Economics

Jan. 13, 2022

What’s Going To Happen with Home Prices This Year?

What’s Going To Happen with Home Prices This Year?

What’s Going To Happen with Home Prices This Year? | MyKCM

After almost two years of double-digit increases, many experts thought home price appreciation would decelerate or happen at a slower pace in the last quarter of 2021. However, the latest Home Price Insights Report from CoreLogic indicates while prices may have ...

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June 2, 2021

Dreaming of a Bigger Home? Why Not Buy It This Year?

 

Dreaming of a Bigger Home? Why Not Buy It This Year? | MyKCM

Are you clamoring for extra rooms or a more functional floorplan in your house? Maybe it’s time to make a move. If you’ll be able to work remotely for the long-term or your overall needs have simply changed, it’s a great time to sell your house and move up ...

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May 26, 2021

3 Things To Prioritize When Selling Your House

 

3 Things To Prioritize When Selling Your House | MyKCM

Today’s housing market is full of unprecedented opportunities. High buyer demand paired with record-low housing inventory is creating the ultimate sellers’ market, which means it’s a fantastic time to sell your house. However, that doesn’t mean sellers are guaranteed success no matter what. There are still some key things ...

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May 19, 2021

Don’t Forget to Budget for Closing Costs

 

Don’t Forget to Budget for Closing Costs | MyKCM

When buying a home, it’s important to have a budget and make sure you plan ahead for certain homebuying expenses. Saving for a down payment is the main cost that comes to mind for many, but budgeting for the closing costs required to get a mortgage is just as ...

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Posted in Buying Homes, Economics
May 11, 2021

Why Waiting to Buy a Home Could Cost You a Small Fortune

 

Why Waiting to Buy a Home Could Cost You a Small Fortune | MyKCM

Many people are sitting on the fence trying to decide if now’s the time to buy a home. Some are renters who have a strong desire to become homeowners but are unsure if buying right now makes sense. Others may be homeowners who are realizing that their current home ...

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May 5, 2021

4 Big Incentives for Homeowners to Sell Now

 

4 Big Incentives for Homeowners to Sell Now | MyKCM

The housing market keeps sailing along. The only headwind that could take it off course is the lack of inventory for sale. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports that there were 410,000 fewer single-family homes for sale this March than in March of 2020. The key ...

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April 28, 2021

Planning to Move? You Can Still Secure a Low Mortgage Rate on Your Next Home

 

Planning to Move? You Can Still Secure a Low Mortgage Rate on Your Next Home | MyKCM

This year, mortgage rates have started to slowly climb above recent record-breaking lows. Many homeowners planning to move may feel like they’ve missed the chance to score a great rate on their next mortgage. In reality, there’s still time to secure a rate far below the historic norm. Here’s ...

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April 21, 2021

93% of Americans Believe a Home Is a Better Investment Than Stocks

 

93% of Americans Believe a Home Is a Better Investment Than Stocks | MyKCM

A recent Survey of Consumer Finances study released by the Federal Reserve reveals the net worth of homeowners is forty times greater than that of renters. If you’re wondering if homeownership is a good investment, the study clearly answers that question, and the answer is yes.

Do Americans believe ...

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April 14, 2021

Homeownership Is Full of Financial Benefits

 

Homeownership Is Full of Financial Benefits | MyKCM

Fannie Mae survey recently revealed some of the most highly-rated benefits of homeownership, which continue to be key drivers in today’s power-packed housing market. Here are the top four financial benefits of owning a home according to consumer respondents:

  • 88% - a better chance of saving for retirement ...
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April 7, 2021

There’s No Reason To Panic Over Today’s Lending Standards

 

There’s No Reason To Panic Over Today's Lending Standards | MyKCM

Today, some are afraid the real estate market is starting to look a lot like it did in 2006, just prior to the housing crash. One of the factors they’re pointing to is the availability of mortgage money. Recent articles about the availability of low down payment loans and ...

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