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Oct. 12, 2017

CT Networth of Homeowners 44X Greater Than Renters

Net Worth of Homeowners 44X Greater than Renters | MyKCM

Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts a survery in which they collect data across all economic and social groups. The latest survey data, covering 2013-2016 was released two weeks ago.

The study revealed that the 2016 median net worth of CT homeowners was $231,400 - a 15% increase since …

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Sept. 22, 2017

5 Reasons to Sell in CT This Fall

5 Reasons to Sell This Fall | MyKCM

Here are five reasons listing your CT home for sale this fall makes sense.

1. Demand Is Strong

The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand in CT remains very strong. These buyers are ready, willing, and able to purchase… …

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Aug. 24, 2017

More Boomerang Buyers Are About to Enter the CT Market!

More Boomerang Buyers Are about to Enter the Market | MyKCM

I previously informed you about a study conducted by TransUnion titled, “The Bubble, the Burst and Now – What Happened to the Consumer?” The study revealed that 1.5 million homeowners who were negatively impacted by the housing crisis could re-enter the housing market between 2016-2019.

Recently, HousingWire …

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Aug. 18, 2017

58% of CT Homeowners See A Drop in Home Values Coming

58% of Homeowners See a Drop in Home Values Coming | MyKCM

According to the recently released Modern Homebuyer Survey from ValueInsured58 percent of homeowners think there will be a “housing bubble and price correction” within the next 2 years.

After what transpired just ten years ago, I can understand the concern CT residents have about the current increase in …

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Aug. 16, 2017

CT Homeowner's Net Worth is Still Greater Than A Renter's

Homeowner’s Net Worth Is Still Greater Than a Renter’s | MyKCM

Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts their Survey of Consumer Finances in which they collect data across all economic and social groups. The latest survey, which includes data from 2010-2013, reports that a CT homeowner’s net worth is 36 times greater than that of a renter ($194,500 …

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Aug. 15, 2017

Hey, CT Millennial Homeowners! It May Be Time to Sell

Hey, Millennial Homeowners!! It May Be Time to Sell | MyKCM

Contrary to what many believe, CT millennials are not the ‘renter’ generation. CT millennials purchased a larger percentage (34%) of homes in the U.S. than any other age group in 2017 and the most recent Census Bureau report shows that the homeownership rate among Millennials is finally on the rise …

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Aug. 14, 2017

CT Housing Inventory Hits 30- Year Low

Housing Inventory Hits 30-Year Low

Spring is traditionally the busiest season for real estate. CT Buyers, experiencing cabin fever all winter, emerge like flowers through the snow in search of their dream home. CT homeowners, in preparation for the increased demand, are enticed to list their house for sale and move on to the home …

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Aug. 11, 2017

CT Homes Have Positive Equity!

93.9% Of Homes in The US Have Positive Equity | MyKCM

CoreLogic’s latest Equity Report revealed that ninety-one thousand residential properties regained equity in Q1 2017. The outlook for 2017 remains positive as well, as an additional 600 thousand properties will regain equity if home prices rise another 5% this year.

The study also revealed that:

  • Roughly 63% of all homeowners …
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Aug. 10, 2017

How Long Do Most Families Stay in Their CT Home?

How Long Do Most Families Stay in Their Home? | MyKCM

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) keeps historical data on many aspects of homeownership. One of the data points that has changed dramatically is the median tenure of a family in a home, meaning how long a family stays in a home prior to moving. As the graph below shows …

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July 31, 2017

CT Residents Still Believe Real Estate is the Best Long-Term Investment

Americans Still Believe Real Estate is Best Long-Term Investment | MyKCM

According to Bankrate’s latest Financial Security Index Poll, CT residents who have money to set aside for the next 10 years would rather invest in real estate than any other type of investment.

Bankrate asked them to answer the following question:

“What is the best way to invest money …

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