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Where Are Home Values Headed Over the Next 12 Months?

Tuesday September 29th, 2020Monday September 28th, 2020 KCM Crew 5 Comments

As shelter-in-place orders were implemented earlier this year, many questioned what the shutdown would mean to the real estate market. Specifically, there was concern about home values. After years of rising home prices, would 2020 be the year this appreciation trend would come to a screeching halt? Even worse, would home values begin to depreciate? (more…)

Housing Market on Track to Beat Last Year’s Success

Monday September 28th, 2020Friday September 25th, 2020 KCM Crew 8 Comments

Back in March, as the nation’s economy was shut down because of the coronavirus, many were predicting the real estate market would face a major collapse. Some forecasts called for a 15-20% decline in transactions. However, six months later, it seems as though the housing market has fully recovered. (more…)

Why Pricing Your Home Right Matters This Fall [INFOGRAPHIC]

Friday September 25th, 2020Thursday September 24th, 2020 KCM Crew 5 Comments

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Home Equity Give Sellers Options in Today’s Market | Simplifying The Market

Home Equity Gives Sellers Options in Today’s Market

Thursday September 24th, 2020Thursday September 24th, 2020 KCM Crew 11 Comments

Homeownership is one of the best ways to invest in your financial future, especially as your home equity grows. Home equity is a form of forced savings that can work to your advantage as the value of your home appreciates. Across the country, home equity was increasing before the health crisis swept our nation, and it continues to grow throughout the year, giving sellers powerful options in this market. (more…)

Home Builder Confidence Hits All-Time Record

Wednesday September 23rd, 2020Tuesday September 22nd, 2020 KCM Crew 8 Comments

Last week, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported their Housing Market Index (HMI) hit an all-time high in the 35-year history of the series with a score of 83. The index gauges builder perceptions of current single-family home sales and sale expectations for the next six months, as well as the traffic of prospective buyers of new homes. (more…)

The Cost of a Home Is Far More Important than the Price

Tuesday September 22nd, 2020Monday September 28th, 2020 KCM Crew 5 Comments

Housing inventory is at an all-time low. There are 39% fewer homes for sale today than at this time last year, and buyer demand continues to set records. Zillow recently reported: (more…)

Is the Economic Recovery Beating All Projections?

Monday September 21st, 2020Friday September 18th, 2020 KCM Crew 6 Comments

Earlier this year, many economists and market analysts were predicting an apocalyptic financial downturn that would potentially rattle the U.S. economy for years to come. They immediately started to compare it to the Great Depression of a century ago. Six months later, the economy is still trying to stabilize, but it is evident that the country will not face the total devastation projected by some. As we continue to battle the pandemic, forecasts are now being revised upward. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) just reported: (more…)