Lisa Marie Contaldi

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What's the secret to selling homes? I have sold 100's of homes and continue to research 1000 of properties daily to stay abreast of inventory to educate buyers and sellers in locating and managing one of life's most important investments! Our Brand gives you the edge by exposing your property to our vast network of purchasers and agents across the country.  We employ all types of social media content and include open house events, professional photography, video and luxury marketing resources.

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Home Prices Are Not Falling
For Sellers

Home Prices Are Not Falling

During the fourth quarter of last year, some housing experts projected home prices were going to crash in 2023. The media ran with those forecasts and put out headlines calling for doom a...
KCM Crew | October 3, 2023
Unpacking the Long-Term Benefits of Homeownership
For Buyers

Unpacking the Long-Term Benefits of Homeownership

If you’re thinking about buying a home soon, higher mortgage rates, rising home prices, and ongoing affordability concerns may make you wonder if it still makes sense to buy a home right ...
KCM Crew | October 2, 2023
Explaining Today’s Low Housing Supply [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Explaining Today’s Low Housing Supply [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some HighlightsWondering why the supply of homes for sale is limited today? There are a few factors at play.Lack of building over time, the mortgage rate lock-in effect, and people stayin...
KCM Crew | September 29, 2023
Why Your House Didn’t Sell
For Sellers

Why Your House Didn’t Sell

If your listing expired and your house didn’t sell, you’re likely feeling a little frustrated. Not to mention, you're also probably wondering what went wrong. Here are three questions to ...
KCM Crew | September 28, 2023
Why Today’s Housing Inventory Shows a Crash Isn’t on the Horizon
For Buyers

Why Today’s Housing Inventory Shows a Crash Isn’t on the Horizon

You might remember the housing crash in 2008, even if you didn't own a home at the time. If you’re worried there’s going to be a repeat of what happened back then, there's good news – the...
KCM Crew | September 27, 2023
The Return of Normal Seasonality for Home Price Appreciation
For Buyers

The Return of Normal Seasonality for Home Price Appreciation

If you’re thinking of making a move, one of the biggest questions you have right now is probably: what’s happening with home prices? Despite what you may be hearing in the news, nationall...
KCM Crew | September 26, 2023
Beginning with Pre-Approval
For Buyers

Beginning with Pre-Approval

If you’re looking to buy a home this fall, there are a few things you need to know. Affordability is tight with today’s mortgage rates and rising home prices. At the same time, there’s a ...
KCM Crew | September 25, 2023
How Remote Work Helps with Your House Hunt [INFOGRAPHIC]
For Buyers

How Remote Work Helps with Your House Hunt [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some HighlightsWhile remote work peaked during the pandemic, many people still work from home today.If you’re one of them, it could have an unexpected benefit when you’re looking to buy a...
KCM Crew | September 22, 2023
The Many Non-Financial Benefits of Homeownership
For Buyers

The Many Non-Financial Benefits of Homeownership

Buying and owning your own home can have a big impact on your life. While there are financial reasons to become a homeowner, it's essential to think about the non-financial benefits that ...
KCM Crew | September 21, 2023
Remote Work Is Changing How Some Buyers Search for Their Dream Homes
For Buyers

Remote Work Is Changing How Some Buyers Search for Their Dream Homes

The way Americans work has changed in recent years, and remote work is at the forefront of this shift. Experts say it’ll continue to be popular for years to come and project that 36.2 mil...
KCM Crew | September 20, 2023
Your Home Equity Can Offset Affordability Challenges
For Sellers

Your Home Equity Can Offset Affordability Challenges

Are you thinking about selling your house? If so, today’s mortgage rates may be making you wonder if that’s the right decision. Some homeowners are reluctant to sell and take on a higher ...
KCM Crew | September 19, 2023
Are More Homes Coming onto the Market?
For Sellers

Are More Homes Coming onto the Market?

An important factor shaping today’s market is the number of homes for sale. And, if you’re considering whether or not to list your house, that’s one of the biggest advantages you have rig...
KCM Crew | September 18, 2023
Plenty of Buyers Are Still Active Today [INFOGRAPHIC]
For Sellers

Plenty of Buyers Are Still Active Today [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some HighlightsHolding off on selling your house because you believe there aren’t any buyers out there?Data shows buyers are still active, even with higher mortgage rates. This goes to sh...
KCM Crew | September 15, 2023
Why Is Housing Inventory So Low?
For Buyers

Why Is Housing Inventory So Low?

One question that’s top of mind if you’re thinking about making a move today is: Why is it so hard to find a house to buy? And while it may be tempting to wait it out until you have more ...
KCM Crew | September 14, 2023
Should Baby Boomers Buy or Rent After Selling Their Houses?
For Buyers

Should Baby Boomers Buy or Rent After Selling Their Houses?

Are you a baby boomer who’s lived in your current house for a long time and you’re ready for a change? If you’re thinking about selling your house, you have a lot to consider. Will you mo...
KCM Crew | September 13, 2023
What Experts Project for Home Prices Over the Next 5 Years
For Buyers

What Experts Project for Home Prices Over the Next 5 Years

If you're planning to buy a home, one thing to consider is what experts project home prices will do in the future and how that might affect your investment. While you may have seen negati...
KCM Crew | September 12, 2023
Planning to Retire? Your Equity Can Help You Make a Move
For Sellers

Planning to Retire? Your Equity Can Help You Make a Move

Reaching retirement is a significant milestone in life, bringing with it a lot of change and new opportunities. As the door to this exciting chapter opens, one thing you may be considerin...
KCM Crew | September 11, 2023
Home Price Forecasts Revised for 2023 [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Home Price Forecasts Revised for 2023 [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some HighlightsLast year, some housing experts projected a decline in home prices by the end of 2023. But that didn’t happen – inventory was just too low.While it’s normal for experts to ...
KCM Crew | September 8, 2023
Get Ready for Smaller, More Affordable Homes
For Buyers

Get Ready for Smaller, More Affordable Homes

Have you been trying to buy a home, but higher mortgage rates and home prices are limiting your options? If so, here’s some good news – based on what Ali Wolf, Chief Economist at Zonda, h...
KCM Crew | September 7, 2023
Mortgage Rates: Past, Present, and Possible Future
Interest Rates

Mortgage Rates: Past, Present, and Possible Future

If you’re hoping to buy a home this year, you’re probably paying close attention to mortgage rates. Since mortgage rates impact what you can afford when you take out a home loan – and aff...
KCM Crew | September 6, 2023
Expert Home Price Forecasts Revised Up for 2023
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Expert Home Price Forecasts Revised Up for 2023

Toward the end of last year, there were a number of headlines saying home prices were going to fall substantially in 2023. That led to a lot of fear and questions about whether there was ...
KCM Crew | September 5, 2023
Why It’s Still a Seller’s Market Today
For Sellers

Why It’s Still a Seller’s Market Today

Even though activity in the housing market has slowed from the frenzy that was the ‘unicorn’ years, it’s still a seller’s market because the supply of homes for sale is so low. But what d...
KCM Crew | September 4, 2023
Homeowners Have a Lot of Equity Right Now [INFOGRAPHIC]
For Sellers

Homeowners Have a Lot of Equity Right Now [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some HighlightsYour equity grows as you pay down your home loan and as home prices increase. With home prices rising again, your equity is getting an extra boost.Almost half of homeowners...
KCM Crew | September 1, 2023
How Inflation Affects the Housing Market
For Buyers

How Inflation Affects the Housing Market

Have you ever wondered how inflation impacts the housing market? Believe it or not, they’re connected. Whenever there are changes to one, both are affected. Here’s a high-level overview o...
KCM Crew | August 31, 2023
Buyer Traffic Is Still Stronger than the Norm
For Sellers

Buyer Traffic Is Still Stronger than the Norm

Are you putting off selling your house because you’re worried no one’s buying because of where mortgage rates are? If so, know this: the latest data shows plenty of buyers are still out t...
KCM Crew | August 30, 2023
Why You May Still Want To Sell Your House After All
For Sellers

Why You May Still Want To Sell Your House After All

Even though you may feel reluctant to sell your house because you don’t want to take on a mortgage rate that’s higher than the one you have now, there’s more to consider. While the financ...
KCM Crew | August 29, 2023
Gen Z: The Next Generation Is Making Moves in the Housing Market
For Buyers

Gen Z: The Next Generation Is Making Moves in the Housing Market

Generation Z (Gen Z) is eager to put down their own roots and achieve financial independence. As a result, they’re turning to homeownership. According to the latest Home Buyers and Seller...
KCM Crew | August 28, 2023
Today’s Housing Market Has Only Half the Usual Inventory [INFOGRAPHIC]
For Sellers

Today’s Housing Market Has Only Half the Usual Inventory [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some HighlightsThere are only about half the number of homes for sale compared to the last normal years in the market. That means buyers don’t have enough options right now. So, if you wo...
KCM Crew | August 25, 2023
More Jobs and Better Pay Leads to More Buyer Demand
For Sellers

More Jobs and Better Pay Leads to More Buyer Demand

There’s been talk about a recession for quite a while now. But the economy has been remarkably resilient. Why? One reason is employment and wages have stayed strong. Let’s look at the lat...
KCM Crew | August 24, 2023
Why You Need a True Expert in Today’s Housing Market
For Buyers

Why You Need a True Expert in Today’s Housing Market

The housing market continues to shift and change, and in a fast-moving landscape like we’re in right now, it’s more important than ever to have a trusted real estate agent on your side. W...
KCM Crew | August 23, 2023
Why You Don’t Need To Fear the Return of Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
For Buyers

Why You Don’t Need To Fear the Return of Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

If you remember the housing crash back in 2008, you may recall just how popular adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) were back then. And after years of being virtually nonexistent, more peopl...
KCM Crew | August 22, 2023
Why Median Home Sales Price Is Confusing Right Now
For Buyers

Why Median Home Sales Price Is Confusing Right Now

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is set to release its most recent Existing Home Sales (EHS) report tomorrow. This monthly release provides information on the volume of sales an...
KCM Crew | August 21, 2023
Don’t Expect a Wave of Foreclosures [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Don’t Expect a Wave of Foreclosures [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some HighlightsWith ongoing high inflation pushing up everyday costs, some people are worried that'll create a flood of foreclosures. Here's why that's unlikely. Fewer people are seriousl...
KCM Crew | August 18, 2023
People Want Less Expensive Homes – And Builders Are Responding
For Buyers

People Want Less Expensive Homes – And Builders Are Responding

In today’s housing market, there are two main affordability challenges impacting buyers: mortgage rates that are higher than they’ve been the past couple of years, and rising home prices ...
KCM Crew | August 17, 2023
Don’t Expect a Flood of Foreclosures
For Buyers

Don’t Expect a Flood of Foreclosures

The rising cost of just about everything from groceries to gas right now is leading to speculation that more people won’t be able to afford their mortgage payments. And that’s creating co...
KCM Crew | August 16, 2023
Equity Is a Game Changer for Homeowners Looking To Sell
For Sellers

Equity Is a Game Changer for Homeowners Looking To Sell

If you’re a homeowner, you might be torn on whether or not to sell your house right now. Maybe that’s because you don’t want to take on a higher mortgage rate on your next home. If that’s...
KCM Crew | August 15, 2023
Where Are People Moving Today and Why?
For Buyers

Where Are People Moving Today and Why?

Plenty of people are still moving these days. And if you’re thinking of making a move yourself, you may be considering the inventory and affordability challenges in the housing market and...
KCM Crew | August 14, 2023
Home Prices Are Back on the Rise [INFOGRAPHIC]
For Buyers

Home Prices Are Back on the Rise [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some HighlightsLooking at monthly home price data from six expert sources shows the worst home price declines are behind us, and they’re rising again nationally.If you’ve put your plans t...
KCM Crew | August 11, 2023
About 11,000 Houses Will Sell Today
For Sellers

About 11,000 Houses Will Sell Today

Some homeowners have been waiting for months to put their house on the market because they don’t think people are buying homes right now. If that’s you, know that even though the housing ...
KCM Crew | August 10, 2023
The Value of an Agent When Buying Your New Construction Home
For Buyers

The Value of an Agent When Buying Your New Construction Home

Buying a new construction home can be an exciting experience. From being the very first owner, to customizing your home’s features, there are a lot of benefits. But navigating the complex...
KCM Crew | August 9, 2023
There's Only Half the Inventory of a Normal Housing Market Today
For Sellers

There's Only Half the Inventory of a Normal Housing Market Today

Wondering if it still makes sense to sell your house right now? The short answer is, yes. Especially if you consider how few homes there are for sale today.You may have heard inventory is...
KCM Crew | August 8, 2023
Four Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity
For Buyers

Four Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity

If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years. Equity builds over time as home values grow and as you pay down your home loan. And, since hom...
KCM Crew | August 7, 2023
Housing Market Forecast for the Rest of 2023 [INFOGRAPHIC]
For Buyers

Housing Market Forecast for the Rest of 2023 [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some HighlightsWant to know what experts say will happen in the rest of 2023? Home prices are already appreciating again in many areas. The average of the expert forecasts shows positive ...
KCM Crew | August 4, 2023
How Inflation Affects Mortgage Rates
For Buyers

How Inflation Affects Mortgage Rates

When you read about the housing market in the news, you might see something about a recent decision made by the Federal Reserve (the Fed). But how does this decision affect you and your p...
KCM Crew | August 3, 2023
How To Know If You’re Ready to Buy a Home
For Buyers

How To Know If You’re Ready to Buy a Home

If you’re trying to decide if you’re ready to buy a home, there’s probably a lot on your mind. You’re thinking about your finances, today’s mortgage rates and home prices, the limited sup...
KCM Crew | August 2, 2023
Sellers: Don’t Let These Two Things Hold You Back
For Buyers

Sellers: Don’t Let These Two Things Hold You Back

Many homeowners thinking about selling have two key things holding them back. That’s feeling locked in by today’s higher mortgage rates and worrying they won’t be able to find something t...
KCM Crew | August 1, 2023
Pricing Your House Right Still Matters Today
For Sellers

Pricing Your House Right Still Matters Today

While this isn’t the frenzied market we saw during the ‘unicorn’ years, homes that are priced right are still selling quickly and seeing multiple offers right now. That’s because the numb...
KCM Crew | July 31, 2023
Key Housing Market Trends [INFOGRAPHIC]
For Buyers

Key Housing Market Trends [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some HighlightsIf you’re considering buying or selling a home, you’ll want to know what’s happening in the housing market.Housing inventory is still very low, prices are climbing back up,...
KCM Crew | July 28, 2023
Homebuyers Are Still More Active Than Usual
For Sellers

Homebuyers Are Still More Active Than Usual

Even though the housing market is no longer experiencing the frenzy that was so characteristic of the last couple of years, it doesn’t mean today’s market is at a standstill. In actuality...
KCM Crew | July 27, 2023
Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Home
For Buyers

Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Home

While the wild ride that was the ‘unicorn’ years of housing is behind us, today’s market is still competitive in many areas because the supply of homes for sale is still low. If you’re lo...
KCM Crew | July 26, 2023
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