BLOG Do You Think the Housing Market’s About To Crash? Read This First AGENTS: Did you know you can share a personalized version of this post? Learn more! Home Prices, Inventory, Economy Lately, it feels like a lot of people have been asking the same question: “Is the housing market about to crash?” If you’ve been scrolling through social media or watching the news, you might have seen some pretty scary headlines yourself. That’s why it’s no surprise that, according to data from Clever Real Estate, 70% of Americans are worried about a housing crash in 2025. But before you hit pause on your plans to buy or sell a home, take a deep breath. The truth is: the housing market isn’t about to crash – it’s just shifting. And that shift actually works in your favor. Today’s Inventory Keeps the Housing Market from Crashing Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, says: “There’s just generally not enough supply. There are more people than housing inventory. It’s Econ 101.” Think about it. If there’s a shortage of something – like tickets to a popular concert – prices go up. That’s what’s been happening with homes. We still have a shortage of supply. Too many buyers and not enough homes push prices higher. Check... Published on: 2025-04-16 By KCM Crew Are You Saving Up To Buy a Home? Your Tax Refund Can Help You’ve been working on your savings and dreaming of that moment when you finally have keys to a place that’s truly yours. What you might not realize is that your tax return could give you a little extra cash to help you get there sooner. As Freddie Mac notes: “ . . . your tax refund from the IRS can be a useful supplement to your homebuying budget.” So, if you’re getting a tax refund this year, you can use it to help you pay for some of the upfront costs that come with buying a home, like the down payment and closing costs. And here’s the best part. On average, people are getting even more money back in their refunds than they did last year. While it’s not a big increase, the visual below uses data from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to show the average individual’s refund is 3.9% higher this year: Of course, how much money you may get in your tax refund is going to vary. But when it comes to buying a home, any extra cash can help move things forward. Here are a few examples of how you can put that money to good... Published on: 2025-04-15 By KCM Crew 4 Ways To Make an Offer That Stands Out This Spring Now that spring is here, more and more buyers are jumping back into the market, and competition is heating up. If you’re serious about landing a home you’ll love, you need more than just a wish list. You need a smart strategy – and that starts with working with a great agent who can help you put together a strong offer. Here are some top tips your agent will share with you that are helping buyers stand out (and win) in today’s market. 1. 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