• Control the Controllables If You’re Worried About Mortgage Rates,KCM Crew

    Control the Controllables If You’re Worried About Mortgage Rates

    Chances are you’re hearing a lot about mortgage rates right now, and all you really want to hear is that they’re coming back down. And if you’ve seen headlines about the early November Federal Funds Rate cut by the Federal Reserve (The Fed), maybe you got hopeful mortgage rates would start to declin

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  • How Co-Buying a Home Helps with Affordability Today,KCM Crew

    How Co-Buying a Home Helps with Affordability Today

    Buying a home in today’s market can feel like an uphill battle – especially with home prices and mortgage rates putting pressure on your budget. If you’re feeling stuck, co-buying could be one way to help you get your foot in the door. Freddie Mac says:“If you are an aspiring homeowner, buying a hom

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  • Why Today’s Mortgage Debt Isn’t a Sign of a Housing Market Crash,KCM Crew

    Why Today’s Mortgage Debt Isn’t a Sign of a Housing Market Crash

    One major reason why we’re not heading toward a foreclosure crisis is the high level of equity homeowners have today. Unlike in the last housing bubble, where many homeowners owed more than their homes were worth, today’s homeowners have far more equity than debt.That’s a big part of the reason why

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  • When to Reach Out: Your Guide to Calling a REALTOR,Jackie Weisenburger

    When to Reach Out: Your Guide to Calling a REALTOR

    Selling a home can be an overwhelming experience, especially if you're not sure when to reach out for professional help. As someone who's been through the process, I can tell you that timing is everything. If you’re a homeowner in Quincy, IL, and you're contemplating selling your home, knowing when

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