Home Owner Tips

Sept. 17, 2018

If You Are Thinking of Selling? You Must Act NOW!

 

If You Are Thinking of Selling? You Must Act NOW! | MyKCM

If you thought about selling your house in Connecticut this year, now more than ever may be the time to do it! The inventory of homes for sale is well below historic norms and buyer demand is skyrocketing. We were still in high school when we learned about the …

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Sept. 13, 2018

Are Connecticut Homebuyers Starting to Hit the ‘Pause’ Button?

 

Are Homebuyers Starting to Hit the ‘Pause’ Button? | MyKCM

For the last several years, buyer demand in CT has far exceeded the housing supply available for sale. This low supply and high demand have led to home prices appreciating by an average of 6.2% annually since 2012.

With this being said, three of the four major reports …

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Sept. 7, 2018

Home Prices Up 6.49% Across the Country!

Home Prices Up 6.49% Across the Country! [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM

Some Highlights:

  • The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently released their latest quarterly Home Price Index report.
  • In the report, home prices are compared both regionally and by state.
  • Based on the latest numbers, if you plan on relocating to another state, waiting to move may end up costing …
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Sept. 4, 2018

Rents Are on The Rise in CT: Don’t Get Caught in The Rental Trap!

 

Rents Are on The Rise: Don’t Get Caught in The Rental Trap! | MyKCM

There are many benefits to homeownership in Connecticut, but one of the top benefits is protecting yourself from rising rents by locking in your housing cost for the life of your mortgage.

Don’t Become Trapped 

A recent article by Apartment List addressed rising rents by stating:

Our …

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Aug. 27, 2018

5 CT Real Estate Reality TV Myths Explained

 

5 Real Estate Reality TV Myths Explained | MyKCM

Have you ever been flipping through the channels, only to find yourself glued to the couch in an HGTV binge session? We’ve all been there, watching entire seasons of “Love it or List it,” “Million Dollar Listing,” “House Hunters,” “Property Brothers,” and so many more …

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Aug. 24, 2018

The Net Worth of a CT Homeowner is 44x Greater Than A Renter!

 

The Net Worth of a Homeowner is 44x Greater Than A Renter! | MyKCM

Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts their Survey of Consumer Finances in which they collect data across all economic and social groups. Their latest survey data, covering 2013-2016 was recently released.

The study revealed that the median net worth of a homeowner was $231,400 – a 15 …

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Aug. 17, 2018

Are You Thinking of Selling Your Home in CT? Competition is Coming!

 

Are You Thinking of Selling Your Home? Competition Is Coming! | MyKCM

The number of building permits issued for single-family homes is the best indicator of how many newly built homes will rise over the next few months. According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Residential Sales Report, the number of building permits …

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Aug. 13, 2018

5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional From Dave Jones Realty Before Entering the Market!

 

5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional Before Entering the Market! | MyKCM

Whether you are buying or selling a home in CT, it can be quite the adventure. In this world of instant gratification and internet searches, many sellers think that they can ‘For Sale by Owner’ or ‘FSBO,’ but it’s not as easy as it may seem. That’s why you need an experienced real …

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Aug. 10, 2018

Millionaire to Millennials: Owning Your Home in CT Can Help You Retire Sooner!

 

Millionaire to Millennials: Owning Your Home Can Help You Retire Sooner! | MyKCM

In a CNBC article, self-made millionaire David Bach explained that: “Buying a home is the escalator to wealth in America. Homeownership can also help you retire early, that is, if you pay your mortgage off.

Bach suggests that homebuyers should, “Take out a 30-year mortgage, but with the …

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Aug. 3, 2018

The #1 Reason to Put Your House on The CT Market TODAY!

 

The #1 Reason to Put Your House on The Market TODAY! | MyKCM

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) released the results of their latest Existing Home Sales Report which revealed that CT home sales declined 0.6% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.38 million in June from 5.41 million in May, and are 2.2% below …

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