• Your Home Equity Can Offset Affordability Challenges

    Your Home Equity Can Offset Affordability Challenges,KCM Crew

    Are you thinking about selling your house? If so, today’s mortgage rates may be making you wonder if that’s the right decision. Some homeowners are reluctant to sell and take on a higher mortgage rate on their next home. If you’re worried about this too, know that even though rates are high right no

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  • Are More Homes Coming onto the Market?

    Are More Homes Coming onto the Market?,KCM Crew

    An important factor shaping today’s market is the number of homes for sale. And, if you’re considering whether or not to list your house, that’s one of the biggest advantages you have right now. When housing inventory is this low, your house will stand out, especially if it’s priced right.But there

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  • Plenty of Buyers Are Still Active Today [INFOGRAPHIC]

    Plenty of Buyers Are Still Active Today [INFOGRAPHIC],KCM Crew

    Some HighlightsHolding off on selling your house because you believe there aren’t any buyers out there?Data shows buyers are still active, even with higher mortgage rates. This goes to show, people still want to buy homes, and those who can are moving now.Don’t delay your plan to sell for fear no on

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  • Why Is Housing Inventory So Low?

    Why Is Housing Inventory So Low?,KCM Crew

    One question that’s top of mind if you’re thinking about making a move today is: Why is it so hard to find a house to buy? And while it may be tempting to wait it out until you have more options, that’s probably not the best strategy. Here’s why.There aren’t enough homes available for sale, but that

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  • Should Baby Boomers Buy or Rent After Selling Their Houses?

    Should Baby Boomers Buy or Rent After Selling Their Houses?,KCM Crew

    Are you a baby boomer who’s lived in your current house for a long time and you’re ready for a change? If you’re thinking about selling your house, you have a lot to consider. Will you move to a different state or stay nearby? Is it time to downsize or do you want more space to accommodate your love

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  • What Experts Project for Home Prices Over the Next 5 Years

    What Experts Project for Home Prices Over the Next 5 Years,KCM Crew

    If you're planning to buy a home, one thing to consider is what experts project home prices will do in the future and how that might affect your investment. While you may have seen negative news over the past year about home prices, they’re doing far better than expected and are rising across the co

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  • Planning to Retire? Your Equity Can Help You Make a Move

    Planning to Retire? Your Equity Can Help You Make a Move,KCM Crew

    Reaching retirement is a significant milestone in life, bringing with it a lot of change and new opportunities. As the door to this exciting chapter opens, one thing you may be considering is selling your house and finding a home better suited for your evolving needs.Fortunately, you may be in a bet

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  • Home Price Forecasts Revised for 2023 [INFOGRAPHIC]

    Home Price Forecasts Revised for 2023 [INFOGRAPHIC],KCM Crew

    Some HighlightsLast year, some housing experts projected a decline in home prices by the end of 2023. But that didn’t happen – inventory was just too low.While it’s normal for experts to re-forecast throughout the year, the good news for 2023 is that prices are no longer projected to decrease.Connec

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  • Get Ready for Smaller, More Affordable Homes

    Get Ready for Smaller, More Affordable Homes,KCM Crew

    Have you been trying to buy a home, but higher mortgage rates and home prices are limiting your options? If so, here’s some good news – based on what Ali Wolf, Chief Economist at Zonda, has to say – smaller, more affordable homes are on the way:“Buyers should expect that over the next 12 to 24 month

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  • Mortgage Rates: Past, Present, and Possible Future

    Mortgage Rates: Past, Present, and Possible Future,KCM Crew

    If you’re hoping to buy a home this year, you’re probably paying close attention to mortgage rates. Since mortgage rates impact what you can afford when you take out a home loan – and affordability is a challenge today – it’s a good time to look at the big picture of where mortgage rates have been h

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  • Expert Home Price Forecasts Revised Up for 2023

    Expert Home Price Forecasts Revised Up for 2023,KCM Crew

    Toward the end of last year, there were a number of headlines saying home prices were going to fall substantially in 2023. That led to a lot of fear and questions about whether there was going to be a repeat of the housing crash that happened back in 2008. But the headlines got it wrong.While there

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  • Why It’s Still a Seller’s Market Today

    Why It’s Still a Seller’s Market Today,KCM Crew

    Even though activity in the housing market has slowed from the frenzy that was the ‘unicorn’ years, it’s still a seller’s market because the supply of homes for sale is so low. But what does that really mean for you? And why are conditions today so good if you want to sell your house?The latest Exis

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  • Homeowners Have a Lot of Equity Right Now [INFOGRAPHIC]

    Homeowners Have a Lot of Equity Right Now [INFOGRAPHIC],KCM Crew

    Some HighlightsYour equity grows as you pay down your home loan and as home prices increase. With home prices rising again, your equity is getting an extra boost.Almost half of homeowners are equity rich because they have at least 50% equity in their homes. If you’ve been in your home for a while, y

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  • How Inflation Affects the Housing Market

    How Inflation Affects the Housing Market,KCM Crew

    Have you ever wondered how inflation impacts the housing market? Believe it or not, they’re connected. Whenever there are changes to one, both are affected. Here’s a high-level overview of the connection between the two.The Relationship Between Housing Inflation and Overall InflationShelter inflatio

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  • Buyer Traffic Is Still Stronger than the Norm

    Buyer Traffic Is Still Stronger than the Norm,KCM Crew

    Are you putting off selling your house because you’re worried no one’s buying because of where mortgage rates are? If so, know this: the latest data shows plenty of buyers are still out there, and they’re purchasing homes today. Here’s the data to prove it.The ShowingTime Showing Index is a measure

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  • Why You May Still Want To Sell Your House After All

    Why You May Still Want To Sell Your House After All,KCM Crew

    Even though you may feel reluctant to sell your house because you don’t want to take on a mortgage rate that’s higher than the one you have now, there’s more to consider. While the financial side of things does matter, your personal needs may actually matter just as much. As an article from Bankrate

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  • Discover the Elegance and Convenience of Living in Victorian Village

    Discover the Elegance and Convenience of Living in Victorian Village,Joseph Speakman

    Looking for a charming and spacious home in a prime location? Check out this stunning brick Italianate at 61 W 2nd Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201. With a listing price of $998,500, this property offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and a generous 3,700 sq ft of living space. What's more, it has numerous updat

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  • Gen Z: The Next Generation Is Making Moves in the Housing Market

    Gen Z: The Next Generation Is Making Moves in the Housing Market,KCM Crew

    Generation Z (Gen Z) is eager to put down their own roots and achieve financial independence. As a result, they’re turning to homeownership. According to the latest Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 30% of Gen Z buyers transitioned st

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  • Today’s Housing Market Has Only Half the Usual Inventory [INFOGRAPHIC]

    Today’s Housing Market Has Only Half the Usual Inventory [INFOGRAPHIC],KCM Crew

    Some HighlightsThere are only about half the number of homes for sale compared to the last normal years in the market. That means buyers don’t have enough options right now. So, if you work with an agent to list your house, it should be in the spotlight. If you're thinking of selling, get in touch w

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  • More Jobs and Better Pay Leads to More Buyer Demand

    More Jobs and Better Pay Leads to More Buyer Demand,KCM Crew

    There’s been talk about a recession for quite a while now. But the economy has been remarkably resilient. Why? One reason is employment and wages have stayed strong. Let’s look at the latest information on each one and why both are good news if you’re thinking about selling your house.More Jobs Are

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