice right now.
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February 25, 2026/by KCM CREW
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, 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, 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
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