The KCM Blog

October 2010

Will Your House Be Worth More in the Spring?

October 29, 2010

This is a question anyone thinking about selling must ask. Should they sell now or should they wait for the spring? Most years that would be an interesting question. There is a belief that many buyers come out in the spring and, with that increase in demand for housing, prices may appreciate. This year is [...]

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Steve Harney Nominated for Prestigious Award

October 28, 2010

Our very own lead blogger, Steve Harney, has been honored by being nominated for the list: Inman News 100 Most Influential Real Estate Leaders   Please vote for Steve by clicking on the link.       Share

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4 Tips To Present a Stronger Mortgage Application

October 28, 2010

As underwriting guidelines for lenders become more stringent, it becomes clearer what a good mortgage application looks like. As prospective home buyers begin their search, there are a few things they can do to help get their loans approved (and with the best possible terms), and, at the same time, lessen some of the stress [...]

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The Collateral Damage in This Housing War

October 27, 2010

We try our best to deliver a blog post everyday that is filled with facts and studies on the housing industry. Every once in a while, one of our bloggers asks to be able to voice their ‘opinion’ on a particular point. This is one of those days. Here is Steve Harney’s opinion on the [...]

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Best Time to Buy AND Best Time to Sell?

October 26, 2010

If you know a great real estate professional, you might be questioning them right now. They may tell a friend of yours in the afternoon that this is a great time to buy a home and in the evening tell another friend that they have to lower their price in order to sell their home. [...]

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Will Falling Prices Create Wave of Strategic Defaults?

October 25, 2010

Strategic default:  when a borrower defaults on their mortgage even though they have the financial ability to repay it.  Strategic defaults lead to foreclosures. It is important to realize that an increase in the number of foreclosures will dramatically impact any possible housing recovery. A loss of income or an increase in negative equity (where the [...]

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