Buying a Home

Nov. 10, 2022

VA Loans Can Help Veterans Achieve Their Dream of Homeownership

 

VA Loans Can Help Veterans Achieve Their Dream of Homeownership | MyKCM

For over 78 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have provided millions of veterans with the opportunity to purchase homes of their own. If you or a loved one have served, it’s important to understand this program and its benefits.

Here are some things you …

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Nov. 8, 2022

The Majority of Americans Still View Homeownership as the American Dream

 

The Majority of Americans Still View Homeownership as the American Dream | MyKCM

Buying a home is a powerful decision, and it remains a key part of the American Dream. In fact, the 2022 Consumer Insights Report from Mynd found the majority of people polled still view homeownership as a key life achievement. Let’s explore just a few of …

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Nov. 7, 2022

Key Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today

 

Key Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today | MyKCM

Every time there’s a news segment about the housing market, we hear about the affordability challenges buyers are facing today. Those headlines are focused on how much mortgage rates have climbed this year. And while it’s true rates have risen dramatically, it’s important to remember they …

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Nov. 4, 2022

Homeownership Wins Over Time

Homeownership Wins Over Time [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM

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Nov. 3, 2022

Do You Believe Homeownership Is Out of Reach? Maybe It Doesn’t Have To Be.

 

Do You Believe Homeownership Is Out of Reach? Maybe It Doesn’t Have To Be. | MyKCM

It turns out, millennials aren’t the renter generation after all. The 2022 Consumer Insights Report from Mynd says there’s a portion of millennial and Gen Z buyers who are pursuing homeownership as a way to build their wealth, but it may not be exactly the way …

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Nov. 2, 2022

3 Trends That Are Good News for Today’s Homebuyers

 

3 Trends That Are Good News for Today’s Homebuyers | MyKCM

While higher mortgage rates are creating affordability challenges for homebuyers this year, there is some good news for those people still looking to buy a home.

As the market has cooled this year, some of the intensity buyers faced during the peak frenzy of the …

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Oct. 31, 2022

Millennials Are Still a Driving Force of Today’s Buyer Demand

 

Millennials Are Still a Driving Force of Today’s Buyer Demand | MyKCM

If you’re thinking about selling your house but wondering if buyers are still out there, know that there are still people who are searching for a home to buy today. And your house may be exactly what they’re looking for.

While the millennial generation has …

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Oct. 31, 2022

Applying for a Mortgage Doesn’t Have To Be Scary

 

Applying for a Mortgage Doesn’t Have To Be Scary [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM

Some Highlights

  • Even with higher mortgage rates, the mortgage process doesn’t need to be something you fear. Here are some steps to help as you set out to buy a home.
  • Know your credit score and work to build strong credit. When you’re …
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Oct. 31, 2022

Taking the Fear out of Saving for a Home

 

Taking the Fear out of Saving for a Home | MyKCM

If you’re planning to buy a home, knowing what to budget for and how to save may sound scary at first. But it doesn’t have to be. One way to take the fear out of budgeting is understanding some of the costs you might encounter. …

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Oct. 28, 2022

Pre-Approval Is a Critical First Step on Your Homebuying Journey

 

Pre-Approval Is a Critical First Step on Your Homebuying Journey | MyKCM

If you’re planning to buy a home this year, one of the first steps on your journey is getting pre-approved. Especially in today’s market when mortgage rates are higher than they were just a few months ago, getting a mortgage pre-approval can be a game changer. …

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