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The Cost of Renting vs. Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Historically, the choice between renting and buying a home has been a tough decision.
Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median-priced home today (27.7%) vs. the percentage needed to buy a median-priced home (17.5%), the choice is clear.
Every market is different. Before you renew your lease, find out if you can put your housing costs to work by buying a home this year.

November 15, 2019/by KCM CREW

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

VA Home Loans by the Numbers [INFOGRAPHIC]

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The Veterans Administration (VA) Home Loan is a benefit that is available to more than 22 million veterans and 2 million active duty service members to help them achieve the dream of homeownership.
In 2018, $161 billion was loaned to veterans and their families through the program.
In the same year, the average loan amount was $264,197 and 610,513 loans were guaranteed.

November 8, 2019/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics

The Difference an Hour Will Make This Fall [INFOGRAPHIC]

Every Hour in the U.S. Housing Market:

614 Homes Are Sold
95 Homes Regain Positive Equity
Median Home Values Go Up $1.38

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November 1, 2019/by KCM CREW

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Buying a home can be SCARY…Until you know the FACTS [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Many potential homebuyers believe they need a 20% down payment and a 780 FICO® score to qualify to buy a home. This stops many people from even trying to jump into homeownership! Here are some facts to help take the fear out of the process:

71% of buyers who purchased homes have put down less than 20%.
78.1% of loan applications were approved last month.
In September, the average credit score for approved loans was 737.

October 25, 2019/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics

Homes Are Selling Quickly [INFOGRAPHIC]

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The National Association of REALTORS® surveyed their members for the release of their Confidence Index.
The REALTORS® Confidence Index is a key indicator of housing market strength based on a monthly survey sent to over 50,000 real estate practitioners. Practitioners are asked about their expectations for home sales, prices, and market conditions.
Homes across the country are selling quickly, in an average of just 31 days.
49% of homes sold in less than a month.

October 18, 2019/by KCM CREW

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

What You Need to Know About the Mortgage Process [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Many buyers are purchasing homes with down payments as little as 3%.
You may already qualify for a loan, even if you don’t have perfect credit.
Your local professionals are here to help you determine how much you can afford, so take advantage of the opportunity to learn more.

October 11, 2019/by KCM CREW

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

5 Homebuying Acronyms You Need to Know [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Learning the lingo of homebuying is an important part of feeling successful when buying a home.
From APR to P&I, you need to know the acronyms that will come up along the way, and what they mean when you hear them.
Your local professionals are here to help you feel confident and informed from start to finish…and this infographic will help you as you go.

October 4, 2019/by KCM CREW

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

What Is the Cost of Waiting Until Next Year to Buy? [INFOGRAPHIC]

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The “cost of waiting to buy” is defined as the additional funds necessary to buy a home if prices and interest rates were to increase over a period of time.
Freddie Mac forecasts interest rates will rise to 3.8% by Q4 2020.
CoreLogic predicts home prices will appreciate by 5.4% over the next 12 months.
If you’re ready and willing to buy your dream home, now is a great time to buy.

September 27, 2019/by KCM CREW

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4 Reasons to Sell This Fall [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Buyers are active in the market and often competing with one another for available listings.
Housing inventory is still under the 6-month supply found in a normal housing market.
Homes are still selling relatively quickly, averaging 31 days on the market.

September 20, 2019/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

6 Graphs Showing the Strength of the Current Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Keeping an eye on the current status of the housing market is one of the best ways to make powerful and confident decisions when buying or selling a home.
Mortgage rates remaining near historic lows and houses selling in an average of only 29 days are just two key elements driving the strength of today’s market.
With the national data shown here, make sure to also determine what’s happening in your local market so you are fully informed when you’re ready to make your next move.

September 13, 2019/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

A+ Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Pro [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Hiring a real estate professional to help you buy your dream home or sell your current house is one of the most powerful decisions you can make.
A real estate professional has the experience to help you confidently navigate through the entire process.
Make sure you work with someone who knows the current market conditions and can simply and effectively explain them to you and your family.

September 6, 2019/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

A Recession Does Not Equal a Housing Crisis [INFOGRAPHIC]

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There is plenty of talk in the media about a pending economic slowdown.
The good news is, home values actually increased in 3 of the last 5 U.S. recessions, and decreased by less than 2% in the 4th.
Many experts predict a potential recession is on the horizon. However, housing will not be the trigger, and home values will still continue to appreciate. It will not be a repeat of the crash in the 2008 housing market.

August 30, 2019/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

A Latte a Day Keeps Homeownership Away [INFOGRAPHIC]

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The pumpkin spice latte is launching soon, so you may be tempted to spend your extra cash on a daily caffeine fix, but that small expense can add up to a big number – fast!
Saving for a down payment takes a little discipline, so limiting your extra purchases (like a latte a day from your favorite coffee shop) will help you get there faster.
Depending on where you live, putting away just a small amount each day will get you to the average down payment you may need for homeownership faster than you think.

August 23, 2019/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

Buying a Home: Do You Know the Lingo? [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Buying a home can be intimidating if you’re not familiar with the terms used throughout the process.
To point you in the right direction, here’s a list of some of the most common language you’ll hear when buying a home.
The best way to ensure your home-buying process is a positive one is to find a real estate professional who will guide you through every aspect of the transaction with ‘the heart of a teacher.’

August 16, 2019/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up, Rent vs. Buy

Rent Vs. Own [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Owning your own home vs. renting may lead to some great options, such as locking in your monthly payments and having the freedom to customize your living space.
Whether you rent or own, you have to cover someone’s mortgage costs. You may as well be doing so to build your own wealth, rather than that of your landlord.
Renting and owning both have up-front fees when you sign your lease or close, respectively. Think about putting that money to work for you!

August 9, 2019/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

Existing Home Sales Point Toward a Good Time to Sell [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Existing Home Sales dropped 1.7% from May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.27 million in June.
Low inventory levels are still a factor in the market. The current supply of homes for sale is at 4.4 months, which is less than the optimal 6-month supply.
Median home prices were up 4.3% from June 2018, hitting $285,700. This marked the 88th consecutive month with year-over-year price gains.

August 2, 2019/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, Home Prices, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

Home Prices Up 5.05% Across the Country [INFOGRAPHIC]

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The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently released their latest Quarterly Home Price Index report.
In the report, home prices are compared both regionally and by state.
Based on the latest numbers, if you plan on relocating to another state, waiting to move may end up costing you more!

July 26, 2019/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Move-Up

The Cost of Waiting: Interest Rates Edition [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Interest rates are projected to increase steadily heading into 2020.
The higher your interest rate, the more money you will end up paying for your home and the higher your monthly payment will be.
Rates are still low right now – don’t wait until they hit 5% to start searching for your dream home!

July 19, 2019/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

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

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According to the US Census Bureau, “millennials” are defined as 18-36-year-olds.
According to NAR’s latest Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers, the median age of all first-time home buyers is 32.
More and more “old millennials” (25-36) are realizing that homeownership is within their grasp now!

July 12, 2019/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

10 Steps to Buying a Home This Summer [INFOGRAPHIC]

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If you are thinking of buying a home, you may not know where to start.
Here is a simple list of 10 steps that you will go through to purchase a home.
Make sure to ask your agent for details about each step and what else may be required in your area!

July 5, 2019/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

Americans Rank Real Estate Best Investment for 6 Years Running! [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Real estate has outranked stocks/mutual funds, gold, savings accounts/CDs, and bonds as the best long-term investment among Americans for the last 6 years.
Stock owners are more positive about real estate than stocks as an investment.
Of the 4 listed, real estate is the only investment you can also live in!

June 28, 2019/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

4 Reasons to Sell This Summer [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Buyer demand continues to outpace the supply of homes for sale. This means that buyers are often competing with one another for the few listings that are available.
Housing inventory is still under the 6-month supply needed to sustain a normal housing market.
Now may be the time for you and your family to move on and start living the life you desire!

June 21, 2019/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

Top 4 Renovations for the Greatest Return on Investment! [INFOGRAPHIC]

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If you are planning on listing your house for sale this year, these four home improvement projects will net you the most Return on Investment (ROI).
Minor renovations can go a long way toward improving the quality of your everyday life and/or impressing potential buyers.
Whether you plan to stay in your house for a long time or just a few years, it’s smart to know which home renovations add the most value.

June 14, 2019/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Move-Up, Rent vs. Buy

What is the Cost of Waiting Until Next Year to Buy? [INFOGRAPHIC]

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The “cost of waiting to buy” is defined as the additional funds necessary to buy a home if prices & interest rates were to increase over a period of time.
Freddie Mac forecasts interest rates to rise to 4.5% by the Q4 2020.
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!

June 7, 2019/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up, Rent vs. Buy

The Top Reasons to Own Your Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

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June is National Homeownership Month!
Now is a great time to reflect on the many benefits of homeownership that go way beyond the financial.
What reasons do you have to own your own home?

May 31, 2019/by KCM CREW

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