Home Buyers

Oct. 31, 2018

Don't Be Spooked by the Real Estate Market

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July 6, 2018

3 Tips For Making Your Dream Home A Reality

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June 28, 2018

Why you Need A Professional When Buying A Home

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April 1, 2018

The Cost of Renting vs. Buying Today

 

The Cost of Renting vs. Buying Today [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM

Some Highlights:

  • Historically, the choice between renting or buying a home has been a tough decision.
  • Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median-priced home today (28.9%) vs. the percentage needed to buy a median-priced home (15.7%), the choice becomes obvious.
  • Every market is …
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Feb. 28, 2018

It’s Tax Season… Use Your Refund to Jump Start Your Down Payment Savings!

 

It's Tax Season… Use Your Refund to Jump Start Your Down Payment Savings! | MyKCM

According to data released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Americans can expect an estimated average refund of $2,840 this year when filing their taxes. This is down slightly from the average refund of $2,895, last year.

Tax refunds are often thought of as ‘extra money’ that …

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Sept. 27, 2017

More Than Half of All Buyers Are Surprised by Closing Costs

 

More Than Half of All Buyers Are Surprised by Closing Costs | MyKCM

According to a survey conducted by ClosingCorp, over half of all homebuyers are surprised by the closing costs required to obtain their mortgage.

After surveying 1,000 first-time and repeat homebuyers, the results revealed that 17% of homebuyers were surprised that closing costs were required at all, while another …

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Sept. 13, 2017

4 Reasons to Buy a Home This Fall!

 

4 Reasons to Buy a Home This Fall! | MyKCM

Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today, instead of waiting.

1. Prices Will Continue to Rise

CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Index reports that home prices have appreciated by 6.7% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts that prices will continue to increase …

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Sept. 12, 2017

Looking for Your Dream Home? Know What You Want vs. What You Need

 

Looking for Your Dream Home? Know What You Want vs. What You Need | MyKCM

In this day and age of being able to shop for anything anywhere, it is really important to know what you’re looking for when you start your home search.

If you’ve been thinking about buying a home of your own for some time now, you’ve probably come up with …

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Sept. 6, 2017

How Your Home’s Value Grows Your Family’s Wealth

 

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Aug. 31, 2017

Number of Buyers Putting Down Less Than 10% Hits 7-Year High

 

Number of Buyers Putting Down Less Than 10% Hits 7-Year High | MyKCM

According to Black Knight Financial Service’s Mortgage Monitor Report, 1.5 million Americans have purchased a home with down payments under than 10% over the last 12 months. This is great news for buyers as this marks a 7-year high.

Many mortgage programs offered by agencies like Freddie Mac …

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