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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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  • What Mortgage Delinquencies Tell Us About the Future of Foreclosures

    What Mortgage Delinquencies Tell Us About the Future of Foreclosures,
                    KCM Crew

    You may be seeing headlines about how foreclosures are rising. And if that makes you nervous we’re headed for another crash, here’s what you should know.

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  • Thinking About Renting Your House Instead of Selling? Read This First.

    Thinking About Renting Your House Instead of Selling? Read This First.,
                    KCM Crew

    If your house is on the market but you haven’t gotten any offers you’re comfortable with, you may be wondering: what do I do if it doesn’t sell? 

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  • What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Rise in New Home Inventory

    What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Rise in New Home Inventory,
                    KCM Crew

    You may have seen talk online that new home inventory is at its highest level since the crash.

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  • History Shows the Housing Market Always Recovers

    History Shows the Housing Market Always Recovers,
                    KCM Crew

    Now that the market is slowing down, homeowners who haven’t sold at the price they were hoping for are increasingly pulling their homes off the market.

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  • Should You Still Expect a Bidding War?

    Should You Still Expect a Bidding War?,
                    KCM Crew

    If you’re still worried about having to deal with a bidding war when you buy a home, you may be able to let some of that fear go.

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  • From Frenzy to Breathing Room: Buyers Finally Have Time Again

    From Frenzy to Breathing Room: Buyers Finally Have Time Again,
                    KCM Crew

    If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember the frenzy.

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  • Condos Could Be a Win for Today’s Buyers

    Condos Could Be a Win for Today’s Buyers,
                    KCM Crew

    Not every homebuyer wants the biggest house on the block.

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  • More Contracts Are Falling Through. Here’s How To Get Ahead.

    More Contracts Are Falling Through. Here’s How To Get Ahead.,
                    KCM Crew

    When you sell a house, the last thing you want is for the deal to fall apart right before closing.

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  • Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff

    Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff,
                    KCM Crew

    Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason.

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  • Are These Myths About Buying a Newly Built Home Holding You Back?

    Are These Myths About Buying a Newly Built Home Holding You Back?,
                    KCM Crew

    If you’ve been skipping over newly built homes in your search, you might be doing so based on outdated assumptions.

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  • What You Need To Know About Concessions

    What You Need To Know About Concessions,
                    KCM Crew

    Now that there are more homes for sale, buyers have more options. And sellers need to be more flexible to close the deal. 

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  • Online Home-Buying Search Terms Recently Hit 2-Year High

    Online Home-Buying Search Terms Recently Hit 2-Year High,
                    KCM Crew

    Believe it or not, there are clear signs buyer interest is heating up again.

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  • Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think

    Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think,
                    KCM Crew

    Cutting out the agent might seem like a smart way to save when you sell your house. But here’s the hard truth.

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  • A Second Home Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Retirement Plan

    A Second Home Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Retirement Plan,
                    KCM Crew

    Are you wondering if you’re on track to retire someday? 

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  • 3 Advantages of Buying a Newly Built Home Today

    3 Advantages of Buying a Newly Built Home Today,
                    KCM Crew

    Prices, rates, and finding the right home are three of the biggest challenges for buyers today. You may find better luck with all 3 if you look at newly built homes.

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