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Nov. 30, 2021

VA Loans: Helping Veterans Achiebe Their Homeownership Dreams In Connecticut

VA Loans: Helping Veterans Achieve Their Homeownership Dreams In Connecticut

VA Loans: Helping Veterans Achieve Their Homeownership Dreams | MyKCM

The purpose of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans is to provide a pathway to homeownership for those who have sacrificed so much by serving our nation. As the Veterans Administration says of the program:

“The objective of the VA Home …

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Nov. 10, 2021

Renters Missed Out on $51,500 This Past Year In Connecticut

Renters Missed Out on $51,500 This Past Year

Renters Missed Out on $51,500 This Past Year | MyKCM

Rents have increased significantly this year. The latest National Rent Report from Apartmentlist.com shows rents are rising at a rate much higher than the three years leading up to the pandemic:

“Since January of this year, the national median …

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Nov. 8, 2021

Does Your House Have What Buyers Want In Connecticut?

Does Your House Have What Buyers Want In Connecticut?

Does Your House Have What Buyers Want? | MyKCM

The rise in remote work is changing what many Americans want in their homes. Many companies are choosing to delay reopening or go remote full-time, and today’s buyers are looking for homes with more space to support their work needs.

As …

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Oct. 28, 2021

Looking To Move? It Could Be Time To Build Your Dream Home In Connecticut

Looking To Move? It Could Be Time To Build Your Dream Home In Connecticut

Looking To Move? It Could Be Time To Build Your Dream Home. | MyKCM

While today’s supply of homes for sale is still low, the number of newly built homes is increasing. If you’re ready to sell but have held off because you weren’t sure you’d be able to find …

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Oct. 7, 2021

Can You Buy a Home Virtually In Connecticut?

Can You Buy a Home Virtually In Connecticut?

As we continue to see unprecedented activity in the real estate market, buyers often find they are too late to offer on recently listed homes. For the serious homebuyer, this can be frustrating, often causing them to make last-minute plans to run …

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Oct. 4, 2021

Early October is the Sweet Spot for Buyers In Connecticut

Early October is the Sweet Spot for Buyers In Connecticut

Early October is the Sweet Spot for Buyers | MyKCM

Are you looking to buy a home In Connecticut? If so, we’ve got good news for you.

While there’s no denying the housing market is having a great year, many of the headlines are focused on the perks for sellers …

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Oct. 1, 2021

If Your're a Buyer, Is Offering Asking Price Enough In Connecticut?

If You’re a Buyer, Is Offering Asking Price Enough In Connecticut?

If You’re a Buyer, Is Offering Asking Price Enough? | MyKCM

In today’s real estate market, buyers shouldn’t shop for a home with the expectation they’ll be able to negotiate a lower sales price. In a typical housing market, buyers try to determine how much less than the asking price …

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Sept. 29, 2021

Two Reasons Why Waiting a Year To Buy Could Cost You In Connecticut

Two Reasons Why Waiting a Year To Buy Could Cost You In Connecticut

Two Reasons Why Waiting a Year To Buy Could Cost You | MyKCM

If you’re a renter with a desire to become a homeowner, or a homeowner who’s decided your current house no longer fits your needs, you may be hoping that waiting a year might mean better market conditions …

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Sept. 28, 2021

Is a 20% Down Payment Really Necessary To Purchase a Home In Connecticut?

Is a 20% Down Payment Really Necessary To Purchase a Home In Connecticut?

Is a 20% Down Payment Really Necessary To Purchase a Home? | MyKCM

There’s a common misconception that, as a homebuyer, you need to come up with 20% of the total sale price for your down payment. In fact, a recent survey by Lending Tree asks what is keeping consumers …

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Sept. 24, 2021

Is It Time To Move on to a New Home In Connecticut?

Is It Time To Move on to a New Home In Connecticut?

Is It Time To Move on to a New Home? | MyKCM

If you’ve been in your home for longer than five years, you’re not alone. According to recent data from First American, homeowners are staying put much longer than historical averages (see graph below):Is It Time To Move on to a New Home? | MyKCMAs the graph shows, before …

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