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Sept. 21, 2026

What It's Really Like to Live in Avondale, Arizona

Avondale sits right at the I-10 and Loop 101 interchange, home to Phoenix Raceway and the fast-growing Alamar community — with a median home price around $420,000 that's actually easing, not climbing.

A client relocating for a logistics job asked me last week why Avondale kept coming up in …

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Sept. 18, 2026

Cooler Mornings Are Back — Time to Hit White Tank Mountain Before Football Season Takes Over

Early sunrise hikes at White Tank Mountain Regional Park, and the Cardinals' home opener just two days away — this is the weekend the West Valley shifts from summer mode into fall mode.

I took a client out to look at a lot on the west side of Surprise …

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Sept. 14, 2026

What It's Really Like to Live in Surprise, Arizona

Surprise has grown from a quiet West Valley suburb into one of Arizona's most dynamic communities — with a median home price around $435,000 and a market that's actually balanced for once.

A client asked me last week why so many of her coworkers were relocating to Surprise …

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Sept. 9, 2026

Should You Wait for Mortgage Rates to Drop Before Buying in the West Valley?


Rates just hit 6.71%, the highest in 13 months — here's how to think through the "should I wait" question instead of just guessing.

A buyer called me Monday night, genuinely rattled. She'd been preapproved a month ago, found a house she loved in Peoria over the weekend, …

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Sept. 7, 2026

What It's Really Like to Live in Peoria, Arizona

Peoria pairs a walkable Old Town core with fast-growing neighborhoods near Loop 303 — and a median home price still under $550,000 in a Valley that keeps climbing.

The first time I walked a buyer through Old Town Peoria, she stopped in the middle of Peoria Avenue and …

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May 29, 2026

What You Need To Know About Home Price News

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) will release its latest Existing Home Sales Report tomorrow. The information it contains on home prices may cause some confusion and could even generate some troubling headlines. This all stems from the fact that NAR will report the median sales price, while other …

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May 29, 2026

Why You Shouldn’t Fear Today’s Foreclosure Headlines

Why You Shouldn’t Fear Today’s Foreclosure Headlines | MyKCM

 

If you’ve seen recent headlines about foreclosures surging in the housing market, you’re certainly not alone. There’s no doubt, the stories in the media can be pretty confusing right now. They may even make you think twice about buying a home for fear that prices could …

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May 29, 2026

Why It Makes Sense To Move Before Spring

Why It Makes Sense To Move Before Spring | MyKCM

 

Spring is usually the busiest season in the housing market. Many buyers wait until then to make their move, believing it’s the best time to find a home. However, that isn’t always the case when you factor in the competition you could face with other buyers …

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May 29, 2026

The Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today

There’s been a lot of focus on higher mortgage rates and how they’re creating affordability challenges for today’s homebuyers. It’s true that rates climbed dramatically since the record-low we saw during the pandemic. But home affordability is based on more than just mortgage rates – it’s determined by a …

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May 29, 2026

Is It Really Better To Rent Than To Own a Home Right Now?

Is It Really Better To Rent Than To Own a Home Right Now? | MyKCM

 

You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s better to rent right now than it is to own your home. But before you let that impact your decisions, you should understand what these claims are based on.

A lot of the …

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