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by The KCM Crew The housing market is recovering nicely. Prices have increased nationally by double digits over the last twelve months. Competition from the shadow inventory of lower priced distressed properties (foreclosures and short sales) is diminishing rapidly. Now may be the perfect time to...
04/22/2014
by Tara-Nicholle Nelson Whenever you’re new to anything—a new job, a new exercise routine, a new school, a new town—you’re apt to say some pretty ridiculous things, whether it’s down playing how difficult something may be or being unaware of the reasoning behind certain situations. For real e...
04/15/2014
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by The KCM Crew We have often gone against the grain to promote the fact that Millennials have a stronger belief in homeownership than previous generations. Some have strongly disagreed. Well, a new study from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) found Millennials now account for t...
04/01/2014
by The KCM Crew Recently, HousingWire asked David Berson, chief economist at Nationwide, for his opinion on the near-term future of housing. Below are what Mr. Berson believes to be the three things you need to know about housing in 2014. We have included a quote from the article and a small...
03/27/2014
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by The KCM Crew We have often suggested that potential home buyers consider rising interest rates when thinking about the true cost of a home. Remember, cost is not determined by price alone but by price and mortgage rate. The longer a buyer waits, the higher the mortgage payment will be i...
03/25/2014
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by The KCM Crew Based on prices, mortgage rates and soaring rents, there may have never been a better time in real estate history to purchase a home than right now. Here are five major reasons purchasers should consider buying. 1. Competition is about to Increase Every spring a surge of pro...
03/17/2014
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I attended to Tucson Association of Realtors (TAR) Frank-Dodd Act forum discussing the Seller Financing Addendums. These addendums were revised again due to TAR’s direct involvement with Arizona Association of Realtors legal counsel, Scott Druker. The revised forms brought clarity to the definit...
03/14/2014
by Tara-Nicholle Nelson When you’re trying to understand or influence human behavior—as you might do when, say, listing and marketing a home for sale—it’s important to respect the distinction between what people should do and what they actually do do.This is the difference between economics a...
03/14/2014
Oro Valley, Ariz. (March 4, 2014) - According to a recent ranking published by Movoto Real Estate, the Town of Oro Valley is ranked #8 on the list of America's 10 Safest Suburbs. "We are proud of this new distinction," commented Mayor Satish Hiremath. "The Movoto ranking affirms what we've kn...
03/05/2014
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In today’s market, it’s not enough for real estate agents to just do their jobs anymore. Now you also have to prove to clients that you’re trustworthy and you know what you’re doing. Buyers are hungry for information and can be wary of the home-buying process. And considering the market volatilit...
02/25/2014