Homeownership

What it Means When We're in a Seller's Market

What it Means When We're in a Seller's Market

Even though activity in the housing market has slowed from the frenzy we saw over a year ago, today’s low supply of homes for sale is still a sellers’ market. So, what does that mean, and why are conditions today so good if ...

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Homeownership for Women: A Life-Changing Event

Homeownership for Women: A Life-Changing Event

This Women’s History Month, we want reflect on the impact women have in our lives, and that includes the impact on the housing market. Since at least 1981, single women have bought more homes than single men each year, and they ...

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Reasons to Consider Condos in Your Home Search

Reasons to Consider Condos in Your Home Search

Are you flexible with the space you are looking for? Do you want to consider amenities with your new home or an easy-to-care-for space? If so, you should know there’s an option worth considering, condominiums, also known as condos. According ...

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The Importance of Access in Selling Your Home

The Importance of Access in Selling Your Home

Once you’ve made the decision to sell your house, at the Just Say Home KC Team, we'll ask how much access to your home you want to give potential buyers. Your answer matters more now than it did in recent years. Let's share some of ...

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When Buying a Home Keep Priorities Balanced

When Buying a Home Keep Priorities Balanced

There are more homes for sale now than there were at this time last year. However, there is still fewer houses available than more normal, pre-pandemic years. The Monthly Housing Market Trends Report from realtor....

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How to Get Clarity on Today's Housing Market

How to Get Clarity on Today's Housing Market

The Kansas City and national housing market has been going through shifts lately. To understand what's happening, it's important to work with an industry professional who can be your guide. The Just Say Home KC Team are experts in ...

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Leverage Your Equity When Selling Your Home

Leverage Your Equity When Selling Your Home

One of the benefits of being a homeowner is that you build equity over time. When selling your house, that equity can be used toward purchasing your next home. Before you can put it to use, it is important to understand exactly what ...

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Is a Multigenerational Home Right for You?

Is a Multigenerational Home Right for You?

During the pandemic, many of us reexamined the meaning of home for ourselves and our loved ones. This can be seen in the recent rise in multigenerational households. According to Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and ...

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Should You Rent or Own Right Now?

Should You Rent or Own Right Now?

You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s better to rent right now than it is to own your home. Before you let that impact your decisions, you should understand what these claims are based on. Many times, reports like ...

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Own a Second Home? It Might Be Time to Sell

Own a Second Home? It Might Be Time to Sell

During the pandemic, second homes became popular because of the rise in work-from-home flexibility. Owning a second home, especially in the luxury market, allowed those homeowners to spend more time in their favorite places or with different home ...

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Equity Gains for Today's Homeowners

Equity Gains for Today's Homeowners

Today’s homeowners are sitting on significant equity, even as home price appreciation has eased recently. If you’re a homeowner, your net worth got a boost over the past few years thanks to rising home prices. Here’s ...

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What's the Biggest Benefit to Homeownership?

What's the Biggest Benefit to Homeownership?

One of the many reasons to buy a home is the way it helps build wealth and financial stability. According to Freddie Mac: “Building equity through your monthly principal payments and appreciation is a critical part of ...

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Tips for Boosting Your Home's Curb Appeal

Tips for Boosting Your Home's Curb Appeal

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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Making a Move While Planning to Retire

Making a Move While Planning to Retire

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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What to Know about Closing Costs

What to Know about Closing Costs

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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Falling in Love with Homeownership

Falling in Love with Homeownership

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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Closing the Gap in Today's Homeownership Rates

Closing the Gap in Today's Homeownership Rates

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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