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CONTEXT, TIPS AND TOOLS FOR UNDERSTANDING REAL ESTATE MARKETS

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For Sellers

Four Ways Your Home Equity Can Work for You

KCM Crew  |  February 12, 2026

You may have heard homeowners today have a lot of equity built up. But what does that really mean? Let’s break it down. Because your equity isn’t just a number, it’s a… Read more

For Buyers

Inventory Is Making a Comeback in 2026

KCM Crew  |  February 11, 2026

After a long stretch where buyers were competing for too few homes, inventory has made a comeback over the past year. And depending on where you live, that’s opening u… Read more

First-Time Buyers

Why Townhomes Are Popular with Today’s First-Time Buyers

KCM Crew  |  February 9, 2026

Buying your first home can feel frustrating when the numbers don’t line up the way you expected. You may know you’re ready but finding something that fits your life an… Read more

For Buyers

Top 3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring

KCM Crew  |  February 5, 2026

If you’re planning to buy a home this year, you may be focused on the spring market. And hoping that when spring does hit, you’ll see: Mortgage rates drop a little mor… Read more

For Buyers

It’s Getting More Affordable To Buy a Home

KCM Crew  |  February 4, 2026

There’s finally a little good news for anyone who’s been priced out or sitting on the sidelines. Buying a home is getting more affordable. Monthly payments have starte… Read more

For Buyers

Home Insurance Costs Are Rising: What Buyers Should Plan For

KCM Crew  |  February 2, 2026

Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make. And homeowner’s insurance is what protects that investment. Think of it as your safety net. NerdWallet … Read more

For Sellers

Why So Many Homeowners Are Downsizing Right Now

KCM Crew  |  January 29, 2026

For a growing number of homeowners, retirement isn’t some distant idea anymore. It’s starting to feel very real. According to Realtor.com and the Census, nearly 12,000… Read more

For Buyers

Top 2026 Housing Markets for Buyers and Sellers

KCM Crew  |  January 28, 2026

Who doesn’t love a top 10 list? Well, here are two top 10 lists for the housing market this year. But before you take a look, there’s something you should know. If a m… Read more

For Buyers

You May Not Want To Skip Over That House That’s Been Sitting on the Market

KCM Crew  |  January 26, 2026

When you see a house that’s been sitting on the market for a while, the reaction is almost automatic. You start thinking: What’s wrong with it? Why hasn’t anyone bough… Read more

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