Home Selling

April 20, 2023

Why Aren’t Home Prices Crashing?



There have been a lot of shifts in the housing market recently. Mortgage rates rose dramatically last year, impacting many people’s ability to buy a home. And after several years of rapid price appreciation, home prices finally peaked last summer. These changes led to a rise in headlines saying prices …

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April 18, 2023

Leverage Your Equity When You Sell Your House



One of the benefits of being a homeowner is that you build equity over time. By selling your house, that equity can be used toward purchasing your next home. But before you can put it to use, you should understand exactly what equity is and how it grows. Bankrate explains …

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April 13, 2023

Where Will You Go After You Sell Your House?



Where Will You Go After You Sell Your House? [INFOGRAPHIC] | Simplifying The Market

 

Some Highlights

 

  • If you’re thinking of selling your house, be sure to explore all the options you have for your next home.
  • Both newly built homes and existing homes offer plenty of unique benefits.
  • If you have questions about the options in our area, let’s discuss what’s available …
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March 22, 2023

The Spring Housing Market Could Be a Sweet Spot for Sellers



The Spring Housing Market Could Be a Sweet Spot for Sellers [INFOGRAPHIC] | Simplifying The Market

 

 

Some Highlights

 

  • The biggest challenge in the housing market is how few houses there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy.
  • The number of homes for sale is up from last year but below pre-pandemic numbers, and that means we’re still …
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Feb. 17, 2023

Where Will You Go If You Sell? You Have Options.

Where Will You Go If You Sell? You Have Options. | MyKCM

There are plenty of good reasons you might be ready to move. No matter your motivations, before you list your current house, you need to consider where you’ll go next.

In today’s market, it makes sense to explore all your options. That includes both homes that have been …

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Feb. 13, 2023

The 3 Factors That Affect Home Affordability

The 3 Factors That Affect Home Affordability | MyKCM

If you’ve been following the housing market over the last couple of years, you’ve likely heard about growing affordability challenges. But according to experts, the key factors that determine housing affordability are projected to improve this year. Selma Hepp, Executive, Deputy Chief Economist at CoreLogicshares:

“. …

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Feb. 10, 2023

Want To Sell Your House? Price It Right.

Want To Sell Your House? Price It Right. | MyKCM

Last year, the housing market slowed down in response to higher mortgage rates, and that had an impact on home prices. If you’re thinking of selling your house soon, that means you’ll want to adjust your expectations accordingly. As realtor.com explains:

“. . . some of the more …

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Feb. 8, 2023

Why It Makes Sense To Move Before Spring

Why It Makes Sense To Move Before Spring | MyKCM

Spring is usually the busiest season in the housing market. Many buyers wait until then to make their move, believing it’s the best time to find a home. However, that isn’t always the case when you factor in the competition you could face with other buyers at that time of …

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Feb. 6, 2023

Why You Shouldn’t Fear Today’s Foreclosure Headlines

Why You Shouldn’t Fear Today’s Foreclosure Headlines | MyKCM

If you’ve seen recent headlines about foreclosures surging in the housing market, you’re certainly not alone. There’s no doubt, the stories in the media can be pretty confusing right now. They may even make you think twice about buying a home for fear that prices could crash. The reality is, …

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Feb. 1, 2023

What’s Really Happening with Home Prices?

What’s Really Happening with Home Prices? [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM

Some Highlights

  • If you’re thinking about selling your house, recent headlines about home prices falling month-over-month may have you second guessing your decision—but perspective matters.
  • While home prices are down slightly month-over-month in some markets, home values are still up almost 10% nationally on a year-over-year basis. A nearly 10%  …
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