Home Buying Tips

Nov. 14, 2022

VA Loans: Making Homes for the Brave Achievable

VA Loans: Making Homes for the Brave Achievable [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM

Some Highlights

  • VA Loans can help make homeownership possible for those who have served our country.
  • These loans offer great benefits for eligible individuals and can help them buy a VA-approved house or condo, build a new home, or make improvements to their house.
  • Homeownership is the American Dream. One …
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Nov. 14, 2022

VA Loans Can Help Veterans Achieve Their Dream of Homeownership

VA Loans Can Help Veterans Achieve Their Dream of Homeownership | MyKCM

For over 78 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have provided millions of veterans with the opportunity to purchase homes of their own. If you or a loved one have served, it’s important to understand this program and its benefits.

Here are some things you should know about VA loans …

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Nov. 4, 2022

Do You Believe Homeownership Is Out of Reach? Maybe It Doesn’t Have To Be.

Do You Believe Homeownership Is Out of Reach? Maybe It Doesn’t Have To Be. | MyKCM

It turns out, millennials aren’t the renter generation after all. The 2022 Consumer Insights Report from Mynd says there’s a portion of millennial and Gen Z buyers who are pursuing homeownership as a way to build their wealth, but it may not be exactly the way previous generations have …

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Nov. 4, 2022

3 Trends That Are Good News for Today’s Homebuyers

3 Trends That Are Good News for Today’s Homebuyers | MyKCM

While higher mortgage rates are creating affordability challenges for homebuyers this year, there is some good news for those people still looking to buy a home.

As the market has cooled this year, some of the intensity buyers faced during the peak frenzy of the pandemic has cooled too. Here …

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Nov. 4, 2022

Taking the Fear out of Saving for a Home

Taking the Fear out of Saving for a Home | MyKCM

If you’re planning to buy a home, knowing what to budget for and how to save may sound scary at first. But it doesn’t have to be. One way to take the fear out of budgeting is understanding some of the costs you might encounter.  And to do that …

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Oct. 28, 2022

Applying for a Mortgage Doesn’t Have To Be Scary

Applying for a Mortgage Doesn’t Have To Be Scary [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM

Some Highlights

  • Even with higher mortgage rates, the mortgage process doesn’t need to be something you fear. Here are some steps to help as you set out to buy a home.
  • Know your credit score and work to build strong credit. When you’re ready, lean on the pros and …
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Oct. 28, 2022

Pre-Approval Is a Critical First Step on Your Homebuying Journey

Pre-Approval Is a Critical First Step on Your Homebuying Journey | MyKCM

If you’re planning to buy a home this year, one of the first steps on your journey is getting pre-approved. Especially in today’s market when mortgage rates are higher than they were just a few months ago, getting a mortgage pre-approval can be a game changer. Here’s why.

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Oct. 21, 2022

The Emotional and Non-financial Benefits of Homeownership

The Emotional and Non-financial Benefits of Homeownership | MyKCM

With higher mortgage rates, you might be wondering if now's the best time to buy a home. While the financial aspects are important to consider, there are also powerful non-financial reasons it may make sense to make a move. Here are just a few of the benefits that come …

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Oct. 7, 2022

The Journey To Buy a Home

The Journey To Buy a Home [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM

Some Highlights

  • When you head out to buy a home, there are a number of key milestones you’ll encounter along the way.
  • The process includes everything from building your team and understanding your finances to going house hunting, making an offer, and more.
  • Your journey starts here. Let’s connect so …
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Oct. 7, 2022

The Cost of Waiting for Mortgage Rates To Go Down

The Cost of Waiting for Mortgage Rates To Go Down | MyKCM

Mortgage rates have increased significantly in recent weeks. And that may mean you have questions about what this means for you if you’re planning to buy a home. Here’s some information that can help you make an informed decision when you set your homebuying plans.

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