Buying

May 5, 2023

A Recession Doesn’t Equal a Housing Crisis



Everywhere you look, people are talking about a potential recession. And if you’re planning to buy or sell a house, this may leave you wondering if your plans are still a wise move. To help ease your mind, experts are saying that if we do officially enter a recession, it’ll ...

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May 5, 2023

Buyer Activity Is Up Despite Higher Mortgage Rates



If you’re a homeowner thinking about making a move, you may wonder if it’s still a good time to sell your house. Here’s the good news. Even with higher mortgage rates, buyer traffic is actually picking up speed.

Data from the latest ShowingTime Showing Index, which is a measure of buyers ...

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May 1, 2023

Why Buying a Home Makes More Sense Than Renting Today

Why Buying a Home Makes More Sense Than Renting Today




Wondering if you should continue renting or if you should buy a home this year? If so, consider this. Rental affordability is still a challenge and has been for years. That’s because, historically, rents trend up over time. Data from ...

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April 17, 2023

Homebuyer Activity Shows Signs of Warming Up for Spring

Homebuyer Activity Shows Signs of Warming Up for Spring




The spring season appears to be warming up in housing as more and more buyers enter the market. And after rising mortgage rates sidelined so many buyers last year, that’s a good sign for sellers. Realtor.com has the latest:

“Spring ...
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April 7, 2023

Trying To Buy a Home? Hang in There.

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Trying To Buy a Home? Hang in There.

We’re still in a sellers’ market. And if you’re looking to buy a home, that means you’re likely facing some unique challenges, like difficulty finding a home and volatile mortgage rates. But keep in mind, there are some ...
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April 3, 2023

Facts About Closing Costs [INFOGRAPHIC]

 

 

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March 31, 2023

A Smaller Home Could Be Your Best Option

A Smaller Home Could Be Your Best Option
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March 24, 2023

Why Buying a Home Is a Sound Decision

Why Buying a Home Is a Sound Decision

 

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you want to know the decision will be a good one. And for many, that means thinking about what home prices are projected to do in the coming years and how that could impact ...

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Sept. 21, 2020

How Low Inventory May Impact the Housing Market This Fall

How Low Inventory May Impact the Housing Market This Fall | MyKCMReal estate continues to be called the ‘bright spot’ in the current economy, but there’s one thing that may hold the housing market back from achieving its full potential this year: the lack of homes for sale.

Buyers are actively searching for and purchasing homes, looking to capitalize ...

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Sept. 18, 2020

Two New Surveys Indicate Urban to Suburban Lean

Two New Surveys Indicate Urban to Suburban Lean | MyKCM

There has been much talk around the possibility that Americans are feeling less enamored with the benefits of living in a large city and now may be longing for the open spaces that suburban and rural areas provide.

In a recent Realtor Magazine article, they discussed the issue and ...

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