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🏡 The Questions Everyone’s Asking This Holiday Season — What’s Really Going On in the Housing Market?
At every year-end gathering — family dinners, work parties, friendly get-togethers — one topic never fails to come up: the housing market. Many people are asking the same three questions this winter. Here’s what the latest data and insights from Keeping Current Matters (KCM) reveal. ① “If I try to buy or move right now, will I actually find a home I like?” Yes — much more than before. Over the past several months, the number of homes on the market has steadily increased.The
Dec 3, 20252 min read
Why Homebuyers This Year Are Happier — The Hidden Value of Buying “Now”
Many people who bought homes this year didn’t wait for the “perfect market conditions.” Instead, they decided that “now was the right time for their lives.” According to recent research from KCM (Keeping Current Matters), what’s making them happiest isn’t just financial gain—it’s the quality of life and personal fulfillment that came with homeownership. ✅ The Real Reasons People Bought Homes • Some wanted to finally leave apartment living and own “a home of their own” —
Dec 2, 20252 min read
Yes, You Can Still Buy a Good Home at a Good Price — Smart Strategies for Today’s Buyers
With all the headlines about rising home prices and higher mortgage rates, it’s easy to assume that buying a home right now is difficult.But recent data suggests something different — there are still great opportunities for prepared buyers to purchase quality homes at favorable prices. Let’s look at four key reasons why this market may actually be working in buyers’ favor. 🔎 4 Reasons It’s Still a Good Time to Find a Great Deal 1️⃣ About 20% of Listings Have Already Redu
Dec 1, 20253 min read
Mortgage Rates Rise Slightly to 6.3% — What Does It Mean for Buyers?
This week, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate inched up from 6.26% to 6.3% — a modest increase and the first in several weeks.But what does this small rate change actually mean for homebuyers in real terms? Monthly Mortgage Payment Difference According to Realtor.com ’s mortgage calculator , if you purchase a median-priced home ($429,990) with a 20% down payment , your monthly mortgage payment this week would be around $2,123 .Last week, the same loan would have c
Nov 28, 20252 min read
Downsizing: It’s No Longer a Distant Idea
If you’ve been thinking about moving to a smaller home—whether to reduce living costs, simplify your lifestyle, or live closer to family— now is the time to pay attention. A growing number of U.S. homeowners are selling their homes and buying their next one entirely with cash, without a mortgage. If you’ve owned your home for years, you may be in the same position to make this move comfortably. Over 40% of U.S. Homes Are Now Mortgage-Free According to ResiClub ’s analysis of
Nov 26, 20252 min read
Now Is the Perfect Time to Sell — 4 Reasons Buyers Are Adding Your Home to Their “Wish List”
As the year-end season approaches, many homeowners assume it’s better to wait until spring to sell. However, recent market data suggests that listing your home now may actually be more advantageous. Buyers are actively searching, and competition among listings is declining. According to recent analyses, here are four key reasons homes are landing on buyers’ “Wish Lists” right now: 1️⃣ Buyers Shopping Now Are Truly Ready to Move While the holidays may seem like a slow seaso
Nov 25, 20253 min read
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