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Student loans are back in the spotlight. And whether you've been following the headlines closely or just catching bits and pieces here and there, there's a good chance they've been on your mind lately.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Buying Tips

Student Loans Are Back in the News. Don't Let It Put Your Homeownership Plans on Hold.

Student loans are back in the spotlight. And whether you've been following the headlines closely or just catching bits and pieces here and there, there's a good chance they've been on your mind lately.
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July 8, 2026/by KCM CREW
Saving for a down payment can feel like the hardest part of buying a home.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Affordability, Buying Tips

Down Payments Are Smaller Than They’ve Been Since 2021

Saving for a down payment can feel like the hardest part of buying a home.
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July 2, 2026/by KCM CREW
You've probably heard that home prices are cooling off.
For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Inventory, Buying Tips, Selling Tips

The 1 Factor That Explains Everything Happening with Home Prices Right Now

You've probably heard that home prices are cooling off.
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June 29, 2026/by KCM CREW
Open up a home search and you'll see them. Listings that have been on the market for two months. Three. Some longer.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Affordability, Buying Tips

That House That’s Been Sitting Could Be Your Best Shot at a Deal

Open up a home search and you'll see them. Listings that have been on the market for two months. Three. Some longer.
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June 22, 2026/by KCM CREW
Remember a few years back when sellers held all the power and buyers were stuck offering way over asking or waiving inspections just to get a chance at the house? In many markets, those days are behind us.
For Buyers, For Sellers, Agent Value, Buying Tips, Selling Tips

Is It Still a Seller's Market? Here's What the Data Says.

Remember a few years back when sellers held all the power and buyers were stuck offering way over asking or waiving inspections just to get a chance at the house? In many markets, those days are behind us.
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June 18, 2026/by KCM CREW
A lot of people who want to move are telling themselves the same thing:
For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Inventory, Buying Tips, Selling Tips

Two Big Reasons To Move This Summer

A lot of people who want to move are telling themselves the same thing: "Maybe I'll just wait until later this year once things calm down."
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June 11, 2026/by KCM CREW
If affordability has been the biggest thing standing between you and a home, there's a little good news.
For Buyers, Home Prices, Affordability, Buying Tips

Lower Asking Prices Are a Win for Today’s Buyers

If affordability has been the biggest thing standing between you and a home, there's a little good news.
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June 10, 2026/by KCM CREW
Whether you're dreaming about buying your first home or wondering if it’s time to move on from the one you're in, affordability is probably weighing on your mind.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Agent Value, Affordability, Buying Tips

Could Moving a Bit Further Out Change Everything About Your Budget?

Whether you're dreaming about buying your first home or wondering if it’s time to move on from the one you're in, affordability is probably weighing on your mind.
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June 8, 2026/by KCM CREW
You started shopping with a specific mental image of your future home in your mind. Then the houses in your budget came in smaller than you pictured.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, New Construction, Affordability, Buying Tips

Less House, More Home: Why Smaller Homes Are Paying Off for Today’s Buyers

You started shopping with a specific mental image of your future home in your mind. Then the houses in your budget came in smaller than you pictured.
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June 1, 2026/by KCM CREW
Nearly half of Veterans (49%) feel homeownership is currently out of reach, according to a recent survey from NewDay USA.
For Buyers, Affordability, Buying Tips

What Most Veterans Don't Know About Their VA Home Loan Benefit

Nearly half of Veterans (49%) feel homeownership is currently out of reach, according to a recent survey from NewDay USA.
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May 25, 2026/by KCM CREW
If you’ve always assumed a newly built home is just not in your budget, you should know the math just got a little friendlier.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Featured, New Construction, Affordability, Buying Tips

Newly Built Home Prices Hit a 5-Year Low

If you’ve always assumed a newly built home is just not in your budget, you should know the math just got a little friendlier.
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May 21, 2026/by KCM CREW
For a lot of would-be first-time buyers, affordability is the thing that’s standing in the way.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Affordability, Buying Tips

Could Co-Buying Be the Answer for Some First-Time Buyers?

For a lot of would-be first-time buyers, affordability is the thing that’s standing in the way.
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May 7, 2026/by KCM CREW
Looking to buy a home this season? Here's what you should know.
For Buyers, Buying Tips

4 Ways To Give Your Offer an Edge This Spring

Looking to buy a home this season? Here's what you should know.
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May 4, 2026/by KCM CREW
According to Google Trends, online searches for down payment information recently hit an all-time high.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Affordability, Buying Tips

Think You Have To Put 20% Down? Most First-Time Homebuyers Don’t.

According to Google Trends, online searches for down payment information recently hit an all-time high.
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April 27, 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
For a lot of people, the math on buying a home just doesn’t really work right now.
For Buyers, Senior Market, Affordability, Buying Tips

When Buying a Home Feels Out of Reach, Some Families Do This Instead

For a lot of people, the math on buying a home just doesn’t really work right now.
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April 9, 2026/by KCM CREW
If you’ve been looking for a home lately, you’ve probably felt how tough affordability still is.
For Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Buying Tips

Thinking About an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Here’s What You Need To Know.

If you’ve been looking for a home lately, you’ve probably felt how tough affordability still is.
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April 8, 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
Mortgage rates have been volatile lately. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, that can make it harder to plan.
For Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Buying Tips

You Can’t Control What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates. But You Can Control This.

Mortgage rates have been volatile lately. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, that can make it harder to plan.
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March 25, 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, 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
If you’re planning to buy a home this year, you may be focused on the spring market.
For Buyers, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates, Buying Tips

Top 3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring

If you’re planning to buy a home this year, you may be focused on the spring market.
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February 5, 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
When you see a house that’s been sitting on the market for a while, the reaction is almost automatic.
For Buyers, Buying Tips

You May Not Want To Skip Over That House That’s Been Sitting on the Market

When you see a house that’s been sitting on the market for a while, the reaction is almost automatic.
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January 26, 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
Momentum is quietly building in the housing market.
For Buyers, Buying Tips

More Buyers Are Planning To Move in 2026. Here’s How To Get Ready.

Momentum is quietly building in the housing market.
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January 1, 2026/by KCM CREW
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