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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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    • The Advice First-Time Homebuyers Need To Hear

      The Advice First-Time Homebuyers Need To Hear,                    KCM Crew

      Buying your first home is a big milestone – and the right support is going to make it a whole lot easier.

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    • The Truth About Where Home Prices Are Heading

      The Truth About Where Home Prices Are Heading,                    KCM Crew

      There are plenty of headlines these days calling for a housing market crash. But the truth is, they’re not telling the full story.

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    • Selling and Buying at the Same Time? Here’s What You Need To Know

      Selling and Buying at the Same Time? Here’s What You Need To Know ,                    KCM Crew

      If you're a homeowner planning to move, you're probably wondering what the process is going to look like and what you should tackle first.

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    • Should You Buy a Vacation Home?

      Should You Buy a Vacation Home?,                    KCM Crew

      Now that summer’s here, you’re probably planning your next getaway. But what if you didn’t have to? 

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    • What You Should Know About Getting a Mortgage Today

      What You Should Know About Getting a Mortgage Today,                    KCM Crew

      If you’ve been putting off buying a home because you thought getting approved would be too hard, know this: qualifying for a mortgage is starting to get a bit more achievable, but lending standards are still strong.

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    • Think No One’s Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again.

      Think No One’s Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again.,                    KCM Crew

      If you’ve seen headlines saying home sales are down compared to last year, you might be thinking – is it even a good time to sell?

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    • Why Big Investors Aren’t a Challenge for Today’s Homebuyer

      Why Big Investors Aren’t a Challenge for Today’s Homebuyer,                    KCM Crew

      Remember the chatter in the headlines about all the homes big institutional investors were buying? If you were thinking about buying a home yourself, you may have wondered how you’d ever be able to compete with that.

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    • Top 5 Reasons To Hire a Real Estate Agent When You Sell

      Top 5 Reasons To Hire a Real Estate Agent When You Sell,                    KCM Crew

      The right agent doesn’t just list your house – they help you sell smarter, faster, and with fewer surprises. 

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    • Multi-Generational Homebuying Hit a Record High – Here’s Why

      Multi-Generational Homebuying Hit a Record High – Here’s Why,                    KCM Crew

      Multi-generational living is on the rise. 

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    • What Every Homeowner Needs To Know In Today’s Shifting Market

      What Every Homeowner Needs To Know In Today’s Shifting Market,                    KCM Crew

      Here’s something you need to know. The housing market is getting back to a healthier, more normal place.

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    • Think It’s Better To Wait for a Recession Before You Move? Think Again.

      Think It’s Better To Wait for a Recession Before You Move? Think Again.,                    KCM Crew

      Fear of a recession is back in the headlines. And if you’re thinking about buying or selling sometime soon, that may leave you wondering if you should reconsider the timing of your move.

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    • Why Your Home's Asking Price Matters More Today

      Why Your Home's Asking Price Matters More Today,                    KCM Crew

      A growing number of homeowners are overestimating today’s market. And that’s why the number of sellers dropping their price is back at normal levels.

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    • Unlocking the Potential of Township Road 810: Build Your Dream Home in West Salem, OH

      Unlocking the Potential of Township Road 810: Build Your Dream Home in West Salem, OH,Laura Petek

      Unlocking the Potential of Township Road 810: Build Your Dream Home in West Salem, OHImagine waking up to the gentle rustle of leaves, the fresh country air, and endless views of open land—this is life on Township Road 810 in West Salem, Ohio. Tucked away in the heart of rural Ashland County, this e

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    • Tiny Home, Big Potential: Why 180 Glenn St Is a Minimalist’s Dream

      Tiny Home, Big Potential: Why 180 Glenn St Is a Minimalist’s Dream,Laura Petek

      Tiny Home, Big Potential: Why 180 Glenn St Is a Minimalist’s Dream If you’ve ever dreamed of living with less—less clutter, less stress, and definitely less vacuuming—180 Glenn St in Barberton, OH, is about to steal your minimalist heart (and maybe your tiny socks). This adorable home isn’t just sm

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    • Why Homeownership Is Going To Be Worth It

      Why Homeownership Is Going To Be Worth It,                    KCM Crew

      Life can feel a bit unpredictable these days. What’s happening with inflation? The economy? The housing market? But in the middle of all that uncertainty, there’s one thing a lot of people still crave – a place to call their own.

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    • 3 Reasons To Buy a Home This Summer

      3 Reasons To Buy a Home This Summer,                    KCM Crew

      Are you thinking about buying a home, but not sure if now’s the right time?

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    • Why More Sellers Are Choosing To Move, Even with Today’s Rates

      Why More Sellers Are Choosing To Move, Even with Today’s Rates,                    KCM Crew

      It’s hard to let go of a 3% mortgage rate. There’s no question about it. 

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    • What You Really Need To Know About Down Payments

      What You Really Need To Know About Down Payments,                    KCM Crew

      There’s a misconception going around that you have to put 20% of the purchase price down when you buy a home. But the truth is, many people don’t put down that much unless they’re trying to make their offer more competitive.

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    • Why Most Sellers Hire Real Estate Agents Today

      Why Most Sellers Hire Real Estate Agents Today,                    KCM Crew

      Selling your house without an agent as a “For Sale by Owner” (FSBO) may be something you’ve considered. But you should know that, in today’s shifting market, more homeowners are deciding that’s just not worth the risk.

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