KC Homeowners: A Drop in Equity Doesn’t Mean Low Equity
There is a lot of current media coverage talking about a drop in homeowner equity. It’s important to understand that equity is closely tied to home values. When home prices appreciate, you can expect equity to increase. Similarly, when home ...
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Posted by Just Say Home KC Team on June 22, 2023 in Selling Your Home
KC Homeowners: Are Home Prices Going Up or Down? That Depends...
Do you find media coverage about home prices confusing? Much of this lack of clarity is due to the type of data used and what elements of this data are being highlighted. Two methods are used to compare home prices over different time periods: ...
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Posted by Just Say Home KC Team on June 20, 2023 in Buying a Home
Why Aren't Home Prices Crashing?
There have been a lot of shifts in the housing market recently. Mortgage rates rose dramatically last year, impacting many people’s ability to buy a home. Also, after several years of rapid price appreciation, home prices finally peaked last ...
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Posted by Just Say Home KC Team on April 5, 2023 in Selling Your Home
How Changing Mortgage Rates Affect You
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has been bouncing between 6% and 7% this year. If you’ve been on the fence about whether to buy a home or not, it’s helpful to know exactly how a 1%, or even a 0.5%, mortgage rate shift affects your ...
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Posted by Just Say Home KC Team on April 4, 2023 in Buying a Home
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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Posted by Just Say Home KC Team on March 31, 2023 in Selling Your Home
Four Keys to Selling Your Home This Spring
Spring has arrived, and that means more and more people are getting their homes ready to sell. With recent shifts in Kansas City real estate, this year’s spring housing market will be different from the frenzy of the past several ...
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Posted by Just Say Home KC Team on March 29, 2023 in Selling Your Home
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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Posted by Just Say Home KC Team on March 28, 2023 in Buying a Home
The Best Time to List Your House is Almost Here
If you’re thinking about selling your home this Spring, it’s time to get moving – the best time to list your house is fast approaching.
Experts at realtor.com looked at seasonal trends from recent years ...
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Posted by Just Say Home KC Team on March 27, 2023 in Selling Your Home
Why Buying a Home Is a Sound Decision
When thinking about buying a home, you want to know if your decision will be a good one. For many, this includes considering what home prices are projected to do in the coming years, and how that could impact your ...
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Posted by Just Say Home KC Team on March 24, 2023 in Buying a Home
What's Ahead for Home Prices in 2023
Over the past year, home prices have been a widely debated topic. Some have said we’ll see a massive drop in prices and could be a repeat of 2008 – which hasn’t happened. Others have forecasted a real estate market that could ...
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Posted by Just Say Home KC Team on March 21, 2023 in Buying a Home
Buyer Activity and The Housing Market
If you're considering selling your home this Spring, it's important to understand what the housing market is doing. Though the market is no longer experiencing the frenzy of a year ago, buyers are showing interest in purchasing a home. According ...
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Posted by Just Say Home KC Team on March 16, 2023 in Selling Your Home
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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Posted by Just Say Home KC Team on March 14, 2023 in Buying a Home
Four Tips for Making Your Best Offer
Do you plan to buy a home this Spring? Things are more balanced than they were at the height of the pandemic, however, it’s still a sellers’ market. When you find the home you want to buy, remember these four tips to make your ...
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Posted by Just Say Home KC Team on March 9, 2023 in Buying a Home
Two Things to Know Before Selling Your Home
Much has changed in the Kansas City and national housing markets this past year. If you’re planning to sell your house this Spring, here are two important things you should keep in mind.
Houses That Are Priced Right Are Still Selling
Houses ...
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Posted by Just Say Home KC Team on March 8, 2023 in Selling Your Home
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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Posted by Just Say Home KC Team on March 3, 2023 in Selling Your Home
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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Posted by Just Say Home KC Team on March 2, 2023 in Selling Your Home
Rising Mortgage Rates: What to Know
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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Posted by Just Say Home KC Team on February 28, 2023 in Buying a Home
Is a Newly Built Home Right for You?
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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Posted by Just Say Home KC Team on February 17, 2023 in Buying a Home
To Know What's Going on in the Housing Market, Lean on the Professionals
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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Posted by Just Say Home KC Team on February 10, 2023 in Selling Your Home
Learning from the Past About the Housing Market and Recessions
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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Posted by Just Say Home KC Team on February 9, 2023 in Buying a Home