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Sept. 28, 2018

Should I Buy Now? Or Wait Until Next Year?

Connecticut buyers: Should I Buy Now? Or Wait Until Next Year?

Should I Buy Now? Or Wait Until Next Year? [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM

Some Highlights:

  • The cost of waiting to buy is defined as the additional funds it would take to buy a home if prices & interest rates were to increase over a period of time.
  • Freddie Mac predicts interest rates …
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Sept. 24, 2018

How Much Has Your Home Increased in Value?

 

How Much Has Your Home Increased in Value? | MyKCM

Home values have risen dramatically over the last twelve months. In CoreLogic’s most recent Home Price Index Report, they revealed that national home prices have increased by 6.2% year-over-year.

CoreLogic broke down appreciation even further into four price ranges, giving us a more detailed view than if …

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Sept. 21, 2018

4 Reasons to Sell This Fall in Connecticut

 

4 Reasons to Sell This Fall [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM

Some Highlights:

  • Connecticut housing inventory is still under the 6-month supply that is needed for a normal housing market.
  • Buyers are often competing with one another for the listings that are available.
  • Perhaps the time has come for you and your family to move on and start living the …
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Sept. 19, 2018

25% of Homes with a Mortgage are Now Equity Rich!

 

25% of Homes with a Mortgage are Now Equity Rich! | MyKCM

Connecticut's rising home prices have been in the news a lot lately and much of the focus has been on whether home prices are accelerating too quickly, as well as how sustainable the growth in prices really is. One of the often-overlooked benefits of rising prices, however, is …

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Sept. 18, 2018

Connecticut Home Prices: The Difference 5 Years Makes

 

Home Prices: The Difference 5 Years Makes | MyKCM

CoreLogic recently released their Home Price Index ReportOne of the key indicators used in the report to determine the health of the housing market was home price appreciation. CoreLogic focused on appreciation from July 2013 to July 2018 to show how prices over the last five …

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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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March 13, 2017

CT Builder Confidence Hits 11-Year High

 

Builder Confidence Hits 11-Year High | Keeping Current Matters

In many areas in Connecticut, there are not enough homes for sale to satisfy the number of buyers looking to purchase their dream homes. Experts have long proposed that a ramp-up in new, single-family home construction would be one of the many ways to overcome this inventory shortage.

According …

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