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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
According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers don’t actually know what credit score lenders are looking for, or they overestimate the minimum needed. 
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Buying Tips

What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home?

According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers don’t actually know what credit score lenders are looking for, or they overestimate the minimum needed. 
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July 30, 2025/by KCM CREW
For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, Home Prices, Forecasts

Home Price Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025

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July 29, 2025/by KCM CREW
Depending on where you live, the housing market could feel red-hot or strangely quiet right now. 
For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Inventory, Agent Value

Today’s Tale of Two Housing Markets

Depending on where you live, the housing market could feel red-hot or strangely quiet right now. 
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July 28, 2025/by KCM CREW
Foreclosure headlines are making noise again – and they’re designed to stir up fear to get you to read them.
For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures

The U.S. Foreclosure Map You Need To See

Foreclosure headlines are making noise again – and they’re designed to stir up fear to get you to read them.
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July 23, 2025/by KCM CREW
For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, Mortgage Rates, Forecasts

The Latest Mortgage Rate Forecasts

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July 22, 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
Over the past few years, affordability has been the biggest challenge for homebuyers. 
For Buyers, For Sellers, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates

Mortgage Rates Are Stabilizing – How That Helps Today’s Buyers

Over the past few years, affordability has been the biggest challenge for homebuyers. 
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July 16, 2025/by KCM CREW
For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, Home Prices

The 5-Year Rule for Home Prices

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July 15, 2025/by KCM CREW
Buying your first home is a big milestone – and the right support is going to make it a whole lot easier.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Buying Tips

The Advice First-Time Homebuyers Need To Hear

Buying your first home is a big milestone – and the right support is going to make it a whole lot easier.
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July 14, 2025/by KCM CREW
There are plenty of headlines these days calling for a housing market crash. But the truth is, they’re not telling the full story.
For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Forecasts

The Truth About Where Home Prices Are Heading

There are plenty of headlines these days calling for a housing market crash. But the truth is, they’re not telling the full story.
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July 10, 2025/by KCM CREW
If you're a homeowner planning to move, you're probably wondering what the process is going to look like and what you should tackle first.
For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up, Inventory, Equity

Selling and Buying at the Same Time? Here’s What You Need To Know

If you're a homeowner planning to move, you're probably wondering what the process is going to look like and what you should tackle first.
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July 9, 2025/by KCM CREW
For Buyers, Infographics

Should You Buy a Vacation Home?

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July 8, 2025/by KCM CREW
If you’ve been putting off buying a home because you thought getting approved would be too hard, know this: qualifying for a mortgage is starting to get a bit more achievable, but lending standards are still strong.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers

What You Should Know About Getting a Mortgage Today

If you’ve been putting off buying a home because you thought getting approved would be too hard, know this: qualifying for a mortgage is starting to get a bit more achievable, but lending standards are still strong.
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July 7, 2025/by KCM CREW
Remember the chatter in the headlines about all the homes big institutional investors were buying? If you were thinking about buying a home yourself, you may have wondered how you’d ever be able to compete with that.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers

Why Big Investors Aren’t a Challenge for Today’s Homebuyer

Remember the chatter in the headlines about all the homes big institutional investors were buying? If you were thinking about buying a home yourself, you may have wondered how you’d ever be able to compete with that.
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July 2, 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
Fear of a recession is back in the headlines. And if you’re thinking about buying or selling sometime soon, that may leave you wondering if you should reconsider the timing of your move.
For Buyers, For Sellers, Economy

Think It’s Better To Wait for a Recession Before You Move? Think Again.

Fear of a recession is back in the headlines. And if you’re thinking about buying or selling sometime soon, that may leave you wondering if you should reconsider the timing of your move.
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June 25, 2025/by KCM CREW
Life can feel a bit unpredictable these days. What’s happening with inflation? The economy? The housing market? But in the middle of all that uncertainty, there’s one thing a lot of people still crave – a place to call their own.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

Why Homeownership Is Going To Be Worth It

Life can feel a bit unpredictable these days. What’s happening with inflation? The economy? The housing market? But in the middle of all that uncertainty, there’s one thing a lot of people still crave – a place to call their own.
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June 23, 2025/by KCM CREW
Are you thinking about buying a home, but not sure if now’s the right time?
For Buyers, Home Prices, Inventory, Buying Tips

3 Reasons To Buy a Home This Summer

Are you thinking about buying a home, but not sure if now’s the right time?
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June 19, 2025/by KCM CREW
After years of it feeling almost impossible to find a home you want to buy, things are changing for the better. 
For Buyers, For Sellers, Inventory

Is Inventory Getting Back To Normal?

After years of it feeling almost impossible to find a home you want to buy, things are changing for the better. 
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June 11, 2025/by KCM CREW
Headlines are saying home prices are starting to dip in some markets.
For Buyers, Home Prices, First-Time Buyers

The Five-Year Rule for Home Price Perspective

Headlines are saying home prices are starting to dip in some markets.
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June 10, 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
For Buyers, Infographics, Rent vs. Buy, Equity

The Big Difference Between a Homeowner’s and a Renter’s Net Worth

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June 6, 2025/by KCM CREW
A lot of buyers are pressing pause on their plans these days, holding out hope that mortgage rates will come down – maybe even back to the historic-low 3% from a few years ago. But here’s the thing: those rates were never meant to last. 
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Buying Tips

Understanding Today’s Mortgage Rates: Is 3% Coming Back?

A lot of buyers are pressing pause on their plans these days, holding out hope that mortgage rates will come down – maybe even back to the historic-low 3% from a few years ago. But here’s the thing: those rates were never meant to last. 
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June 4, 2025/by KCM CREW
Lately, it feels like every headline about the housing market comes with a side of doubt. 
For Buyers, Economy

Why Buying Real Estate Is Still the Best Long-Term Investment

Lately, it feels like every headline about the housing market comes with a side of doubt. 
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June 3, 2025/by KCM CREW
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