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    • If the Asking Price Isn’t Compelling, It’s Not Selling

      If the Asking Price Isn’t Compelling, It’s Not Selling,                    KCM Crew

      Unfortunately, a lot of sellers today are setting their asking price too high. That’s leading to an uptick in price cuts.

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    • Pre-Approval Isn’t Commitment – It’s Clarity

      Pre-Approval Isn’t Commitment – It’s Clarity,                    KCM Crew

      If buying a home is on your radar – even if it’s more of a someday plan than a right now plan – getting pre-approved early is still one of the smartest moves you can make.

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    • Do You Think the Housing Market’s About To Crash? Read This First

      Do You Think the Housing Market’s About To Crash? Read This First,                    KCM Crew

      Lately, it feels like a lot of people have been asking the same question: “Is the housing market about to crash?”

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    • Are You Saving Up To Buy a Home? Your Tax Refund Can Help

      Are You Saving Up To Buy a Home? Your Tax Refund Can Help,                    KCM Crew

      You’ve been working on your savings and dreaming of that moment when you finally have keys to a place that’s truly yours.

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    • 4 Ways To Make an Offer That Stands Out This Spring

      4 Ways To Make an Offer That Stands Out This Spring,                    KCM Crew

      Now that spring is here, more and more buyers are jumping back into the market, and competition is heating up.

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    • A Recession Doesn’t Mean a Housing Crisis

      A Recession Doesn’t Mean a Housing Crisis,                    KCM Crew

      There’s a lot of talk about a recession lately and how the odds of one are rising.

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    • Why You Don't Want To Skip Your Home Inspection

      Why You Don't Want To Skip Your Home Inspection,                    KCM Crew

      When you finally find the home you want to buy, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement.

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    • Does Your Current Home Fit Your Retirement Plans?

      Does Your Current Home Fit Your Retirement Plans?,                    KCM Crew

      Retirement isn’t just a milestone. It's the beginning of something really special.

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    • The Truth About Newly Built Homes and Today’s Market

      The Truth About Newly Built Homes and Today’s Market,                    KCM Crew

      Headlines are talking about the inventory of new homes and how we’re back at the levels not seen since 2009.

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    • House Hunting Just Got Easier – Here’s Why

      House Hunting Just Got Easier – Here’s Why,                    KCM Crew

      If you’ve been frustrated by the lack of homes for sale over the past few years, here’s some good news.

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    • Things To Avoid After You Apply for a Mortgage

      Things To Avoid After You Apply for a Mortgage,                    KCM Crew

      Once a lender has reviewed your finances as part of the homebuying process, you want to be as consistent as possible. Don’t make any big changes that could affect your mortgage application.

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    • The #1 Thing Sellers Need To Know About Their Asking Price

      The #1 Thing Sellers Need To Know About Their Asking Price,                    KCM Crew

      When you put your house on the market, you want to sell it quickly and for the best price possible; that's generally the goal.

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    • Townhomes: A Smart Solution for Today’s First-Time Buyers

      Townhomes: A Smart Solution for Today’s First-Time Buyers,                    KCM Crew

      Buying your first home in today’s market can feel tough. Between high home prices and mortgage rates, affordability is still a big challenge.

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    • Here’s What a Recession Could Mean for the Housing Market

      Here’s What a Recession Could Mean for the Housing Market,                    KCM Crew

      Recession talk is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year.

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    • Paused Your Moving Plans? Here’s Why It Might Be Time To Hit Play Again

      Paused Your Moving Plans? Here’s Why It Might Be Time To Hit Play Again,                    KCM Crew

      Last year, 70% of buyers abandoned their home search – and maybe you were one of them. 

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    • National Housing Trends To Watch

      National Housing Trends To Watch,                    KCM Crew

      At a national level, the housing market has shifted over the past year.

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    • Buyers Have More Negotiation Power – Here’s How To Use It

      Buyers Have More Negotiation Power – Here’s How To Use It,                    KCM Crew

      You may have heard there are more homes for sale right now. 

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    • Why Pre-Approval Is More Important Than Ever This Spring

      Why Pre-Approval Is More Important Than Ever This Spring,                    KCM Crew

      Spring is here, and so is the busiest season in real estate. More buyers are out looking for homes, which means more competition for you.

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    • The Best Week To List Your House Is Almost Here – Are You Ready?

      The Best Week To List Your House Is Almost Here – Are You Ready?,                    KCM Crew

      If selling your house is on your to-do list this year, the time to start prepping is now.

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    • 4 Things To Expect from the Spring Housing Market

      4 Things To Expect from the Spring Housing Market,                    KCM Crew

      Spring is in full swing, and the housing market is picking up along with it.

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