Posts Tagged ‘crs’
Are Lending Standards Propping Up Home Prices? – KCM Article
August 16th, 2018 by Darren Ahearn
Are Lending Standards Propping Up Home Prices? Back in 2005, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan described the dramatic increases in residential real estate values as a “froth in housing markets.” Greenspan went on to say: “The increase in the prevalence of interest-only loans and the introduction of more-exotic forms of adjustable-rate mortgages are developments of particular concern…some households may […]
No Longer Deuctible
August 9th, 2018 by Darren Ahearn
“There can be good reasons for borrowing against the equity of your home but deducting the interest is now restricted.”
You Need an Agent Who Will Always Put You First – KCM Article
August 3rd, 2018 by Darren Ahearn
You Need an Agent Who Will Always Put You First Whether you are a rookie homebuyer or have gone through the process many times, having a local real estate expert who is well versed in the neighborhood you are looking to move to, as well as the trends of that area, should be your goal while home […]
Will Your Current House Fit Your Needs in Retirement? – KCM Article
August 1st, 2018 by Darren Ahearn
Will Your Current House Fit Your Needs in Retirement? As more and more baby boomers enter retirement age, the question of whether or not to sell their homes and move will become a hot topic. In today’s housing market climate, with low available inventory in the starter and trade-up home categories, it makes sense to […]
What You Need to Know About the Mortgage Process – KCM Infographic
July 31st, 2018 by Darren Ahearn
What You Need to Know About the Mortgage Process [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights: Many buyers are purchasing a home with a down payment as little as 3%. You may already qualify for a loan, even if you don’t have perfect credit. Take advantage of the knowledge of your local professionals who are there to help you […]
House-Buying Power at Near-Historic Levels – KCM Article
July 20th, 2018 by Darren Ahearn
House-Buying Power at Near-Historic Levels We keep hearing that home affordability is approaching crisis levels. While this may be true in a few metros across the country, housing affordability is not a challenge in the clear majority of the country. In their most recent Real House Price Index, First Americanreported that consumer “house-buying power” is at “near-historic […]
Next Recession in 2020? What Will Be the Impact? – KCM Article
July 19th, 2018 by Darren Ahearn
Next Recession in 2020? What Will Be the Impact? Economists and analysts know that the country has experienced economic growth for almost a decade. They also know that a recession can’t be too far off. A recent reportby Zillow Research shed light on a survey conducted by Pulsenomics in which they asked economists, investment strategists and market analysts how they […]
Why Should You Use A Professional to Sell Your Home? – KCM Article
July 18th, 2018 by Darren Ahearn
Why Should You Use A Professional to Sell Your Home? When homeowners decide to sell their houses, they obviously want to get the best possible price for their home with the least amount of hassles along the way. However, for the vast majority of sellers, the most important result is actually getting their homes sold. In order […]
Buying This Summer? Be Prepared for Bidding Wars – KCM Article
July 17th, 2018 by Darren Ahearn
Buying This Summer? Be Prepared for Bidding Wars Summer is traditionally a busy season for real estate. Buyers come out in force and homeowners list their houses for sale hoping to capitalize on those buyers who are looking to purchase before the new school year. This year will be no different! Buyers have already been out in […]
5 Reasons Millennials Choose to Buy a Home – KCM Infographic
July 13th, 2018 by Darren Ahearn
5 Reasons Millennials Choose to Buy a Home [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights: “The majority of millennials said they consider owning a home more sensible than renting for both financial and lifestyle reasons — including control of living space, flexibility in future decisions, privacy and security, and living in a nice home.” The top reason millennials choose […]