Entries by The KCM Crew
Interview with Pam O’Connor, President/CEO of LeadingRE
In February 2013, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, a collection of over 500 of the finest residential real estate firms around the globe, will be hosting the first-ever LeadingRE Performance SUMMIT for Sales Associates. The KCM Crew had the opportunity to chat with Pam O’Connor, President/CEO of LeadingRE, about her views on the […]
Shadow Inventory and Its Impact on Prices
Many analysts differ on what impact shadow inventory will have on house values in 2013. Some warn that these distressed properties will still play a major role in limiting appreciation. Others believe that the increases in buyer demand will more than offset the increase in supply. The only thing on which everyone agrees is that […]
What Will it Take to Reach Your Goals in 2013?
Today, we are reposting a blog written by our friend Matthew Ferrara. He gives us 13 ways to make 2013 a great year. – The KCM Crew What will it take to reach your goals this year? Well, you could wait around for the politicians, economists and technology geeks to dream up with some fancy new […]
10 Biggest Issues for New Construction in 2013
Builder Magazine recently ran an article revealing the Top Ten Issues that will impact new construction in 2013. Impact of Political Decisions Energy Efficiency Rebounding Prices Startups and Startovers Need for Land Demand for Multifamily Housing Foreclosures and Rentals Need for Labor Desire for the Micro House Loss of Some Industry Leaders You may want to […]
Attention All Agents: Start Your 2013 Off Right!
When agents do their business plan each year, they must realize that there is seasonality to our industry – activities will bring a better return on time invested during certain times of the year. A perfect example of this is the prospecting of expired listings. The return on time, energy and money invested in this […]
Housing: Year End Reports Reveal Market Coming Back
Every year-end housing report revealed that the real estate market is recovering quite nicely. Here is a quick synopsis of each: Existing Home Sales Report Total existing-home sales rose 5.9 percent in November over last month Sales are 14.5 percent higher than November 2011 Sales are at the highest level since November 2009 The national […]
Here’s to a FABULOUS 2013!
We hope 2013 is a great year for you both personally and professionally.
5 Real Estate Trends to Look For in 2013
Predicting trends during volatile economic times in American is no easy task. However, we are going to give it our best shot. We strongly believe these are the five real estate items we should keep an eye on in 2013: Demand for Housing Will Continue to Surge The housing market has turned the corner and […]
The 5 Biggest Real Estate Stories of 2012
At KCM, we concentrate on the trends that impact the housing market. Here are what we believe were the biggest stories of 2012. Housing Was a Tailwind not a Headwind to the National Economy Over the last several years, many experts claimed that the housing market would not recover until the overall economy recovered. Others, […]
Happy Holidays from the KCM Crew!!
See you on Wednesday!!
This Holiday Season, Be Mobile with Your Information
At gatherings with friends and family this holiday season, people will seek you out to help answer their questions about today’s real estate market. Your use of visuals at these moments is just as crucial as it is during a scheduled consultation. You must have the necessary charts, data and visuals with you at all […]
Are Foreclosures Increasing or Decreasing?
Recent headlines have created tremendous confusion regarding the foreclosure situation in the country. Let’s give an example. Which of these two headlines are accurate? Foreclosure Starts Plunge to 71-Month Low Foreclosures Increase for the First Time Since 2010 The challenge is that both headlines are 100% accurate. How can foreclosures have increased for the first […]
93% of Young Adults Plan to Buy a Home
If you follow this blog, you know that we have often posted that we believe young adults between the ages of 18-34 will be a major percentage of all buyers purchasing a home in 2013. Some believe we are overestimating the millennials’ belief in homeownership. However, a new study by Trulia reveals we may be […]
Can a Single Webinar Be a Real Estate Game Changer?
Attention Industry Professionals! Here at KCM, we pride ourselves on sharing excellent real estate content in as many venues as we can. The quality of the content ALWAYS comes first whether it is on our daily blog, in one of our eGuides or in our all-inclusive membership service, Keeping Current Matters. We strive for excellence every […]
5 Steps to Success in Real Estate: Webinar Replay
For Agents’ Eyes Only… Today, we give you the opportunity to view a webinar we hosted yesterday. Agents said it was the best webinar we have ever done. Enjoy! – The KCM Crew To view the replay, click here.
Homeownership as an Investment
In Real Estate: Today’s Golden Opportunity we compared the current housing market to the market for gold about a decade ago. Some commented on the fact that you can’t compare gold to real estate as an investment as gold is a very liquid asset and it would take more time and effort to sell a house. […]
Was 2012 a Better Year for Real Estate Than 2011?
There are still those questioning whether the housing market is truly making a comeback. We have decided to graph home sales over the last two years based on the National Association of Realtor‘s Pending Home Sales Report. We believe the graph removes all doubt. The methodology for the report as per NAR:
House Prices: Where Are They Headed This Winter?
In a blog post last month, we projected that home values might actually begin to soften on a month-over-month basis throughout the winter. There are other expert analysts that are also notifying their readership of this possibility. Calculated Risk, in a post last week explained: “The monthly Case-Shiller house price indexes will show month-to-month declines […]
