Two Big Myths in the Homebuying Process

Tuesday March 17th, 2020Monday March 16th, 2020 KCM Crew 6 Comments

The 2020 Millennial Home Buyer Report shows how this generation is not really any different from previous ones when it comes to homeownership goals: (more…)

Confidence Is the Key to Success for Young Homebuyers

Wednesday March 11th, 2020Friday May 1st, 2020 KCM Crew 5 Comments

Buying your first home can seem overwhelming. Thankfully, there’s a lot of great information out there to help you feel more confident as you learn about the process. For those in younger generations who aspire to buy, here are three things to consider sooner rather than later in your journey: (more…)

How Trusted Professionals Make Homebuying Easier to Understand

Tuesday February 18th, 2020Monday February 17th, 2020 KCM Crew 8 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…)

Homeownership Rate on the Rise to a 6-Year High

Tuesday February 11th, 2020Tuesday February 11th, 2020 KCM Crew 6 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…)

Should I Sell My House This Year?

Tuesday January 28th, 2020Monday January 27th, 2020 KCM Crew 6 Comments

If one of the questions you’re asking yourself today is, “Should I sell my house this year?” the current Housing Opportunities and Market Experience (HOME) Survey from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) should boost your confidence as it relates to the current selling sentiment in the housing market. Even with all the information overload in the media circling around talk of a possible recession, the upcoming 2020 election, and more, Americans feel good about selling a house now. That’s some news to get excited about! (more…)

First-Time Buyers Are Searching for Existing Homes This Year

Monday January 27th, 2020Saturday January 25th, 2020 KCM Crew 9 Comments

In the latest Housing Trends Report, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) measured the share of adults planning to buy a home over the next 12 months. The report indicates the percentage of all buyers that will be first-time buyers looking to purchase a home grew from 58% in Q4 2018 to 63% in Q4 2019. (more…)

Where Homebuyers Are Heading By Generation [INFOGRAPHIC]

Friday January 17th, 2020Friday January 17th, 2020 KCM Crew 8 Comments

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Housing Inventory Vanishing: What Is the Impact on You?

Thursday January 16th, 2020Wednesday January 15th, 2020 KCM Crew 10 Comments

The real estate market is expected to do very well this year as mortgage rates remain at historic lows. One challenge to the housing industry is the lack of homes available for sale. Last week, move.com released a report showing that 2020 is beginning with the lowest available housing inventory in two years. The report explains: (more…)