Finance

Sept. 9, 2024

The Surprising Amount of Home Equity You’ve Gained over the Years



There are a number of reasons you may be thinking about selling your house. And as you weigh your options, you may find you’re unsure how you’re going to deal with one thing about today’s housing market – and that’s affordability. If that’s your biggest concern, understanding how much equity ...

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Sept. 6, 2024

Early Housing Market Forecasts for 2025

 

Thinking about moving in 2025? Here’s what experts say you can expect. Mortgage rates are projected to come down. More homes are expected to sell. And prices are forecast to go up. Let's connect to talk about what this means for your plans to move.

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Aug. 27, 2024

What's the Impact of Presidential Elections on the Housing Market?



It’s no surprise that the upcoming Presidential election might have you speculating about what’s ahead. And those unanswered thoughts can quickly spiral, causing fear and uncertainty to swirl through your mind. So, if you’ve been considering buying or selling a home this year, you’re probably curious about what the election ...

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Aug. 15, 2024

Is Affordability Starting To Improve?

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Over the past couple of years, a lot of people have had a hard time buying a home. And while affordability is still tight, there are signs it's getting a little better and might keep improving throughout the rest of the year. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the National ...

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Aug. 7, 2024

Mortgage Rates Down a Full Percent from Recent High



Mortgage rates have been one of the hottest topics in the housing market lately because of their impact on affordability. And if you’re someone who’s looking to make a move, you’ve probably been waiting eagerly for rates to come down for that very reason. Well, if the past few weeks ...

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May 1, 2024

A Look at Top Scams Targeting Older Adults

We’ve all heard about someone falling for a scam of one kind or another. We hope we ourselves will be savvy enough to spot one if (when!) we become the target. But scammers keep trying to outsmart us, and even the most diligent of us can fall prey.

I get ...

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June 24, 2023

Beware Top Scams Affecting Older Americans

Scam Alert

Today, if you are fortunate enough not to have been subject to a scam, or an attempted one, you may be in the minority, especially if you are over 50. Older Americans are among the most targeted group for fraud, and for multiple reasons: they tend to be more trusting ...

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Oct. 12, 2022

Four Things That Help Determine Your Mortgage Rate

 

Four Things That Help Determine Your Mortgage Rate | MyKCM

If you’re looking to buy a home, you probably want to secure the lowest interest rate possible for your home loan. Over the last couple of years, that was easier to do as the housing market saw record-low mortgage rates, but this year rates have risen dramatically.

If you’re ...

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Nov. 6, 2019

5 Important Options to Make Money Last

Did you know that some surveys show that people can
be more afraid of running out of money than they are of dying?

Seventy is the new 50! I certainly feel that way as I approach my 62nd birthday—still working hard, dreaming of retirement, and yet wondering if that is really ...

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