In a recovering market, some sellers might be tempted to try and sell their home on their own (FSBO) without using the services of a real estate professional. The real estate agent is a trained and experienced negotiator. In most cases, the seller is not. The seller must realize the ability to negotiate will determine […]
After the harrowing challenges experienced by so many homeowners over the last few years, many housing experts had predicted that the belief in homeownership as a major element of the American Dream would soon die. There is now conclusive evidence that these experts were wrong. As we reported back in September, The Joint Center of […]
Today we are featuring an infographic originally created for Door Emporium by Optimal Targeting. – The KCM Crew
As we enter the winter months, many expect the real estate market to begin to slow down. However, this winter there are many reasons that both buyers and sellers should consider moving forward with their real estate goals instead of waiting until the spring. BUYERS Waiting until the spring will probably mean increases in the […]
Today we are excited to have Joan Erni, as our guest blogger. Joan is the Director of Business Development at Michael Saunders & Company, and wrote today’s post in response to last Wednesday’s blog post re: foreclosures. – The KCM Crew Buying a Foreclosure isn’t as Risky as You May Think, with the Proper Know-How […]
Today we are pleased to have Greg Fischer, the head of partnerships at Doorsteps.com as our guest blogger. Greg’s article was originally posted on medium.com. This is my story. There are many like it, but this one was mine. Answer a few calls. From yard signs (people who almost always say “that’s a lot of […]
We’re proud to announce that KCM was recently highlighted on Chicago Agent Magazine’s Tech Review. Every so often, they choose a tech company that they feel would be beneficial for real estate professionals that are looking to take their business to the next level. After taking a long, hard look at KCM, they have given […]
Today we are honored to have Nikki Buckelew, the Founder and CEO of the Seniors Real Estate Institute, return as our guest blogger. Nikki is considered a leading authority on seniors real estate and housing. – The KCM Crew If there is one that frustrates real estate agents the most, it is when homeowners decide […]
We are pleased to present, Amanda Kostina, as our guest blogger today. Amanda is a writer for Whitefence.com. – The KCM Crew Buying a foreclosed home can seem like a dream. What could be better than getting a home for a fraction of the market value? Some may even say that the deals sound like […]
Even though no one at KCM actively lists or sells real estate, some of our readers believe that there is an inherent bias toward the real estate community in our writing. For that reason, we want to quote a third party source today. Forbes, in their online edition last week, spoke to the importance of […]
Today we are excited to welcome back Ashley Garner as our guest blogger for today’s post. Ashley chose to expand on two sections of the most recent edition of KCM as his inspiration for today’s article. – The KCM Crew Why do you own your home? Why do you want to buy a home? According […]
Today we are excited to have Joseph Givens as our guest blogger. Joseph has been in the real estate business for over 15 years and has recently turned to writing to share his knowledge with a broader audience. – The KCM Crew The housing market has been through a lot of changes in recent years. […]
Today we are pleased to have Miranda Marquit, a financial writer for RateZip.com, as our guest blogger. – The KCM Crew Though it may feel like yesterday, it’s been about half a decade since the housing bubble burst and the subprime mortgage crisis hit. In September 2008, the United States government took over Fannie Mae and […]
Many now realize that it is a great time to buy a home. It might also be an opportune time to sell your house. Here are the five reasons we believe now may be a perfect time to put your house on the market. 1. Demand Is High The most recent Existing Home Sales Reports […]
Over the last five years, homeownership has lost some of its allure as a financial investment. As homeowners suffered through the housing bust, more and more began to question whether owning a home was truly a good way to build wealth. A recent study by the Federal Reserve formally answered this question. Some of the […]
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A recent Pew Research Center report gives us a better idea of who our future buyers will be, if we look at the numbers based on school enrollment. College 18- to 24-year-old Hispanics enrolled in college increased by 324,000 students between 2011 and 2012, marking the third straight year of increases. The number of Hispanic […]
Today we are excited to have Morgan Sims as our guest blogger. Morgan is an accomplished writer who has been featured on many blogs with topics ranging from Real Estate to Social Media. – The KCM Crew Buying a home is likely the biggest purchase you will make, and even more likely a purchase that […]
Many people ask us whether they should hire an agent to sell their home or whether they should first try as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). In today’s market, we believe this is an easy decision: you need an experienced professional! You need an expert guide if you are traveling a dangerous path The […]
There has been a lot written about how buying a home is less expensive than renting one in most parts of the country. Rents are skyrocketing and homes are still at great prices. These two situations are also causing some sellers to consider renting their home instead of selling it. After all, a homeowner can […]
