Home Ownership

July 11, 2019

Homeownership- A Good Investment

Americans’ Powerful Belief in Homeownership as an Investment

Americans' Powerful Belief in Homeownership as an Investment | MyKCM

The Federal Reserve Bank (The Fed) recently released their 2019 Survey of Consumer Expectations Housing Survey. The survey reported that 65% of Americans believe homeownership is a good financial investment. Since 2014, the percentage has increased by over …

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May 9, 2019

The Benefits of a 20% Down Payment

The Benefits of a 20% Down Payment

The Benefits of a 20% Down Payment | MyKCM

If you are in the market to buy a home this year, you may be confused about how much money you need to come up with for your down payment. Many people you talk to will tell you that you …

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April 15, 2019

Buying a HOME?

3 Questions You Need To Ask Before Buying A Home



If you are debating purchasing a home right now, you are probably getting a lot of advice. Though your friends and family have your best interests at heart, they may not be fully aware of your needs …

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March 28, 2019

Building Wealth with Real Estate

How to Put Your Housing Cost to Work for You

How to Put Your Housing Cost to Work for You | MyKCM

There has been a lot written about the benefits of homeownership. One benefit that continues to rise to the top is the added wealth homeowners gain simply by paying their mortgage while their home increases in value …

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March 7, 2019

Interest Rates Hit New 12 Month Low!

According to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey, interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage are currently at their lowest for 2019. Rates like these haven’t been seen since February 2018!

 

Last week’s survey results reported an interest rate of 4.35%. This is a …

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Feb. 14, 2019

The perfect time to SELL

Thinking of Selling Your House? This is a Perfect Time!

It is common knowledge that a great number of homes sell during the spring buying season. For that reason, many homeowners hold off putting their homes on the market until then. The question …

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Jan. 17, 2019

Historic Low Rates

Last Chance! Homes are a Bargain Compared to Historic Norms

Last Chance! Homes are a Bargain Compared to Historic Norms | MyKCM

A loaf of bread used to be a nickel. A movie ticket was a dime. Not anymore. Houses were also much less expensive than they are now. Inflation raised the price of all three of those items, …

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Dec. 7, 2018

A Tale of Two Markets

Some Highlights:

  • An emerging trend for some time now has been the difference between available inventory and demand in the premium and luxury markets and that in the starter and trade-up markets and what those differences are doing to prices!
  • Inventory continues to rise in the …
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