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If you paused your plans to move because of high rates or prices, it may finally be time to take a second look at your numbers. 
For Sellers, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Move-Up, Affordability, Buying Tips

The $280 Shift in Affordability Every Homebuyer Should Know

If you paused your plans to move because of high rates or prices, it may finally be time to take a second look at your numbers. 
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October 16, 2025/by KCM CREW
You want mortgage rates to fall – and they've started to. But is it going to last? And how low will they go?
For Buyers, For Sellers, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Affordability, Economy

Why Experts Say Mortgage Rates Should Ease Over the Next Year

You want mortgage rates to fall – and they've started to. But is it going to last? And how low will they go?
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October 6, 2025/by KCM CREW
If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, now’s the time to lean in. It’s officially the best time to buy this year. 
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Buying Tips

Why October Is the Best Time To Buy a Home in 2025

If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, now’s the time to lean in. It’s officially the best time to buy this year. 
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October 2, 2025/by KCM CREW
A recent survey from Bank of America asked would-be homebuyers what would help them feel better about making a move, and it’s no surprise the answers have a clear theme.
For Buyers, Home Prices, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Affordability

What Buyers Say They Need Most (And How the Market’s Responding)

A recent survey from Bank of America asked would-be homebuyers what would help them feel better about making a move, and it’s no surprise the answers have a clear theme.
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October 1, 2025/by KCM CREW
If you’re planning to buy a home this year, there’s one expense you can’t afford to overlook: closing costs. 
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers

Closing Costs Unpacked: State-by-State Breakdowns for Today’s Buyers

If you’re planning to buy a home this year, there’s one expense you can’t afford to overlook: closing costs. 
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September 29, 2025/by KCM CREW
You’ve been waiting for what feels like forever for mortgage rates to finally budge. And last week, they did – in a big way.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Affordability, Economy

Mortgage Rates Just Saw Their Biggest Drop in a Year

You’ve been waiting for what feels like forever for mortgage rates to finally budge. And last week, they did – in a big way.
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September 10, 2025/by KCM CREW
If you’re still worried about having to deal with a bidding war when you buy a home, you may be able to let some of that fear go.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers

Should You Still Expect a Bidding War?

If you’re still worried about having to deal with a bidding war when you buy a home, you may be able to let some of that fear go.
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August 25, 2025/by KCM CREW
If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember the frenzy.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Buying Tips

From Frenzy to Breathing Room: Buyers Finally Have Time Again

If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember the frenzy.
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August 21, 2025/by KCM CREW
Not every homebuyer wants the biggest house on the block.
For Buyers, Home Prices, First-Time Buyers, Senior Market, Inventory, Affordability, Buying Tips, Downsize

Condos Could Be a Win for Today’s Buyers

Not every homebuyer wants the biggest house on the block.
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August 20, 2025/by KCM CREW
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Do you think a brand-new home means a bigger price tag? Think again.
For Buyers, Home Prices, First-Time Buyers, New Construction, Affordability, Buying Tips

Newly Built Homes May Be Less Expensive Than You Think

Do you think a brand-new home means a bigger price tag? Think again.
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June 2, 2025/by KCM CREW
You’ve probably asked yourself lately: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now?
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

Is It Better To Rent or Buy a Home?

You’ve probably asked yourself lately: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now?
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May 29, 2025/by KCM CREW
For 80 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped countless Veterans buy a home.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers

Many Veterans Don’t Know about This VA Home Loan Benefit

For 80 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped countless Veterans buy a home.
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May 27, 2025/by KCM CREW
If you're a first-time homebuyer, chances are you'll come across some terms you’re not familiar with.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Agent Value, Buying Tips

Common Real Estate Terms Explained

If you're a first-time homebuyer, chances are you'll come across some terms you’re not familiar with.
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May 26, 2025/by KCM CREW
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