• Two Moves That Can Get You Into Your First Home Sooner,KCM Crew

    Two Moves That Can Get You Into Your First Home Sooner

    For a lot of first-time buyers, owning a home can feel perpetually a few years out of reach. Saving for a down payment takes time, and each year you spend renting can make owning feel further off.But buying your first home doesn’t have to happen to feel like a far away goal. Two choices you control

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  • What Galveston Home Sellers Actually Net at Closing,Lynn Beardslee

    What Galveston Home Sellers Actually Net at Closing

    Your net proceeds equal your expected sale price minus mortgage payoff, negotiated compensation, title and escrow charges, tax proration, HOA fees, repairs, and concessions. In Galveston’s current market, homes are selling at a median 3.25% below asking, so running a property-specific worksheet befo

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  • What Higher Mortgage Rates Mean for Home Sellers,KCM Crew

    What Higher Mortgage Rates Mean for Home Sellers

    Higher mortgage rates don't just affect buyers. They can change what it takes to sell your house, too.That's because today's buyers are paying close attention to affordability. And when rates rise, even a relatively small change can make a noticeable difference in their monthly payment. So, they're

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