COVID-19

March 24, 2021

What Is the Strongest Tailwind to Today’s Recovering Economy?

 

What Is the Strongest Tailwind to Today’s Recovering Economy? | MyKCM

Last year started off with a bang. Unemployment was under 4%, forecasters were giddy with their projections for the economy, and the residential housing market had the strongest January and February activity in over a decade.

Then came the announcement on March 11, 2020, from the World Health Organization ...

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Dec. 26, 2020

2021 Housing Forecast

Dec. 9, 2020

A New Way to Shop for Homes in a Virtual World

 

A New Way to Shop for Homes in a Virtual World | MyKCM

In a year when we’re learning to do so much remotely, homebuying is no exception. From going to work to attending school, grocery shopping, and even seeing our doctors online, digital practices have changed the way we live.

This year, rather than delaying their home purchases, buyers – alongside ...

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Nov. 18, 2020

Homes for Sale Are Rapidly Disappearing

 

Homes for Sale Are Rapidly Disappearing | MyKCM

Through all the challenges of 2020, the real estate market has done very well, and purchasers are continuing to take advantage of historically low mortgage rates. Realtor Magazine just explained:

“While winter may be typically a slow season in real estate, economists predict it isn’t likely to happen ...

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Nov. 11, 2020

Is it Safe to Sell My House Right Now?

Is it Safe to Sell My House Right Now? | MyKCM

 

In today’s real estate market, the buzz is all about how it’s a great time to sell your house. Buyer demand is high, and there simply aren’t enough homes available to buy to meet that growing need. This means now is the time to make a move so you ...

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Oct. 28, 2020

Home Values Projected to Keep Rising

Home Values Projected to Keep Rising | MyKCM

As we enter the final months of 2020 and continue to work through the challenges this year has brought, some of us wonder what impact continued economic uncertainty could have on home prices. Looking at the big picture, the rules of supply and demand will give us the clearest idea ...

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Oct. 21, 2020

Real Estate Continues to Show Unprecedented Strength This Year

 

Real Estate Continues to Show Unprecedented Strength This Year | MyKCM

The 2020 housing market has surpassed all expectations and continues to drive the nation’s economic recovery. The question is, will this positive trend continue throughout the rest of the year, especially given the uncertainty around the current health crisis, the upcoming election, and more?

Here’s a look at what ...

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Aug. 12, 2020

Why Foreclosures Won’t Crush the Housing Market Next Year

 

Why Foreclosures Won’t Crush the Housing Market Next Year | MyKCM

With the strength of the current housing market growing every day and more Americans returning to work, a faster-than-expected recovery in the housing sector is already well underway. Regardless, many are still asking the question: will we see a wave of foreclosures as a result of the current ...

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July 22, 2020

A Remarkable Recovery for the Housing Market

 

A Remarkable Recovery for the Housing Market | MyKCM

For months now the vast majority of Americans have been asking the same question: When will the economy turn around? Many experts have been saying the housing market will lead the way to a recovery, and today we’re seeing signs of that coming to light. With record-low mortgage ...

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July 15, 2020

Does Your Home Have What Buyers Are Looking For?

 

Does Your Home Have What Buyers Are Looking For? | MyKCM

There’s great opportunity for today’s homeowners to sell their houses and make a move, yet due to the impact of the ongoing health crisis, some sellers are taking their time coming back to the market. According to Javier Vivas, Director of Economic Research at realtor.com:

“Sellers ...

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