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For Buyers

Why Most People Are Still Glad They Bought a Home

KCM Crew  |  October 12, 2026

With everything going on, it’s understandable if you’re wondering if you’d regret buying right now. Everyday expenses cost more. Mortgage rates are higher than you’d l… Read more
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For Sellers

Renovate or Relocate? What To Know Before You Decide To Age in Place

KCM Crew  |  October 8, 2026

You've spent years making your house feel like home, celebrating milestones, making each room your own, and turning neighbors into friends. As you look ahead to the ne… Read more
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For Buyers

Myth vs. Reality: Does the Fed Control Mortgage Rates?

KCM Crew  |  October 7, 2026

You've probably heard the Federal Reserve (the Fed) is raising rates again. And if you're planning to buy or sell a house, you may be wondering what that means for you… Read more
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For Buyers

Two Moves That Can Get You Into Your First Home Sooner

KCM Crew  |  October 5, 2026

For a lot of first-time buyers, owning a home can feel perpetually a few years out of reach. Saving for a down payment takes time, and each year you spend renting can … Read more
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For Sellers

What Higher Mortgage Rates Mean for Home Sellers

KCM Crew  |  October 1, 2026

Higher mortgage rates don't just affect buyers. They can change what it takes to sell your house, too. That's because today's buyers are paying close attention to affo… Read more
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For Buyers

Hoping for (or Dreading) a Housing Crash? The Experts Just Weighed In.

KCM Crew  |  September 30, 2026

Half the buyers out there are scared home prices are about to crash. The other half are hoping they will. A recent survey from Clever found 58% of Gen Z buyers are act… Read more
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For Buyers

The Mortgage Rate You See Online Isn’t Necessarily the One You’d Get.

KCM Crew  |  September 28, 2026

You may have seen the headlines saying mortgage rates have climbed to the highest point since January 2025. And if that's left you reluctant to buy a home, here's what… Read more
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For Buyers

Why So Many Sellers Are Cutting Their Price Right Now

KCM Crew  |  September 24, 2026

Price cuts are turning up everywhere right now, and they read very differently depending on which side of the deal you’re on. Sellers tend to worry a cut means walking… Read more
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For Buyers

There Are 4 Types of Housing Markets Right Now. Which 1 Are You In?

KCM Crew  |  September 23, 2026

Today’s housing market splits into four distinct types. You’ve got cash buyers, buyers financing a purchase, owners who feel locked into a low rate, and builders with … Read more

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