KC Buyers: Beginning with Pre-Approval
Are you looking to buy a home this fall? If so, there are a few things you should know. With today’s mortgage rates and rising home prices, affordability is tight. At the same time, a limited number of homes on the current Kansas City housing ...
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Posted by Just Say Home KC Team on September 26, 2023 in Buying a Home
The Many Non-Financial Benefits of Homeownership
Many different aspects make a home more than just a place to live. Financial reasons are often the primary factor in deciding to become a homeowner, but it’s essential to consider the non-financial benefits. Buying and owning your home can ...
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Posted by Just Say Home KC Team on September 25, 2023 in Buying a Home
Remote Work Is Changing How Some Buyers Search for Their Dream Homes
The way Americans work has changed within the last few years. At the forefront of this shift is remote work, which experts say will continue to be popular for years. They project that 36.2 million Americans will be working remotely by ...
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Posted by Just Say Home KC Team on September 20, 2023 in Buying a Home
Why Is Housing Inventory So Low?
Are you considering moving in the current Kansas City housing market? If so, you might wonder: Why is it so difficult to find a house to buy? It might be tempting to wait until you have more options, but that’s likely not the best ...
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Posted by Just Say Home KC Team on September 19, 2023 in Housing Market Trends
Should Baby Boomers Buy or Rent After Selling Their Houses?
Are you a baby boomer ready for a change after years of living in your current home? There is much to consider when deciding to sell your home. Will you move to a different state or stay local? Is it time to downsize, or do you desire a more open ...
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Posted by Just Say Home KC Team on September 18, 2023 in Buying a Home
What Experts Project for Home Prices Over the Next Five Years
If you’re preparing to purchase a home, future home price projections should factor into that decision. It’s important to look at what experts are reporting and how that might impact your investment. Have you seen negative news over the ...
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Posted by Just Say Home KC Team on September 14, 2023 in Buying a Home
Planning to Retire? Your Equity Can Help You Make a Move
Retiring is a momentous milestone in life, bringing many changes and new opportunities. As the door to this exciting chapter opens, one of these changes might be selling your house and finding a home better suited for your evolving needs.
The great ...
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Posted by Just Say Home KC Team on September 13, 2023 in Selling Your Home
KC Buyers: Get Ready for Smaller, More Affordable Homes
Are you in the process of looking for a home, but increased mortgage rates and home prices are restricting your options? If this is the case, there’s good news! Ali Wolf, Chief Economist at Zonda, says you can expect ...
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Posted by Just Say Home KC Team on September 11, 2023 in Buying a Home
Expert Home Price Forecasts Revised Up for 2023
As we reached the end of last year, several headlines reported that home prices would fall substantially in 2023. These projections ushered in anxiety and questions about whether the 2008 housing crash would be repeated. However, the headlines were ...
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Posted by Just Say Home KC Team on September 7, 2023 in Housing Market Trends
Why It’s Still a Seller’s Market Today
Did you know it’s still a seller’s market? Activity in the Kansas City housing market has slowed from the frenzy that was the ‘unicorn’ years, but the supply of homes for sale is low. Current conditions are ideal for those ...
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Posted by Just Say Home KC Team on September 5, 2023 in Selling Your Home
How Inflation Affects the Housing Market
Have you ever wondered how inflation impacts the housing market? Believe it or not, the two are linked. When a change occurs in one, both are affected. Here’s an overview of the relationship between these two and how this affects you as a ...
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Posted by Just Say Home KC Team on September 1, 2023 in Interest Rates
Why You Need a True Expert in Today’s Housing Market
With the continual shifts and changes of the Kansas City housing market in a fast-moving landscape, it’s more important than ever to have a trusted real estate agent on your side. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or selling again, ...
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Posted by Just Say Home KC Team on August 30, 2023 in Buying a Home
Gen Z: The Next Generation Is Making Moves in the Housing Market
Generation Z (Gen Z) is ready to put down roots and gain financial independence. As a result, they’re turning to homeownership. According to the latest Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report from the National ...
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Posted by Just Say Home KC Team on August 29, 2023 in Buying a Home
Equity Is a Game Changer for Homeowners Looking To Sell
Are you conflicted about whether or not to sell your house right now? Many homeowners wrestling through this important decision hesitate to take on a higher mortgage rate on their next home. Understanding your equity can help you overcome this ...
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Posted by Just Say Home KC Team on August 24, 2023 in Selling Your Home
Why Median Home Sales Price Is Confusing Right Now
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) released its most recent Existing Home Sales (EHS) report yesterday. This monthly release provides up-to-date information on sales volume and price trends for previously owned homes. ...
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Posted by Just Say Home KC Team on August 22, 2023 in Housing Market Trends
People Want Less Expensive Homes – And Builders Are Responding
There are two main affordability challenges impacting buyers in the current Kansas City housing market: high mortgage rates and rising home prices due to low inventory. With mortgage rates higher than in recent years, many people are working with ...
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Posted by Just Say Home KC Team on August 21, 2023 in Buying a Home
Don’t Expect a Flood of Foreclosures
Are you concerned that there are many foreclosures on the horizon? With the price of almost everything from groceries to gas currently increasing, there has been speculation that more people won’t be able to afford their mortgage payments. ...
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Posted by Just Say Home KC Team on August 17, 2023 in Housing Market Trends
Where Are People Moving Today and Why?
A large number of people are still moving in the current housing market. Are you thinking of making a move yourself? If this is the case, you may be considering the inventory and affordability challenges in the Kansas City housing market and ...
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Posted by Just Say Home KC Team on August 15, 2023 in Buying a Home
Four Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity
Are you a homeowner? Odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years. Equity builds over time as home values increase and you pay down your home loan. Since Kansas City housing prices skyrocketed during the ...
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Posted by Just Say Home KC Team on August 14, 2023 in Buying a Home
There's Only Half the Inventory of a Normal Housing Market Today
Are you wondering if selling your home in the current Kansas City housing market makes sense? The short answer is yes, especially considering how few homes are for sale today.
You may have heard inventory is down right now, but you may not fully ...
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Posted by Just Say Home KC Team on August 11, 2023 in Selling Your Home