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If you're waiting for mortgage rates to fall a lot before you buy, you may be waiting a while.
For Buyers, For Sellers, Mortgage Rates, Affordability, Economy

Here’s Why Mortgage Rates Are What They Are Right Now

If you're waiting for mortgage rates to fall a lot before you buy, you may be waiting a while.
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August 12, 2026/by KCM CREW
If you’re planning to buy your next home soon, you’ve probably heard the old rule about saving 20% for your down payment.
For Buyers, Move-Up, Affordability, Buying Tips, Downsize

The Case for Putting 20% Down on Your Next Home

If you’re planning to buy your next home soon, you’ve probably heard the old rule about saving 20% for your down payment.
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August 10, 2026/by KCM CREW
Imagine waiting a year to buy a home, only to find mortgage rates haven't changed much. That may sound frustrating. But it's a real possibility.
For Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Affordability, Buying Tips, Economy, Forecasts

Thinking About Waiting for Lower Mortgage Rates? Read This First.

Imagine waiting a year to buy a home, only to find mortgage rates haven't changed much. That may sound frustrating. But it's a real possibility.
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August 6, 2026/by KCM CREW
If buying a home is on your radar, you've probably been keeping an eye on mortgage rates and home prices. But don’t forget about homeowners insurance.
For Buyers, Affordability, Buying Tips

Buying a Home? Here's What You Should Know About Home Insurance Costs.

If buying a home is on your radar, you've probably been keeping an eye on mortgage rates and home prices. But don’t forget about homeowners insurance.
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July 30, 2026/by KCM CREW
Today's home prices have a lot of buyers – especially first-time buyers – wondering if there’s even anything out there that’s in their budget.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Affordability, Buying Tips, Downsize

Priced Out? A Condo or Townhome Could Be Your Way In.

Today's home prices have a lot of buyers – especially first-time buyers – wondering if there’s even anything out there that’s in their budget.
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July 22, 2026/by KCM CREW
If the first half of this year has left you feeling stuck, you're not the only one.
For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates, Affordability, Forecasts

What To Expect from the Housing Market in the Second Half of 2026

If the first half of this year has left you feeling stuck, you're not the only one.
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July 9, 2026/by KCM CREW
Saving for a down payment can feel like the hardest part of buying a home.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Affordability, Buying Tips

Down Payments Are Smaller Than They’ve Been Since 2021

Saving for a down payment can feel like the hardest part of buying a home.
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July 2, 2026/by KCM CREW
Open up a home search and you'll see them. Listings that have been on the market for two months. Three. Some longer.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Affordability, Buying Tips

That House That’s Been Sitting Could Be Your Best Shot at a Deal

Open up a home search and you'll see them. Listings that have been on the market for two months. Three. Some longer.
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June 22, 2026/by KCM CREW
If affordability has been the biggest thing standing between you and a home, there's a little good news.
For Buyers, Home Prices, Affordability, Buying Tips

Lower Asking Prices Are a Win for Today’s Buyers

If affordability has been the biggest thing standing between you and a home, there's a little good news.
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June 10, 2026/by KCM CREW
Whether you're dreaming about buying your first home or wondering if it’s time to move on from the one you're in, affordability is probably weighing on your mind.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Agent Value, Affordability, Buying Tips

Could Moving a Bit Further Out Change Everything About Your Budget?

Whether you're dreaming about buying your first home or wondering if it’s time to move on from the one you're in, affordability is probably weighing on your mind.
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June 8, 2026/by KCM CREW
Data shows inflation is moving in the wrong direction. But before the headlines send anyone into a panic, here's what's actually going on, why it matters for the housing market, and what it means if you're thinking about buying or selling.
For Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Affordability, Economy

What Rising Inflation Means for Your Move

Data shows inflation is moving in the wrong direction. But before the headlines send anyone into a panic, here's what's actually going on, why it matters for the housing market, and what it means if you're thinking about buying or selling.
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June 4, 2026/by KCM CREW
You started shopping with a specific mental image of your future home in your mind. Then the houses in your budget came in smaller than you pictured.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, New Construction, Affordability, Buying Tips

Less House, More Home: Why Smaller Homes Are Paying Off for Today’s Buyers

You started shopping with a specific mental image of your future home in your mind. Then the houses in your budget came in smaller than you pictured.
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June 1, 2026/by KCM CREW
Let's be real with each other for a second about affordability.
For Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Affordability, Economy

The Truth About Affordability Today

Let's be real with each other for a second about affordability.
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May 27, 2026/by KCM CREW
Nearly half of Veterans (49%) feel homeownership is currently out of reach, according to a recent survey from NewDay USA.
For Buyers, Affordability, Buying Tips

What Most Veterans Don't Know About Their VA Home Loan Benefit

Nearly half of Veterans (49%) feel homeownership is currently out of reach, according to a recent survey from NewDay USA.
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May 25, 2026/by KCM CREW
If you’ve always assumed a newly built home is just not in your budget, you should know the math just got a little friendlier.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Featured, New Construction, Affordability, Buying Tips

Newly Built Home Prices Hit a 5-Year Low

If you’ve always assumed a newly built home is just not in your budget, you should know the math just got a little friendlier.
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May 21, 2026/by KCM CREW
For a lot of would-be first-time buyers, affordability is the thing that’s standing in the way.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Affordability, Buying Tips

Could Co-Buying Be the Answer for Some First-Time Buyers?

For a lot of would-be first-time buyers, affordability is the thing that’s standing in the way.
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May 7, 2026/by KCM CREW
According to Google Trends, online searches for down payment information recently hit an all-time high.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Affordability, Buying Tips

Think You Have To Put 20% Down? Most First-Time Homebuyers Don’t.

According to Google Trends, online searches for down payment information recently hit an all-time high.
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April 27, 2026/by KCM CREW
For a while, buying your first home hasn’t just felt hard. It may have felt out of reach.
First-Time Buyers, Inventory, Affordability

The 10 Best Markets for First-Time Buyers This Spring

For a while, buying your first home hasn’t just felt hard. It may have felt out of reach.
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April 20, 2026/by KCM CREW
With economic headlines, global events, and near constant talk about affordability, you may be wondering if this is the right time to move.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Affordability

Wondering If You Should Still Buy a Home Right Now? Here’s What To Keep in Mind.

With economic headlines, global events, and near constant talk about affordability, you may be wondering if this is the right time to move.
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April 13, 2026/by KCM CREW
For a lot of people, the math on buying a home just doesn’t really work right now.
For Buyers, Senior Market, Affordability, Buying Tips

When Buying a Home Feels Out of Reach, Some Families Do This Instead

For a lot of people, the math on buying a home just doesn’t really work right now.
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April 9, 2026/by KCM CREW
For the past few years, affordability has been what’s stopped a lot of buyers in their tracks. Maybe it stopped you, too.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Affordability

Affordability Has Improved in All 50 States

For the past few years, affordability has been what’s stopped a lot of buyers in their tracks. Maybe it stopped you, too.
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March 19, 2026/by KCM CREW
Mortgage rates have already dropped into the upper 5s twice this year. But after just a few days, they ticked back up into the low 6% range.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Affordability

Should You Wait for Lower Rates?

Mortgage rates have already dropped into the upper 5s twice this year. But after just a few days, they ticked back up into the low 6% range.
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March 9, 2026/by KCM CREW
Renting can feel like the easier choice right now.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Rent vs. Buy, Affordability

Renting vs. Buying: The Numbers Might Surprise You

Renting can feel like the easier choice right now.
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February 25, 2026/by KCM CREW
Buying your first home can feel frustrating when the numbers don’t line up the way you expected.
First-Time Buyers, New Construction, Affordability

Why Townhomes Are Popular with Today’s First-Time Buyers

Buying your first home can feel frustrating when the numbers don’t line up the way you expected.
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February 9, 2026/by KCM CREW
There’s finally a little good news for anyone who’s been priced out or sitting on the sidelines.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Affordability

It’s Getting More Affordable To Buy a Home

There’s finally a little good news for anyone who’s been priced out or sitting on the sidelines.
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February 4, 2026/by KCM CREW
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