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Some Highlights:

 	The “cost of waiting to buy” is defined as the additional funds necessary to buy a home if prices and interest rates were to increase over a period of time.
 	Freddie Mac forecasts interest rates will rise to 3.8% by Q4 2020.
 	CoreLogic predicts home prices will appreciate by 5.4% over the next 12 months.
For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up, Rent vs. Buy

What Is the Cost of Waiting Until Next Year to Buy? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights:

  • The “cost of waiting to buy” is defined as the additional funds necessary to buy a home if prices and interest rates were to increase over a period of time.
  • Freddie Mac forecasts interest rates will rise to 3.8% by Q4 2020.
  • CoreLogic predicts home prices will appreciate by 5.4% over the next 12 months.
Read more →
September 27, 2019/by KCM CREW
Some Highlights:

 	Buyers are active in the market and often competing with one another for available listings.
 	Housing inventory is still under the 6-month supply found in a normal housing market.
For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up

4 Reasons to Sell This Fall [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights:

  • Buyers are active in the market and often competing with one another for available listings.
  • Housing inventory is still under the 6-month supply found in a normal housing market.
Read more →
September 20, 2019/by KCM CREW
Some Highlights:

 	Keeping an eye on the current status of the housing market is one of the best ways to make powerful and confident decisions when buying or selling a home.
 	Mortgage rates remaining near historic lows and houses selling in an average of only 29 days are just two key elements driving the strength of today’s market.
For Buyers, For Sellers, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

6 Graphs Showing the Strength of the Current Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights:

  • Keeping an eye on the current status of the housing market is one of the best ways to make powerful and confident decisions when buying or selling a home.
  • Mortgage rates remaining near historic lows and houses selling in an average of only 29 days are just two key elements driving the strength of today’s market.
Read more →
September 13, 2019/by KCM CREW
Some Highlights:

 	Hiring a real estate professional to help you buy your dream home or sell your current house is one of the most powerful decisions you can make.
 	A real estate professional has the experience to help you confidently navigate through the entire process.
For Buyers, For Sellers, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

A+ Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Pro [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights:

  • Hiring a real estate professional to help you buy your dream home or sell your current house is one of the most powerful decisions you can make.
  • A real estate professional has the experience to help you confidently navigate through the entire process.
Read more →
September 6, 2019/by KCM CREW
Some Highlights:

 	There is plenty of talk in the media about a pending economic slowdown.
 	The good news is, home values actually increased in 3 of the last 5 U.S. recessions, and decreased by less than 2% in the 4th.
For Buyers, For Sellers, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

A Recession Does Not Equal a Housing Crisis [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights:

  • There is plenty of talk in the media about a pending economic slowdown.
  • The good news is, home values actually increased in 3 of the last 5 U.S. recessions, and decreased by less than 2% in the 4th.
Read more →
August 30, 2019/by KCM CREW
Some Highlights:

 	The pumpkin spice latte is launching soon, so you may be tempted to spend your extra cash on a daily caffeine fix, but that small expense can add up to a big number – fast!
 	Saving for a down payment takes a little discipline, so limiting your extra purchases (like a latte a day from your favorite coffee shop) will help you get there faster.
For Buyers, For Sellers, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

A Latte a Day Keeps Homeownership Away [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights:

  • The pumpkin spice latte is launching soon, so you may be tempted to spend your extra cash on a daily caffeine fix, but that small expense can add up to a big number – fast!
  • Saving for a down payment takes a little discipline, so limiting your extra purchases (like a latte a day from your favorite coffee shop) will help you get there faster.
Read more →
August 23, 2019/by KCM CREW
Some Highlights:

 	Buying a home can be intimidating if you’re not familiar with the terms used throughout the process.
 	To point you in the right direction, here’s a list of some of the most common language you’ll hear when buying a home.
For Buyers, For Sellers, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

Buying a Home: Do You Know the Lingo? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights:

  • Buying a home can be intimidating if you’re not familiar with the terms used throughout the process.
  • To point you in the right direction, here’s a list of some of the most common language you’ll hear when buying a home.
Read more →
August 16, 2019/by KCM CREW
Some Highlights:

 	Owning your own home vs. renting may lead to some great options, such as locking in your monthly payments and having the freedom to customize your living space.
 	Whether you rent or own, you have to cover someone’s mortgage costs. You may as well be doing so to build your own wealth, rather than that of your landlord.
For Buyers, For Sellers, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up, Rent vs. Buy

Rent Vs. Own [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights:

  • Owning your own home vs. renting may lead to some great options, such as locking in your monthly payments and having the freedom to customize your living space.
  • Whether you rent or own, you have to cover someone’s mortgage costs. You may as well be doing so to build your own wealth, rather than that of your landlord.
Read more →
August 9, 2019/by KCM CREW
Some Highlights:

 	Existing Home Sales dropped 1.7% from May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.27 million in June.
 	Low inventory levels are still a factor in the market. The current supply of homes for sale is at 4.4 months, which is less than the optimal 6-month supply.
For Buyers, For Sellers, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

Existing Home Sales Point Toward a Good Time to Sell [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights:

  • Existing Home Sales dropped 1.7% from May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.27 million in June.
  • Low inventory levels are still a factor in the market. The current supply of homes for sale is at 4.4 months, which is less than the optimal 6-month supply.
Read more →
August 2, 2019/by KCM CREW
Some Highlights:

 	The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently released their latest Quarterly Home Price Index report.
 	In the report, home prices are compared both regionally and by state.
For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

Home Prices Up 5.05% Across the Country [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights:

  • The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently released their latest Quarterly Home Price Index report.
  • In the report, home prices are compared both regionally and by state.
Read more →
July 26, 2019/by KCM CREW
Some Highlights:

 	Interest rates are projected to increase steadily heading into 2020.
 	The higher your interest rate, the more money you will end up paying for your home and the higher your monthly payment will be.
For Buyers, For Sellers, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Move-Up

The Cost of Waiting: Interest Rates Edition [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights:

  • Interest rates are projected to increase steadily heading into 2020.
  • The higher your interest rate, the more money you will end up paying for your home and the higher your monthly payment will be.
Read more →
July 19, 2019/by KCM CREW
Some Highlights:

 	According to the US Census Bureau, “millennials” are defined as 18-36-year-olds.
 	According to NAR’s latest Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, the median age of all first-time home buyers is 32.
For Buyers, For Sellers, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

Is Your First Home Now Within Your Grasp? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights:

  • According to the US Census Bureau, “millennials” are defined as 18-36-year-olds.
  • According to NAR’s latest Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, the median age of all first-time home buyers is 32.
Read more →
July 12, 2019/by KCM CREW
Some Highlights:

 	If you are thinking of buying a home, you may not know where to start.
 	Here is a simple list of 10 steps that you will go through to purchase a home.
For Buyers, For Sellers, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

10 Steps to Buying a Home This Summer [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights:

  • If you are thinking of buying a home, you may not know where to start.
  • Here is a simple list of 10 steps that you will go through to purchase a home.
Read more →
July 5, 2019/by KCM CREW
Some Highlights:

 	Real estate has outranked stocks/mutual funds, gold, savings accounts/CDs, and bonds as the best long-term investment among Americans for the last 6 years.
 	Stock owners are more positive about real estate than stocks as an investment.
For Buyers, For Sellers, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

Americans Rank Real Estate Best Investment for 6 Years Running! [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights:

  • Real estate has outranked stocks/mutual funds, gold, savings accounts/CDs, and bonds as the best long-term investment among Americans for the last 6 years.
  • Stock owners are more positive about real estate than stocks as an investment.
Read more →
June 28, 2019/by KCM CREW
Some Highlights:

 	Buyer demand continues to outpace the supply of homes for sale. This means that buyers are often competing with one another for the few listings that are available.
 	Housing inventory is still under the 6-month supply needed to sustain a normal housing market.
For Buyers, For Sellers, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

4 Reasons to Sell This Summer [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights:

  • Buyer demand continues to outpace the supply of homes for sale. This means that buyers are often competing with one another for the few listings that are available.
  • Housing inventory is still under the 6-month supply needed to sustain a normal housing market.
Read more →
June 21, 2019/by KCM CREW
Some Highlights:

 	If you are planning on listing your house for sale this year, these four home improvement projects will net you the most Return on Investment (ROI).
 	Minor renovations can go a long way toward improving the quality of your everyday life and/or impressing potential buyers.
For Buyers, For Sellers, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

Top 4 Renovations for the Greatest Return on Investment! [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights:

  • If you are planning on listing your house for sale this year, these four home improvement projects will net you the most Return on Investment (ROI).
  • Minor renovations can go a long way toward improving the quality of your everyday life and/or impressing potential buyers.
Read more →
June 14, 2019/by KCM CREW
Some Highlights:

 	The “cost of waiting to buy” is defined as the additional funds necessary to buy a home if prices & interest rates were to increase over a period of time.
 	Freddie Mac forecasts interest rates to rise to 4.5% by the Q4 2020.
 	CoreLogic predicts home prices to appreciate by 4.8% over the next 12 months.
For Buyers, For Sellers, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Move-Up, Rent vs. Buy

What is the Cost of Waiting Until Next Year to Buy? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights:

  • The “cost of waiting to buy” is defined as the additional funds necessary to buy a home if prices & interest rates were to increase over a period of time.
  • Freddie Mac forecasts interest rates to rise to 4.5% by the Q4 2020.
  • CoreLogic predicts home prices to appreciate by 4.8% over the next 12 months.
Read more →
June 7, 2019/by KCM CREW
Some Highlights:

 	June is National Homeownership Month!
 	Now is a great time to reflect on the many benefits of homeownership that go way beyond the financial.
For Buyers, For Sellers, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up, Rent vs. Buy

The Top Reasons to Own Your Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights:

  • June is National Homeownership Month!
  • Now is a great time to reflect on the many benefits of homeownership that go way beyond the financial.
Read more →
May 31, 2019/by KCM CREW
Some Highlights: 

 	ATTOM Data Solutions conducted an analysis of more than 29 million single family home and condo sales over the past eight years to determine the top days to list your home for sale.
 	The top five days to list your home brought in a 10% premium over market value and are all in either May or June!
 	“Families start their home search when they know their kids will be out of school and when the weather is ideal for home viewing and moving, giving home sellers an upper hand in price negotiations.”
For Buyers, For Sellers, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

Top Days to List Your Home for Sale [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights:

  • ATTOM Data Solutions conducted an analysis of more than 29 million single family home and condo sales over the past eight years to determine the top days to list your home for sale.
  • The top five days to list your home brought in a 10% premium over market value and are all in either May or June!
  • “Families start their home search when they know their kids will be out of school and when the weather is ideal for home viewing and moving, giving home sellers an upper hand in price negotiations.”
Read more →
May 17, 2019/by KCM CREW
Some Highlights:

 	An emerging trend for some time now has been the difference between available inventory and demand in the premium and luxury markets and that in the starter and trade-up markets and what those differences are doing to prices!
 	Inventory continues to rise in the luxury and premium home markets which is causing prices to cool.
For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

A Tale of Two Markets [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights:

  • An emerging trend for some time now has been the difference between available inventory and demand in the premium and luxury markets and that in the starter and trade-up markets and what those differences are doing to prices!
  • Inventory continues to rise in the luxury and premium home markets which is causing prices to cool.
Read more →
May 10, 2019/by KCM CREW
Some Highlights:

 	Historically, the choice between renting or buying a home has been a tough decision.
 	Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median-priced home today (27.7%) vs. the percentage needed to buy a median-priced home (17.5%), the choice becomes obvious.
For Buyers, For Sellers, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up, Rent vs. Buy

The Cost of Renting vs. Buying This Spring [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights:

  • Historically, the choice between renting or buying a home has been a tough decision.
  • Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median-priced home today (27.7%) vs. the percentage needed to buy a median-priced home (17.5%), the choice becomes obvious.
Read more →
May 3, 2019/by KCM CREW
Some Highlights:

 	Existing Home Sales slowed to an annual pace of 5.21 million home sales in March.
 	Low inventory levels are still impacting home sales! The current month’s supply of homes for sale is 3.9-months.
For Buyers, For Sellers, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

Existing Home Sales Slow to Start Spring [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights:

  • Existing Home Sales slowed to an annual pace of 5.21 million home sales in March.
  • Low inventory levels are still impacting home sales! The current month’s supply of homes for sale is 3.9-months.
Read more →
April 26, 2019/by KCM CREW
Some Highlights:

 	“The majority of millennials said they consider owning a home more sensible than renting for both financial and lifestyle reasons — including control of living space, flexibility in future decisions, privacy and security, and living in a nice home.”
 	The top reason millennials choose to buy is to have control over their living space, at 93%.
For Buyers, For Sellers, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

5 Reasons Why Millennials Buy a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights:

  • “The majority of millennials said they consider owning a home more sensible than renting for both financial and lifestyle reasons — including control of living space, flexibility in future decisions, privacy and security, and living in a nice home.”
  • The top reason millennials choose to buy is to have control over their living space, at 93%.
Read more →
April 19, 2019/by KCM CREW
Some Highlights:

 	The average down payment for first-time homebuyers is only 6%!
 	Mortgage interest rates have been on the decline since November! Hop in now to lock in a low rate!
 	88% of property managers raised their rents in the last 12 months!
 	

 
For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Move-Up, Rent vs. Buy

Slaying the Largest Homebuying Myths Today [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights:

  • The average down payment for first-time homebuyers is only 6%!
  • Mortgage interest rates have been on the decline since November! Hop in now to lock in a low rate!
  • 88% of property managers raised their rents in the last 12 months!
 
Read more →
April 12, 2019/by KCM CREW
Some Highlights:

 	Every spring, your home needs some extra TLC!
For Buyers, For Sellers, First-Time Buyers, Move-Up

Your Home’s Spring Maintenance Checklist [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights:

  • Every spring, your home needs some extra TLC!
Read more →
April 5, 2019/by KCM CREW
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