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To start the year, housing experts all agreed on one thing: 2017 was going to be the year we would see mortgage interest rates begin to rise. After years of historically low rates, and an improving economy, the question wasn’t if they would increase but instead how much they would increase. Some thought we could see rates hit 5-5.5% by the end of the year.

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

Mortgage Interest Rates Reverse Course in 2017

To start the year, housing experts all agreed on one thing: 2017 was going to be the year we would see mortgage interest rates begin to rise. After years of historically low rates, and an improving economy, the question wasn’t if they would increase but instead how much they would increase. Some thought we could see rates hit 5-5.5% by the end of the year.

June 8, 2017/by KCM CREW

For Sellers, Home Prices

If Your Home Hasn’t Sold Yet… Definitely Check the Price!

The residential housing market has been hot. Home sales have bounced back solidly and are now at their fourth highest pace over the past year. Demand has remained strong throughout spring as many real estate professionals are reporting bidding wars with many homes selling above listing price. What about your house?

June 6, 2017/by KCM CREW

For Sellers, Move-Up

5 Reasons You Should Sell This Summer

Here are five reasons listing your home for sale this summer makes sense.

June 5, 2017/by KCM CREW

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

Can Your Real Estate Agent Answer These Important Questions?

Whether you are selling or buying a home, the real estate agent you hire is critical to guaranteeing your family makes the right decision. Most agents can walk you through the process and explain the industry 'lingo,' but you should expect so much more than that.

June 1, 2017/by KCM CREW

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

Why Working with a Local Real Estate Professional Makes All the Difference

If you’ve entered the real estate market, as a buyer or a seller, you’ve inevitably heard the real estate mantra, “location, location, location” in reference to how identical homes can increase or decrease in value due to where they’re located. Well, a new survey shows that when it comes to choosing a real estate agent, the millennial generation’s mantra is, “local, local, local.”

May 31, 2017/by KCM CREW

For Sellers

#1 Reason to List Your House for Sale, NOW!

If you are debating listing your house for sale this year, here is the #1 reason not to wait!

May 30, 2017/by KCM CREW

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

Inventory Challenges Continue! [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights

After a surge in March, existing home sales and new home sales slowed due to a drop in inventory available for sale in the start-up and trade-up categories.
Median existing home prices surged for the 62nd straight month, up 6.0% over last year to $244,800.
New home prices slowed as builders have started to turn their focus toward single family, smaller homes.

May 26, 2017/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, For Sellers

How's the Real Estate Market? Find Out What the Experts Are Saying

As we head into summer, it is a great time to review how the 2017 real estate market is doing so far. Here is what the experts are saying:

May 25, 2017/by KCM CREW

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

5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional When Buying or Selling!

Whether you are buying or selling a home it can be quite an adventurous journey, which is why you need an experienced real estate professional to guide you on the path to your ultimate goal. In this world of instant gratification and internet searches, many sellers think that they can For Sale by Owner or FSBO.

May 22, 2017/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics

Why Americans Consider Moving to Another State? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights

In a recent Harris Poll, Americans listed "change in climate/weather" as their top reason for wanting to relocate.
41% would move for a “better job opportunity.”
Being closer to loved ones filled out 3 of the top 6 reasons why Americans move.

May 19, 2017/by KCM CREW

For Sellers

Selling Your Home? Is Your Listing ‘Pet-Friendly’?

One of the many benefits of owning your own home is the freedom to find your ‘furever’ friend. By pointing out the aspects of your home that make it ‘pet-friendly’ in your listing, you’ll attract these buyers rather than alienate the 61% of American households that have a pet!

May 17, 2017/by KCM CREW

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

3 Reasons the Housing Market is NOT in a Bubble

With housing prices appreciating at levels that far exceed historical norms, some are fearful that the market is heading for another bubble. To alleviate that fear, we just need to look back at the reasons that caused the bubble ten years ago.

May 11, 2017/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, For Sellers

Inventory Shortages Are Slowing Down the Market

The real estate market is moving more and more into a complete recovery. Home values are up. Home sales are up. Distressed sales (foreclosures and short sales) have fallen dramatically. It seems that 2017 will be the year that the housing market races forward again.

May 9, 2017/by KCM CREW

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

Is the Current Pace of Home Sales Maintainable?

There are some experts questioning whether the current pace of residential home sales is maintainable. Are too many people buying homes like in 2004-2006? Are we headed for another housing crisis? Actually, if we look closely at the numbers, we can see that we are looking at a very healthy real estate market.

May 1, 2017/by KCM CREW

For Sellers, Infographics

Homes are Selling Fast Across the Country [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 60 days or less in 36 out of 50 states, and Washington D.C.
Homes typically went under contract in 34 days in March!

April 28, 2017/by KCM CREW

For Sellers

3 Charts That Shout, ‘List Your Home Today!’

In school, we all learned the theory of supply and demand. When the demand for an item is greater than the supply of that item, the price will surely rise.

April 25, 2017/by KCM CREW

For Sellers

Thinking of Selling? Now Is the Time to Act

If you thought about selling your house this year, now may be the time to do it. The inventory of homes for sale is well below historic norms and buyer demand is skyrocketing. We were still in high school when we learned the concept of supply and demand: the best time to sell something is when supply of that item is low and demand for that item is high. That defines today’s real estate market.

April 17, 2017/by KCM CREW

For Sellers, For Sale by Owner

The Importance of Using a Professional to Sell Your Home

When a homeowner decides to sell their house, they obviously want the best possible price for it with the least amount of hassles along the way. However, for the vast majority of sellers, the most important result is actually getting their homes sold.

April 10, 2017/by KCM CREW

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

Buying this Spring? Be Prepared for Bidding Wars

Traditionally, spring is the busiest season for real estate. Buyers come out in force and homeowners list their houses for sale hoping to capitalize on buyer activity. This year will be no different!

April 5, 2017/by KCM CREW

For Sellers, Home Prices

15,014 Homes Sold Yesterday… Did Yours?

There are some homeowners that have been waiting for months to get a price they hoped for when they originally listed their house for sale. The only thing they might want to consider is... If it hasn't sold yet, maybe it's not priced properly.

April 4, 2017/by KCM CREW

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

Home Prices Up 6.15% 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.
Based on the latest numbers, if you plan on relocating to another state, waiting to move may end up costing you more!
Alaska, Delaware, West Virginia & Wyoming were the only states where home prices are lower than they were last year.

March 31, 2017/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, For Sellers

Consumer Confidence in Economy & Housing is Soaring

The success of the housing market is strongly tied to the consumer’s confidence in the overall economy. For that reason, we believe 2017 will be a great year for real estate. Here is just a touch of the news coverage on the subject.

March 30, 2017/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics

How Low Supply & High Demand Impacts the Real Estate Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights: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!
There has not been a 6-months inventory supply since August 2012!
Buyer Demand continues to outpace Seller Supply!

March 24, 2017/by KCM CREW

For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures

The Foreclosure Crisis: 10 Years Later

CoreLogic recently released a report entitled, United States Residential Foreclosure Crisis: 10 Years Later, in which they examined the years leading up to the crisis all the way through to present day.

March 23, 2017/by KCM CREW

For Sellers

It's a Seller's Market! Should I Downsize Now?

A study by Edelman Berland reveals that 33% of homeowners who are contemplating selling their houses in the near future are planning to scale down. Let’s look at a few reasons why this might make sense for many homeowners, as the majority of the country is currently experiencing a seller’s market.

March 21, 2017/by KCM CREW

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