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Your House Didn’t Sell. Here’s What To Do Now.

From our friends at the kcm blog When your house doesn’t sell, it doesn’t just feel frustrating – it feels personal. You put time, money, and emotional energy into this move. You told your friends and family it was happening. And now that your listing has expired without a buyer? You’re left feeling stuck, and maybe even a little embarrassed. And here’s what most agents won’t tell you. Over 70% of homeowners who re-list with a different agent sell their house. Re-list with the same agent? That stat drops to only 50%, according to the latest data from REDX. That’s like leaving the fate of your sale to a coin toss. And that’s not...

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Buying Your First Home? FHA Loans Can Help

From our friends at the kcm blog If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you might feel like the odds are stacked against you in today’s market. But there are resources and programs out there that can help – if you know where to look. And one thing that can make homeownership easier to achieve? An FHA home loan. They’re designed to help you overcome some of the biggest financial hurdles in the homebuying process – and that’s why so many first-timers are using them to make their purchase. Whether you’re dreaming of ditching rent, planting roots, or just wanting a place that’s truly yours, an FHA home loan could be the path...

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What Buyers Need To Know About Homeowners Association Fees

From our friends at the kcm blog When buying a home, you’re probably thinking about mortgage rates, home prices, your down payment, and maybe even your closing costs. But you may not be thinking about homeowners association (HOA) fees. While you won’t necessarily have these, you should know it’s a possibility, depending on where you decide to live. A homeowners association is basically an organization that oversees a housing community (including shared spaces) and sets and enforces rules for things like upkeep. Some buyers love the perks that come with an HOA, others may see the fees as an extra expense. The key is knowing what they cover and whether...

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Can You Still Afford to Buy a Home in the Bay Area? Here’s What the Data Says

#LifeInMarinWithJenn | @HomesInMarin If you’ve been wondering whether buying a home in the Bay Area is still within reach, you’re not alone. According to newly released data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), housing affordability across the San Francisco–Oakland–Berkeley metro is tightening — and while the challenges are real, so are the opportunities. 📊 What the Numbers Tell Us 🏡 Housing Affordability Index (HAI):At just 32.9, the Bay Area’s HAI is well below the national average — meaning fewer households can afford a median-priced home here. 💰 Price-to-Income Ratio:Currently at 12.3, which means homes cost more than 12 times the median household income. (To compare: a balanced market typically hovers...

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More Homes for Sale Isn’t a Warning Sign – It’s Your Buying Opportunity

From our friends at the kcm blog Maybe you’ve heard the number of homes for sale has reached a recent high. And it might make you question if this is the start of another housing market crash. But the reality is, the data proves that’s just not the case. In most areas, more inventory isn’t bad news. It’s actually a sign of the market returning to a more stable, healthy place. What’s Going on With Inventory? Based on the latest data from Realtor.com, inventory just hit its highest point since 2020, shown with the white line in the graph below. But what you need to realize is, at the same time, inventory levels still haven’t...

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