BLOG The Real Reason Home Sales Slowed in January. And It’s Not What You Think. AGENTS: Did you know you can share a personalized version of this post? Learn more! For Sellers Published on: 2026-02-17 By KCM Crew Move-Up Buyers Are Choosing New Construction At some point, a house that once felt perfect just… doesn’t anymore.Maybe you need more space. Maybe working from home turned your dining room into a permanent office. Maybe the layout just doesn’t match how you live now. If your current house is starting to feel like it’s holding you back instead of supporting your life, it’s natural to think about making a move. But that brings up the next big question: once you sell, where do you go? For a growing number of buyers, the answer is something brand new. New Construction Is a More Popular Choice Lately According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), more people are buying new homes than they have in years. The latest annual data available shows 16% of homes purchased were newly built. At first glance you may not see why that’s a big deal. But that’s actually the highest share of new home purchases in almost two decades. Why More Buyers Are Choosing a Brand-New Construction For many buyers, especially move-up buyers, new construction isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s about lifestyle, convenience, and peace of mind. 1. Everything Is Brand New You’re not inheriting someone else’s projects. No wondering how old... Published on: 2026-02-15 By KCM Crew Four Ways Your Home Equity Can Work for You AGENTS: Did you know you can share a personalized version of this post? Learn more! For Sellers, Equity Published on: 2026-02-11 By KCM Crew Inventory Is Making a Comeback in 2026 AGENTS: Did you know you can share a personalized version of this post? Learn more! For Buyers, Inventory, Forecasts Published on: 2026-02-10 By KCM Crew Why Townhomes Are Popular with Today’s First-Time Buyers AGENTS: Did you know you can share a personalized version of this post? Learn more! First-Time Buyers, New Construction, Affordability Published on: 2026-02-08 By KCM Crew Top 3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring AGENTS: Did you know you can share a personalized version of this post? Learn more! For Buyers, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates, Buying Tips Published on: 2026-02-04 By KCM Crew It’s Getting More Affordable To Buy a Home AGENTS: Did you know you can share a personalized version of this post? Learn more! For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Affordability Published on: 2026-02-03 By KCM Crew Home Insurance Costs Are Rising: What Buyers Should Plan For AGENTS: Did you know you can share a personalized version of this post? Learn more! For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Buying Tips Published on: 2026-02-01 By KCM Crew Why So Many Homeowners Are Downsizing Right Now AGENTS: Did you know you can share a personalized version of this post? Learn more! For Sellers, Published on: 2026-01-28 By KCM Crew Top 2026 Housing Markets for Buyers and Sellers AGENTS: Did you know you can share a personalized version of this post? Learn more! For Buyers, Published on: 2026-01-27 By KCM Crew You May Not Want To Skip Over That House That’s Been Sitting on the Market AGENTS: Did you know you can share a personalized version of this post? Learn more! For Buyers, Published on: 2026-01-25 By KCM Crew Mortgage Rates Recently Hit a 3-Year Low. Here’s Why That’s Still a Big Deal. If you’re one of the thousands of homebuyers waiting for rates to fall, you should know it’s already happening. And they recently crossed an important milestone. Rates officially dipped their toes into the 5s – something that hasn’t happened in about 3 years.This moment marked a critical threshold. Now, rates are sitting in the low 6% territory. And expert forecasts project they’ll hover near this range throughout the year. Here’s why that’s so good for you. Why Current Rates Are Such a Big Deal A mortgage rate doesn’t just affect the interest you end up paying on your home loan. It shapes your entire buying experience. When rates were up around 7% just one year ago, a lot of buyers felt priced out. Payments were higher. Budgets felt tighter. Affordability was a bigger challenge. That’s especially true for first-time homebuyers, who felt the biggest pinch. But according to industry experts, that’s starting to change now that rates are slowly inching down. Let’s break down why. Right now, borrowing costs are in their lowest range in almost 3 years. And that can change the type of home you can afford. At 6% or below, you’ll see: Lower monthly... Published on: 2026-01-21 By KCM Crew Why Rising Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t a Red Flag for Today’s Housing Market AGENTS: Did you know you can share a personalized version of this post? Learn more! For Buyers, Published on: 2026-01-20 By KCM Crew Home Updates That Actually Pay You Back When You Sell AGENTS: Did you know you can share a personalized version of this post? Learn more! For Sellers, Published on: 2026-01-18 By KCM Crew Are Big Investors Really Buying Up All the Homes? Here’s the Truth. AGENTS: Did you know you can share a personalized version of this post? Learn more! For Buyers Published on: 2026-01-14 By KCM Crew Older posts
