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  • The Truth About Down Payments (It’s Not What You Think)

    The Truth About Down Payments (It’s Not What You Think),
                    KCM Crew

    Buying a home is exciting… until you start thinking about the down payment. That’s when the worry can set in.

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  • The 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too High

    The 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too High,
                    KCM Crew

    When selling your house, the price you choose isn’t just a number, it's a strategy. 

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  • What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home?

    What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home?,
                    KCM Crew

    According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers don’t actually know what credit score lenders are looking for, or they overestimate the minimum needed. 

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  • Home Price Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025

    Home Price Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025,                    KCM Crew

    With all the headlines circulating recently, you may be wondering what’s next for home prices? Here’s what the expert forecasts say.

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  • Today’s Tale of Two Housing Markets

    Today’s Tale of Two Housing Markets,                    KCM Crew

    Depending on where you live, the housing market could feel red-hot or strangely quiet right now. 

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  • Housing Market Forecasts for the Rest of 2025

    Housing Market Forecasts for the Rest of 2025,                    KCM Crew

    If you’ve been watching the market, you’ve likely noticed a few changes already this year. But what’s next? 

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  • The U.S. Foreclosure Map You Need To See

    The U.S. Foreclosure Map You Need To See,                    KCM Crew

    Foreclosure headlines are making noise again – and they’re designed to stir up fear to get you to read them.

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  • The Latest Mortgage Rate Forecasts

    The Latest Mortgage Rate Forecasts,                    KCM Crew

    If you’re tempted to delay your move in hope that mortgage rates will come down, you may want to rethink that strategy based on the latest forecast.

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  • Don’t Make These Mistakes When Selling Your House

    Don’t Make These Mistakes When Selling Your House,                    KCM Crew

    Are you thinking about selling your house? Some common mistakes today can make the process more stressful or even cost you money.

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  • Why a Newly Built Home Might Be the Move Right Now

    Why a Newly Built Home Might Be the Move Right Now,                    KCM Crew

    Are you looking for better home prices, or even a lower mortgage rate? You might find both in one place: a newly built home. 

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  • Mortgage Rates Are Stabilizing – How That Helps Today’s Buyers

    Mortgage Rates Are Stabilizing – How That Helps Today’s Buyers,                    KCM Crew

    Over the past few years, affordability has been the biggest challenge for homebuyers. 

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  • The 5-Year Rule for Home Prices

    The 5-Year Rule for Home Prices,                    KCM Crew

    If recent home price headlines have you feeling worried, here’s some perspective.

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  • The Advice First-Time Homebuyers Need To Hear

    The Advice First-Time Homebuyers Need To Hear,                    KCM Crew

    Buying your first home is a big milestone – and the right support is going to make it a whole lot easier.

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  • The Truth About Where Home Prices Are Heading

    The Truth About Where Home Prices Are Heading,                    KCM Crew

    There are plenty of headlines these days calling for a housing market crash. But the truth is, they’re not telling the full story.

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  • Selling and Buying at the Same Time? Here’s What You Need To Know

    Selling and Buying at the Same Time? Here’s What You Need To Know ,                    KCM Crew

    If you're a homeowner planning to move, you're probably wondering what the process is going to look like and what you should tackle first.

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  • Should You Buy a Vacation Home?

    Should You Buy a Vacation Home?,                    KCM Crew

    Now that summer’s here, you’re probably planning your next getaway. But what if you didn’t have to? 

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  • What You Should Know About Getting a Mortgage Today

    What You Should Know About Getting a Mortgage Today,                    KCM Crew

    If you’ve been putting off buying a home because you thought getting approved would be too hard, know this: qualifying for a mortgage is starting to get a bit more achievable, but lending standards are still strong.

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  • Think No One’s Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again.

    Think No One’s Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again.,                    KCM Crew

    If you’ve seen headlines saying home sales are down compared to last year, you might be thinking – is it even a good time to sell?

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  • Why Big Investors Aren’t a Challenge for Today’s Homebuyer

    Why Big Investors Aren’t a Challenge for Today’s Homebuyer,                    KCM Crew

    Remember the chatter in the headlines about all the homes big institutional investors were buying? If you were thinking about buying a home yourself, you may have wondered how you’d ever be able to compete with that.

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  • Top 5 Reasons To Hire a Real Estate Agent When You Sell

    Top 5 Reasons To Hire a Real Estate Agent When You Sell,                    KCM Crew

    The right agent doesn’t just list your house – they help you sell smarter, faster, and with fewer surprises. 

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