Real Estate with Guy & Joi McKinney

How Trusted Professionals Make Homebuying Easier to Understand

Tuesday February 18th, 2020Monday February 17th, 2020 KCM Crew 3 Comments

In the spring, many excited buyers get ready to enter the housing market. Others continue dreaming about the homes they’d like to buy. The truth is, many potential buyers continue to dream longer than they need to, simply because they’re confused about the homebuying process. Thankfully, working with a trusted real estate professional can help ease those concerns and make the process to homeownership much easier to understand. (more…)

The Overlooked Financial Advantages of Homeownership

Monday February 17th, 2020Thursday February 13th, 2020 KCM Crew 4 Comments

There are many clear financial benefits to owning a home: increasing equity, building net worth, growing appreciation, and more. If you’re a renter, it’s never too early to make a plan for how homeownership can propel you toward a stronger future. Here’s a dive into three often-overlooked financial benefits of homeownership and how preparing for them now can steer you in the direction of greater stability, savings, and predictability. (more…)

Reasons to Fall in Love with Homeownership [INFOGRAPHIC]

Friday February 14th, 2020Friday February 14th, 2020 KCM Crew 5 Comments

Some Highlights:

There are many benefits to love about homeownership, and they’re not all financial.
Being a part of a neighborhood, driving academic achievement, and improving mental health are just a few of these advantages.
Let’s get together today to determine if you’re ready to embrace the rewards of owning your own home.

How the Housing Market Benefits with Uncertainty in the World

Thursday February 13th, 2020Thursday February 13th, 2020 KCM Crew 5 Comments

It’s hard to listen to today’s news without hearing about the uncertainty surrounding global markets, the spread of the coronavirus, and tensions in the Middle East, just to name a few. These concerns have caused some to question their investment plans going forward. (more…)

The #1 Reason to List Your House Right Now

Wednesday February 12th, 2020Tuesday February 11th, 2020 KCM Crew 5 Comments

The success of the U.S. residential real estate market, like any other market, is determined by supply and demand. This means we need to look at how many potential purchasers are in the market versus the number of houses that are available to buy. (more…)

Homeownership Rate on the Rise to a 6-Year High

Tuesday February 11th, 2020Tuesday February 11th, 2020 KCM Crew 5 Comments

Regardless of the lack of inventory on the market, the U.S. homeownership rate has climbed to a 6-year high. The United States Census Bureau reported that it increased to 65.1% in the fourth quarter of 2019, representing the highest level in the past six years. See the graph below: (more…)

How Pricing Your Home Right Makes a Big Difference

Monday February 10th, 2020Sunday February 9th, 2020 KCM Crew 5 Comments

Even though there’s a big buyer demand for homes in today’s low inventory market, it doesn’t mean you should price your home as high as the sky when you’re ready to sell. Here’s why making sure you price it right is key to driving the best price for the sale. (more…)