by KCM Crew | Feb 8, 2021 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
Over the past year, our homes have become an integral part of our lives more than ever. They’re much more than the houses we live in. They’re our workplaces, virtual schools, and safe havens that provide shelter, stability, and protection through the evolving health...
by KCM Crew | Feb 4, 2021 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Rent vs. Buy
In today’s housing market, there are clear financial benefits to owning a home: increasing equity, the chance to build your net worth, and appreciating home values, just to name a few. If you’re a renter, it’s never too early to think about how homeownership can...
by KCM Crew | Feb 3, 2021 | Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
Is the idea of saving for a down payment holding you back from buying a home right now? You may be eager to take advantage of today’s low mortgage rates, but the thought of needing a large down payment might make you want to pump the brakes. Today, there’s still a...
by KCM Crew | Feb 2, 2021 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
Every year, households across the country make the decision to rent for another year or take the leap into homeownership. They look at their earnings and savings and then decide what makes the most financial sense. That equation will most likely take into...
by KCM Crew | Jan 26, 2021 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
If you’re planning to buy a home, an appraisal is an important step in the process. It’s a professional evaluation of the market value of the home you’d like to buy. In most cases, an appraisal is ordered by the lender to confirm or verify the value of the home prior...
by KCM Crew | Jan 25, 2021 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers
As we look back over the past year, we’ve certainly lived through one of the most stressful periods in recent history. After spending so much more time at home throughout the health crisis, some are wondering if they should move to improve their mental health and...
