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

Top 4 Home Renovations for Maximum ROI [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights

Whether you are selling your home, just purchased your first home, or are a homeowner planning to stay put for a while, there is value in knowing which home improvement projects will net you the most “Return On Investment” (ROI).
While big projects like adding a bathroom or a complete remodel of a kitchen are popular ways to increase a home’s value, something as simple as updating landscaping and curb appeal can have a quick impact on a home’s value.

November 17, 2017/by KCM CREW

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

Veterans Affairs Loans by the Numbers [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Since the creation of the VA Home Loans Program, 22 million veterans have been able to achieve the American Dream of homeownership.
So far in 2017, $188 billion has been loaned to veterans and their families through the program.
VA Purchase Loans are on the rise in 46 out of 50 states and Washington, DC.

November 10, 2017/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics

The Difference an Hour Makes in Real Estate [INFOGRAPHIC]

Every Hour in the US Housing Market:

624 Homes Sell
347 Homes Regain Positive Equity
Median Home Values Go Up $1.13

Some Highlights

November 3, 2017/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, Infographics, First-Time Buyers

Buying a Home Can Be Scary... Unless You Know the Facts [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Many potential homebuyers believe that they need a 20% down payment and a 780 FICO® score to qualify to buy a home, which stops many of them from even trying! Here are some facts:

40% of millennials who purchased homes this year have put down less than 10%.
76.4% of loan applications were approved last month.
The average credit score of approved loans was 724 in September.

October 27, 2017/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, Infographics, Rent vs. Buy

The Cost of Renting vs. Buying a Home [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 (29.2%) vs. the percentage needed to buy a median-priced home (15.8%), the choice becomes obvious.
Every market is different. Before you renew your lease again, find out if you can put your housing costs to work by buying this year!

October 20, 2017/by KCM CREW

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

4 Reasons to Sell This Fall [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Buyer demand continues to outpace the supply of homes for sale! Buyers are often competing with one another for the listings that are available!
Housing inventory is still under the 6-month supply that is needed for a normal housing market.
Perhaps the time has come for you and your family to move on and start living the life you desire.

October 13, 2017/by KCM CREW

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

The Mortgage Process: What You Need to Know [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Many buyers are purchasing a home with a down payment as little as 3%.
You may already qualify for a loan, even if you don't have perfect credit.
Take advantage of the knowledge of your local professionals who are there to help you determine how much you can afford.

October 6, 2017/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, Infographics, Home Prices, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Move-Up

Should I Buy a Home Now? Or Wait Until Next Year? [INFOGRAPHIC]

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The Cost of Waiting to Buy is defined as the additional funds it would take to buy a home if prices & interest rates were to increase over a period of time.
Freddie Mac predicts interest rates to rise to 4.4% by next year.
CoreLogic predicts home prices to appreciate by 5.0% over the next 12 months.
If you are ready and willing to buy your dream home, find out if you are able to!

September 29, 2017/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, Home Prices, Move-Up

Lack of Existing Home Inventory Slows Sales Heading into Fall [INFOGRAPHIC]

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The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently released their latest Existing Home Sales Report.
First-time homebuyers made up 31% of all sales in August.
Homes are selling quickly with 51% of homes on the market for less than a month.
A limited supply continues to drive up prices for the 66th consecutive month.

September 22, 2017/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, Infographics, First-Time Buyers

Top 5 Reasons Why Millennials Choose to Buy [INFOGRAPHIC]

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“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%.
Many millennials who rent a home or apartment prior to buying their own homes dream of the day that they will be able to paint the walls whatever color they'd like, or renovate an outdated part of their living space.

September 15, 2017/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics

How Supply and Demand Impacts Real Estate Home Values [INFOGRAPHIC]

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The concept of supply & demand is a simple one. The best time to sell something is when the supply of that item is low & the demand for that item is high!
Anything under a 6-month supply is a seller’s market!
Nationally, there has not been a 6-months inventory supply since August 2012!
Inventory levels differ depending on the area of the country and price range, so let’s get together to discuss the exact market conditions in our area.

September 8, 2017/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, For Sale by Owner

Top 5 A+ Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Pro [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Hiring a real estate professional to buy your dream home, or sell your current house, is one of the most 'educated' decisions you can make!
A real estate professional has the experience needed to help you through the entire process.
Make sure that you hire someone who knows current market conditions & can simply and effectively explain them to you and your family!

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September 1, 2017/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, Home Prices, Move-Up

Home Prices Up 6.64% Across the Country! [INFOGRAPHIC]

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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.
Based on the latest numbers, if you plan on relocating to another state, waiting to move may end up costing you more!
Alaska & West Virginia were the only states where home prices are lower than they were last year.

August 25, 2017/by KCM CREW

For Sellers, Infographics

To Stage...or Not to Stage? That Is the Question! [INFOGRAPHIC]

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The National Association of Realtors surveyed their members & released the findings of their Annual Profile of Home Staging.
50% of staged homes saw a 1-10% increase in dollar value offers from buyers.
77% of buyer’s agents said staging made it easier for buyers to visualize the home as their own.
The top rooms to stage to attract more buyers are the living room, master bedroom, kitchen, and dining room.

August 18, 2017/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics

What State Gives You the Most ‘Bang for Your Buck’? [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Thinking of moving across the country? How far will your money take you?
The majority of states in the Midwest and South offer a lower cost of living compared to Northeast and Western states.
The ‘Biggest Bang for your Buck’ comes in Mississippi where, compared to the national average, you can actually purchase $116.01 worth of goods for $100.
For more information regarding the methodology used to create the map, visit the Tax Foundation.

August 11, 2017/by KCM CREW

For Sellers, Infographics

20 Tips for Preparing Your House for Sale [INFOGRAPHIC]

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When listing your house for sale your top goal will be to get the home sold for the best price possible!
There are many small projects that you can do to ensure this happens!
Your real estate agent will have a list of specific suggestions for getting your house ready for market and is a great resource for finding local contractors who can help!

August 4, 2017/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics

Inventory Drops Again, Sales Slow [INFOGRAPHIC]

Highlights:

Existing Home Sales are now at an annual pace of 5.52 million.
Inventory of existing homes for sale dropped to a 4.3-month supply, marking the 25th month in a row of declines.
The median price of homes sold in June was $263,800. This is the 64th consecutive month of year-over-year price gains.

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July 28, 2017/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, Infographics, First-Time Buyers

Singles Are Falling for Their Dream Home First [INFOGRAPHIC]

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According to NAR’s Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers, the share of recent homebuyers who were single at the time of purchase held steady at 24% last year.
The percentage of first-time buyers who were single females rose to 17% (up from 16%), as the share of single men dropped from 11% to 8%.
The primary reason for buying a home amongst singles was the desire to own a home of their own (38% for women and 37% for men).

July 21, 2017/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, Infographics, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Move-Up

Home Buying Myths Slayed [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Interest rates are still below historic numbers.
88% of property managers raised their rent in the last 12 months!
The credit score requirements for mortgage approval continue to fall.

July 14, 2017/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics

Median Days on the Market Drops to 27! [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights

The National Association of REALTORS® surveyed their members for their monthly 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 sold in less than a month in 24 out of 50 states, and Washington D.C.
Homes typically went under contract in 27 days in May!

July 7, 2017/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics

Existing Home Sales Surge into Summer [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights

Existing Home Sales reached their third highest mark this year in May.
Inventory of homes for sale has dropped 8.4% since last year, marking the 24th consecutive month of year-over-year declines.
NAR’s Chief Economist, Lawrence Yun had this to say: “Those able to close on a home last month are probably feeling both happy and relieved. Listings in the affordable price range are scarce, homes are coming off the market at an extremely fast pace and the prevalence of multiple offers in some markets are pushing prices higher.”

June 30, 2017/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, Infographics, First-Time Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

The Cost of Renting vs. Buying in the US [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 (29.2%) vs. the percentage needed to buy a median-priced home (15.8%), the choice becomes obvious.
Every market is different. Before you renew your lease again, find out if you can put your housing costs to work by buying this year!

June 23, 2017/by KCM CREW

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

Top Home Renovations for Maximum ROI [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights

Whether you are selling your home, just purchased your first home, or are a homeowner planning to stay put for a while, there is value in knowing which home improvement projects will net you the most Return On Investment (ROI).
While big projects like adding a bathroom or a complete kitchen remodel are popular ways to increase a home’s value, something as simple as updating landscaping and curb appeal can have a quick impact on a home’s value.
For more information about top renovation projects that net you the most ROI, you can check out the complete list here.

June 16, 2017/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Move-Up

The Impact Your Interest Rate Makes [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights

Interest rates have come a long way in the last 30 years.
The interest rate you secure directly impacts your monthly payment and the amount of house that you can afford if you plan to stay within a certain budget.
Interest rates are at their lowest in years… RIGHT NOW!
If buying your first home, or moving up to the home of your dreams is in your future, now may be the time to act!

June 9, 2017/by KCM CREW

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

What Would You Sacrifice to Save For Your Next Home? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights

95% of first-time homebuyers are willing to sacrifice to make homeownership a reality.
The top item that buyers sacrifice is new clothes, at 54%.
Even repeat or experienced buyers say they sacrificed taking a vacation or buying a new car to buy their last home.

June 2, 2017/by KCM CREW

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