Mortgage News

May 19, 2023

A Recession Doesn’t Equal a Housing Crisis



Everywhere you look, people are talking about a potential recession. And if you’re planning to buy or sell a house, this may leave you wondering if your plans are still a wise move. To help ease your mind, experts are saying that if we do officially enter a recession, it’ll …

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May 15, 2023

The Best Time To Sell Your House Is When Others Aren’t Selling



If you’re thinking about selling your house, you should know the number of homes for sale right now is low. That’s because, this season, there are fewer sellers listing their houses for sale than the norm.

Looking back at every April since 2017, the only year when fewer sellers listed …

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April 26, 2023

Homebuyer Activity Shows Signs of Warming Up for Spring



The spring season appears to be warming up in housing as more and more buyers enter the market. And after rising mortgage rates sidelined so many buyers last year, that’s a good sign for sellers. Realtor.com has the latest:

“Spring is officially here, and like green shoots emerging from …
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April 24, 2023

The Key Advantage of Investing in a Home



Some Highlights

  • Buying a home is a major way to build wealth and gain financial stability.
  • That’s why, across different income levels, the largest part of most homeowners’ net worth is their equity.
  • Let’s connect today so you can start investing in homeownership.
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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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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. 15, 2023

Homeownership Builds Your Wealth over Time

Homeownership Builds Your Wealth over Time [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM

Some Highlights

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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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