First Time Home Owner

Oct. 7, 2021

111,285 REASONS YOU SHOULD BUY A HOME THIS YEAR?

 


111,285 Reasons You Should Buy a Home This Year

The financial benefits of buying a home versus renting one are always up for debate. However, one element of the equation is often ignored – the ability to build wealth as a homeowner.

According to the latest research from the National …

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Oct. 6, 2021

What Do Supply and Demand Tell Us About Today’s Housing Market??

 

What Do Supply and Demand Tell Us About Today’s Housing Market?

There’s a well-known economic theory – the law of supply and demand – that explains what’s happening with prices in the current real estate market. Put simply, when demand for an item is high, prices rise. When the supply of the item …

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Sept. 28, 2021

Early October is the Sweet Spot for Buyers

Early October is the Sweet Spot for Buyers

Early October is the Sweet Spot for Buyers | MyKCM

Are you looking to buy a home? If so, we’ve got good news for you.

While there’s no denying the housing market is having a great year, many of the headlines are focused on the perks for sellers. …

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Sept. 27, 2021

If You’re a Buyer, Is Offering Asking Price Enough?

 

If You’re a Buyer, Is Offering Asking Price Enough? | MyKCM

In today’s real estate market, buyers shouldn’t shop for a home with the expectation they’ll be able to negotiate a lower sales price. In a typical housing market, buyers try to determine how much less than the asking price they can offer and still get the …

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Sept. 23, 2021

Two Reasons Why Waiting a Year To Buy Could Cost You

Two Reasons Why Waiting a Year To Buy Could Cost You | MyKCM

If you’re a renter with a desire to become a homeowner, or a homeowner who’s decided your current house no longer fits your needs, you may be hoping that waiting a year might mean better market conditions to purchase a home.

To determine if you should buy …

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Sept. 22, 2021

Is a 20% Down Payment Really Necessary To Purchase a Home?

 

Is a 20% Down Payment Really Necessary To Purchase a Home? | MyKCM

There’s a common misconception that, as a homebuyer, you need to come up with 20% of the total sale price for your down payment. In fact, a recent survey by Lending Tree asks what is keeping consumers from purchasing a home. For over half of …

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Sept. 15, 2021

5 Tips for Making Your Best Offer

5 Tips for Making Your Best Offer | MyKCM

In today’s sellers’ market, standing out as a buyer is critical. Multi-offer scenarios and bidding wars are the norm due to the low supply of houses for sale and high buyer demand. If you’re buying this fall, you’ll want every advantage, especially when you’ve found the …

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Sept. 9, 2021

Home Price Appreciation Is Skyrocketing in 2021. What About 2022?

 

Home Price Appreciation Is Skyrocketing in 2021. What About 2022? | MyKCM

One of the major story lines over the last year is how well the residential real estate market performed. One key metric in the spotlight is home price appreciation. According to the latest indices, home prices are skyrocketing this year.

Here are the latest percentages …

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Sept. 1, 2021

What You Can Do Right Now To Prepare for Homeownership

 

What You Can Do Right Now To Prepare for Homeownership | MyKCM

As rent prices continue to soar, many renters want to know what they can do to get ready to buy their first home. According to recent data from ApartmentList.com:

The first half of 2021 has seen the fastest growth in rent prices …

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Aug. 20, 2021

Options for First-Time Homebuyers

Options for First-Time Homebuyers

Options for First-Time Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM

Some Highlights

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