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VA Home Loans by the Numbers [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights:

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 /0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Pricing

Forget the Price of the Home. The Cost is What Matters.

Home buying activity (demand) is up, and the number of available listings (supply) is down. When demand outpaces supply, prices appreciate.

November 7, 2019 /0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Millennials

Millennials: Here’s Why the Process is Well Worth It.

Millennials have waited longer than any other generation to become homeowners, but the wait for this cohort is just about over.

November 6, 2019 /0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction

Planning on Buying a Home? Be Sure You Know Your Options.

When you’re ready to buy, you’ll need to determine if you prefer the charm of an existing home or the look and feel of a newer build. With limited existing home inventory available today, especially in the starter and middle-level markets, many buyers are considering a new home that’s recently been constructed, or they’re building the home of their dreams.

November 5, 2019 /0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Selling Myths

The #1 Reason to List Your House in the Winter

Many sellers believe spring is the best time to put their homes on the market because buyer demand traditionally increases at that time of year. What they don’t realize is if every homeowner believes the same thing, then that’s when they’ll have the most competition.

November 4, 2019 /3 Comments/by The KCM Crew

For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, 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

November 1, 2019 /0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers

Taking the Fear Out of the Mortgage Process

A considerable number of potential buyers shy away from the real estate market because they’re uncertain about the buying process – particularly when it comes to qualifying for a mortgage.

October 31, 2019 /0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

How to Determine If You Can Afford to Buy a Home

The gap between the increase in personal income and residential real estate prices has been used to defend the concept that we are experiencing an affordability crisis in housing today.

October 30, 2019 /0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

For Sellers, Housing Market Updates

Thinking of Selling Your Home? The Waiting Is The Hardest Part.

Tom Petty famously penned the words, “the waiting is the hardest part” in his early 80’s hit song The Waiting, and his thought process can surprisingly also be applied to individuals considering selling their homes today. Traditional thinking would suggest it may be best to wait until the spring to sell when there is a flood of buyers in the market, but right now may in fact be an even better time to list your home.

October 29, 2019 /1 Comment/by The KCM Crew

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

4 Reasons to Buy a Home This Fall

Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today, instead of waiting.

October 28, 2019 /0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics

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

Some Highlights:

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 /0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

Pricing, Rent vs. Buy

Think Prices Have Skyrocketed? Look at Rents.

Much has been written about how residential real estate values have increased since the housing market started its recovery in 2012. However, little has been shared about what has taken place with residential rental prices. Let’s shed a little light on this subject.

October 24, 2019 /0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

Baby Boomers, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Generation X, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers, Senior Market

5 Reasons to Consider Living in a Multigenerational Home

Did you know that 1 in 6 Americans currently live in a multigenerational household?

October 23, 2019 /0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Luxury Market, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

Depending on the Price, You’re Going to Need Advice

To understand today’s complex real estate market, it is critical to have a local, trusted advisor on your side – for more reasons than you may think.

October 22, 2019 /0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

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

5 Tips for Starting Your Home Search

In today’s market, low inventory dominates the conversation in many areas of the country. It can often be frustrating to be a first-time homebuyer if you aren’t prepared. Here are five tips from realtor.com’s, “How to Find Your Dream Home—Without Losing Your Mind.”

October 21, 2019 /6 Comments/by The KCM Crew

For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics

Homes Are Selling Quickly [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights:

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 /0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers

3 Reasons This is NOT the 2008 Real Estate Market

Today’s real estate market is nothing like the 2008 market. When an economic slowdown happens, it won’t resemble the last one.

October 17, 2019 /0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

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

5 Reasons to Sell This Fall

Below are 5 compelling reasons listing your home for sale this fall makes sense.

September 3, 2019 /0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers

Homeownership Will Always Be a Part of the American Dream

On Labor Day we celebrate the hard work that helps us achieve the American Dream.

September 2, 2019 /1 Comment/by The KCM Crew

For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

How To List Your Home for the Best Price

If your plan for 2019 includes selling your home, you will want to pay attention to where experts believe home values are headed. According to the latest Home Price Index from CoreLogic, home prices increased by 4.7% over the course of 2018.

February 12, 2019 /0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers

Thinking of Selling Your House? This is a Perfect Time!

It is common knowledge that a great number of homes sell during the spring buying season. For that reason, many homeowners hold off putting their homes on the market until then. The question is whether or not that is a good strategy this year.

February 11, 2019 /3 Comments/by The KCM Crew

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

5 Reasons to Love Hiring A Real Estate Pro [INFOGRAPHIC]

Highlights:

Hiring a real estate professional to guide you through the process of buying a home or selling your house can be one of the best decisions you make!
They are there for you to help with contracts, explaining the process, negotiations, and pricing (both when making an offer or setting the right price for your home).
One of the top reasons to hire a real estate professional is their understanding of your local market and how the conditions in your neighborhood will impact your experience.

February 8, 2019 /11 Comments/by The KCM Crew

Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers

One More Time… You Do Not Need 20% Down to Buy a Home

The largest obstacle renters face when planning to buy a home is saving for a down payment. This challenge is amplified by rising rents, which has eaten into the amount of money renters have leftover for savings each month after paying expenses.

February 5, 2019 /1 Comment/by The KCM Crew

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

Whose Mortgage Do You Want to Pay? Yours or Your Landlord’s?

There are some people who haven’t purchased homes because they are uncomfortable taking on the obligation of a mortgage. However, everyone should realize that unless you are living with your parents rent-free, you are paying a mortgage – either yours or your landlord’s.

February 4, 2019 /0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

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

5 Reasons Homeowners Throw the Best Super Bowl Parties! [INFOGRAPHIC]

Highlights:

Watching the big game at home with your friends & family offers many advantages.
There’s more room to entertain a large crowd, and you don’t have to worry about complaints to your landlord if you cheer too loudly!
The kitchen is big enough to make as many appetizers as you want, and if some of your guests are only there to watch the commercials, they can do so on a different TV in another room!

February 1, 2019 /0 Comments/by The KCM Crew

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VA Home Loans by the Numbers [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights:

Forget the Price of the Home. The Cost is What Matters.

Millennials: Here’s Why the Process is Well Worth It.

Planning on Buying a Home? Be Sure You Know Your Options.

The #1 Reason to List Your House in the Winter

The Difference an Hour Will Make This Fall [INFOGRAPHIC]

Every Hour in the U.S. Housing Market:

Taking the Fear Out of the Mortgage Process

How to Determine If You Can Afford to Buy a Home

Thinking of Selling Your Home? The Waiting Is The Hardest Part.

4 Reasons to Buy a Home This Fall

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

Some Highlights:

Think Prices Have Skyrocketed? Look at Rents.

5 Reasons to Consider Living in a Multigenerational Home

Depending on the Price, You’re Going to Need Advice

5 Tips for Starting Your Home Search

Homes Are Selling Quickly [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights:

3 Reasons This is NOT the 2008 Real Estate Market

5 Reasons to Sell This Fall

Homeownership Will Always Be a Part of the American Dream

How To List Your Home for the Best Price

Thinking of Selling Your House? This is a Perfect Time!

5 Reasons to Love Hiring A Real Estate Pro [INFOGRAPHIC]

Highlights:

One More Time… You Do Not Need 20% Down to Buy a Home

Whose Mortgage Do You Want to Pay? Yours or Your Landlord’s?

5 Reasons Homeowners Throw the Best Super Bowl Parties! [INFOGRAPHIC]

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