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    • Experience Luxury Living at 4035 Evergreen LN, Richfield for $850,000

      Experience Luxury Living at 4035 Evergreen LN, Richfield for $850,000,Laura Petek

      Experience Luxury Living at 4035 Evergreen LN, Richfield for $850,000 Let’s be honest: if you’re going to spend $850,000 on a home, you want a place that’s got personality. Enter 4035 Evergreen LN, Richfield—a single-family home so charming, even your in-laws will be impressed (and possibly never l

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    • Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff

      Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff,
                    KCM Crew

      Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason.

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    • Are These Myths About Buying a Newly Built Home Holding You Back?

      Are These Myths About Buying a Newly Built Home Holding You Back?,
                    KCM Crew

      If you’ve been skipping over newly built homes in your search, you might be doing so based on outdated assumptions.

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    • What You Need To Know About Concessions

      What You Need To Know About Concessions,
                    KCM Crew

      Now that there are more homes for sale, buyers have more options. And sellers need to be more flexible to close the deal. 

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    • Online Home-Buying Search Terms Recently Hit 2-Year High

      Online Home-Buying Search Terms Recently Hit 2-Year High,
                    KCM Crew

      Believe it or not, there are clear signs buyer interest is heating up again.

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    • Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think

      Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think,
                    KCM Crew

      Cutting out the agent might seem like a smart way to save when you sell your house. But here’s the hard truth.

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    • A Second Home Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Retirement Plan

      A Second Home Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Retirement Plan,
                    KCM Crew

      Are you wondering if you’re on track to retire someday? 

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    • 3 Advantages of Buying a Newly Built Home Today

      3 Advantages of Buying a Newly Built Home Today,
                    KCM Crew

      Prices, rates, and finding the right home are three of the biggest challenges for buyers today. You may find better luck with all 3 if you look at newly built homes.

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    • The Truth About Down Payments (It’s Not What You Think)

      The Truth About Down Payments (It’s Not What You Think),
                    KCM Crew

      Buying a home is exciting… until you start thinking about the down payment. That’s when the worry can set in.

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    • The 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too High

      The 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too High,
                    KCM Crew

      When selling your house, the price you choose isn’t just a number, it's a strategy. 

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    • What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home?

      What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home?,
                    KCM Crew

      According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers don’t actually know what credit score lenders are looking for, or they overestimate the minimum needed. 

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    • Home Price Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025

      Home Price Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025,                    KCM Crew

      With all the headlines circulating recently, you may be wondering what’s next for home prices? Here’s what the expert forecasts say.

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    • Today’s Tale of Two Housing Markets

      Today’s Tale of Two Housing Markets,                    KCM Crew

      Depending on where you live, the housing market could feel red-hot or strangely quiet right now. 

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    • Housing Market Forecasts for the Rest of 2025

      Housing Market Forecasts for the Rest of 2025,                    KCM Crew

      If you’ve been watching the market, you’ve likely noticed a few changes already this year. But what’s next? 

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    • The U.S. Foreclosure Map You Need To See

      The U.S. Foreclosure Map You Need To See,                    KCM Crew

      Foreclosure headlines are making noise again – and they’re designed to stir up fear to get you to read them.

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    • The Latest Mortgage Rate Forecasts

      The Latest Mortgage Rate Forecasts,                    KCM Crew

      If you’re tempted to delay your move in hope that mortgage rates will come down, you may want to rethink that strategy based on the latest forecast.

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    • Don’t Make These Mistakes When Selling Your House

      Don’t Make These Mistakes When Selling Your House,                    KCM Crew

      Are you thinking about selling your house? Some common mistakes today can make the process more stressful or even cost you money.

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    • Why a Newly Built Home Might Be the Move Right Now

      Why a Newly Built Home Might Be the Move Right Now,                    KCM Crew

      Are you looking for better home prices, or even a lower mortgage rate? You might find both in one place: a newly built home. 

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    • Mortgage Rates Are Stabilizing – How That Helps Today’s Buyers

      Mortgage Rates Are Stabilizing – How That Helps Today’s Buyers,                    KCM Crew

      Over the past few years, affordability has been the biggest challenge for homebuyers. 

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    • The 5-Year Rule for Home Prices

      The 5-Year Rule for Home Prices,                    KCM Crew

      If recent home price headlines have you feeling worried, here’s some perspective.

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    Are These Myths About Buying a Newly Built Home Holding You Back?
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    What You Need To Know About Concessions
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    Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think
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    A Second Home Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Retirement Plan
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    3 Advantages of Buying a Newly Built Home Today
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    The Truth About Down Payments (It’s Not What You Think)
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    The 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too High
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