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  • Why Some Homes Sell Quickly – and Others Don’t Sell at All

    Why Some Homes Sell Quickly – and Others Don’t Sell at All,
                    KCM Crew

    A few years ago, inventory hit a record low. Just about anything sold – and fast. But now, there are far more homes on the market.

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  • The Reason Homes Feel Like They Cost So Much (It’s Not What You Think)

    The Reason Homes Feel Like They Cost So Much (It’s Not What You Think),
                    KCM Crew

    Scroll through your feed and you’ll see plenty of finger-pointing about why homes cost so much. 

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  • Planning To Sell in 2026? Start the Prep Now

    Planning To Sell in 2026? Start the Prep Now,
                    KCM Crew

    You’ve got big plans for 2026. But what you do this year could be the difference between a smooth sale and a stressful one. 

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  • Is the Housing Market Going To Crash? Here’s What Experts Say

    Is the Housing Market Going To Crash? Here’s What Experts Say,
                    KCM Crew

    If you’ve seen headlines or social posts calling for a housing crash, it’s easy to wonder if home values are about to take a hit. But here’s the simple truth.

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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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116 W Washington St, Medina, OH 44256-2233, USA
  • Home
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