After steadily falling over the winter, mortgage rates have started to rise in recent weeks. Some potential homebuyers are concerned that these higher rates along with higher prices are making homes less affordable. If ...
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To sell your home this spring, it may need more preparation than it would have a year or two ago. Today’s housing market has a different feel. There are more homes for sale than there were at this time last year, but inventory is ...
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If you’re thinking about buying a home, you might be focusing on previously owned ones. With so few houses for sale today, it makes sense to consider all your options, including newly built homes. The Number of Newly Built Homes Is on ...
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If you’re thinking about retirement or have already retired this year, you may be planning your next steps. One of your goals could be selling your house and finding a home that more closely fits your needs. Fortunately, you ...
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Before you buy a home, it’s important to plan ahead. While most buyers consider how much they need to save for a down payment, many are surprised by the closing costs they have to pay. To ensure you aren’t caught off guard ...
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No matter how the housing market changes, there are some things about owning a home that never change. When you own your home, most will feel a sense of attachment, through the comfort it gives and having a space that’s genuinely ...
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If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you probably want to know what’s happening with home prices, mortgage rates, housing supply and more. Considering how sensationalized headlines are today, ...
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Whether or not you follow the economy, chances are you’ve heard whispers of an upcoming recession. Economic conditions are determined by a broad range of factors, so rather than explaining each in depth, both experts and history can tell us ...
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The biggest challenge in the housing market right now, and likely for years to come, is how few homes there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy. This is what makes it a great time to sell your house in the Kansas City area....
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As we celebrate Black History Month, we reflect on the past and present experiences of Black Americans. This reflection includes Black Americans purchasing their own homes. While equitable access to housing has come a long way, homeownership can be ...
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The Top Reasons for Selling Your House Many of today’s Kansas City homeowners bought or refinanced their homes during the pandemic, when mortgage rates were at history-making lows. Since rates doubled in 2022, some homeowners put their ...
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The national housing market has gone through a lot of change recently, and much of the change had to do with how quickly mortgage rates rose in 2022. As we move through 2023, there are signs the housing market is going to make a shift. ...
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Should You Rent Your House or Sell It? If you’re a homeowner ready to make a move, you may be thinking about using your current house as a short-term rental property instead of selling it. A short-term rental (STR) is ...
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