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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
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
Over the past few years, affordability has been the biggest challenge for homebuyers. 
For Buyers, For Sellers, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates

Mortgage Rates Are Stabilizing – How That Helps Today’s Buyers

Over the past few years, affordability has been the biggest challenge for homebuyers. 
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July 16, 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
If you’ve been putting off buying a home because you thought getting approved would be too hard, know this: qualifying for a mortgage is starting to get a bit more achievable, but lending standards are still strong.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers

What You Should Know About Getting a Mortgage Today

If you’ve been putting off buying a home because you thought getting approved would be too hard, know this: qualifying for a mortgage is starting to get a bit more achievable, but lending standards are still strong.
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July 7, 2025/by KCM CREW
Remember the chatter in the headlines about all the homes big institutional investors were buying? If you were thinking about buying a home yourself, you may have wondered how you’d ever be able to compete with that.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers

Why Big Investors Aren’t a Challenge for Today’s Homebuyer

Remember the chatter in the headlines about all the homes big institutional investors were buying? If you were thinking about buying a home yourself, you may have wondered how you’d ever be able to compete with that.
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July 2, 2025/by KCM CREW
Multi-generational living is on the rise. 
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Affordability, Buying Tips

Multi-Generational Homebuying Hit a Record High – Here’s Why

Multi-generational living is on the rise. 
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June 30, 2025/by KCM CREW
Life can feel a bit unpredictable these days. What’s happening with inflation? The economy? The housing market? But in the middle of all that uncertainty, there’s one thing a lot of people still crave – a place to call their own.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

Why Homeownership Is Going To Be Worth It

Life can feel a bit unpredictable these days. What’s happening with inflation? The economy? The housing market? But in the middle of all that uncertainty, there’s one thing a lot of people still crave – a place to call their own.
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June 23, 2025/by KCM CREW
Headlines are saying home prices are starting to dip in some markets.
For Buyers, Home Prices, First-Time Buyers

The Five-Year Rule for Home Price Perspective

Headlines are saying home prices are starting to dip in some markets.
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June 10, 2025/by KCM CREW
If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you might feel like the odds are stacked against you in today’s market. But there are resources and programs out there that can help – if you know where to look.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Affordability, Buying Tips

Buying Your First Home? FHA Loans Can Help

If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you might feel like the odds are stacked against you in today’s market. But there are resources and programs out there that can help – if you know where to look.
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June 9, 2025/by KCM CREW
A lot of buyers are pressing pause on their plans these days, holding out hope that mortgage rates will come down – maybe even back to the historic-low 3% from a few years ago. But here’s the thing: those rates were never meant to last. 
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Buying Tips

Understanding Today’s Mortgage Rates: Is 3% Coming Back?

A lot of buyers are pressing pause on their plans these days, holding out hope that mortgage rates will come down – maybe even back to the historic-low 3% from a few years ago. But here’s the thing: those rates were never meant to last. 
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June 4, 2025/by KCM CREW
Do you think a brand-new home means a bigger price tag? Think again.
For Buyers, Home Prices, First-Time Buyers, New Construction, Affordability, Buying Tips

Newly Built Homes May Be Less Expensive Than You Think

Do you think a brand-new home means a bigger price tag? Think again.
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June 2, 2025/by KCM CREW
You’ve probably asked yourself lately: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now?
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

Is It Better To Rent or Buy a Home?

You’ve probably asked yourself lately: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now?
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May 29, 2025/by KCM CREW
For 80 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped countless Veterans buy a home.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers

Many Veterans Don’t Know about This VA Home Loan Benefit

For 80 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped countless Veterans buy a home.
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May 27, 2025/by KCM CREW
If you're a first-time homebuyer, chances are you'll come across some terms you’re not familiar with.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Agent Value, Buying Tips

Common Real Estate Terms Explained

If you're a first-time homebuyer, chances are you'll come across some terms you’re not familiar with.
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May 26, 2025/by KCM CREW
When buying a home, you’re probably thinking about mortgage rates, home prices, your down payment, and maybe even your closing costs. But you may not be thinking about homeowners association (HOA) fees.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Buying Tips

What Buyers Need To Know About Homeowners Association Fees

When buying a home, you’re probably thinking about mortgage rates, home prices, your down payment, and maybe even your closing costs. But you may not be thinking about homeowners association (HOA) fees.
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May 20, 2025/by KCM CREW
Did you know? According to a recent study, 72% of people with student loans think their debt will delay their ability to buy a home.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Buying Tips

Don’t Let Student Loans Hold You Back from Homeownership

Did you know? According to a recent study, 72% of people with student loans think their debt will delay their ability to buy a home.
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May 14, 2025/by KCM CREW
Saving up to buy a home can feel a little intimidating, especially right now.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Affordability, Buying Tips

The 20% Down Payment Myth, Debunked

Saving up to buy a home can feel a little intimidating, especially right now.
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May 5, 2025/by KCM CREW
According to Realtor.com, the best week to list your house this year was April 13–19.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Buying Tips

Don’t Miss This Prime Spring Window To Sell Your House

According to Realtor.com, the best week to list your house this year was April 13–19.
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April 21, 2025/by KCM CREW
If buying a home is on your radar – even if it’s more of a someday plan than a right now plan – getting pre-approved early is still one of the smartest moves you can make.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Buying Tips

Pre-Approval Isn’t Commitment – It’s Clarity

If buying a home is on your radar – even if it’s more of a someday plan than a right now plan – getting pre-approved early is still one of the smartest moves you can make.
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April 17, 2025/by KCM CREW
You’ve been working on your savings and dreaming of that moment when you finally have keys to a place that’s truly yours.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Buying Tips

Are You Saving Up To Buy a Home? Your Tax Refund Can Help

You’ve been working on your savings and dreaming of that moment when you finally have keys to a place that’s truly yours.
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April 15, 2025/by KCM CREW
Buying your first home in today’s market can feel tough. Between high home prices and mortgage rates, affordability is still a big challenge.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Inventory

Townhomes: A Smart Solution for Today’s First-Time Buyers

Buying your first home in today’s market can feel tough. Between high home prices and mortgage rates, affordability is still a big challenge.
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April 2, 2025/by KCM CREW
For Buyers, Infographics, First-Time Buyers, Agent Value, Buying Tips

Your Roadmap to Homeownership

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March 21, 2025/by KCM CREW
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