Category Archives: Home Selling

2 Myths Holding Back Home Buyers

Posted on June 27, 2017 by

KCM Crew, June 27th, 2017 In Realtor.com’s recent article, “Home Buyers’ Top Mortgage Fears: Which One Scares You?” they mention that “46% of potential home buyers fear they won’t qualify for a mortgage to the point that they don’t even … Continue reading →

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Home Prices Continue Soaring to New Highs

Posted on June 26, 2017 by

Increase 0.7% in April June 22, 2017, Kelsey Ramírez. HousingWire.com Home prices increased once again in April, up from the previous month and previous year, according to the House Price Index released by the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Home prices increased … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Renting vs. Buying in the US

Posted on June 24, 2017 by

KCM Crew, June 24th, 2017 Some Highlights: Historically, the choice between renting or buying a home has been a tough decision. Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median-priced home today (29.2%) vs. the percentage needed to … Continue reading →

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Existing Home Sales Report Shows Buyers are Desperate to Get a Home

Posted on June 23, 2017 by

Battling low inventory, buyers face “cutthroat competition” June 21, 2017, Kelsey Ramírez, HousingWire.com Existing home sales increased in May, a sign some experts say shows the strength of homebuyer demand. One expert explained that buying conditions in many markets have put … Continue reading →

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As Existing Home Sales Rise, Median Home Price Hits New High

Posted on June 22, 2017 by

DOM sinks to new low June 21, 2017, Kelsey Ramírez, HousingWire.com Existing home sales rebounded in May as low inventory levels pushed median home prices to a new high, according to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors. And … Continue reading →

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Buying is Now 33.1% Cheaper than Renting in the US

Posted on June 21, 2017 by

KCM Crew, June 21st, 2017 The results of the latest Rent vs. Buy Report from Trulia show that homeownership remains cheaper than renting with a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage in the 100 largest metro areas in the United States. … Continue reading →

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Proceed With Caution: Existing Home Sales and Economic Growth

Posted on June 20, 2017 by

DSNews.com, June 20th, 2017 The U.S. is embarking on its ninth year of economic expansion and Fannie Mae is predicting economic growth rebound. According to their Economic & Strategic Research Group’s June 2017 Economic and Housing Outlook, second quarter economic … Continue reading →

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