Entries by The KCM Crew

17 Facts about Moving [INFOGRAPHIC]

Today’s infographic comes from the team at Allied Van Lines.  – The KCM Crew

Are you getting ready to move? Whether you’re moving across town or across the country, moving for a new opportunity or just wanting to upgrade from your current home, moving can seem like a daunting task. Why not make it fun and learn some useful and informative moving facts to help streamline your move. Do you know the best and worst days to move? What about the least popular month to move in? Discover this and more with Allied Van Lines.

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October 4, 2013 /4 Comments/by
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Quick Sales Challenging for Seniors

Today we are honored to have Nikki Buckelew, the Founder and CEO of the Seniors Real Estate Institute, as our guest blogger.  Nikki is considered a leading authority on seniors real estate and housing. – The KCM Crew Sold in 3 days! We must admit, this is music to a real estate agents ears. Unfortunately, […]

October 3, 2013 /0 Comments/by

Monday Morning Motivation

The Importance of KCM Several years ago, we at Keeping Current Matters (KCM) realized that the real estate industry was experiencing a revolutionary change. The information that consumers depended on us for in the past (which houses were for sale, what were the selling prices of similar houses in the neighborhood) was now being broadcast across the […]

September 30, 2013 /0 Comments/by

Buyers: Window of Opportunity Still Open

The Fed recently announced they would continue their current pace of purchasing bonds until the economy was stronger. This bond purchasing program is the reason that mortgage interest rates are at historic lows. Rates began to increase over the last several months just on the anticipation that the Fed would announce that they would be […]

September 30, 2013 /0 Comments/by

Does Your Credit Score Affect Your Homeowners Insurance Cost?

Our guest blogger for today is Carrie Van Brunt-Wiley, Editor of the HomeInsurance.com blog. The HomeInsurance.com blog provides tips for consumers on a wide variety of topics ranging from home maintenance to insurance shopping. – The KCM Crew Your credit score and your insurance payments- what’s the connection? You’re likely not surprised when your loan […]

September 26, 2013 /3 Comments/by

Agents: Spend Your Time Prospecting

Today, we are honored to have Justin DeCesare, CEO of Middleton & Associates Real Estate in La Jolla, as our guest blogger. Justin has written a manual for new agents that is a must read for the new technology centered Real Estate market. It is available online in both print and Kindle editions. – The KCM Crew In […]

September 25, 2013 /2 Comments/by

Welcome to the New KCM!

Here it is! Over the past few months, our crew has been working diligently to put together a brand new website, bringing our blog and membership website together. We’re so excited to show you the new look and feel of KCM. In addition to the new design, we’ve also included some exciting new features for […]

September 24, 2013 /0 Comments/by

Mortgage Rates after the Bernanke Announcement

Last week, Bernard Bernanke startled many by announcing that the Fed will not wind down their bond buying program right now. The program is part of an overall stimulus package geared at bringing back the national economy. The Fed’s purchase of these bonds over the last few years has driven mortgage rates to historic lows. […]

September 23, 2013 /0 Comments/by

Dear KCM Members,

First off, we just want to personally say, “Welcome to the new KCM!” We’re so excited to finally let you in and see the new design of KCM. We want our members to know how much they mean to us and we feel that this is just a small token of our appreciation. It’s our […]

September 23, 2013 /5 Comments/by

ANNOUNCEMENT: New Website Coming Soon

On Monday, Sept 23rd, we will be launching our new website. We wanted to give you a heads up so you’re not alarmed by the new look and feel of the KCM Blog. We’ll also be merging our membership website with our blog. That way, every piece of content we provide is all in one […]

September 21, 2013 /0 Comments/by

What to Consider When Buying a Second Home

Today we are happy to have Mark Scheets, an SEO & Digital Marketing Consultant, as our guest blogger. – The KCM Crew Sooner or later you may reach a point in your life where you are financially stable and plan to purchase a second home. For the most part, people who look to buy a second […]

September 19, 2013 /5 Comments/by

Wealthy Pick Real Estate Over the Stock Market

We are taught from birth that the quickest way to achieve a goal is to seek out those who have already accomplished the goal and do what they do. Interested in creating wealth? It seems the wealthy trust real estate as an investment before even the stock market. A recent survey revealed that 75 percent […]

September 18, 2013 /0 Comments/by
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Experts Comment on the Housing Market

Rick Judson, chairman of NAHB Responding to the report that over 80% of housing markets are improving: “While there is still plenty of room for growth, this is an excellent indication of how the housing recovery has begun to take hold across more geographical areas.” Tim Sloan, Wells Fargo Chief Financial Officer “When you look […]

September 17, 2013 /0 Comments/by
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Housing Inventory Making a Comeback

The shortage of homes for sale earlier in the year created an imbalance of supply to demand which resulted in double digit year-over-year price increases nationally. According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, the inventory of homes for sale is now beginning to reach more normal levels. The article reported: “Housing inventories increased in […]

September 16, 2013 /0 Comments/by

Are You Applying for Top Agent or Top Chef?

We are sometimes amused by the marketing strategies being used by many real estate agents. We often question whether they are trying to build a brand as a true real estate professional or one as a great culinary expert. Cherry pie and chocolate chip cookie recipes abound. Is that the way you want the consumer […]

September 12, 2013 /0 Comments/by

Pricing Your House to Sell Can Be Tricky

The housing market is finally recovering. Sales are up and so are prices. That means good news for anyone thinking about selling. However, we must be careful not to fall into the trap of over exuberance. Pricing a house incorrectly when it is first listed for sale can be a huge mistake. Ken H. Johnson, […]

September 11, 2013 /0 Comments/by
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Why Do American Families Buy a Home?

There is a plethora of opinions voiced by real estate gurus as to why the dream of home ownership is so important to most Americans. However, study after study reveals the same five reasons families decide to buy a home. They… Want a good place to raise children Want a place where their family feels […]

September 9, 2013 /1 Comment/by