CT Buyer Tips

Dec. 22, 2017

4 Reasons to Buy a Home in CT This Winter!

 

4 Reasons to Buy a Home This Winter! | MyKCM

Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home in CT today instead of waiting.

1. Prices Will Continue to Rise in CT

CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Index reports that CT home prices have appreciated by 7.0% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts that …

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Dec. 18, 2017

Before You Make an Offer on a CT Home, Here Are 4 Tips for Success!

Before You Make an Offer, Here Are 4 Tips for Success! | MyKCM

So, you’ve been searching for that perfect house in CT to call a ‘home,’ and you finally found it! The price is right, and in such a competitive market, you want to make sure that you make a good offer so that you can guarantee that your dream of …

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Dec. 15, 2017

Why Getting Pre-Approved in CT Should Be Your First Step

Why Getting Pre-Approved Should Be Your First Step | MyKCM

The number of buyers searching for their dream homes in CT greatly outnumbers the number of homes for sale. This has led to a competitive marketplace where buyers often need to stand out. One way to show you are serious about buying your dream home is to get pre-qualified or pre-approved …

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Dec. 14, 2017

3 Tips for Making Your Dream Home in CT a Reality

3 Tips for Making Your Dream Home a Reality [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM

Some Highlights:

  • Setting up an automatic savings plan that saves a small amount of every check is one of the best ways to save without thinking a lot about it.
  • Living within a budget will not only help you save money for down payments but will help you pay down …
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Dec. 1, 2017

Low Interest Rates in CT Have a High Impact on Your Buying Power

According to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, CT interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage are currently at 3.92%, which is still near record lows in comparison to recent history!

The interest rate you secure when buying a CT home not only greatly impacts your monthly housing …

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Nov. 30, 2017

The Cost of NOT Owning Your Home in CT

The Cost of NOT Owning Your Home | MyKCM

Owning a CT home has great financial benefits, yet many continue to rent! Today, let’s look at the financial reasons why owning a home of your own has been a part of the American Dream for as long as America has existed.

Zillow recently reported that:

“In reality, buying or renting a …

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Nov. 20, 2017

CT Mortgage Interest Rates Are Going Up... Should You Wait to Buy?

CT mortgage interest rates, as reported by Freddie Mac, have increased over the last several weeks. Freddie Mac, along with Fannie Mae, the Mortgage Bankers Association and the National Association of Realtors, is calling for mortgage rates to continue to rise over the next four quarters.

This has caused some purchasers to …

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Nov. 7, 2017

Thinking About Buying in CT? Know Your Credit

Thinking About Buying? Know Your Credit Score | MyKCM

Knowing your credit score or getting a recent copy of your credit report is one of the first steps that you can take toward knowing how ready you are to start the CT home buying process.

Make sure all the information listed on your report is accurate and work to …

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Nov. 6, 2017

Don't Let Fear Stop Your From Applying for a Mortgage in CT

Don't Let Fear Stop You from Applying for a Mortgage | MyKCM

A considerable number of potential CT buyers shy away from jumping into the real estate market due to their uncertainty about the buying process. A specific cause for concern tends to be mortgage qualification.

For many, the mortgage process can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be!

In order …

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Oct. 16, 2017

You Do Not Need 20% Down to Buy in CT NOW!

No… You Do Not Need 20% Down to Buy NOW! | MyKCM

The Aspiring Home Buyers Profile from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) found that CT residents are still somewhat confused about what is required to qualify for a home mortgage loan in today’s housing market. The results of the survey show that non-homeowners cite the main reason for not …

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