Mortgage Rates
Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of the Year
KCM Crew | May 8, 2025
From rising home prices to mortgage rate swings, the housing market has left a lot of people wondering what’s next – and whether now is really the right time to move. … Read more
For Sellers
Why Some Homes Sell Faster Than Others
KCM Crew | May 7, 2025
As you think ahead to your own move, you may have noticed some houses sell within days, while others linger. But why is that? As Redfin says:“. . . today’s housing mar… Read more
Home Prices
Stocks May Be Volatile, but Home Values Aren’t
KCM Crew | May 6, 2025
With all the uncertainty in the economy, the stock market has been bouncing around more than usual. And if you’ve been watching your 401(k) or investments lately, chan… Read more
For Buyers
The 20% Down Payment Myth, Debunked
KCM Crew | May 5, 2025
Saving up to buy a home can feel a little intimidating, especially right now. And for many first-time buyers, the idea that you have to put 20% down can feel like a ma… Read more
For Sellers
Your Home Equity Could Make Moving Possible
KCM Crew | May 2, 2025
Some HighlightsThanks to recent home price appreciation, homeowners have near record amounts of equity – and you may too. On average, homeowners have $311K worth of eq… Read more
For Buyers
What an Economic Slowdown Could Mean for the Housing Market
KCM Crew | May 1, 2025
Talk about the economy is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year. That’s leaving a lot of people wondering what it means for the value of … Read more
For Buyers
A Tale of Two Housing Markets
KCM Crew | April 30, 2025
For a long time, the housing market was all sunshine for sellers. Homes were flying off the shelves, and buyers had to compete like crazy. But lately, things are start… Read more
Foreclosures
Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Aren’t a Warning Sign
KCM Crew | April 29, 2025
When it feels like the cost of just about everything is rising, it’s only natural to wonder what that means for the housing market. Some people are even questioning wh… Read more
For Buyers
Paused Your Moving Plans? Here’s Why It’s Time To Hit Play Again
KCM Crew | April 28, 2025
It’s not really a surprise that 70% of buyers paused their home search last year. Maybe you were one of them. And if so, no judgment. Conditions just weren’t great.Inv… Read more