The FHFA released the 2nd Quarter Home Prices for 2014. Looking at the breakdown regionally, year-over-year, prices are up across the country. We always like to give you the regional outlook so you can compare different areas of the country. Breaking down prices by state, with the exception of Mississippi, the entire country is experiencing higher […]
Whether you are buying or selling a home, the process can be challenging. That is why we always suggest that you take on the services of a real estate professional when embarking on a potential home move. However, not all real estate agents are the same. A family must make sure they hire someone who […]
People across the country are beginning to think about what their life will look like next year. It happens every Fall. We ponder whether we should relocate to a different part of the country to find better year round weather or perhaps move across the state for better job opportunities. Homeowners in this situation must […]
Many people report on the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) Existing Home Sales Report which quantifies the number of closed sales of single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops. However, there is another report that NAR releases each month that may be even more important – the Pending Home Sales Report which reveals the current Pending […]
The KCM Crew is always dedicated to bringing the latest and greatest features to our members! Personalized Posts is our latest release, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the feedback that we have already received from members who are taking advantage of their new branded blog posts. If you haven’t already set up your […]
Today we are pleased to have the VP of Spanish KCM, Jeymy Gonzalez, as our guest blogger. Jeymy has personal experience with the challenges Hispanics may face during the real estate process and works to assist this community with guidance and education. Enjoy! – The KCM Crew There are many hot topics right now and immigration […]
In a recent press release, Zillow stated that the affordability of the nation’s rental inventory is currently much worse than affordability of the country’s home sale inventory. The release revealed two things: Nationally, renters signing a lease at the end of the second quarter paid 29.5% of their income to rent U.S. home buyers at […]
There are some homeowners that have been waiting for months to get a price they hoped for when they originally listed their house for sale. The only thing they might want to consider is… If it hasn’t sold over the summer, maybe it’s not priced properly. After all 14,109 houses sold yesterday, 14,109 will […]
Many have seen the market start to recover and have posed the question of whether a new “bubble” is forming. The most recent CoreLogic MarketPulse Report shows that we still have a long way to go before prices are anywhere near the peak we previously experienced in many parts of the country. For perspective, here are the […]
There are some pundits lamenting the softness of the 2014 housing market. We can’t understand why. Though it is true that the early part of the year disappointed because of a myriad of reasons (ex. weather, lack of inventory, less distressed sales), the recent housing news is extremely encouraging. Let’s give some examples: Spring Home […]
The interest rate you pay on your home mortgage has a direct impact on your monthly payment. The higher the rate the greater the payment will be. That is why it is important to look at where rates are headed when deciding to buy now or wait until next year. According to a […]
Kevin Kelly, Chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), recently explained that: “With interest rates near historically low levels and strengthening job growth, now continues to be a great opportunity to buy a home.” We couldn’t agree more. However, we must realize that, with prices and interest rates both projected to increase, waiting […]
Today we are excited to have Morgan Tranquist as our guest blogger. Morgan is the Director of Content Development for The KCM Crew and provides insight into what the Millennial Generation needs to hear from their agents. – The KCM Crew At Keeping Current Matters, we have often broken down the opportunity that exists now for […]
For those of you who have not yet heard about our newest feature, Personalized Posts, you get the chance to start using it today! You now have access to a new and exciting feature that allows you to share personally branded content written by KCM with your clients and prospects. With Personalized Posts, you can […]
Some homeowners consider trying to sell their home on their own, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). We think there are several reasons this might not be a good idea for the vast majority of sellers. Here are five of our reasons: 1. There Are Too Many People to Negotiate […]
Sea que usted está comprando o vendiendo una casa, puede ser un viaje lleno de aventuras. Usted necesita un profesional de bienes raíces, experimentado que lo conduzca a su objetivo final. En este mundo de gratificación instantánea y búsqueda en el internet, muchos vendedores piensan que ellos pueden vender por si solos (FSBO por sus […]
Eric Belsky is Managing Director of the Joint Center of Housing Studies at Harvard University. He also currently serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Housing Research and Housing Policy Debate. Last year, he released a paper on homeownership – The Dream Lives On: the Future of Homeownership in America. In his paper, […]
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