Real Estate Market Trends

July 21, 2014

Selling Your House?

Selling Your House? 5 Reasons to Do It Now!
Selling Your House? 5 Reasons to Do It Now! | Keeping Current Matters 

Many sellers are still hesitant about putting their house up for sale. Where are prices headed? Where are interest rates headed? Can buyers qualify for a mortgage?  These are all valid questions. However, there are several reasons to sell your …

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July 17, 2014

Millennials: How Many are Actually ‘Living with their Parents’

Millennials: How Many are Actually ‘Living with their Parents’
Millennials: Millennials: How Many are Actually ‘Living with their Parents’ | Keeping Current Matters 

Every day we are pleasantly surprised with the research coming forward regarding the Millennial generation. Whether it was the over-exaggeration of the student debt challenge, the misbelief that they are not yet ready to buy or the under estimation …

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July 15, 2014

Home Mortgage Rates: Where are They Headed?

Home Mortgage Rates: Where are They Headed?
Home Mortgage Rates: Where are They Headed?  

Many readers have asked where interest rates are headed over the next several months. While no one has a crystal ball, we did want to share what some experts are saying on the subject.

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“For now, and likely through the summer, …

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July 8, 2014

New Construction Will Be New Competition

Thinking of Selling? New Construction Will Soon Be New Competition
Thinking of Selling? | Keeping Current Matters 

For the last several years, home sellers had to compete with huge inventories of distressed properties (foreclosures and short sales). The great news is that the supply of these properties is falling like a rock in the vast majority …

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July 3, 2014

Two Reasons to Sell Now

NAR Reports Reveal Two Reasons to Sell Now
NAR Reports Reveal Reasons to Sell Now | Keeping Current Matters 

We all realize that the best time to sell anything is when demand is high and the supply of that item is limited. The last two major reports issued by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) revealed information that suggests that …

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July 2, 2014

Buying a Home?

Buying a Home? Know your Options

Buying a Home? Know ALL Your Options | Keeping Current Matters 

In a post earlier this week, we suggested that the Millennial generation’s struggles with student debt and the overarching concept of homeownership are not the reasons for so many first time buyers hesitating to move forward with the purchase of their first home. …

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June 30, 2014

Millennials and Student Debt: We Knew They Were Wrong!

Millennials and Student Debt: We Knew They Were Wrong!
Millennials & Student Debt: We Knew They Were Wrong! | Keeping Current Matters 

For almost a year now, we have been trying to debunk the myth that student debt is keeping the vast majority of Millennials from purchasing a home. We explained that Millennials have purchased more homes over a recent twelve month …

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June 10, 2014

Should I Rent My House

Should I Rent My House if I Can’t Sell It?




Should I Rent If I Can't Sell | The KCM Crew 

There has been a lot written about how buying a home is less expensive than renting one in most parts of the country. Rents are skyrocketing and homes are still at great prices. These two situations are also causing …

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June 9, 2014

4 Reasons to Buy YOUR HOME Now!

4 Reasons to Buy YOUR HOME Now!



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Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today, instead of waiting.

1. Prices Will Continue to Rise

The Home Price Expectation Survey polls a distinguished panel of over 100 economists, investment strategists, and housing market analysts. Their most recent …

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June 5, 2014

You Can’t Sell What You Don’t Have

Real Estate Listings:
You Can’t Sell What You Don’t Have



Real Estate Listings: You Can’t Sell What You Don’t Have | The KCM Crew 

Some housing experts are concerned that the housing recovery seems to be stalling. Some are blaming the one percent increase in mortgage interest rates since the first quarter of last year. Others are pointing at an economy that is …

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