With the housing market beginning to heat up, we are afraid some sellers may consider trying to sell their house as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO). This week we will be posting on the reasons that we believe trying to sell on your own may be a mistake. – KCM Crew A well-known legal profession […]
With the housing market beginning to heat up, we are afraid some sellers may consider trying to sell their house as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO). This week we will be posting on the reasons that we believe trying to sell on your own may be a mistake. – KCM Crew Anyone in the […]
With the housing market beginning to heat up, we are afraid some sellers may consider trying to sell their house as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO). This week we will post the reasons that we believe trying to sell on your own may be a mistake. Here is an article we have run before […]
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Our founder, Steve Harney, occasionally asks to do a personal post on what he sees as important to our industry. Today is one of those days. – The KCM Crew During an online chat with other real estate professionals last week, the question of the true value of homeownership was raised. My son, Bill, and […]
Buying a first home can be a scary, confusing and stressful process. Many would-be buyers are understandably nervous at the prospect of making the largest purchase of their lives. Rather than diving in and hoping for the best, you should prepare carefully before you begin the house search. Following some useful tips will help you […]
The American desire to invest in real estate is alive and well! Investment purchases of residential real estate remained elevated for a second consecutive year, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR)’s 2013 Investment and Vacation Home Buyers Survey, covering existing- and new-home transactions in 2012. NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun noted an ongoing […]
We believe terrorists attempt to change our way of life with their terror. It is for this reason that this blog will continue as usual. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Boston. – Steve
The American desire to own a second home as a vacation home is alive and well! The National Association of Realtors analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data shows there are 7.9 million vacation homes in the U.S. Their 2013 Investment and Vacation Home Buyers Survey shows vacation home sales improved in 2012. NAR Chief Economist […]
We’re excited to have Curtis Fenn, lead-generation expert and CMO at The REDX, share some of the research and results from a recent study that they conducted of thousands of top-performing real estate professionals. We’ll also be co-hosting a FREE webinar with Curtis this afternoon (April 11th @ 2pm EST) to dive deeper into how to […]
This week, we are going to look at the three reasons to sell your house now instead of waiting: demand is strong, supply is low and new construction will soon be your competition. – The KCM Crew Part III – New Construction Will Soon Be Your Competition Over the last several years, most homeowners selling […]
This week, we are going to look at the three reasons to sell your house now instead of waiting: demand is strong, supply is low and new construction will soon be your competition. – The KCM Crew Part II – Housing Supply is Low A seller’s ability to sell their home in today’s real estate […]
This week, we are going to look at three reasons to sell your house now instead of waiting: demand is strong, supply is low and new construction will soon be your competition. – The KCM Crew Part I – Demand for Real Estate is Much Stronger This Year When selling anything, owners can only hope […]
A very small portion of the State of Hispanic Homeownership Report from NAHREP National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals
We’re honored to have Brentt Taylor from MortgageLoan.com share with us his knowledge and insights. – The KCM Crew In order to remain competitive in today’s market, real estate professionals must be armed with up-to-date and relevant information. A strong knowledge of the mortgage market can make or break a deal. As a real estate […]
The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals’ recently released their The State of Hispanic Homeownership Report. The 24-page document offers an update on the Hispanic homebuyer market and traces Hispanics’s rise in household formations and reveals the variables that make them homeownership-ready and able to drive demand in the current homebuyer market. According to the […]
Number of Loans in Foreclosure Reaches a Three-Year Low Foreclosure Activity Rising in 2013 Both headlines above appeared in the media last week. The amazing part is that both headlines appeared on the same day and from the same media source (HousingWire)!! The first headline commented on the recently released Office of the Comptroller of the […]
Last Monday, we reported that several analysts had upgraded their projections for home price appreciation in 2013. A few days later, the Wall Street Journal revealed that two additional analysts had also upgraded their forecasts. Zelman & Associates “Ivy Zelman, chief executive of research firm Zelman & Associates, said Wednesday she was now expecting prices […]
Prices are increasing but are still ‘on sale’ throughout most of the country when compared to 2007 prices. – The KCM Crew Source: FNC March Price Index
Limited inventory and a very strong demand for housing has created an environment where bidding wars are commonplace in today’s real estate market. Homes priced properly are getting multiple offers within a short time of coming to market. This brings about a dilemma for the agent: How should they advise their client who is about […]
This week, we are going to look at the three financial reasons to buy a home now instead of waiting: prices are rising at an accelerated rate, interest rates are increasing and rents are skyrocketing. – The KCM Crew Part III – Rents Are Skyrocketing Whether you own or rent, you will have a monthly […]
This week, we are going to look at the three financial reasons to buy a home now instead of waiting: prices are rising at an accelerated rate, interest rates are increasing and rents are skyrocketing. – The KCM Crew Part II – Interest Rates Are Increasing A big component in the cost of a home […]
This week, we are going to look at the three financial reasons to buy a home now instead of waiting: prices are rising at an accelerated rate, interest rates are increasing and rents are skyrocketing. – The KCM Crew Part I – Prices Are Rising at an Accelerated Rate The price of a home is […]
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