Get Ready: The Best Time To List Your House Is Almost Here




If you’re thinking about selling this spring, it’s time to get moving – the best week to list your house is fast approaching.

Experts at realtor.com looked at seasonal trends from recent years (excluding 2020 as an uncharacteristic year due to the onset of the pandemic) and determined the ideal week to list a house this year:

“Home sellers on the fence waiting for that perfect moment to sell should start preparations, because the best time to list a home in 2023 is approaching quickly. The week of April 16-22 is expected to have the ideal balance of housing market conditions that favor home sellers, more so than any other week in the year.”

If you’ve been waiting for the best time…

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Balancing Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer This Spring




Though there are more homes for sale now than there were at this time last year, there’s still an undersupply with fewer houses available than in more normal, pre-pandemic years. The Monthly Housing Market Trends Report from realtor.com puts it this way: 

“While the number of homes for sale is increasing, it is still 43.2% lower than it was before the pandemic in 2017 to 2019. This means that there are still fewer homes available to buy on a typical day than there were a few years ago.”

The current housing shortage has an impact on how you search for a home this spring. With limited options on the market, buyers who consider what’s a necessity versus what’s a nice-to-have will be more…

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 Are you curious who qualifies to receive a VA loan?


Per Kori Weiss at KTL Performance Mortgage, here is some in-depth information on who qualifies for a VA loan.

In general, the following types of service are eligible:

  • Active Duty
  • Veterans
  • Reservists
  • National Guard
  • Surviving Spouses may be eligible if their spouse died in the line of duty or as a result of a service-related disability. To be eligible, a surviving spouse cannot have remarried.

Typically, veterans and service members are eligible if:

  • They have served 90 consecutive days of active service during wartime, OR
  • They have served 181 days of active service during peacetime, OR
  • They have more than 6 years of service in the National Guard or Reserves
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An Expert Makes All the Difference When You Sell Your House

An Expert Makes All the Difference When You Sell Your House | MyKCM

If you’re thinking of selling your house, it’s important to work with someone who understands how the market is changing and what it means for you. Here are five reasons working with a professional can ensure you’ll get the most out of your sale.

1. They’re Experts on Market Trends

With today’s housing market defined by change, it’s critical to work with someone who knows the latest information and how it impacts your goals. An expert real estate advisor knows about national trends and your local area too. More importantly, they’ll give insight to what all of this means for you, so they’ll be able to help you make a decision based on trustworthy, data-bound information.

2. A…

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