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  by The KCM Crew  The New York Times recently published an editorial entitled,  “Homeownership and Wealth Creation.”  The housing market has made a strong recovery, not only in sales and prices, but also in the confidence of consumers and experts as an investment. The article explains: “Homeowne...

by The KCM Crew  Whether you are buying or selling a home, it can be quite an adventurous journey. You need an experienced Real Estate Professional to lead you to your ultimate goal. In this world of instant gratification and internet searches, many sellers think that they can  For Sale by Owner ...

5 Tips for Capturing More Clients Researching You Online Posted on September 15, 2014 by Jared Daniel - homes.com The way today’s buyers conduct their search for a home has completely changed. No longer are they spending their days driving from neighborhood to neighborhood searching for open hous...

Buying a Home is 38% Less Expensive than Renting! by KCM In Trulia’s 2014 Rent vs. Buy Report, they explained that homeownership remains cheaper than renting throughout the 100 largest metro areas in the United States; ranging from an average of 5% in Honolulu, all the way to 66% in Detroit, and ...

        Harvard’s 5 Financial Reasons to Buy a Home by KCM Eric Belsky is Managing Director of the Joint Center of Housing Studies at Harvard University. He also currently serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Housing Research and Housing Policy Debate. Last year, he released a paper o...

4 Reasons to Buy YOUR HOME Now! 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 re...

June is National Homeownership Month!! by The KCM Crew    National Homeownership Month actually started as a week-long celebration of homeownership during the Clinton administration in 1995. In 2002, President George W. Bush proclaimed June as the National Homeownership Month. Here is an excerpt ...

Even when the market is hot and homes are selling fast, you’ve got to make sure your listing sets itself apart from competing homes in order to get the best deal. Pictures move the masses and if you’re not careful, they can move prospective buyers away from your listings online. Check out these f...

[INFOGRAPHIC] by The KCM Crew  Sources: NAR's 2013 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers & KCM's "Things to Consider When Selling Your House" Spring 2014  

by The KCM Crew    The Gallup organization just released their April Economy and Personal Finances Poll which asked Americans to choose the best option for long term investment. It was no surprise to us that real estate returned to the top position over other investment categories (gold, stocks/m...