• How to Evaluate Offers When Selling Your Home in Florida

     How to Evaluate Offers When Selling Your Home in Florida,Tomell Johnson

      When you list your home, the ultimate goal is clear: get it sold, and sold well. But once the offers start coming in, that’s where the real decision-making begins. Not all offers are created equal—and the highest number isn’t always the best choice. Here’s how I walk sellers through the offer eva

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  • Buyer Representation Agreements in Florida: What You Need to Know Before Touring Homes

     Buyer Representation Agreements in Florida: What You Need to Know Before Touring Homes,Tomell Johnson

    Planning to buy a home in Florida? There’s a new rule every homebuyer needs to know: you must sign a buyer representation agreement before touring properties with a Florida real estate agent. This change impacts how buyers and agents work together—and it’s designed to create more transparency, espe

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  • Things To Avoid After You Apply for a Mortgage

    Things To Avoid After You Apply for a Mortgage,KCM Crew

    Some HighlightsOnce a lender has reviewed your finances as part of the homebuying process, you want to be as consistent as possible. Don’t make any big changes that could affect your mortgage application.Here are a few tips. Don’t change bank accounts or apply for new credit. And this one may surpri

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  • The #1 Thing Sellers Need To Know About Their Asking Price

    The #1 Thing Sellers Need To Know About Their Asking Price,KCM Crew

    When you put your house on the market, you want to sell it quickly and for the best price possible; that's generally the goal. But too many sellers are shooting too high right now. They don’t realize the market has shifted as inventory has grown. The side effect? Price cuts are on the rise, but they

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  • Townhomes: A Smart Solution for Today’s First-Time Buyers

    Townhomes: A Smart Solution for Today’s First-Time Buyers,KCM Crew

    Buying your first home in today’s market can feel tough. Between high home prices and mortgage rates, affordability is still a big challenge. And some buyers are making one simple trade-off that’s getting them in the door faster: square footage.According to the National Association of Home Builders

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  • Here’s What a Recession Could Mean for the Housing Market

    Here’s What a Recession Could Mean for the Housing Market,KCM Crew

    Recession talk is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year. And that leaves people wondering what would happen to the housing market if we do go into a recession.Let’s take a look at some historical data to show what’s happened in housing for each recession going all the w

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  • Paused Your Moving Plans? Here’s Why It Might Be Time To Hit Play Again

    Paused Your Moving Plans? Here’s Why It Might Be Time To Hit Play Again,KCM Crew

    Last year, 70% of buyers abandoned their home search – and maybe you were one of them. It makes sense. Inventory was low, prices were high, and mortgage rates were up and down like a rollercoaster. All of that made it really hard to find a home you loved – and could afford.But guess what? The market

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  • National Housing Trends To Watch

    National Housing Trends To Watch,KCM Crew

    Some HighlightsAt a national level, the housing market has shifted over the past year.There are more homes for sale, price growth has moderated, and homes are taking a little longer to sell.Do you want to know how your area compares? Connect with a real estate agent to go over what's happening local

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  • Buyers Have More Negotiation Power – Here’s How To Use It

    Buyers Have More Negotiation Power – Here’s How To Use It,KCM Crew

    You may have heard there are more homes for sale right now. And while that’ll vary depending on the market, it means that overall, things are starting to lean in a more balanced direction. As that happens, some sellers are a bit more open to compromise. Here’s what that means for you.You may be rega

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  • Why Pre-Approval Is More Important Than Ever This Spring

    Why Pre-Approval Is More Important Than Ever This Spring,KCM Crew

    Spring is here, and so is the busiest season in real estate. More buyers are out looking for homes, which means more competition for you. If you want to put yourself in the best position to buy, there’s one step you can’t afford to skip, and that’s getting pre-approved for a mortgage.Some buyers thi

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  • The Best Week To List Your House Is Almost Here – Are You Ready?

    The Best Week To List Your House Is Almost Here – Are You Ready?,KCM Crew

    If selling your house is on your to-do list this year, the time to start prepping is now. That’s because experts say the best week to list your house is coming up fast.A recent Realtor.com study analyzed years of housing market trends (excluding 2020 since it was an outlier) and found that April 13–

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  • 4 Things To Expect from the Spring Housing Market

    4 Things To Expect from the Spring Housing Market,KCM Crew

    Spring is in full swing, and the housing market is picking up along with it. And if you’ve been wondering whether now is the right time to buy or sell, here’s the inside scoop on why this spring may be a great time to make your move.1. There Are More Homes for SaleAfter a long stretch of tight inven

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  • Your Roadmap to Homeownership

    Your Roadmap to Homeownership,KCM Crew

    Some HighlightsBuying a home isn’t just a transaction – it’s a journey. And like any great adventure, having a solid roadmap makes all the difference. ​From building your dream team to getting pre-approved, house hunting, and signing the papers on closing day – each milestone is an achievement. Your

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  • How Buying or Selling a Home Helps Your Local Economy

    How Buying or Selling a Home Helps Your Local Economy,KCM Crew

    Whether you’re buying or selling a house, here’s something to think about that most people don’t. Your decision doesn’t just impact your life and your family’s, it sparks a ripple effect that has a positive impact on your entire community.Every year, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) puts o

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  • What You Need To Know About Homeowner’s Insurance

    What You Need To Know About Homeowner’s Insurance,KCM Crew

    Homeowner’s insurance is a must-have to protect what’s probably your biggest investment – your home. And while you never want to think about worst-case scenarios, the right coverage is basically your safety net if something goes wrong. Here’s how it helps you.Covers Repairs and Rebuilding Costs: If

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  • Is It Time To Put Your House Back on the Market?

    Is It Time To Put Your House Back on the Market?,KCM Crew

    If you took your house off the market in late 2024, you’re not the only one. Newsweek reports that data from CoreLogic and the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) says nearly 73,000 homes were pulled from the market in December alone – that's more than any other December going all the way back to 2017 (see gr

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  • Rising Inventory Means This Spring Could Be Your Moment

    Rising Inventory Means This Spring Could Be Your Moment,KCM Crew

    Want to know two reasons this spring might finally be your time to buy? Inventory has grown and sellers may be more willing to negotiate as a result. That means you’ve got more options and more power than buyers have had in years. Let’s break it down.1. You Have More Homes To Choose FromThe number o

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  • What You Need To Know About Pre-Approval

    What You Need To Know About Pre-Approval,KCM Crew

    Some HighlightsBefore you even start looking at homes, there’s something you should do first – and that’s get pre-approved for your mortgage.Pre-approval is when a lender checks your finances and decides how much you’re qualified to borrow for your home loan. This helps you determine your budget and

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  • Is the Housing Market Starting To Balance Out?

    Is the Housing Market Starting To Balance Out?,KCM Crew

    For years, sellers have had the upper hand in the housing market. With so few homes for sale and so many people who wanted to purchase them, buyers faced tough competition just to get an offer accepted. But now, inventory is rising, and things are starting to shift in many areas.So, is the market fi

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  • Buying Your First Home? It’s Okay To Feel Nervous

    Buying Your First Home? It’s Okay To Feel Nervous,KCM Crew

    Buying your first home is exciting, but let’s be real – it can also feel overwhelming. It’s a big step, and with that comes plenty of questions. Am I making the right decision? Can I really afford this right now? Will I be able to make ends meet if I have unexpected repairs? What if I lose my job?He

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