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If you’re planning to buy a home this year, you may be focused on the spring market.
For Buyers, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates, Buying Tips

Top 3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring

If you’re planning to buy a home this year, you may be focused on the spring market.
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February 5, 2026/by KCM CREW
Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make. And homeowner’s insurance is what protects that investment.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Featured, Buying Tips

Home Insurance Costs Are Rising: What Buyers Should Plan For

Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make. And homeowner’s insurance is what protects that investment.
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February 2, 2026/by KCM CREW
When you see a house that’s been sitting on the market for a while, the reaction is almost automatic.
For Buyers, Buying Tips

You May Not Want To Skip Over That House That’s Been Sitting on the Market

When you see a house that’s been sitting on the market for a while, the reaction is almost automatic.
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January 26, 2026/by KCM CREW
Finding the right home feels exciting – but being pre-approved for your loan is what makes it possible.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Buying Tips

Why Pre-Approval Should Be Your First Step – Not an Afterthought

Finding the right home feels exciting – but being pre-approved for your loan is what makes it possible.
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January 5, 2026/by KCM CREW
Momentum is quietly building in the housing market.
For Buyers, Buying Tips

More Buyers Are Planning To Move in 2026. Here’s How To Get Ready.

Momentum is quietly building in the housing market.
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January 1, 2026/by KCM CREW
You may not want to put your homebuying plans into hibernation mode this winter.
For Buyers, Affordability, Buying Tips

Is January the Best Time To Buy a Home?

You may not want to put your homebuying plans into hibernation mode this winter.
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December 18, 2025/by KCM CREW
New home construction today is giving buyers something it feels like they haven't gotten much lately: a real shot at both the home they want and the deal they need.
For Buyers, New Construction, Affordability, Buying Tips

This May Be the Best Time To Buy a Brand-New Home

New home construction today is giving buyers something it feels like they haven't gotten much lately: a real shot at both the home they want and the deal they need.
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December 8, 2025/by KCM CREW
Want to know how to find the best deal possible in today’s housing market? 
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Buying Tips

How To Find the Best Deal Possible on a Home Right Now

Want to know how to find the best deal possible in today’s housing market? 
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December 1, 2025/by KCM CREW
Homebuyers are watching the economy closely, and for good reason.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Buying Tips, Economy

Most Experts Are Not Worried About a Recession

Homebuyers are watching the economy closely, and for good reason.
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November 20, 2025/by KCM CREW
If you’ve served in the military (or if your spouse has), you have access to one of the most powerful homebuying tools out there.
For Buyers, Buying Tips

The VA Home Loan Advantage: What Every Veteran Should Know Right Now

If you’ve served in the military (or if your spouse has), you have access to one of the most powerful homebuying tools out there.
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November 10, 2025/by KCM CREW
There’s been a lot of talk lately about how a government shutdown impacts the housing market. You might be wondering: Is it causing everything to grind to a halt?
For Buyers, For Sellers, Buying Tips, Economy, Selling Tips

What a Government Shutdown Really Means for the Housing Market

There’s been a lot of talk lately about how a government shutdown impacts the housing market. You might be wondering: Is it causing everything to grind to a halt?
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November 6, 2025/by KCM CREW
If you stepped back from your home search over the past few years, you’re not alone – and you’re definitely not out of options. In fact, now might be the ideal time to take another look. 
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Inventory, Buying Tips

Thought the Market Passed You By? Think Again.

If you stepped back from your home search over the past few years, you’re not alone – and you’re definitely not out of options. In fact, now might be the ideal time to take another look. 
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October 30, 2025/by KCM CREW
Mortgage rates have been the monster under the bed for a while. Every time they tick up, people flinch and say, “Maybe I’ll wait.” But here’s the twist. Waiting for that perfect 5-point-something rate could end up haunting your wallet later.
For Buyers, For Sellers, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Buying Tips

Why You Don’t Need To Be Afraid of Today’s Mortgage Rates

Mortgage rates have been the monster under the bed for a while. Every time they tick up, people flinch and say, “Maybe I’ll wait.” But here’s the twist. Waiting for that perfect 5-point-something rate could end up haunting your wallet later.
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October 29, 2025/by KCM CREW
If you paused your plans to move because of high rates or prices, it may finally be time to take a second look at your numbers. 
For Sellers, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Move-Up, Affordability, Buying Tips

The $280 Shift in Affordability Every Homebuyer Should Know

If you paused your plans to move because of high rates or prices, it may finally be time to take a second look at your numbers. 
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October 16, 2025/by KCM CREW
There’s a trend taking hold in real estate right now: more buyers are choosing newly built homes.
For Buyers, Move-Up, New Construction, Affordability, Buying Tips

Why More Buyers Are Turning to New Construction This Year

There’s a trend taking hold in real estate right now: more buyers are choosing newly built homes.
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October 13, 2025/by KCM CREW
If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, now’s the time to lean in. It’s officially the best time to buy this year. 
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Buying Tips

Why October Is the Best Time To Buy a Home in 2025

If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, now’s the time to lean in. It’s officially the best time to buy this year. 
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October 2, 2025/by KCM CREW
For the past couple of years, it’s been tough for a lot of homebuyers to make the numbers work.
For Buyers, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates, Move-Up, Affordability, Buying Tips

3 Reasons Affordability Is Showing Signs of Improvement This Fall

For the past couple of years, it’s been tough for a lot of homebuyers to make the numbers work.
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September 22, 2025/by KCM CREW
Even with more homes on the market right now, some buyers are still having a tough time finding the right one at the right price.
For Buyers, Move-Up, New Construction, Buying Tips

Builder Incentives Reach 5-Year High

Even with more homes on the market right now, some buyers are still having a tough time finding the right one at the right price.
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September 4, 2025/by KCM CREW
If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember the frenzy.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Buying Tips

From Frenzy to Breathing Room: Buyers Finally Have Time Again

If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember the frenzy.
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August 21, 2025/by KCM CREW
Not every homebuyer wants the biggest house on the block.
For Buyers, Home Prices, First-Time Buyers, Senior Market, Inventory, Affordability, Buying Tips, Downsize

Condos Could Be a Win for Today’s Buyers

Not every homebuyer wants the biggest house on the block.
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August 20, 2025/by KCM CREW
For Buyers, Infographics, Mortgage Rates, New Construction, Affordability, Buying Tips

3 Advantages of Buying a Newly Built Home Today

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August 5, 2025/by KCM CREW
Buying a home is exciting… until you start thinking about the down payment. That’s when the worry can set in.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Rent vs. Buy, Affordability, Buying Tips

The Truth About Down Payments (It’s Not What You Think)

Buying a home is exciting… until you start thinking about the down payment. That’s when the worry can set in.
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August 4, 2025/by KCM CREW
According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers don’t actually know what credit score lenders are looking for, or they overestimate the minimum needed. 
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Buying Tips

What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home?

According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers don’t actually know what credit score lenders are looking for, or they overestimate the minimum needed. 
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July 30, 2025/by KCM CREW
Are you looking for better home prices, or even a lower mortgage rate? You might find both in one place: a newly built home. 
For Buyers, Home Prices, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Move-Up, New Construction, Rent vs. Buy, Inventory, Affordability, Buying Tips

Why a Newly Built Home Might Be the Move Right Now

Are you looking for better home prices, or even a lower mortgage rate? You might find both in one place: a newly built home. 
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July 17, 2025/by KCM CREW
Buying your first home is a big milestone – and the right support is going to make it a whole lot easier.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Buying Tips

The Advice First-Time Homebuyers Need To Hear

Buying your first home is a big milestone – and the right support is going to make it a whole lot easier.
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July 14, 2025/by KCM CREW
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