Buying

Oct. 30, 2019

Don't Get Spooked by the Real Estate Market!

Having an agent to help guide you is key in today's complex housing market. Let's connect so you don't get spooked by the buying or selling process!

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Oct. 30, 2019

Buying a home can be SCARY…Until you know the FACTS

Some Highlights:

Many potential homebuyers believe they need a 20% down payment and a 780 FICO® score to qualify to buy a home. This stops many people from even trying to jump into homeownership! Here are some facts to help take the fear out of the process:

  • 71% of buyers …
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Oct. 30, 2019

Think Prices Have Skyrocketed? Look at Rents.

Much has been written about how residential real estate values have increased since the housing market started its recovery in 2012. However, little has been shared about what has taken place with residential rental prices. Let’s shed a little light on this subject.

In the most recent Apartment Rent Report …

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Oct. 30, 2019

October by the Numbers

Homes are selling quickly, in an average of 31 days, and interest rates are still historically low. If you're thinking of buying or selling a home, let's connect and make these numbers work for you.

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Oct. 30, 2019

How to Determine If You Can Afford to Buy a Home

The gap between the increase in personal income and residential real estate prices has been used to defend the concept that we are experiencing an affordability crisis in housing today.

It is true that home prices and wages are two key elements in any affordability equation. There is, however, an …

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Oct. 15, 2019

Homeownership is the Top Contributor to Your Net Worth

Many people plan to build their net worth by buying CDs or stocks, or just having a savings account. Recently, however, Economist Jonathan Eggleston and Survey Statistician Donald Hays, both of the U.S. Census Bureau, shared the biggest determinants of wealth,

“The biggest determinants of household wealth [are] owning …

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Oct. 15, 2019

Want to Be in a New Home By the End of the Year?

Homes are selling quickly, and inventory is typically low during this time of year. If you're considering listing your house, let's connect so you can settle into your dream home before the holidays.

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Oct. 15, 2019

You Need More Than a Guide. You Need a Sherpa.

In a normal housing market, whether you’re buying or selling a home, you need an experienced guide to help you navigate the process. You need someone you can turn to who will tell you how to price your home correctly right from the start. You need someone who can help …

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Oct. 15, 2019

What You Need to Know About the Mortgage Process [INFOGRAPHIC]

What You Need to Know About the Mortgage Process [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM

Some Highlights:

  • Many buyers are purchasing homes with down payments as little as 3%.
  • You may already qualify for a loan, even if you don’t have perfect credit.
  • Your local professionals are here to help you determine how much you can afford, so take advantage of the opportunity to learn …
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Oct. 15, 2019

Should You Use Your Equity to Move Up?

Current market trends make this a great time to use your equity to move-up to the home of your dreams. Let's connect to determine how much equity you have to put toward your next home.

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