Market Updates

Feb. 3, 2021

Do I Really Need a 20% Down Payment to Buy a Home??

Do I Really Need a 20% Down Payment to Buy a Home?

Do I Really Need a 20% Down
Payment to Buy a Home? | MyKCM

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 …

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Feb. 2, 2021

Want to Build Wealth? Buy a Home This Year.

Want to Build Wealth? Buy a Home This Year.

Want to Build Wealth? Buy a
Home This Year. | MyKCM

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 …

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Feb. 1, 2021

Turn to an Expert for the Best Advice, Not Perfect Advice?

Turn to an Expert for the Best Advice, Not Perfect Advice

Turn to an Expert for the
Best Advice, Not Perfect Advice | MyKCM

As we approach the anniversary of the hardships we've faced through this pandemic and the subsequent recession, it's normal to reflect on everything that's changed and wonder what's ahead for 2021. While there …

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Jan. 29, 2021

Is Right Now the Right Time to Sell? [INFOGRAPHIC]?

Is Right Now the Right Time to Sell? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Is Right Now the Right Timeto Sell? [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM

Some Highlights

  • If you're on the fence about selling your house, now is a great time to take advantage of sky-high demand, low supply, and fierce buyer competition.
  • With buyer demand
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Jan. 29, 2021

What Record-Low Housing Inventory Means for You?

What Record-Low Housing Inventory Means for You

What Record-Low Housing
Inventory Means for You | MyKCM

The real estate market is expected to do very well in 2021, with mortgage rates that are hovering at historic lows and forecasted by experts to remain favorable throughout the year. One challenge to the housing industry, …

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Jan. 26, 2021

What's the Difference between an Appraisal and a Home Inspection??

What's the Difference between an Appraisal and a Home Inspection?

What's the Difference between
an Appraisal and a Home Inspection? | MyKCM

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, …

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Jan. 22, 2021

Financial Fundamentals for Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC]?

 

Financial Fundamentals for Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC]

Financial Fundamentals for
Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM

Some Highlights

  • When you're thinking about buying a home, there are a few key steps to take before you even start to look at houses.
  • From saving for your down payment to getting pre-approved …
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Jan. 21, 2021

What Experts Are Saying about the 2021 Job Market?

What Experts Are Saying about the 2021 Job Market

What Experts Are Saying about
the 2021 Job Market | MyKCM

Earlier this month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released their most recent Jobs Report. The report revealed that the economy lost 140,000 jobs in December. That's a devastating number and dramatically impacts those …

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Jan. 20, 2021

Owning a Home Is Still More Affordable Than Renting One?

Owning a Home Is Still More Affordable Than Renting One

Owning a Home Is Still More
Affordable Than Renting One | MyKCM

If spending more time at home over the past year is making you really think hard about buying a home instead of renting one, you're not alone. You may be wondering, however, if the …

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Jan. 19, 2021

Should I Wait for Lower Mortgage Interest Rates??

Should I Wait for Lower Mortgage Interest Rates?

Should I Wait for Lower
Mortgage Interest Rates? | MyKCM

Historically low mortgage rates are a big motivator for homebuyers right now. In 2020 alone, rates hit new record-lows 16 times, and the trend continued into the early part of this year. Many hopeful homebuyers …

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