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Uncategorized We are NOT the Only Ones Saying You Should Buy!! Real Estate: We are NOT the Only Ones Saying You Should Buy Posted: 16 Apr 2014 04:00 AM PDT We have never hid our belief in homeownership. That does not mean we think EVERYONE should run out and buy a house. However, if a person or family isready, willing and able to purchase a home, we believe that owning is […]
Uncategorized Want to sell your house? Price it right… from the start! Want to Sell Your House? Price it Right! Posted: 14 Apr 2014 04:00 AM PDT The housing market is recovering nicely. Prices have increased nationally by double digits over the last twelve months. Competition from the shadow inventory of lower priced distressed properties (foreclosures and short sales) is diminishing rapidly. Now may be the perfect time […]
Uncategorized Homeownership’s Impact on Net Worth Homeownership’s Impact on Net Worth   Homeownership’s Impact on Net Worth Posted: 09 Apr 2014 04:00 AM PDT Over the last six years, homeownership has lost some of its allure as a financial investment. As homeowners suffered through the housing bust, more and more began to question whether owning a home was truly a good way […]
Uncategorized 3 Reasons the Housing Market Should Thrive in 2014 3 Reasons the Housing Market Should Thrive in 2014 Posted: 27 Mar 2014 04:00 AM PDT Recently, HousingWire asked David Berson, chief economist at Nationwide, for his opinion on the near-term future of housing. Below are what Mr. Berson believes to be the three things you need to know about housing in 2014. We have included a quote from the article […]
Uncategorized Why You Need a Real Estate Agent Why You Need a Real Estate Agent [INFOGRAPHIC] Posted: 21 Mar 2014 04:00 AM PDT
Uncategorized 5 Reasons to Buy A Home Now!! 5 REASONS TO BUY A HOME NOW Posted: 17 Mar 2014 04:00 AM PDT Based on prices, mortgage rates and soaring rents, there may have never been a better time in real estate history to purchase a home than right now. Here are five major reasons purchasers should consider buying. 1. Competition is about to Increase […]
Uncategorized Buying a Home Less Expensive than Renting… by 38%!!!! Buying a Home Less Expensive than Renting – by 38%! Posted: 12 Mar 2014 04:00 AM PDT Trulia released their Rent vs. Buy Report last week. The report explained that homeownership remains cheaper than renting in all of the 100 largest metro areas by an average of 38%! The other interesting findings in the report include: Even though prices […]
Uncategorized Home Sales: Are They Increasing or Decreasing? Home Sales: Are They Increasing or Decreasing? Posted: 11 Mar 2014 04:00 AM PDT There has been a lot of chatter about the last few Existing Home Sales Reports from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Year-over-year sales have been down four of the last five months. Experts are asking whether or not the housing recovery is beginning to stall. […]
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Uncategorized Why 2014 is a good year to buy a home… ByAMEY STONEMONEYWATCHJanuary 1, 2014, 6:00 AM Why 2014 is a good year to buy a home If you didn’t buy a home in 2013, you may be kicking yourself now. Home prices climbed nationally an average of 13.6 percent in the past 12 months, according to Tuesday’s release of the Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller 20-city home price index. […]
Uncategorized How to Price Real Estate How to Price Real Estate Posted: 06 Mar 2014 04:00 AM PST Today we are excited to welcome back Ashley Garner as our guest writer today. Ashley has been a broker for over 20 years in the Wilmington, NC area. – The KCM Crew Location may have the most effect on value but Price is without […]
Uncategorized Should I Rent If I Can’t Sell? Should I Rent My House If I Can’t Sell It? Posted: 04 Mar 2014 04:00 AM PST A recent study has concluded that 39% of buyers prefer to rent out their last residence rather than sell it when purchasing their next home. The study cites that many homeowners were able to refinance and “locked in a very low mortgage […]
Uncategorized Who Are Homeowners? Who Are Homeowners? [INFOGRAPHIC] Posted: 28 Feb 2014 04:00 AM PST
Uncategorized Just Believe Your Own Eyes Just Believe Your Own Eyes Posted: 26 Feb 2014 04:00 AM PST Our founder, Steve Harney, occasionally asks to do a personal post on what he sees as important to our industry. Today is one of those days. Enjoy! – The KCM Crew Many believe the housing market is in a full out recovery. Others are […]
Uncategorized Buying a Home: Should You Do it Now or Later? Buying a Home: Should You Do it Now or Later? Posted: 11 Feb 2014 04:00 AM PST Last month, the Federal Reserve, in a unanimous vote, decided to further decrease its bond purchasing. The bond purchases were the government’s stimulus package created to keep long term mortgage interest rates artificially low in order to help drive […]
Uncategorized Be Quiet Chicken Little, The Sky is NOT Falling! Be Quiet Chicken Little. The Sky is NOT Falling Posted: 10 Feb 2014 04:00 AM PST There has been much speculation about what is causing the falling sales numbers in the most recent Existing Home Sales Reports (EHS) from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Some have claimed that rising interest rates have scared buyers out of the market. Others […]
Uncategorized Top 10 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Agent Courtesy of: Park City Real Estate – JensenandCompany.com        
Uncategorized 5 Things You Probably Don’t Know About VA Loans… 5 Things You Probably Don’t Know About VA Loans Posted: 06 Feb 2014 04:00 AM PST We are pleased to welcome Phil Georgiades as our guest blogger today.  Phil is the Chief Loan Steward for VA Home Loan Centers, a veteran and active duty military services organization. – The KCM Crew VA loans are the most misunderstood […]
Uncategorized 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t For Sale by Owner (FSBO) 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t For Sale by Owner Posted: 05 Feb 2014 04:00 AM PST Some homeowners consider trying to sell their home on their own, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). We think there are several reasons this might not be a good idea for the vast majority of sellers. […]
Uncategorized Buy Now Don’t Wait for Spring Posted: 04 Feb 2014 04:00 AM PST Based on prices, mortgage rates and soaring rents, there may have never been a better time in real estate history to purchase a home than right now. Here are five reasons purchasers should consider buying before the spring market arrives: Supply Is Shrinking With inventory declining in many […]
Uncategorized 5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional 5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional Posted: 03 Feb 2014 04:00 AM PST We are often asked if it makes sense to hire a real estate professional when buying or selling a home. We always emphatically answer – YES! Here are five reasons why: PAPERWORK An agent will help with all disclosures and paperwork […]