Real Estate with Jaz Chand

What It Means To Be in a Sellers’ Market

If you’ve given even a casual thought to selling your house in the near future, this is the time to really think seriously about making a move. Here’s why this season is the ultimate sellers’ market and the optimal time to make sure your house is available for buyers who are looking for homes to […]

What Credit Score Do You Need for a Mortgage?

According to data from the most recent Origination Insight Report by Ellie Mae, the average FICO® score on closed loans reached 753 in February. As lending standards have tightened recently, many are concerned over whether or not their credit score is strong enough to qualify for a mortgage. While stricter lending standards could be a challenge for […]

6 Simple Graphs Proving This Is Nothing Like Last Time

Last March, many involved in the residential housing industry feared the market would be crushed under the pressure of a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic. Instead, real estate had one of its best years ever. Home sales and prices were both up substantially over the year before. 2020 was so strong that many now fear the market’s exuberance […]

Multigenerational Housing Is Gaining Momentum [INFOGRAPHIC]

Friday April 9th, 2021Thursday April 8th, 2021 KCM Crew

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Homeownership Is Full of Financial Benefits

Thursday April 8th, 2021Wednesday April 7th, 2021 KCM Crew

A Fannie Mae survey recently revealed some of the most highly-rated benefits of homeownership, which continue to be key drivers in today’s power-packed housing market. Here are the top four financial benefits of owning a home according to consumer respondents: (more…)

Latest Jobs Report: What Does It Mean for You & the Housing Market?

Wednesday April 7th, 2021Tuesday April 6th, 2021 KCM Crew 4 Comments

Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a very encouraging jobs report. The economy gained 916,000 jobs in March – well above expert projections of 650,000 to 675,000. The unemployment rate fell again and is now at 6%. (more…)

Don’t Sell on Your Own Just Because It’s a Sellers’ Market

Tuesday April 6th, 2021Friday April 2nd, 2021 KCM Crew 3 Comments

In a sellers’ market, some homeowners might be tempted to try to sell their house on their own (known as For Sale By Owner, or FSBO) instead of working with a trusted real estate professional. When the inventory of homes for sale is as low as it is today, buyers are eager to snatch up virtually any house that comes to market. This makes it even more tempting to FSBO. As a result, some sellers think selling their house will be a breeze and see today’s market as an opportunity to FSBO. Let’s unpack why that’s a big mistake and may actually cost you more in the long run. (more…)

Your Tax Refund and Stimulus Savings May Help You Achieve Homeownership This Year

Monday April 5th, 2021Thursday April 1st, 2021 KCM Crew 5 Comments

If you’re planning to buy a home this year, saving for a down payment is one of the most important steps in the process. One of the best ways to jumpstart your savings is by starting with the help of your tax refund. (more…)

Buyer Competition Is Good News for Sellers [INFOGRAPHIC]

Friday April 2nd, 2021Thursday April 1st, 2021 KCM Crew 4 Comments

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There’s No Reason To Panic Over Today’s Lending Standards

Thursday April 1st, 2021Wednesday March 31st, 2021 KCM Crew 4 Comments

Today, some are afraid the real estate market is starting to look a lot like it did in 2006, just prior to the housing crash. One of the factors they’re pointing to is the availability of mortgage money. Recent articles about the availability of low down payment loans and down payment assistance programs are causing fear that we’re returning to the bad habits seen 15 years ago. Let’s alleviate these concerns. (more…)

Is Homeownership Still Considered Part of the American Dream?

Wednesday March 31st, 2021Tuesday March 30th, 2021 KCM Crew 4 Comments

Since the birth of our nation, homeownership has always been considered a major piece of the American Dream. As Frederick Peters reports in Forbes: (more…)