• Unlocking the Benefits of Your Home's Equity,KCM Crew

    Unlocking the Benefits of Your Home's Equity

    Some HighlightsEquity is the difference between what your house is worth and what you still owe on your mortgage.The typical homeowner gained $28,000 over the past year and has a grand total of $305,000 in equity. And there are a lot of great ways you can use that equity.To find out how much equity

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  • How the Economy Impacts Mortgage Rates,KCM Crew

    How the Economy Impacts Mortgage Rates

    As someone who’s thinking about buying or selling a home, you’re probably paying close attention to mortgage rates – and wondering what's ahead.One thing that can affect mortgage rates is the Federal Funds Rate, which influences how much it costs banks to borrow money from each other. While the Fede

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  • A Newly Built Home May Actually Be More Budget-Friendly,KCM Crew

    A Newly Built Home May Actually Be More Budget-Friendly

    If you’re in the market to buy a home, there’s some exciting news for you. Many people assume that newly built homes are more expensive than existing ones (houses that have already been lived in), but that’s not always the case. In fact, exploring newly built homes can sometimes lead to more cost-ef

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