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April
27

Think You Have To Put 20% Down? Most First-Time Homebuyers Don’t.

April 27th, 2026 by KCM Crew

According to Google Trends, online searches for down payment information recently hit an all-time high.

Category: For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Featured, Affordability, Buying Tips

April
23

3 Things That Are Not Going To Happen in Today's Housing Market

April 23rd, 2026 by KCM Crew

There’s a lot of uncertainty right now and that’s leading to some dramatic headlines.

Category: For Buyers, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates, Featured, Inventory

April
22

More Options Are Popping Up This Spring

April 22nd, 2026 by KCM Crew

Did you try to buy a home last year, but you ended up pressing pause?

Category: For Buyers, Inventory

April
20

The 10 Best Markets for First-Time Buyers This Spring

April 20th, 2026 by KCM Crew

For a while, buying your first home hasn’t just felt hard. It may have felt out of reach.

Category: First-Time Buyers, Inventory, Affordability

April
16

Rent or Buy? The Real Tradeoff Most People Don’t Talk About

April 16th, 2026 by KCM Crew

You’ve probably asked yourself lately: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now? It’s a question a lot of people are asking.

Category: For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Featured, Rent vs. Buy, Equity

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