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Buyer Demand Growing in Every Region | Keeping Current Matters

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers

Buyer Demand Growing in Every Region

Buyers are out in full force this fall, increasing the demand for homebuying in all four regions of the country.

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November 13, 2019/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

75 Years of VA Home Loan Benefits | Keeping Current Matters

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

75 Years of VA Home Loan Benefits

Today, on Veterans Day, we salute those who have served our country in war or peace, and we thank them for their sacrifice.

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November 11, 2019/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

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

VA Home Loans by the Numbers [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights:

The Veterans Administration (VA) Home Loan is a benefit that is available to more than 22 million veterans and 2 million active duty service members to help them achieve the dream of homeownership.
In 2018, $161 billion was loaned to veterans and their families through the program.
In the same year, the average loan amount was $264,197 and 610,513 loans were guaranteed.

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November 8, 2019/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

Planning on Buying a Home? Be Sure You Know Your Options. | Keeping Current Matters

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction

Planning on Buying a Home? Be Sure You Know Your Options.

When you’re ready to buy, you’ll need to determine if you prefer the charm of an existing home or the look and feel of a newer build. With limited existing home inventory available today, especially in the starter and middle-level markets, many buyers are considering a new home that’s recently been constructed, or they’re building the home of their dreams.

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November 5, 2019/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

The #1 Reason to List Your House in the Winter | Keeping Current Matters

For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Selling Myths

The #1 Reason to List Your House in the Winter

Many sellers believe spring is the best time to put their homes on the market because buyer demand traditionally increases at that time of year. What they don’t realize is if every homeowner believes the same thing, then that’s when they’ll have the most competition.

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November 4, 2019/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

How to Determine If You Can Afford to Buy a Home | Keeping Current Matters

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

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, 2019/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

4 Reasons to Buy a Home This Fall | Keeping Current Matters

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

4 Reasons to Buy a Home This Fall

Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today, instead of waiting.

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October 28, 2019/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

5 Reasons to Consider Living in a Multigenerational Home | Keeping Current Matters

Baby Boomers, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Generation X, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers, Senior Market

5 Reasons to Consider Living in a Multigenerational Home

Did you know that 1 in 6 Americans currently live in a multigenerational household?

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October 23, 2019/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

Depending on the Price, You’re Going to Need Advice | Keeping Current Matters

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Luxury Market, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

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.

We at The KCM Crew believe every family should feel confident when buying & selling a home. KCM helps real estate professionals reach these families & enables the agent to simply & effectively explain a complex housing market. Take a 14-Day Free Trial of our monthly membership to see how we can help you!

October 22, 2019/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

5 Tips for Starting Your Home Search | Keeping Current Matters

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

5 Tips for Starting Your Home Search

In today’s market, low inventory dominates the conversation in many areas of the country. It can often be frustrating to be a first-time homebuyer if you aren’t prepared. Here are five tips from realtor.com’s, “How to Find Your Dream Home—Without Losing Your Mind.”

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October 21, 2019/1 Comment/by The KCM Crew

3 Reasons This is NOT the 2008 Real Estate Market | Keeping Current Matters

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers

3 Reasons This is NOT the 2008 Real Estate Market

Today’s real estate market is nothing like the 2008 market. When an economic slowdown happens, it won’t resemble the last one.

We at The KCM Crew believe every family should feel confident when buying & selling a home. KCM helps real estate professionals reach these families & enables the agent to simply & effectively explain a complex housing market. Take a 14-Day Free Trial of our monthly membership to see how we can help you!

October 17, 2019/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

3 Reasons to Use a Real Estate Pro in a Complex Digital World | Keeping Current Matters

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers

3 Reasons to Use a Real Estate Pro in a Complex Digital World

If you’re searching for a home online, don’t skip over the support of an educated and informed real estate professional. Here’s why the Internet is a great place to start the home-buying process, and the truth on why it should never be your only go-to resource when it comes to making such an important decision.

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October 16, 2019/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

Be on the Lookout for Gen Z: The Next Generation of Homebuyers | Keeping Current Matters

Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers

Be on the Lookout for Gen Z: The Next Generation of Homebuyers

Gen Zers are the next generation of homeowners, and they’re eager to jump in and buy their first homes. Whether you are part of this generation or any other, it’s never too early to start saving, so you can reach your homeownership goal sooner rather than later.

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October 15, 2019/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers

What You Need to Know About the Mortgage Process [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights:

Many buyers are purchasing homes with down payments as little as 3%.
You may already qualify for a loan, even if you don’t have perfect credit.
Your local professionals are here to help you determine how much you can afford, so take advantage of the opportunity to learn more.

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October 11, 2019/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

You Need More Than a Guide. You Need a Sherpa. | Keeping Current Matters

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers

You Need More Than a Guide. You Need a Sherpa.

In today’s world, hiring an agent who has a finger on the pulse of the market will make your buying or selling experience an educated one.

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October 10, 2019/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

Homeownership is the Top Contributor to Your Net Worth | Keeping Current Matters

Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers

Homeownership is the Top Contributor to Your Net Worth

Recently two U.S. Census Bureau researchers released their findings on the biggest determinants of household wealth. What they found may help shape your view on building your family’s net worth.

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October 9, 2019/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

What FICO® Score Do You Need to Qualify for a Mortgage? | Keeping Current Matters

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers

What FICO® Score Do You Need to Qualify for a Mortgage?

It’s common knowledge that your FICO® score plays an important role in the homebuying process. However, many buyers have misconceptions regarding what exactly is required to get the loans they need.

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October 8, 2019/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

62% of Buyers Are Wrong About Down Payment Needs | Keeping Current Matters

Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers

62% of Buyers Are Wrong About Down Payment Needs

According to the ‘2019 Home Buyer Report’ conducted by Nerdwallet, many first-time buyers still believe they need a 20% down payment to buy a home in today’s market. The reality is, a down payment is often much less.

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October 7, 2019/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

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

5 Homebuying Acronyms You Need to Know [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights:

Learning the lingo of homebuying is an important part of feeling successful when buying a home.
From APR to P&I, you need to know the acronyms that will come up along the way, and what they mean when you hear them.
Your local professionals are here to help you feel confident and informed from start to finish…and this infographic will help you as you go.

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October 4, 2019/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

What to Expect from Your Home Inspection | Keeping Current Matters

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

What to Expect from Your Home Inspection

You made an offer and it was accepted. Your next task is to have the home inspected prior to closing. Agents often recommend you make your offer contingent upon a clean home inspection.

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October 1, 2019/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

How Does the Supply of Homes for Sale Impact Buyer Demand? | Keeping Current Matters

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

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, 2019/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

What Is the Cost of Waiting Until Next Year to Buy? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights:

The “cost of waiting to buy” is defined as the additional funds necessary to buy a home if prices and interest rates were to increase over a period of time.
Freddie Mac forecasts interest rates will rise to 3.8% by Q4 2020.
CoreLogic predicts home prices will appreciate by 5.4% over the next 12 months.
If you’re ready and willing to buy your dream home, now is a great time to buy.

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September 27, 2019/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

Homeowners Are Happy! Renters? Not So Much. | Keeping Current Matters

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

Homeowners Are Happy! Renters? Not So Much.

When people talk about homeownership and the American Dream, much of the conversation revolves around the financial benefits of owning a home. However, two recent studies show that the non-financial benefits might be even more valuable.

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September 26, 2019/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

Are You Ready for the ‘Black Friday’ of Real Estate? | Keeping Current Matters

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

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, 2019/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

Should You Fix Your House Up or Sell Now? | Keeping Current Matters

For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers

Should You Fix Your House Up or Sell Now?

If you’re thinking about remodeling your house before you list it, take a look at these three tips to help you decide if you really need to fix it up before you sell. The answer may surprise you.

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September 24, 2019/1 Comment/by The KCM Crew