by Smilingruby | May 14, 2019 | Buyers, Financing, First Time Home Buyers, Home Search, Housing Market Updates, Infographic, Pricing, Rent vs Buy
![The Cost of Renting vs. Buying This Spring [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM](https://files.mykcm.com/2019/05/29064811/20190503-ENG-STM-1046x1354.jpg)
Some Highlights:
- Historically, the choice between renting or buying a home has been a tough decision.
- Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median-priced home today (27.7%) vs. the percentage needed to buy a median-priced home (17.5%), the choice becomes obvious.
- Every market is different. Before you renew your lease again, find out if you can put your housing costs to work by buying this year!
by Smilingruby | Mar 16, 2019 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Home Search, Housing Market Updates, Infographic, Move-up Buyers, Preapproved, Sellers
![Don’t Let Your Luck Run Out! Buy A Home This Spring [INFOGRAPHIC] | My KCM](https://files.mykcm.com/2019/03/13065556/20190315-St-Patricks-Day-MEM-1046x1046.jpg)
Some Highlights:
- Interest Rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage have dropped to 4.41% from near 5% in 2018.
- Take advantage of more inventory coming to market in the spring to find your dream home!
- Buying now will allow you to start earning equity today!
by Smilingruby | Feb 22, 2019 | Buyers, Down Payment, First Time Home Buyers, Infographic
![3 Tips for Making Your Dream of Buying A Home Come True [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM](https://files.mykcm.com/2019/02/20084419/3-Tips-ENG-MEM-1046x1354.jpg)
Some Highlights:
- Setting up an automatic savings plan that saves a small amount of every check is one of the best ways to save without thinking too much about it.
- Living within a budget right now will help you save money for down payments while also paying down other debts that might be holding you back.
- What are you willing to cut back on to make your dreams of homeownership a reality?
by Smilingruby | Feb 8, 2019 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Home Search, Infographic, Move-up Buyers, Negotiating Contracts, Pricing, Sellers, Selling Your Home
![5 Reasons to Love Hiring A Real Estate Pro [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM](https://files.mykcm.com/2019/02/06095251/2019.02.08-5-Reasons-to-Love-Mem-ENG-1046x1354.jpg)
Highlights:
- Hiring a real estate professional to guide you through the process of buying a home or selling your house can be one of the best decisions you make!
- They are there for you to help with contracts, explaining the process, negotiations, and pricing (both when making an offer or setting the right price for your home).
- One of the top reasons to hire a real estate professional is their understanding of your local market and how the conditions in your neighborhood will impact your experience.
by Smilingruby | Jan 4, 2019 | DIY Projects, Home Improvement, Home Search, Infographic, Landscaping, Move-up Buyers, Sellers, Selling Your Home
![Top Renovations to Complete Before You Sell Your House [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM](https://files.mykcm.com/2019/01/03093809/201901104-STM-ENG-1046x1354.jpg)
Some Highlights:
- If you are planning on listing your house for sale this year, here are the top four home improvement projects that will net you the most Return on Investment (ROI).
- Minor bathroom renovations can go a long way toward improving the quality of your everyday life and/or impressing potential buyers.
- Upgrading your landscaping or curb appeal helps get buyers in the door. These upgrades rank as the 2nd and 4th best renovations for returns on investment.
by Smilingruby | Dec 14, 2018 | Buyers, Home Search, Infographic, Move-up Buyers, Sellers, Selling Your Home
