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You've probably heard the Federal Reserve (the Fed) is raising rates again. And if you're planning to buy or sell a house, you may be wondering what that means for you.
For Buyers, For Sellers, Mortgage Rates, Agent Value, Affordability, Buying Tips, Economy, Selling Tips

Myth vs. Reality: Does the Fed Control Mortgage Rates?

You've probably heard the Federal Reserve (the Fed) is raising rates again. And if you're planning to buy or sell a house, you may be wondering what that means for you.
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October 7, 2026/by KCM CREW
For a lot of first-time buyers, owning a home can feel perpetually a few years out of reach.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Rent vs. Buy, Affordability, Buying Tips

Two Moves That Can Get You Into Your First Home Sooner

For a lot of first-time buyers, owning a home can feel perpetually a few years out of reach.
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October 5, 2026/by KCM CREW
Half the buyers out there are scared home prices are about to crash. The other half are hoping they will.
For Buyers, Home Prices, First-Time Buyers, Buying Tips, Equity, Forecasts

Hoping for (or Dreading) a Housing Crash? The Experts Just Weighed In.

Half the buyers out there are scared home prices are about to crash. The other half are hoping they will.
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September 30, 2026/by KCM CREW
You may have seen the headlines saying mortgage rates have climbed to the highest point since January 2025. And if that's left you reluctant to buy a home, here's what you need to remember…
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Affordability, Buying Tips

The Mortgage Rate You See Online Isn’t Necessarily the One You’d Get.

You may have seen the headlines saying mortgage rates have climbed to the highest point since January 2025. And if that's left you reluctant to buy a home, here's what you need to remember…
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September 28, 2026/by KCM CREW
Price cuts are turning up everywhere right now, and they read very differently depending on which side of the deal you’re on.
For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Agent Value, Affordability, Buying Tips, Selling Tips, Price It Right/Overpricing

Why So Many Sellers Are Cutting Their Price Right Now

Price cuts are turning up everywhere right now, and they read very differently depending on which side of the deal you’re on.
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September 24, 2026/by KCM CREW
Today’s housing market splits into four distinct types. You’ve got cash buyers, buyers financing a purchase, owners who feel locked into a low rate, and builders with homes to sell.
For Buyers, For Sellers, Mortgage Rates, New Construction, Agent Value, Buying Tips, Selling Tips

There Are 4 Types of Housing Markets Right Now. Which 1 Are You In?

Today’s housing market splits into four distinct types. You’ve got cash buyers, buyers financing a purchase, owners who feel locked into a low rate, and builders with homes to sell.
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September 23, 2026/by KCM CREW
If you're trying to buy a home, affordability is probably what keeps you up at night.
For Buyers, Mortgage Rates, New Construction, Affordability, Buying Tips

3 Things You Can Actually Control About Your Mortgage Rate Right Now

If you're trying to buy a home, affordability is probably what keeps you up at night.
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September 21, 2026/by KCM CREW
Want to buy a house this year, but not sure if the timing’s right? Seasonally, it may actually be a better time to buy than you expect.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Affordability, Buying Tips

The Best Time To Buy a Home in 2026 Is Almost Here

Want to buy a house this year, but not sure if the timing’s right? Seasonally, it may actually be a better time to buy than you expect.
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September 16, 2026/by KCM CREW
For most first-time buyers, the hardest part of buying a home is making the numbers work. You budget, you save, and the finish line still feels far away.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Agent Value, Affordability, Buying Tips

Remote Work Could Be Your Affordability Answer

For most first-time buyers, the hardest part of buying a home is making the numbers work. You budget, you save, and the finish line still feels far away.
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September 7, 2026/by KCM CREW
Most people think a newly built home costs more than an existing one. But right now, that’s actually backwards.
For Buyers, Home Prices, New Construction, Agent Value, Affordability, Buying Tips

Think New Homes Cost More? Not Right Now.

Most people think a newly built home costs more than an existing one. But right now, that’s actually backwards.
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September 2, 2026/by KCM CREW
Even with more homes on the market right now, some buyers are still having a tough time finding the right one at the right price.
For Buyers, Move-Up, New Construction, Buying Tips

The Majority of Builders Are Offering Incentives

Even with more homes on the market right now, some buyers are still having a tough time finding the right one at the right price.
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August 31, 2026/by KCM CREW
Lately, headlines have floated an eye-catching idea about tapping into your 401(k) to cover a down payment on a home.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Affordability, Buying Tips

Thinking About Tapping into Your 401(k) To Buy a Home? Read This First.

Lately, headlines have floated an eye-catching idea about tapping into your 401(k) to cover a down payment on a home.
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August 31, 2026/by KCM CREW
You're scrolling through listings on your phone and everything looks good until you see the price (or the estimated monthly payment). Then you close the app.
For Buyers, Home Prices, Affordability, Buying Tips

Sellers Are Cutting Prices To Meet Buyers Where They're At

You're scrolling through listings on your phone and everything looks good until you see the price (or the estimated monthly payment). Then you close the app.
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August 27, 2026/by KCM CREW
Ask around and almost every homebuyer out there wants to know if there’s a way to get a better deal. And just about every seller wants to know if they'll still get top dollar.
For Buyers, For Sellers, Buying Tips, Selling Tips

Who Has the Upper Hand in Today's Housing Market?

Ask around and almost every homebuyer out there wants to know if there’s a way to get a better deal. And just about every seller wants to know if they'll still get top dollar.
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August 13, 2026/by KCM CREW
If you’re planning to buy your next home soon, you’ve probably heard the old rule about saving 20% for your down payment.
For Buyers, Move-Up, Affordability, Buying Tips, Downsize

The Case for Putting 20% Down on Your Next Home

If you’re planning to buy your next home soon, you’ve probably heard the old rule about saving 20% for your down payment.
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August 10, 2026/by KCM CREW
Imagine waiting a year to buy a home, only to find mortgage rates haven't changed much. That may sound frustrating. But it's a real possibility.
For Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Affordability, Buying Tips, Economy, Forecasts

Thinking About Waiting for Lower Mortgage Rates? Read This First.

Imagine waiting a year to buy a home, only to find mortgage rates haven't changed much. That may sound frustrating. But it's a real possibility.
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August 6, 2026/by KCM CREW
If buying a home is on your radar, you've probably been keeping an eye on mortgage rates and home prices. But don’t forget about homeowners insurance.
For Buyers, Affordability, Buying Tips

Buying a Home? Here's What You Should Know About Home Insurance Costs.

If buying a home is on your radar, you've probably been keeping an eye on mortgage rates and home prices. But don’t forget about homeowners insurance.
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July 30, 2026/by KCM CREW
After more than a year of headlines talking about how home prices are going to crash, the latest data shows that price growth may be starting to pick back up again.
For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Buying Tips, Selling Tips

Home Price Growth Slowed Down. That May Be Changing.

After more than a year of headlines talking about how home prices are going to crash, the latest data shows that price growth may be starting to pick back up again.
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July 29, 2026/by KCM CREW
Today's home prices have a lot of buyers – especially first-time buyers – wondering if there’s even anything out there that’s in their budget.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Affordability, Buying Tips, Downsize

Priced Out? A Condo or Townhome Could Be Your Way In.

Today's home prices have a lot of buyers – especially first-time buyers – wondering if there’s even anything out there that’s in their budget.
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July 22, 2026/by KCM CREW
If you’ve thought about buying a home in the past few years, you may have run into two frustrations: asking prices that kept climbing and too few homes to choose from.
For Buyers, Home Prices, First-Time Buyers, Inventory, Buying Tips

More Homes, Better Prices: A Buyer’s Summer

If you’ve thought about buying a home in the past few years, you may have run into two frustrations: asking prices that kept climbing and too few homes to choose from.
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July 20, 2026/by KCM CREW
Negotiations are back. More buyers are asking for better deals, and more sellers are giving them. Builders are throwing in extras, too.
For Buyers, For Sellers, New Construction, Buying Tips, Selling Tips

The “Take It or Leave It” Attitude Is Fading from the Market – What That Means for You

Negotiations are back. More buyers are asking for better deals, and more sellers are giving them. Builders are throwing in extras, too.
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July 13, 2026/by KCM CREW
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
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