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![Waiting To Buy a Home Could Cost You [INFOGRAPHIC]](https://www.frankmenjivar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210730-KCM-Share-549x300-1.png)
Some Highlights If you’re thinking of buying a home but wondering if waiting a few years will save you in the long run, think again. The longer the wait, the more you’ll pay, especially when mortgage rates and home prices…
![Pop Quiz: Can You Define These Key Terms in Today’s Housing Market? [INFOGRAPHIC]](https://www.frankmenjivar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210723-KCM-Share-549x300-1.png)
Some Highlights The language of buying and selling a home may sound scary at first, but knowing how key terms relate to today’s market can help you. For example, current low mortgage rates and higher wages positively impact affordability for…
![Experts Agree: Options Are Improving for Buyers [INFOGRAPHIC]](https://www.frankmenjivar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210716-KCM-Share-549x300-1.png)
Some Highlights Buyers hoping for more homes to choose from may be in luck as housing inventory begins to rise. Many experts agree – new sellers listing their homes is great news for buyers and the overall market. Although the…
![Your Home Equity Can Take You Places [INFOGRAPHIC]](https://www.frankmenjivar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210709-KCM-Share-549x300-1.png)
Some Highlights The amount of wealth Americans have stored in their homes has increased astronomically. On average, homeowners gained $33,400 in equity over the last 12 months, and the average equity on mortgaged homes is now $216,000. When it’s time…
![Homebuyers: Hang in There [INFOGRAPHIC]](https://www.frankmenjivar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/20210625-KCM-Share-549x300-1.png)
Some Highlights Today’s sellers’ market provides unique challenges—and benefits—for buyers. Current low interest rates won’t last forever, and home prices are forecast to rise. If you’re a homebuyer, hang in there. Homeownership improves your quality of life, and the long-term…
![Owning a Home Has Distinct Financial Benefits Over Renting [INFOGRAPHIC]](https://www.frankmenjivar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/20210618-KCM-Share-549x300-1.png)
Some Highlights When you rent, you build your landlord’s wealth, your monthly payment depends on ever-rising rents, and you don’t benefit from home price appreciation. On the other hand, when you own your home, you build your own wealth, your…
![Have Your Day in the Sun by Moving Up This Summer [INFOGRAPHIC]](https://www.frankmenjivar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/20210611-KCM-Share-549x300-1.png)
Some Highlights Longer days and sunny weather mean summer is upon us, and what better conditions than right now to upgrade to the home of your dreams? If your needs have changed, it’s a great time to upgrade – there’s…
![Americans Choose Real Estate as the Best Investment [INFOGRAPHIC]](https://www.frankmenjivar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/20210521-KCM-Share-549x300-1.png)
Some Highlights For the eighth year in a row, real estate maintained its position as the preferred long-term investment among Americans. Real estate has been gaining ground against stocks, gold, and savings accounts over the last 11 years and now…
![When It Comes To Selling a House, Your Time Is Money [INFOGRAPHIC]](https://www.frankmenjivar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/20210514-KCM-Share-549x300-1.png)
Some Highlights Selling a house is no small task. If you decide to try to do it on your own, keep in mind you’ll be responsible for all the expert-level work of a real estate professional. The vital tasks an…
![The Power of Mortgage Pre-Approval [INFOGRAPHIC]](https://www.frankmenjivar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/20210507-KCM-Share-549x300-1.png)
Some Highlights Mortgage pre-approval means a lender has reviewed your finances and, based on factors like your income, debt, and credit history, determined how much you’re qualified to borrow. Being pre-approved for a loan can give you clarity while planning…