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A Real Estate Professional Helps You Separate Fact from Fiction

By KCM Team
Posted by Inactive Shanna Shepherd on August 03, 2022 in  uncategorized
If you’re following the news, chances are you’ve seen or heard some headlines about the housing market that don’t give the full picture. The real estate market is shifting, and when that happens, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. That’s where a trusted real estate professional comes in. They can help debunk the headlines so you can really understand today’s market and what it means for you. Here are three common housing market myths you might be hearing, along with the expe... read more

Buying a Home May Make More Financial Sense Than Renting One

By KCM Team
Posted by Inactive Shanna Shepherd on August 10, 2022 in  uncategorized
If rising home prices leave you wondering if it makes more sense to rent or buy a home in today’s housing market, consider this. It’s not just home prices that have risen in recent years – rental prices have skyrocketed as well. As a recent article from realtor.com says: “The median rent across the 50 largest US metropolitan areas reached $1,876 in June, a new record level for Realtor.com data for the 16th consecutive month.” That means ri... read more

Experts Increase 2022 Home Price Projections

By KCM Crew
Posted by Inactive Shanna Shepherd on August 24, 2022 in  uncategorized
If you’re wondering if home prices are going to come down due to the cooldown in the housing market or a potential recession, here’s what you need to know. Not only are experts forecasting home prices will continue to appreciate nationwide this year, but most of them also actually increased their projections for home price appreciation from their original 2022 forecasts (shown in green in the chart below): As the chart shows, most sources adjusted up, and now call for more appr... read more

Is the Shifting Market a Challenge or an Opportunity for Homebuyers?

By KCM Team
Posted by Inactive Shanna Shepherd on August 18, 2022 in  uncategorized
If you tried to buy a home during the pandemic, you know the limited supply of homes for sale was a considerable challenge. It created intense bidding wars which drove home prices up as buyers competed with one another to be the winning offer. But what was once your greatest challenge may now be your greatest opportunity. Today, data shows buyer demand is moderating in the wake of higher mortgage rates. Here are a few reasons why this shift in the housing market is good news ... read more

Planning To Retire? Your Equity Can Help You Reach Your Goal.

By KCM Team
Posted by Inactive Shanna Shepherd on August 22, 2022 in  uncategorized
Whether you’ve just retired or you’re thinking about retirement, you may be considering your options and trying to picture a whole new stage of your life. And you’re not alone. Research from the Retirement Industry Trust Association (RITA) shows 10,000 Baby Boomers reach the typical retirement age (65) every day, and only 47% of the people in that generation have already retired.If this sounds like you, one thing worth considering is whether or not your current home will suit your new lifestyle. If your home doesn’... read more

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