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5 Reasons Why Millennials Buy a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights:

“The majority of millennials said they consider owning a home more sensible than renting for both financial and lifestyle reasons — including control of living space, flexibility in future decisions, privacy and security, and living in a nice home.”
The top reason millennials choose to buy is to have control over their living space, at 93%.
Many millennials who rent a home or apartment prior to buying their own homes dream of the day when they will be able to paint the walls whatever color they’d like or renovate an outdated part of their living space.

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April 19, 2019/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

Home Buyer Demand Will Be Strong for Years to Come | Keeping Current Matters

Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

Home Buyer Demand Will Be Strong for Years to Come

There has been a lot written about millennials and their preference to live in city centers above their favorite pizza place. Some have even gone so far as to say that millennials are a “Renter-Generation”.

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

Do 46 Million Millennials Know They Are Mortgage Ready? | Keeping Current Matters

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

Do 46 Million Millennials Know They Are Mortgage Ready?

Many have written about the millennial generation and whether or not they, as a whole, believe in homeownership as part of attaining the American Dream.

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March 20, 2019/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

Millionaire To Millennials: Don’t Get Stuck Renting A Home… Buy One! | Keeping Current Matters

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

Millionaire To Millennials: Don’t Get Stuck Renting A Home… Buy One!

In a CNBC article, self-made millionaire David Bach explained that: “The biggest mistake millennials are making is not buying their first home.” He goes on to say that, “If you want to build real financial security, real wealth for your lifetime, then you need to buy a home.”

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February 18, 2019/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

Is Student Loan Debt A Threat to Homeownership? No! | Keeping Current Matters

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Millennials

Is Student Loan Debt A Threat to Homeownership? No!

Over the course of the last thirty years, a shift has happened. An entire generation has been raised to believe that a college education is their key to unlocking opportunities that were not available to their parent’s or grandparent’s generations.

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January 29, 2019/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, Interest Rates, Millennials, Pricing

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 it would take to buy a home if prices & interest rates were to increase over a period of time.
Freddie Mac predicts interest rates to rise to 5.1% by the end of 2019.
CoreLogic predicts home prices to appreciate by 4.8% over the next 12 months.
If you are ready and willing to buy your dream home, find out if you are able to!

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January 18, 2019/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

Buying a Home Young is the Key to Building Wealth | Keeping Current Matters

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Millennials

Buying a Home Young is the Key to Building Wealth

Homeowners who purchase their homes before the age of 35 are better prepared for retirement at age 60, according to a new Urban Institute study. The organization surveyed adults who turned 60 or 61 between 2003 and 2015 for their data set.

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

Homeownership Remains a Huge Part of the American Dream | Keeping Current Matters

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Millennials

Homeownership Remains a Huge Part of the American Dream

As we head into 2019, many news outlets and housing experts warn that the housing market may slow down. Over the last six years, the inventory of homes for sale has been near historic lows, which has been the force behind increasing home prices.

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December 19, 2018/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

Will Your Side Hustle Buy You a House This Year? | Keeping Current Matters

Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Millennials

Will Your Side Hustle Buy You a House This Year?

The top concern for most first-time home buyers is their ability to save for a down payment. According to a new survey, 36% of millennials took on a second job to make their dreams of homeownership a reality in 2017.

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November 21, 2018/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

Females Are Making It a Priority to Invest in Real Estate! | Keeping Current Matters

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

Females Are Making It a Priority to Invest in Real Estate!

Everyone wants a place to call home; a place that gives them a sense of security. We are currently seeing major interest from females who want to achieve this dream, and the numbers are proving it!

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November 20, 2018/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

Still Think You Need 15-20% Down to Buy a Home? Think Again! | Keeping Current Matters

Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Millennials

Still Think You Need 15-20% Down to Buy a Home? Think Again!

According to a new study from Urban Institute, there are over 19 million millennials in 31 cities who are not only ready and willing to become homeowners, but are able to as well!

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October 24, 2018/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

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

Should I Buy Now? Or Wait Until Next Year? [INFOGRAPHIC]

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September 28, 2018/2 Comments/by The KCM Crew

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Generation X, Infographics, Millennials

Is Buying a Home Really More Stressful Than Planning a Wedding? [INFOGRAPHIC]

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September 14, 2018/1 Comment/by The KCM Crew

Homeownership is a Dominant Gene | Keeping Current Matters

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Homeownership is a Dominant Gene

There are many things that factor into the decision to buy a home. New research from the Urban Institute suggests that one of those things may be inherited from your parents.

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September 5, 2018/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

Having Trouble Saving Enough for Your Down Payment? Crowdfund It! | Keeping Current Matters

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

Having Trouble Saving Enough for Your Down Payment? Crowdfund It!

You read that right! First-time buyers across the country are getting creative when it comes to saving the necessary down payment to buy a home.

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August 22, 2018/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

Homebuyers Willing to Sacrifice ‘Must-Haves’ in Favor of Good School Districts | Keeping Current Matters

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Generation X, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers

Homebuyers Willing to Sacrifice ‘Must-Haves’ in Favor of Good School Districts

It should come as no surprise that buying a home in a good school district is important to homebuyers. According to a report from Realtor.com, 86% of 18-34 year-olds and 84% of those aged 35-54 indicated that their home search areas were defined by school district boundaries.

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August 15, 2018/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

The Wave of Millennial Homebuyers Continues to Swell | Keeping Current Matters

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Millennials, Rent vs. Buy

The Wave of Millennial Homebuyers Continues to Swell

Many have written about the millennial generation and whether or not they, as a whole, believe in homeownership as a part of attaining their American Dream.

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August 8, 2018/1 Comment/by The KCM Crew

Millionaire to Millennials: Owning Your Home Can Help You Retire Sooner! | Keeping Current Matters

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Millionaire to Millennials: Owning Your Home Can Help You Retire Sooner!

In a CNBCarticle, self-made millionaire David Bach explained that: “Buying a home is the escalator to wealth in America. Homeownership can also help you retire early, that is, if you pay your mortgage off.”

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August 6, 2018/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

Baby Boomers, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Generation X, Infographics, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

Americans Rank Real Estate Best Investment for 5 Years Running! [INFOGRAPHIC]

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July 27, 2018/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

Rising Interest Rates Have Not Dampened Demand | Keeping Current Matters

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

Rising Interest Rates Have Not Dampened Demand

Since the beginning of the year, mortgage interest rates have risen over a half of a percentage point (from 3.95% to 4.52%), according to Freddie Mac. Even a small rise in interest rates can greatly impact a buyer’s monthly mortgage payment.

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July 11, 2018/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Millennials, Rent vs. Buy

5 Reasons Millennials Choose to Buy a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

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June 29, 2018/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

Are You Wondering If You Can Buy Your First Home? | Keeping Current Matters

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Millennials

Are You Wondering If You Can Buy Your First Home?

There are many people sitting on the sidelines trying to decide if they should purchase a home or sign a rental lease. Some might wonder if it makes sense to purchase a house before they get married or start a family, some might think they are too young, and still, some others might think their current incomes would never enable them to qualify for a mortgage.

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June 26, 2018/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

3 Issues Facing Today’s Real Estate Market | Keeping Current Matters

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3 Issues Facing Today’s Real Estate Market

Last week, the National Association of Real Estate Editors (NAREE) held their 52^nd Annual Journalism Conference in Las Vegas, NV. Among the many highly anticipated sessions was one called “Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate™,” given by Joseph Nahas, Jr., Chair of the Counselors of Real Estate & Senior Vice President of Equus Capital Partners.

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June 20, 2018/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

Millennials Are Skipping Starter Homes for Their Dream Homes | Keeping Current Matters

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Millennials Are Skipping Starter Homes for Their Dream Homes

A new trend has begun to emerge. With home prices skyrocketing in the starter home category, many first-time homebuyers are skipping the traditional starter homes and moving right into their dream homes.

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May 30, 2018/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

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

Is Your First Home Within Your Grasp Now? [INFOGRAPHIC]

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May 18, 2018/0 Comments/by The KCM Crew