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    • The $280 Shift in Affordability Every Homebuyer Should Know

      The $280 Shift in Affordability Every Homebuyer Should Know,
                    KCM Crew

      If you paused your plans to move because of high rates or prices, it may finally be time to take a second look at your numbers. 

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    • 2026 Housing Market Outlook

      2026 Housing Market Outlook,
                    KCM Crew

      After a couple of years where the housing market felt stuck in neutral, 2026 may be the year things shift back into gear.

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    • Why More Buyers Are Turning to New Construction This Year

      Why More Buyers Are Turning to New Construction This Year,
                    KCM Crew

      There’s a trend taking hold in real estate right now: more buyers are choosing newly built homes.

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    • Don’t Let Unrealistic Pricing Cost You Your Move

      Don’t Let Unrealistic Pricing Cost You Your Move,
                    KCM Crew

      These days, you’re going to want to get your price right when you get ready to sell your house.

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    • Why Home Prices Aren’t Actually Flat

      Why Home Prices Aren’t Actually Flat,
                    KCM Crew

      If you’ve been following real estate news lately, you’ve probably seen headlines saying home prices are flat. And at first glance, that sounds simple enough. But here’s the thing. The reality isn’t quite that straightforward. 

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    • Why Experts Say Mortgage Rates Should Ease Over the Next Year

      Why Experts Say Mortgage Rates Should Ease Over the Next Year,
                    KCM Crew

      You want mortgage rates to fall – and they've started to. But is it going to last? And how low will they go?

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    • Why October Is the Best Time To Buy a Home in 2025

      Why October Is the Best Time To Buy a Home in 2025,
                    KCM Crew

      If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, now’s the time to lean in. It’s officially the best time to buy this year. 

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    • What Buyers Say They Need Most (And How the Market’s Responding)

      What Buyers Say They Need Most (And How the Market’s Responding),
                    KCM Crew

      A recent survey from Bank of America asked would-be homebuyers what would help them feel better about making a move, and it’s no surprise the answers have a clear theme.

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    • Closing Costs Unpacked: State-by-State Breakdowns for Today’s Buyers

      Closing Costs Unpacked: State-by-State Breakdowns for Today’s Buyers,
                    KCM Crew

      If you’re planning to buy a home this year, there’s one expense you can’t afford to overlook: closing costs. 

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    • The Last Lot: Why 1819 Winding Willow DR is the Ultimate Dream Home Destination

      The Last Lot: Why 1819 Winding Willow DR is the Ultimate Dream Home Destination,Laura Petek

      The Last Lot: Why 1819 Winding Willow DR is the Ultimate Dream Home Destination Picture this: You, your coffee, and a front porch with a view that says, “I made it!” Welcome to 1819 Winding Willow DR—the last available lot in a neighborhood that’s so exclusive, even the squirrels have a waiting list

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    • Downsizing Without Debt: How More Homeowners Are Buying Their Next House in Cash

      Downsizing Without Debt: How More Homeowners Are Buying Their Next House in Cash,
                    KCM Crew

      If you’ve been thinking about downsizing to lower your expenses, be closer to family, or just make life easier, here's a trend worth paying attention to

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    • Why Buyers and Sellers Face Very Different Conditions Today

      Why Buyers and Sellers Face Very Different Conditions Today,
                    KCM Crew

      There’s a new divide in housing right now. In some states, buyers are gaining ground. In others, sellers still have the upper hand. It all depends on where you live.

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    • 3 Reasons Affordability Is Showing Signs of Improvement This Fall

      3 Reasons Affordability Is Showing Signs of Improvement This Fall,
                    KCM Crew

      For the past couple of years, it’s been tough for a lot of homebuyers to make the numbers work.

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    • Do You Know How Much Your House Is Really Worth?

      Do You Know How Much Your House Is Really Worth?,
                    KCM Crew

      Want to know something important you probably don’t have a professional check for you nearly as often as you should? Spoiler alert: it’s the value of your home.

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    • Why Now May Be a Key 2025 Moment To Sell Your House

      Why Now May Be a Key 2025 Moment To Sell Your House,
                    KCM Crew

      Mortgage rates are finally heading in the right direction – and buyers are starting to jump back in.

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    • What a Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for Mortgage Rates

      What a Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for Mortgage Rates,
                    KCM Crew

      The Federal Reserve (the Fed) meets this week, and expectations are high that they’ll cut the Federal Funds Rate. But does that mean mortgage rates will drop? 

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    • Patience Won’t Sell Your House. Pricing Will.

      Patience Won’t Sell Your House. Pricing Will.,
                    KCM Crew

      Waiting for the perfect buyer to fall in love with your house? In today’s market, that’s usually not what’s holding things up. And here’s why.

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    • Mortgage Rates Just Saw Their Biggest Drop in a Year

      Mortgage Rates Just Saw Their Biggest Drop in a Year,
                    KCM Crew

      You’ve been waiting for what feels like forever for mortgage rates to finally budge. And last week, they did – in a big way.

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    • Why 50% of Homes Are Selling for Under Asking and How To Avoid It

      Why 50% of Homes Are Selling for Under Asking and How To Avoid It,
                    KCM Crew

      If your selling strategy still assumes you’ll get multiple offers over asking, it’s officially time for a reset.

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    • Builder Incentives Reach 5-Year High

      Builder Incentives Reach 5-Year High,
                    KCM Crew

      Even with more homes on the market right now, some buyers are still having a tough time finding the right one at the right price.

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