Home Trends

Aug. 16, 2021

Appreciation on Your Home

A Look at Home Price Appreciation and What It Means for Sellers

A Look at Home Price Appreciation and What It Means for Sellers | MyKCM

When you hear the phrase home price appreciation, what does it mean to you? Through context clues alone, chances are you know it has to do with rising home prices. And as a seller, you know rising home ...

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Aug. 11, 2021

Are Homes Less Expensive Today

Are Houses Less Affordable Than They Were in Past Decades?

Are Houses Less Affordable Than They Were in Past Decades? | MyKCM

There are many headlines about how housing affordability is declining. The headlines are correct: it’s less affordable to purchase a home today than it was a year ago. However, it’s important to give this trend context. Is it less expensive ...

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Dec. 18, 2020

Housing Forecast 2021

2021 Housing Forecast 

2021 Housing Forecast [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM

Some Highlights

  • Experts project an optimistic year for the 2021 housing market.
  • With mortgage rates forecasted to remain low, high buyer demand is expected to fuel more home sales and continue to increase home prices.
  • Let’s connect today to determine how to make your best move in ...
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Nov. 5, 2020

Foreclosure Forecast

Why the 2021 Forecast Doesn’t Call for a Foreclosure Crisis

Why the 2021 Forecast Doesn’t Call for a Foreclosure Crisis | MyKCM

As the current forbearance mortgage relief options come to an end, many are wondering if we’ll face a foreclosure crisis next year. This is understandable, especially for those who remember the housing crisis that began in 2008. The reality is ...

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June 12, 2020

Color Personality: Blue

After a decade of industrial grey walls, stark white kitchens, and minimalistic décor, it’s time for some color. Blues are a great choice; they can be peaceful and soothing, confident and bold or as refreshing as a dip in the pool.

Here is a range of blues you may like ...

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March 24, 2020

Colors Of The Year 2020

 

Companies use color trends to boost brand awareness and product sales, but the research behind colors and how they impact consumers is anything but arbitrary. Color trends aim to appeal to emotions caused by world events, history and cultures, the economy, and the human need for change. While we ...

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Nov. 25, 2019

How To Decorate With Red During This Holiday Season

 

Red is the go-to color for drama, but it’s also a preferred color for hospitality. You can literally “roll out the red carpet” to make visitors feel welcome to your home. If your company likes Christmas as much as we do at Berkshire Hathaway J Douglas Properties, it can ...

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Sept. 25, 2019

Features That Make a Home Cozy

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There’s something wonderful about fall and winter, even if you live in a warm climate. Like bears in hibernation, we tend to slow down, stay home and relax more often in cooler weather. Chattanooga hasn't experienced much of a cool down, but we feel it coming in the air ...

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