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Kansas City real estate and community news blog featuring Olathe and Overland Park, Kansas.
June 2011 - Posts
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Breaking News: National Association of Realtors May Pending Home Sales…DRAMATIC Increase! ….home sales increased with the seasonally adjusted national index jumping 8.2% over April and increasing 13.41% above the level seen in May 2010. “Some markets have made a rapid turnaround, going from soft activity to contract signings rising by more than 30 percent from a year ago, including areas such as Hartford, Conn.; Indianapolis; Minneapolis; Houston; and Seattle.” Great reason to celebrate..finally, an increase in pending home sales. Watch this entire National Association of Realtors video. You need to hear directly from our economist what the headwinds are for a continued recovery for our industry. RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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Fireworks and Festivals: 1) KC Riverfest on July 3rd and 4th with the fireworks display on the 4th at 10:05 pm. The festival is held at Berkley Riverfront Park in Downtown Kansas City. 2) Corporate Woods Star Spangled Spectacular starts on the 4th with a free concert. Dubbed as the biggest fireworks display in Kansas City, this fireworks display is in Corporate Woods. Corporate Woods is just south of 435 and west of Antioch. 3) Independence Fireworks Display at the Mormon Visitor Center is on the 4th of July. Due to very little parking, arrive early. 4) Smithville Marina Fireworks Display is held on the 4th at the Smithville Marina at dusk. 5) Parkville 4th of July Fireworks and Festival is held on the 4th. Despite the flooding, Parkville is moving on with their fireworks display. Park Hill South should be a great spot to watch this years fireworks display. A festival will be going on July 3rd. 6) Worlds of Fun will be hosting their fireworks display on July 4th. 7) Booms and Blooms Fest at Powell Gardens will be hosting their fireworks display on July 2nd. 8) Independence Day 19th Century Style at the Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm in Olathe, KS. on June 30th. 9) Legacy Blast Fireworks in Lee's Summit, MO. on July 1st at Legacy Park. 10) Leawood 4th of July Celebration on July 4th. at the Leawood City Park. 11) Fireworks and Salute to the Union at Ft. Leavenworth on July 4th at Merritt Lake. 12) The Olathe, KS. fireworks display at the Great Mall of the Great Plains on the 4th of July. 13) Celebrate Independence Day in Gardner, KS. at the Gardner-Edgerton High School on July 4th. 14) Fireworks Show in Lansing, KS. on July 4th at the Kenneth Bernard Community Park. Other Things To Do in Kansas City on the 4th of July Weekend: 1) Checkout the new Sky Safari and Polar Bear exhibit at the Kansas City Zoo. 2) Visit the Flags of Freedom American Flag Display in Merriam, KS.; as well as, the local festival. The festival and flag display are at the Merriam Marketplace on Merriam Drive. 3) Independence Day at the Lanesfield Museum in Edgerton, KS. 4) Freedom Flings at the Thomas Soetaert Aquatic Center in Shawnee, Kansas. Contest all throughout the day on July 1st. 5) Lenexa Freedom Run and Parade on July 4th in the historic Old Town Lenexa. 6) Kansas City T-Bones vs. the Wichita Wingnuts on July 3rd & 4th at the CommunityAmerica Ballpark. 7) U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America "Shades of Blue" Jazz Ensemble at the Briarcliff Village. 8) Snoopy!!! Theatre for Young America at the H and R Block City Stage Theater9) Les Miserables at Theatre in the Park at Shawnee Mission Park. 10) Rainforest Adventure at Crown Center. This is a free event. 11) First Fridays in the Crossroads Arts District on July 1st. 12) Man and the Machine: The German Soldier in World War I at the National World War I Museum at the Liberty Memorial. 13) Since it is so HOOOTTT!!! How can we forget to suggest visiting a watering hole. Hot spots include: Schlitterbahn, Oceans of Fun, Tomahawk Ridge Aquatic Park, CoCo Key Water Resort, Blue Springs Lake, Longview Lake, Shawnee Mission Park, Kill Creek Park Beach, Smithville Lake, Hillsdale Lake and Clinton Lake. RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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  | Details |  |  | |  |  | | Address: 8501 NE 89th Place Type: Residential Style: Single Story Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5 Suite: No Living Area: Year Built: 2006
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| Description | | | | | | | WHY WAIT TO BUILD? 5 bedroom open floorplan, perfect for family and entertaining. Floor to ceiling windows in living and eat-in! Kitchen with hardwoods, granite, spacious pantry, butler built-in with wine chiller.Master suite large and nicely appointed, euro-shower, jet tub, oversized master walk-in. Appliances and billiard table stay with accepted offer.
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| | Brokered and Advertised by RE/MAX Premier Realty - Overland Park, Olathe, Gardner, Lenexa, Leawood, Shawnee & Kansas City LID 1003834557 | | Our client expect facts, not fiction.
Despite advertising claims to the contrary, the Internet is NOT an experienced Real Estate Professional. It cannot consult, counsel, advise and have knowledge of market conditions and laws. Furthermore, data by itself can be very misleading. To obtain an accurate interpretation of any information you're receiving on line, please contact the Dowell Taggart Team |
RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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The Department of Housing and Urban Development will offer interest-free loans to aid unemployed borrowers with their mortgage payments in 32 states (including Kansas and Missouri) through its Emergency Homeowners' Loan Program. Home owners who are eligible for the program will be able to qualify for up to $50,000 in interest-free loans for up to two years. Home owners who have had a drop in income of at least 15 percent from involuntary unemployment or underemployment due to economic conditions or a medical emergency are eligible for the program. The program will "help families keep their homes while looking for work or recovering from illness," says HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan. HUD is providing $1 billion to implement the program. For eligibility requirements, visit the HUD web site. RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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 | Details | | | | | | | Address: 2211 W. Valley Road Type: Residential Style: 1 1/2 Story Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4 Suite: No Living Area: 3,731 square feet Year Built: 2002
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| Description | | | | | | | If you're looking for acreage in Kansas City, look no further. This Olathe 1 1/2 story sits on 3 3/4 acres. With an awesome cul-de-sac lot, the treed lot is unlike any other lot in the city with creeks on the South and West sides.
This impressive 1.5 story has a circle driveway with a 3 car side entry garage up and a 1 car garage off the basement. The front curb appeal is gorgeous and the rock stairway from the circle driveway is great.
Once you enter the front of this 5 bedroom, 3 1/2 bathroom 1.5 story you'll walk into the foyer. The foyer will lead you to the dining room, living room, master bedroom suite or the kitchen area.
The kitchen area features a hearth room, breakfast room, 1/2 bath, laundry room, pantry and a stylish modern kitchen.
The second floor features 3 bedrooms and a full bathroom. The partially finished basement features a full bathroom and bedroom (Seller will finish with an accepted offer), a recroom, game room and a storage area.
Conveniently located to the city but hidden in a forest this Olathe 1.5 story is a hidden gem. The creek connecting Cedar Lake and Lake Olathe borders the property.
For more information on this 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom Olathe 1.5 story, click on the online brochure attached or contact your Olathe Realtor.
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| | Brokered and Advertised by RE/MAX Premier Realty - Overland Park, Olathe, Gardner, Lenexa, Leawood, Shawnee & Kansas City LID 1916297 | | Our client expect facts, not fiction.
Despite advertising claims to the contrary, the Internet is NOT an experienced Real Estate Professional. It cannot consult, counsel, advise and have knowledge of market conditions and laws. Furthermore, data by itself can be very misleading. To obtain an accurate interpretation of any information you're receiving on line, please contact the Dowell Taggart Team |
RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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 | Details | | | | | | | Address: 14459 Chadwick Street Type: Residential Style: Single Story Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 5 Suite: No Living Area: Year Built: 2002
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| Description | | | | | | | Two story with hardwoods underfoot in expanded/soaring foyer, open main level with see-thru fireplace between Kitchen /Great room, and living room. Home office and dining off foyer, wonderful layout! Terrific deck off of kitchen and great room overlooks huge cul-de-sac lot! Finished, walkout basement with wet-bar, full bath, and plenty of storage.
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| | Brokered and Advertised by RE/MAX Premier Realty - Overland Park, Olathe, Gardner, Lenexa, Leawood, Shawnee & Kansas City LID 1003930399 | | Our client expect facts, not fiction.
Despite advertising claims to the contrary, the Internet is NOT an experienced Real Estate Professional. It cannot consult, counsel, advise and have knowledge of market conditions and laws. Furthermore, data by itself can be very misleading. To obtain an accurate interpretation of any information you're receiving on line, please contact the Dowell Taggart Team |
RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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| 7933 N Lane Avenue | | Kansas City, MO 64158 | | MLS#: | 1722950 | | Price: | $329,000 | | Bedrooms: | 4 | | Full Bathrooms: | 2 | | Half Bathrooms: | 1 |
WHY WAIT TO BUILD? Your dream home is affordable and move-in ready! Traditional 1.5 story Craftsman style home with all the modern day features in this 2005 ACUFF built home. Open floor plan, formal dining area, and fireplace in living room. Large master on main, walk-in closet and jet tub in master bath. Archi Pella Windows, 50 year warranty James Hardie Siding, Kraft Maid Cabinets, Corian countertops, 1 block to park, quiet neighborhood! Fantastic location, near country club, restaurants, shopping, |
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RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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| 9311 W 92ND Terrace | | Overland Park, KS 66212 | | MLS#: | 1724080 | | Price: | $160,000 | | Bedrooms: | 4 | | Full Bathrooms: | 3 | | Half Bathrooms: | 1 |
The buyer of this home will get some instant equity. Seller is looking for a quick offer. This home features a cul-de-sac treed lot, main floor master bedroom suite, tandem formal living and dining room, spacious eat-in kitchen, brick fireplace in the family room, additional bedrooms upstairs and a partially finished basement. |
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The information being provided is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All information must be verified by the purchaser.
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RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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Are resale homes selling in Johnson County, Kansas? According to the Heartland MLS home sales report, 703 homes sold in May at a total value of $174,139,302. Wow, that is a lot of homes. With all of the news about the real estate market falling apart and homes not selling, that is very impressive. Equally impressive is that more homes sold above $400,000 in Johnson County, KS. over the past 30 days, then below $100,000. The average home sold for $247,709 over the past 30 days.  | | Homes sales report for Johnson County, KS. for the past 30 days |
For more Johnson County, KS. real estate stats, go to: JOCO Real Estate StatsRE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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Financing a home has changed in Johnson County, Kansas . . . Since the lenders have been getting more strict on conventional financing, FHA and cash purchases have risen. According to the Heartland MLS stats, 53% of the Johnson County, KS. resale home buyers have used conventional financing to purchase a home over the past 30 days. Last year over 70% of the Johnson County, KS. home buyers used conventional financing. Many home buyers are finding alternative means to buy homes. 25% of the home buyers over the past 30 days have used FHA financing and 15% of bought their homes with cash.  | | Financing of Johnson County, KS. resale homes |
For more Johnson County, KS. real estate stats, go to: Johnson County, KS. real estate statsRE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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| 616 LAKEHURST Drive | | Olathe, KS 66061 | | MLS#: | 1727312 | | Price: | $189,000 |
Four-plex for sale in Olathe, Kansas. All four units rent for $2100/month total. Units are rented, per Kansas statute tenants need 24 hours notice for showings, no exceptions. |
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The information being provided is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All information must be verified by the purchaser.
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RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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According to the Heartland MLS, nearly 77% of the Johnson County, KS. new home buyers who bought homes the past 30 days used conventional financing. 10% of the new home buyers bought with cash and 7% used FHA financing. For more Johnson County, Kansas real estate stats, go to: Johnson County, KS. real estate statsRE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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| 5008 NE SHERWOOD Court | | Kansas City, MO 64119 | | MLS#: | 1725142 | | Price: | $269,000 | | Bedrooms: | 4 | | Full Bathrooms: | 2 | | Half Bathrooms: | 1 |
Gorgeous 2 story, wide open plan on huge cul-de-sac lot! Kitchen w hardwood and natural wood cabinetry, plenty of storage and island with a downdraft stove top! Formal dining and living rooms, great room w fantastic fireplace!Huge master w double deep walk-in,custom tiled master bath with a Euro shower & jetted tub! 4 car garage, shop (50 x 32) & in ground pool. For more information, go to website! |
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RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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Fantastic Gardner, KS. 2 story home// parseInt(BOX_WIDTH) && parseInt(height) > parseInt(BOX_HEIGHT)) { newWidth = BOX_WIDTH; newHeight = BOX_HEIGHT; } } else { if (ratiowidth > 1 && ratiowidth > ratioheight) { newWidth = BOX_WIDTH; newHeight = Math.round(parseFloat(height) * (parseFloat(BOX_WIDTH) / parseFloat(width))); } else if (ratioheight > 1 && ratioheight > ratiowidth) { newHeight = BOX_HEIGHT; newWidth = Math.round(parseFloat(width) * (parseFloat(BOX_HEIGHT) / parseFloat(height))); } } handleImage.style.width = newWidth+"px"; handleImage.style.height = newHeight+"px"; handleImage.style.visibility = "visible"; //handleImage.style.position = "relative";}function pause(Amount){d = new Date(); /*today's date*/while (1){ mill=new Date(); /* Date Now*/ diff = mill-d; /*difference in milliseconds*/ if( diff > Amount ) {break;} }}function printPhotos() { self.focus(); self.print();}// ]]>
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| 18420 S Spruce Street | | Gardner, KS 66030 | | MLS#: | 1727428 | | Price: | $158,000 | | Bedrooms: | 3 + possible bedroom in basement | | Full Bathrooms: | 2 | | Half Bathrooms: | 1 |
Wide open floor plan, perfect for entertaining the whole family! Generous fenced yard, great for pets and family activities! Upper level features large bedrooms, and over sized baths.Soaring 2 story family room adds wide open feel, sweeps into kitchen/dining area. Stainless steel appliances and hardwood floors in kitchen. Basement stubbed for immediate finish, great for additional storage. To view more information, go to website! |
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The information being provided is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All information must be verified by the purchaser.
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RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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According to the Heartland MLS stats, 66% of the single family homes sold in the past 30 days on Johnson County, Kansas sold within 90 days of being listed for sale. For more Johnson County, Kansas real estate stats, go to: Real Estate StatsRE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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Huge KCMO spacious split level home with many updates - Must See!
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| 8629 NE 110th Terrace | | Kansas City, MO 64157 | | MLS#: | 1728816 | | Price: | $167,000 | | Bedrooms: | 3 | | Full Bathrooms: | 2 | | Half Bathrooms: | 1 |
KCMO address with Liberty schools! Wide open side to side split floorplan, HUGE bedrooms, newer carpets, newer refinished hardwoods, vaulted ceiling in family room, newly repainted, refinished, lightly updated kitchen, wonderful outdoor living area with oversized deck, ready for immediate possession! Close to schools, parks, shopping, restaurants! View more information, including pictures on website! |
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| Sub Property Type | Single Family | | Total SqFt | 1,600 | | Age | 11-15 Years | | Year Built | 1997 | | Floor Plan | Tri Level |
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| Construction | Board/Batten | | Architecture | Traditional | | Roof | Composition | | Basement Description | Concrete
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| | Cooling | Central Electric | | Heating | Heatpump/Gas | | # of Fireplace | 1 |
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| | Dining Area | Eat-In Kitchen | | Utility Room | Lower |
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| Master Bedroom | C,V-ceilng,CeilingFan,Shades-b,Wlkclst | | Master Bedroom SqFt | 208 | | Master Bedroom Dimensions | 16x13 | | Bedroom 2 | C,Shades-b,Wlkclst | | Bedroom 2 SqFt | 144 | | Bedroom 2 Dimensions | 12x12 | | Bedroom 3 | C,CeilingFan,Shades-b,Wlkclst | | Bedroom 3 SqFt | 110 | | Bedroom 3 Dimensions | 11x10 | | Family Room | Builtins,C,T |
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| Lot Size | 50 x 120 | | Lot Description | City Lot |
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RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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Overland Park, KS. ranch home with side entry garage and finished basement!
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| 8901 HORTON Street | | Overland Park, KS 66207 | | MLS#: | 1715225 | | Price: | $155,000 | | Bedrooms: | 3 | | Full Bathrooms: | 3 | | Half Bathrooms: | 0 |
JUST REDUCED FOR IMMEDIATE SALE! Roundhill Charmer! True ranch, open floorplan, updated/upgraded kitchen w flattop cooktop nestled in island w newer cabinets. Incredible updated master bath, new bathroom in hall, great price, wonderful home to upgrade, corner lot, quiet neighborhood, near restaurants, shopping, highway, healthclub, park. View more information, including pics on website. |
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| Sub Property Type | Single Family | | Total SqFt | 2,552 | | Age | 41-50 Years | | Year Built | 1963 | | Floor Plan | Ranch |
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| | # of Garage/Parking | 2 | | Total Taxes | 2493 |
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| Construction | Wood Siding | | Architecture | Traditional | | Roof | Composition | | Basement Description | Full
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| | Cooling | Central Electric | | Heating | Central Gas
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Hearth Room
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Down Draft Range
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| Lot Description | Corner Lot | | Exterior Features | Deck
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Listing information courtesy of: RE/MAX Premier Realty |
RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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Rock the Crossroads 5K run/walk in July!
This 2nd annual evening race, on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 7:30pm, will take you and a thousand or more of your sweaty friends through the streets of the Crossroads arts and music district.
Your reward for beating the heat will be a free concert for all participants at Crossroads KC at Grinders, featuring local bands Atlantic Fadeout, Sons of Great Dane and Expassionates. All race participants receive FREE admittance to the concert, general admittance tickets are just $10.00. Participants will receive great race shirts and awards will be given to the top runners in each age group, the top overall male and female winners and the masters division winners. Register at: Rock the Crossroads!RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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The Overland Park, Kansas Jazz in the Woods in Corporate Woods benefits 3 local charities
This years Jazz in the Woods will be held on June 24th and June 25th at Corporate Woods. Each year, 3 local charities that specialize in helping area youth, benefit from the proceeds raised with Jazz In The Woods. In 2011, Operation Breakthrough, Lee Ann Britain Infant Development Center, the Love Fund for Children, and the Overland Park South Rotary Foundation will be the recipient.
Also this year there will be a Jazz in the Woods Run/Walk.
This year no outside coolers or animals will be allowed.
For more information, go to: Jazz in the Woods
This year music schedule is:Friday, June 24, 2011| 6:30 - 7:20 PM | Four 80 East - Matt Marshak - Shilts | | 7:50 - 8:40 PM | The Notables | | 9:10 - 10:30 PM | Richard Elliott & Norman Brown |
Saturday, June 25, 2011| 5:15 - 6:00 PM | Monterey Jazz Festival Youth Chorus | | 6:30 - 7:20 PM | Monterey Jazz Festival All Star Youth Band | | 7:50 - 8:40 PM | Jeff Golub | | 9:10 - 10:30 PM | Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
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The Overland Park, KS. Arboretum - Should the City of Overland Park charge a fee?
What can you do for free anymore? Not much, right?
The list may shrink down more.
The new Overland Park, KS. city manager plans to soon propose charging admission at the 300-acre arboretum.
Currently, it's the only community amenity in Overland Park that doesn't charge a fee. While there might be mixed feeling about paying to see 25 acres of botanical gardens, six miles of trails and eight natural ecosystems, the city says charging a fee has always been part of the plan.
"It's just the timing of when, and I think that's what the council will have to decide, is now the right time when they have enough assets at the arboretum that we institute to charge or do we still continue to not charge," said Overland Park Mayor Carl Gerlach.
There's no specific amount being discussed yet. The Overland Park arboretum drew an estimated 120,000 people last year.
How many out of the 120,000 people who visited the Overland Park arboretum last year visited more than 2 times? I would guess, many. In addition, will families visit the arboretum as much? Once there is a charge, the arboretum will be competing with other venues like the zoo, movie theatres, ball parks, swimming pools and so forth . . .
When it comes to a family vote for a Sunday activity which do you think will win, a day at the pool or a visit to the arboretum? I know, they probably won't charge but I can see some interesting conversations, never the less. Myself, I enjoy the trip to the arboretum. I have even taken the time to identify many of the trees, something I see few kidos doing.
I hope the City of Overland Park finds a way to keep the arboretum free. I would also like to see more promotion of the arboretum. For more information on the arboretum, go to: http://www.opkansas.org/Things-to-See-And-Do/Overland-Park-Arboretum-And-Botanical-GardensRE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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Grassroots fundraiser to help Olathe, KS. Salvation Army
Project ONE, a one-day grassroots fundraiser, intends to help the Olathe Salvation Army feed families in the community.
Valerie Bentley, Olathe, initiated the one-day fundraiser to encourage every resident in Olathe to donate $1, on one day, June 25, to help fund the Salvation Army food pantry in Olathe. Volunteers in more than two dozen business locations on June 25 will accept donations. Bently moved from difficult financial times a few years ago.
The following locations are accepting donations for Project ONE on June 25th:
First National Bank of Olathe (drive-thru and lobby)444 E. Santa Fe11970 S. Blackbob Road110 N. Clairborne Road14670 S. Harrison15084 S. Blackbob Road175 N. Parker (inside Price Chopper)Decker Chiropractic13025 S. Mur-Len, #100Green Lantern Car Wash13512 S. Blackbob RoadStarbucks15094 S. Blackbob Road14605 W. 119th StreetWal-Mart13600 S. Alden395 N. K-7 HighwayHy-Vee16100 W. 135th StreetIn addition, First National Bank of Olathe, Green Lantern Car Wash and Decker Chiropractic are accepting donations during regular business hours the entire week of June 20.
For more information, go to: http://www.kccommunitynews.com/johnson-county-sun-news/28298284/detail.htmlRE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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Your home in Kansas City won’t sell so you may decide to become an "accidental landlord"
So you’ve had your property for sale in Kansas City for 180 days and it won’t sell. Now what?
While you prefer not to become a landlord, your friends and family tell you that renting it out for a while may be the best option – at least you would have some money coming in.
You haven’t planned on becoming a landlord, it just maybe become the only option. Before you become an “accidental landlord”, let’s touch on a few issues to give you some guidance on how you might want to proceed if you are in this situation. You will need to think it through and make the decision that’s best for you….but let’s consider your options.
Amp up Your Efforts to Sell Your HomeFirst, you now realize that it will take more than just putting a sign in the yard and keeping your home cleaned to get it sold. Give yourself a little more time and amp up your marketing and staging. Place ads and list your real estate agents phone number (don’t forget to let them know). Make sure the marketing is saturated on the internet. Use Craigslist, Facebook and twitter to reach potential buyers.
Maybe make a price adjustment or offer a bonus to the buyer’s agent? Real estate agents have tricks to increase exposure. Are they using them?
Are you helping by keeping the house clean and available for viewing? I have had sellers who refuse last minute showings or showings on their days off. Be flexible. Use some staging techniques to get home buyers emotionally attached to your home. Re-touchup photos on the mls and on the internet marketing.
Go the extra mile. If you have defects, address them up front like a decorating allowance or a credit for new appliances? These all cost money, sure, but otherwise, you’ll end up being a landlord.
It’s especially important to step up your efforts if you’re moving out of Kansas City — you really don’t want a rental property so far away from you . Especially if you’re new at this. Remember if you choose to rent your home out there are cost. You have a management fee and repair cost. Also, don’t forget that a renter will probably never take as good of care of your home as you would so when you do decide to sell, it may have deferred maintenance. So, amp up your efforts to sell your home first. If you decided to become an “accidental landlord” look at your options.
If the Landlord Option Seems Inevitable, here are your two optionsSince you’ve had no luck selling your home, let’s make some some smart choices that will help you in your first landlord assignment. You have two choices:- Having the Property Professionally Managed – Recommended!
- Renting and Managing it Yourself – Not Recommended especially if you are moving out of Kansas City!
Hiring a Manager to Professionally Manage Your HomeSince you do not have experience with this, hire someone to manage it for at least the first year. The typical cost are 7-10% of the rental income, plus re-rental fees for new tenants. When that happens, the management company can advertise it, show it, take rental applications and do credit checks, draft the lease, do the proper move-in and move-out procedures – so you don’t have to. The professional property managers work hard for their money.
If you work full time, not handy, moving out of the area, or have never been a landlord before – a professional property management firm is the way to go.Make sure to interview several management firms, get references, call them, and review their insurance. Don’t forget: you get what you pay for!
One thing you can and should do to help, is place rental ads yourself for your property – just put the management company’s telephone number on them. Flood the Internet with ads and include nice pictures on Craigslist, etc. – it certainly can’t hurt, and most sites charge very low prices, or are free! Also promote on Facebook.
Choosing to Manage Your Property YourselfManaging yourself can work well too, just make sure to educate yourself as much as possible. You maybe on the internet reading alot and trying to stay ahead of the property management game.
A few items to consider are the time it takes to show the property, draft a lease and get it signed, and evaluate potential tenants based on their credit, income, legal and rental history. Talk to experienced property owners to learn the ins and outs. Then monthly, you must collect rental checks, pay bills and handle issues about six times a year. It can be a lot of work – but you will learn over time what works for you.
If you choose this option, you may want to read up on Landlord - Tenant Law. Also keep in mind that if a tenant has your phone number, they will call you day and night about problems in the home like disposal clogged, stool over flowed, screen torn an more.
In Conclusion if You Decide to Become an “Accidental Landlord”The key to making life easier and earning money is to get good tenants to stay. If you charge the highest rent you will have a slimmer pool of rental applicants.
In 22 years of doing real estate, I have encountered a few homeowners who have become “accidental landlords.” Most have regretted their decision because of the hassles of managing a rental property. A few have sold their homes after a year or two and were quite surprised at the inspections. Most who have chosen this path chose it to ease themselves out a difficult situation but found themselves in a more difficult situation later.
The secret for success is keep your property in good shape, respond to problems promptly, and treat tenants with respect.. All of the above are what most long-term, individual rental property owners have learned over the years.
Consider these options and educate yourself as much as possible to make the right choice for you – America’s newest accidental landlord. RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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"A father is always making his baby into a little woman. And when she is a woman he turns her back again." -- Enid Bagnold "It no longer bothers me that I may be constantly searching for father figures; by this time, I have found several and dearly enjoyed knowing them all." -- Alice Walker"None of you can ever be proud enough of being the child of SUCH a Father who has not his equal in this world-so great, so good, so faultless. Try, all of you, to follow in his footsteps and don't be discouraged, for to be really in everything like him none of you, I am sure, will ever be. Try, therefore, to be like him in some points, and you will have acquired a great deal." -- Victoria, Queen of England"That is the thankless position of the father in the family-the provider for all, and the enemy of all." -- J. August Strindberg"It is a wise father that knows his own child." -- William Shakespeare"It doesn't matter who my father was; it matters who I remember he was." -- Anne Sexton"One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters." -- English Proverb"To be a successful father . . . there's one absolute rule: when you have a kid, don't look at it for the first two years." -- Ernest Hemingway"A man knows when he is growing old because he begins to look like his father." -- Gabriel García Márquez"I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father's protection." -- Sigmund FreudRE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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Real Estate Market Watch for Olathe, Kansas
Real Estate Market Stats for the past 7 days: 58 homes went on the market in Olathe, Kansas. 36 homes were sold in Olathe, Kansas. 61 homes went under contract in Olathe, KS. (29 are showing for backups and 32 homes are pending) 24 real estate contracts in Olathe, KS. dissolved and the homes went back on the market. Thinking about relocating to Olathe, KS.? View our Olathe, KS. relocation webpage.RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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Real Estate Market Watch for Gardner, KansasGardner real estate stats for the past 7 days:9 new Gardner listings17 Gardner homes went under contract (8 are showing for backups and 9 are pending)5 Gardner sales flipped and the homes are back on the market6 Gardner homes sold12 Gardner homes had seen price adjustments
Thinking about relocating to Gardner, Kansas? Checkout our Gardner, Kansas relocation webpage.RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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Things To Do in Kansas City on Father's Day Weekend!
Have an Awesome Father's Day Weekend!
Saturday, June 18th, 2011 Sunday, June 19th
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Are loan modifications working in Kansas City? It depends. If you ask the one person who successfully negotiated a loan modification they would say yes. If you ask the 9 people who got hung up in the never ending paperwork then received a letter 9 month later that they were denied a loan modification the answer is overwhelming, NO! I just worked with a homeowner last week. She showed me where her lender requested the same documents 12 times. She sent them by fax and had confirmations proving that the lender received the documents. Her loan modification was denied because the lender claimed they never received the documents. I have heard this many times. Nearly every client proves to me beyond a shadow of doubt that the bank received the documents in a timely matter. This morning I received a phone call from a past client. She took her home off the market because she was confident that she could get a loan modification negotiated. Yesterday she was served notice by the sheriff's department. Her home is going up for auction next week. For every successful loan modification that I see, I can give you 9 that ended in failure. Wouldn't it make sense that over 50% of all of the homeowners who were foreclosed on by their lenders in the past year tried some sort of loan modification?
Short sales are proving to be the best solution to avoid a real estate foreclosure in Kansas City. Many lenders who were pushing for loan modifications are now pushing underwater owners to do a short sale. Need help, lets have coffee and discuss.
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American Home Shield current and past policy holders have been receiving letters informing them that they may qualify to be a part of a class action lawsuit brought against the home warranty company. The Abney Class Action Settlement website has all of the documents associated with the case. While both parties maintain their side of the case, both sides agree that that a settlement is better than a long drawn out court battle. The basics of the case is whether American Home Shield's payment to real estate agents was a RESPA violation? Regardless of the outcome I like the home warranty concept and think that every home buyer should have one when they buy a home. Every home warranty is different and offers different kinds of coverage. My favorite is Old Republic Home Warranty. Mainly because of the support my home buyers get. Home warranties don’t cover everything and like most insurance policies you really hope you never need them but for the cost of the warranty and associated deductible we have seen Olad Republic pay out many times the cost of the warranty itself. Home warranties become valuable on homes with older air conditioners when buying when it is to cold to inspect. If you have a home warranty the key is to call the warranty company first when there is an issue. Don’t have it fixed and then call hoping to be reimbursed after repairs are completed.RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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“I want a 3 car garage, but I need 4 bedrooms.”
WANTS are not NEEDS.
We pull into that first driveway....Electricity is running through our Buyers, skin is tingling, excitement in the air.
“Man, I’m really looking forward to the extra space a third car garage will give us. I’m sick and tired of dodging bicycles, skateboards, lawn mowers, and lawn art while I pull into the garage”, Dan tells me.
Julie says, “But Dan, my Mom and Dad plan on visiting 3 or 4 times this summer, wouldn’t it make sense to look for a 4 bedroom home?”.
Guess it depends on how important your guests are? No really, there are multiple ways to view the separation of wants and needs, but I like to suggest clients tackle it the old-fashioned way....Draw a line down the center of a sheet of lined paper and make a list. Be prepared to negotiate a little bit, think about the growing needs of your family...
The average family stays in a home about 5 years. Don’t forget to think about the qualities that make for a great resale when it’s time to move.RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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“Do I need an inspection when I buy a home in Kansas City?”
Do you buy auto insurance because you WILL be in an accident, or COULD be in an accident?
An inspection accomplishes many things, but most importantly, you get an arm’s length, third party opinion of all of the systems in a home. Great insurance that let’s you know if the emotion you used to make the buying is spot on. If there are issues, (and EVERY home has issues), we can negotiate their resolution quickly and early.
In extreme cases, we can cancel the contract without any additional investment on the buyers part.
Get an inspection from a professional full time inspector. Feel the sweet relief of knowing you bought a great home, or knowing that the issues are all out in the open, so that we can have them addressed in a timely fashion.RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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“I want a great deal. I mean an outstanding deal....”
Many times a conversation with a new buyer starts with, “I want a great deal.”
Truth is, “great deal” is defined differently by everyone we work with.....For some, it’s a great price in a neighborhood they have always wanted to live in....Makes for a great opportunity to learn, create, then direct. Make sense?
When we ask what part of the metro we should start with, more and more often we see buyers headed in all four directions....Currently assisting a client on the purchase of a lake home in Raintree Lake, that started with an offer on a foreclosure property in Overland Park....That’s an extreme example, yet more and more common.
How do YOU define a great deal? Price? Availability? Condition? If your search is starting with a “great deal”, let’s talk.RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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4 Most Important Issues for Kansas City Home Buyers
“Why do I need a Buyer Agent?”
Marjorie is a great client. We worked hard to sell her $750,000+ short sale two years’ ago, and she doesn’t hesitate to ask interesting questions on behalf of herself and her friends and family.
“Martin, my sister is working on a lease to purchase on an out-of-area home, how should we write the agreement so that if the value declines, she doesn’t lose her earnest funds?”
Happy to help Marjorie by referring her to an attorney....yet her sister didn’t hire a Buyer Agent. Why? This will blow you away....
The buyer was told that, “....not using a Buyer Agent meant that the price wouldn’t be increased to accommodate commissions.” Huh? Truth is, the price wasn’t reduced a dime.
In that state, just as in Missouri and Kansas, the Seller pays the commissions, the Seller pays for your representation.
Do you believe she knew the Listing Agent works ONLY FOR THE SELLER? Yep, every time. With very few exceptions, the Listing Agent works ONLY for the Seller.
Marjorie's sister would have saved $4500 in attorney’s fees. Instead, she found out AFTER she paid the attorney that the language used in the lease to purchase contract didn’t allow for the contingency that the value could fall....In this economy, you bet it could fall!
Had she used a Buyer Agent who was familiar with this type of transaction, she would have avoided the problem with no out of pocket expense.RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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“My home is priced right, looking good...and I get no offers....What’s up?”
If you’re looking for a luxury home in Kansas City, it’s a buyer’s market.
Kansas City home prices have dropped to 2000 levels and more homes are within the average Kansas City home buyer’s reach; however, if you’re trying to sell your Kansas City house, it’s no secret that it’s hard to compete with so many distressed homes like foreclosures and short sales.
We’re selling homes and we’re going to share the secret sauce of selling a home in a buyer's market. 
We just had a home buyer get an offer accepted on a pristine $290,000 5 bedroom, 3 car garage home. The home 7 years ago sold over $425,000. These buyers are getting a great deal and the home is not a foreclosure or short sale.
This home home represents a small portion of the luxury homes in Kansas City. These luxury homes are not foreclosure properties nor are they homeowners that have been forced to do a short sale, selling below market value because they're upside down on their mortgage....
Nope.
We have been selling homes in Kansas City for over 20 years. We can’t remember a real estate market that has ever been like this. Homeowners are moving into luxury homes with nearly the same monthly payments as the homes they are moving from.
When homeowners are selling, they can compete with distressed properties like foreclosures and short sales, but they must be willing to sell their house for what it's really worth in today’s Kansas City real estate market. Homeowners need to carefully review comparable sales in their neighborhood.
Who determines the list price of your home? You?
The Buyer determines the market value of your home.
What home sellers need to understand is that most home buyers want a “turn key” property”. A “turn key property” is a property where the home buyer can move into in quickly and with few hassles. Home buyers don’t want to take care of the home sellers deferred maintenance like replacing carpet, installing a new furnace or painting. It is important for the home to be appealing, something very few distressed homes are good at dazzling the buyer except for price.
“On a foreclosure, home buyers think they can get a better deal, yet they have to spend $10,000, $15,000 or $25,000 just to get it the home up to the buyers taste. We had one buyer who bought an Olathe home this past spring. She thought she could put $12,000 into getting the home up to her standards, although I was telling her that it would take at least $25,000. According to my conversation with her on Tuesday, she has spent $23,000 and still has a laundry list of items to compete. She told me she would never buyer a foreclosure again.
Another concern for some home buyers is time.
"The general market is getting tired of waiting to get the final word from the bank on a distressed home. Some short sales are taking 1+ years to just get an approval from the bank.
Investors may also have to wait to make an offer on a foreclosed property. Many lenders open the bidding first to owner occupied homeowners. If no offers, the lender will open to investors.
The secret sauce in selling a home in a buyer’s market is hire a professional who will listen to your needs and will guide you through the process. A well priced luxury home in show condition will sell in this market. After hiring a real estate profession, research the market, paying special attention to the sold inventory for the past 180 days. After reviewing the comparable solds, prepare your home to outshine the competition. Clean the carpets, hire a handyman to take care of the deferred maintenance, and update your home to today’s decor. When completed, stage the rooms so that they emotionally appeal to the buyer.
Need help or have a question? We’re a phone call away.
Buyers will buy the foreclosure over your home if they see value. When selling, prepare your home so it outshines the foreclosures.RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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Overland Park, KS. Ranch Fixer-Upper - Overland Park, Kansas Real Estate  | Details | | | | | | | Address: 9432 Hardy Drive Type: Residential Style: Single Story Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Suite: No Living Area: 2,220 square feet Year Built: 1960
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| Description | | | | | | | Overland Park fixer!Hardwoods through main, open floorplan, master has hardwoods, huge walk-in and remodeled Corian bath/shower. Hall bath is remodeled, living and dining have hardwoods.Full bath and 2 non-conforming bedrooms in basement.Needs paint, carpet, and TLC!
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According to recent demographics, there will be a need for the City of Gardner to start looking at plans to build a new high school. The population of 15-17 will most likely double in the next 10 years. With that size of enrollment, I don't think the current high school will be able to hold that capacity. For the next 10 years, the class sizes will increase. The demographics does not take in affect people relocating to Gardner, which could nearly triple the estimates. Gardner, KS. is a great city to relocate to. If you're thinking about relocating, visit our Relocating to Gardner webpage RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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Two years ago I met my wife for lunch at the school she teaches at in Olathe. While I was waiting I met a lady who was bringing her kids to school for the first day. Since I was early to meet my wife I started a conversation with the lady who was dropping off her kids for their first day in a new school.
The lady was extremely excited, new home, new school and new jobs.
I asked her about her home. She said that her husband came in town to interview with Garmin. After the interview took a tour around Olathe. Coming from the upper Northwest he was thrilled to look at homes that he could afford. While on the tour, he found a few homes he seemed interested in. He called the listing agents and only 1 out of 8 or 9 called him back. The one who called him back offered to let him inspect the home. While he was inspecting the home he sent me a few pictures. By the time he was leaving Garmin had offered him the job and they wanted him in Olathe in 45 days. Problem was he had a family to move. The husband called the listing agent back and told him he would like to buy the home.
The biggest mistake home buyers make is calling the listing agent. What they should do is research agents in the area of interest and then interview the agents. Why?
The listing agent is working on behalf of the seller. Their job is to protect the seller's best interest.
In this case the lady I had met at my wife’s school had called me up. She needed an agent to sell her home. The problem is when I met her and her husband at the home and showed them an analysis of their home they were shocked. I also showed them an analysis of when they bought their home and they were embarrassed. Why?
I just informed them that they bought their home for over $15,000 over the market 2 years ago and that they were upside down now.
The homeowners were confused . . . Why didn't the real estate agent advise them incorrectly? Why did the mortgage bank give them the money? How did the appraisal get through?
Listing agents are working on behalf of their seller clients. They prefer you to work with their professional team for a reason.
The home buyers, now wannabe home seller have learned a valuable lesson. If you would like to avoid their situation, I advise you to higher a full time buyers agent.
Keep in mind that a buyer's agent is a FREE SERVICE for the buyer. The buyer's agents job is to protect the buyers interest.They will help you find, negotiate and secure your new home at no cost to you. A true buyers agent will educate and inform without high pressure sales.
If you would like professional assistance, let talk . . . We're a phone call, text message or email away. RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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We’re often asked...and yes, financing and building costs still make building your Kansas City dream home an affordable option.... 
For quality, value, safety and convenience, a new home will be one of the smartest purchases you will ever make. There are many advantages to purchasing a new constructed home in Kansas City;- New home warranties. Options available for new home buyers range from specific warranties by individual builders to third-party limited insured warranties against major structural defects. Manufacturers of new products and appliances in a home offer warranties as well.
- Energy efficiency. A home built today in Kansas City must, by law, adhere to stricter energy codes than homes built in years past, when such codes either did not exist or were more lenient. This translates into a direct operating savings to home buyers.
- Latest in building materials. Low maintenance is one of the most important features to today's home buyer. Buyers don't want to worry about painting every three to five years. New technology in building materials has made it possible for homes in the 1990s and beyond to require less maintenance, especially on the exterior of the home.
- Lower maintenance costs. Buying a new home eases the nagging questions of, "How long before it breaks down?" With a new home, the answer is simple - a substantially longer period when you are the first to use it and are establishing its history of use.
- Choice of interior and exterior finishes. A new home
makes it possible for buyers to be the decorators before moving in without the cost of searching for and replacing the finishes as they would in a resale home. With a new home, it may be possible to make selections for things such as carpet style and color, wall coverings, appliance colors, lighting fixtures and exterior paint colors. - Favorable pricing. Competition among home builders to provide the very best value makes new homes less likely to be overpriced. Buyers can compare features, benefits and options with other new homes on the market to determine the ultimate value of a new home.
- Value appreciation. Homes, like any purchased product, have a life expectancy. Statistics say the typical home will need remodeling after 25 to 30 years. Since new homes have a longer life, appraisals are generally higher than on a comparable existing homes, making conditions favorable at the time of resale.
- Modern appliances. Appliance manufacturers introduce new models every year, and home builders are able to offer the latest, state-of-the-art equipment at the time of completing a new home. Because home builders pay for entire inventories of homes, they can purchase appliances at a lower cost and then pass those savings on to home buyers. An added benefit is that new appliances are often energy efficient and come with full-term warranties.
- Home site selection. Being able to select a home site is an important as selecting the type of home that suites a buyer's needs. Homebuilders often have a selection of home sites that may be on a corner, near a lake, cul-de-sac, green belt and many other locations.
The first step is to find out everything you don’t know, yet should know....Second step?
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The Johnson County, KS. Housing Services First Time Homebuyer Program is designed to assist low-to-moderate income Johnson County residents or people who have been employed for at least two years in Johnson County with the purchase of a home.
The Program is made possible through a HOME grant which is awarded to Johnson County Housing Services by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.The home grant can be used in ALL cities in Johnson County, including Gardner, Olathe, Overland Park, Lenexa, Shawnee, Mission, Prairie Village and Spring Hill. Who qualifies as a first-time homebuyer? There are four basic eligibility requirements to participate in the First Time Homebuyer's Program - An eligible homebuyer is one who: - Has never owned a house, or has not owned a house in the past three years;
OR - Is a single parent who is unmarried or legally separated from a spouse and has one or more minor children for whom the individual has custody or joint custody, or is pregnant;
- Is a displaced homemaker who is an adult who has not worked full-time for a full year in the labor force for a number of years, but has, during such years, worked primarily without remuneration to care for the home and family; and is unemployed or underemployed and is experiencing difficulty in obtaining or upgrading employment;
- Has an income less than the following income limits for household size:
These limits have been determined by HUD in accordance with 80% of the median income guidelines for the Kansas City Metropolitan area (MSA: Kansas City, MO-KS)Household Size | Gross Annual Income | 1 | $40,500 | 2 | $46,300 | 3 | $52,100 | 4 | $57,850 | 5 | $62,500 | 6 | $67,150 | 7 | $71,750 | 8 | $76,400 | - Intends to own and live in the newly purchased home for at least five (5) years (effective January 1, 2006). If the house is sold within the first five (5) years, the homebuyer will be responsible for repayment of the pro-rated balance of HOME funds (down payment assistance). The rate of forgiveness is 20% each year for five (5) years using a full calendar year;
- Mandatory homeowner training which will include homeownership counseling sessions by a mortgage counselor (before and after purchase);
- Uses the purchased home as his/her primary residence;
- The homeowner must occupy the home within 30 days of loan closing;
- Buyers must not have more than 30% liquid assets of total purchase price of home;
- Must have a down payment that is equal to 1 percent of sales price or $500, which ever is greater;
- Total House Payment (PITI) plus recurring debt cannot exceed 41% of gross income;
- Only documented income will be used to determine the maximum purchase price of a home by a participant.
Johnson County Housing Services reserves the right not to provide funding to any applicant whose income, debt, credit, etc, do not meet our local requirements.
What are the program features? Down payment and closing cost assistance not to exceed $5,000 in the form of a deferred loan will be provided on behalf of the qualified participant (the amount to be determined at Johnson County Housing Services' discretion).
Under no circumstance will this deferred loan be subordinated for refinancing during the 5 year affordability period. The home must be purchased in Johnson County. The home must be inspected by Johnson County Housing Rehabilitation Specialist and pass Housing Quality Standards (This does not replace a mechanical, electrical, or termite inspection, but must be performed as part of the federal requirements under this program). An environmental review is performed on the potential home to be purchased upon submission of the address to the Johnson County Housing Services office. If the home is found to be in a flood plain zone, the home will be determined ineligible and the applicant would not qualify to receive down payment assistance for this purchase. For any home built before 1978, a lead-based paint report must be submitted to Johnson County Housing Services with the real estate sales contract. This report must reflect either that no lead-based paint was present at the time of the inspection or that lead-based paint was present but has been remediated and a clear lead test was received after the remediation took place.
Buyers of properties located within 2,500 feet of the Johnson County Executive Airport (the Airport Clear Zone) will be required to execute an affidavit acknowledging that they are aware of the proximity of the property to the airport. Fixed Mortgage Rate (15 - 30 year term) Interest rate cannot be more than 1 1/2 percent over FHA rate (Requirement for all lenders). If the lender requires, participant must purchase Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI). Purchase price must not exceed $204,250 the maximum limited established for Johnson County. These limits are subject to change according to HUD guidelines.
What properties are eligible and what can be covered with First Time Homebuyer's funds? Eligible Property Purchase: - Single-Family Home (including 1-4 unit dwellings)
- Condominium Units
- Townhouses
- Cooperative Unit
- Manufactured House with Lot
What Can Be Covered with Downpayment: - Processing and Settlement Costs
- Private Lender Original Fees
- Credit Reports
- Title Fees
- Recording Fees
- Appraisal Fees
- Attorney Fees
- Reduction of Principal Balance of Loan
What are the steps for completing the mortgage process? Upon receipt of Certificate of Completion of homebuyer education and counseling, the participant may begin looking for a home.
Once a sales contract is executed, the participant will select a lender to process the loan application. Participation in the Johnson County Housing Services Homebuyer Program is not a guarantee of mortgage approval. The Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspection performed on the property must pass inspection prior to a closing date being scheduled. A minimum of 14 business days in advance of a scheduled closing date all required documents must be in the possession of Johnson County Housing Services. Required documents include a Certificate of Completion of Homebuyer Education Course, credit bureau, loan application, pre-qualification letter, real estate sales contract, good faith estimate, and an appraisal report. Termite, electrical and mechanical inspections are highly recommended, but not mandatory. If these inspections are performed, a report of the results must be forwarded, along with the above documents, within the timeline indicated above. Once all required documents are received by Johnson County Housing Services, they will be forwarded to legal counsel for review and approval of release of funds. Checks are not processed internally in the Johnson County Housing Services Office. Therefore, timelines have been established to accommodate the required amount of time necessary for external processing.
Participating Financial Institutions For participating lenders, contact the Dowell Taggart Team. We have a list of lenders that have been approved.
Grant funds are limited. As soon as the money is gone, the grant will be stopped. RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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Bargain Price on this Overland Park, Kansas Ranch Home For Sale - Overland Park, KS. Real Estate  | Details | | | | | | | Address: 8025 England Street Type: Residential Style: Single Story Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Suite: No Living Area: 1,374 square feet Year Built: 1957
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| Description | | | | | | | Priced below market! Cute Overland Park Charmer! Perfect for first time-buyer! Move in and enjoy the New Year! Hardwoods through out main, terrific colors, warm, open floorplan! Mechanicals regularly serviced and ready for new homeowner! HUGE yard fenced for pets!
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According to the Heartland MLS stats, pending contracts are down 55% and closed sales are down 29% for the month. In addition the average sales price is down 3%. To view complete Heartland MLS stats, go to: http://Stats.DowellTaggart.com.RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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Welcome to the Kansas City Midwest Kids Fest!The 2011 Kansas City Midwest Kids Fest is a weekend filled with fun and activities for the kid in everyone!! Midwest Kids Fest is THE Kids event of the year! This is the only weekend where parents and children are all entertained under the same roof! SAVE THE DATE:
July 30-31, 2011 | 10am-5pm
Overland Park International Trade Center
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5 West Olathe, KS. Updated Listings - Olathe, Kansas Homes for sale in zip code 66061 . . .
Thank you for viewing this tour of Olathe homes for sale. This tour consist of homes on the west side of Olathe, Kansas that have had changes recently like new photos, virtual tours added, price changes or have just been listed. Feel free to view this tour, if you see a home you would like to inspect or would like additional information, feel free to contact the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier Realty.
Some listings do not have pictures yet because they have not been uploaded to the system. If you desire additional pictures, please click on the view details link. The pictures may have already been uploaded.
This list is from the RE/MAX notification service. Coop agent listings obtained from the Kansas City Heartland MLS. This list is for the customers and clients of the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier Realty.
Feel free to view and save your home searches at: RE/MAX Home Finder  |  | | West Olathe, KS. Homes with New Photos, Tours, Price or Status. |
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|  | 10865 S THEDEN Street
Olathe, KS | Updated Photo Gallery 5 bedrooms | | MLS Number: 1691877 | | Listing Price: $359,441 | | | View Details |
|  | 11411 S Lakecrest Drive
Olathe, KS | New List Price (was $359,500) 4 bedrooms | | MLS Number: 1726806 | | Listing Price: $350,000 | | | View Details |
| | 11485 S DEER RUN Street
Olathe, KS | Updated Photo Gallery 4 bedrooms | | MLS Number: 1704058 | | Listing Price: $270,000 | | | View Details |
|  | 11785 S Roundtree Street
Olathe, KS | Updated Photo Gallery 3 bedrooms | | MLS Number: 1732661 | | Listing Price: $192,500 | | | View Details |
|  | 1252 S Brockway Street
Olathe, KS | Updated Photo Gallery | | MLS Number: 1732701 | | Listing Price: $87,500 | | | View Details |
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According to the demographics of Gardner, KS., Gardner is a younger community. A majority of the adults in Gardner are younger than 44 years of age. For more information about Gardner, KS. go to: Gardner, Kansas Community RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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I have decided to come out of retirement and try one last time for the Tour de France. I made my decision this morning just before I started my first training practice. 
What . . . you didn't know I went into retirement from cycling? When I retired I figured that a person in their 40's couldn't compete with 20 year olds who were using steroids.
Why did I decide to un-retire? Well, I figured since ALL of the riders are using growth enhancement drugs or steroids, they will all get disqualified from the tour and the pool of eligible riders will be low.
Last night while I was watching "The Voice" I had an "ah ah" moment. Why can't a 40 year old compete? Just in case I decided to un-retire, I mapped out my training practice program for the next couple of weeks last night.
Knowing that I needed to start slow, I will not ride the first week. I will start off with some brisk runs.
This morning I woke up and said I can do it. I started with doing some laps. Yep, down and up my driveway. I figured I would do 10 laps just to get started.
The problem is when I got started, going down the driveway was pretty easy. Getting back up was hard. I know you must be wondering since my driveway is fairly flat but the 10 mph wind was a little unbearable. For my first practice I got 1 lap in. Tomorrow I plan on doubling this.
I know I’m starting off slow, but people only remember the finish. Do you think Lance Armstrong started off as an elite rider? No way, he had some road bumps in his journey.
I’ll keep my blog updated on my progress and if you’re in France for the tour, stop by and say “hi” to the Over-The-Hill Team. Oh yeah, that is my team’s name.
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2 East Olathe, KS. Updated Listings - Olathe, Kansas Homes for sale in zip code 66062 . . .
Thank you for viewing this tour of Olathe homes for sale. This tour consist of homes on the east side of Olathe, Kansas that have had changes recently like new photos, virtual tours added, price changes or have just been listed. Feel free to view this tour, if you see a home you would like to inspect or would like additional information, feel free to contact the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier Realty.
Some listings do not have pictures yet because they have not been uploaded to the system. If you desire additional pictures, please click on the view details link. The pictures may have already been uploaded.
This list is from the RE/MAX notification service. Coop agent listings obtained from the Kansas City Heartland MLS. This list is for the customers and clients of the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier Realty.
Feel free to view and save your home searches at: RE/MAX Home Finder
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|  | 12630 S HALLET Street
Olathe, KS | New list price (was $345,000) 4 bedroom home | | MLS Number: 1725829 | | Listing Price: $340,000 | | | View Details |
|  | 15008 W 123RD Terrace
Olathe, KS | Updated photo gallery 3 bedroom home | | MLS Number: 1732712 | | Listing Price: $175,000 | | | View Details |
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Two years ago I met my wife for lunch at the school she teaches at in Olathe. While I was waiting I met a lady who was bringing her kids to school for the first day. Since I was early to meet my wife I started a conversation with the lady who was dropping off her kids for their first day in a new school.
The lady was extremely excited, new home, new school and new jobs.
I asked her about her home. She said that her husband came in town to interview with Garmin. After the interview took a tour around Olathe. Coming from the upper Northwest he was thrilled to look at homes that he could afford. While on the tour, he found a few homes he seemed interested in. He called the listing agents and only 1 out of 8 or 9 called him back. The one who called him back offered to let him inspect the home. While he was inspecting the home he sent me a few pictures. By the time he was leaving Garmin had offered him the job and they wanted him in Olathe in 45 days. Problem was he had a family to move. The husband called the listing agent back and told him he would like to buy the home.
The biggest mistake home buyers make is calling the listing agent. What they should do is research agents in the area of interest and then interview the agents. Why?
The listing agent is working on behalf of the seller. Their job is to protect the seller's best interest.
In this case the lady I had met at my wifes school had called me up. She needed an agent to sell her home. The problem is when I met her and her husband at the home and showed them an analysis of their home they were shocked. I also showed them an analysis of when they bought their home and they were embarrassed. Why?
I just informed them that they bought their home for over $15,000 over the market 2 years ago and that they were upside down now.
The homeowners were confused . . . Why didn't the real estate agent advise them incorrectly? Why did the mortgage bank give them the money? How did the appraisal get through?
Listing agents are working on behalf of their seller clients. They prefer you to work with their professional team for a reason.
The homebuyers, now wannabe home seller have learned a valuable lesson. If you would like to avoid their situation, I advise you to higher a full time buyers agent.
Keep in mind that a buyer's agent is a FREE SERVICE for the buyer. The buyer's agents job is to protect the buyers interest.They will help you find, negotiate and secure your new home at no cost to you. A true buyers agent will educate and inform without high pressure sales.
If you would like professional assistance, let talk . . . We're a phone call, text message or email away.
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Updated Gardner Listing - Gardner, Kansas Homes for sale . . .
Thank you for viewing this tour of Gardner, KS. homes for sale. This tour consist of homes in Gardner that have had photos added, virtual tours added, price changes or have just been listed. Feel free to view this tour, if you see a home you would like to inspect or would like additional information, feel free to contact the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier Realty.
Some listings do not have pictures yet because they have not been uploaded to the system. If you desire additional pictures, please click on the view details link. The pictures may have already been uploaded.
This list is from the RE/MAX notification service. Coop agent listings obtained from the Kansas City Heartland MLS. This list is for the customers and clients of the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier Realty.
Feel free to view and save your home searches at: RE/MAX Home Finder
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|  | 18425 OAK Street
Gardner, KS | Sherman Lake Estates | | MLS Number: 1732633 | | Listing Price: $187,500 | | | View Details |
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Kansas City home buyer asked: "I heard that FHA will be making changes soon. What have you heard?" Answer: Yes, I have heard about those changes also. I have been helping home buyers buy homes in Kansas City for over 20 years. Before a change takes affect in the real estate business, there is always a few loan officers that will reveal the changes from meetings they have had in their office. Lately, I have been hearing that FHA will be making some changes before September. Those changes I have heard from several loan officers are raising the down payment required and lowering the loan amount. What this means for FHA home buyers is they will need more money to buy the same home that they could buy now. Also, FHA home buyers will qualify for less home. What this means for homeowners selling in the upper FHA limits: There will be less competition from home buyers to buy your home making it even harder to find a buyer to buy your home. If your home is on the market, I recommend getting aggressive in pricing very soon. If you plan on listing your home later this year, you may decide to list sooner before the buyer pool shrinks. RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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 |  | 13 Homes Just Listed in Gardner, Kansas for sale . . . Homes Qualify for a 0 Down Low Monthly Payment Mortgage Loan
Thank you for viewing this tour of just listed Gardner homes for sale. This tour consist of homes on listed the past 4 days in Gardner, Kansas. Feel free to view this tour, if you see a home you would like to inspect or would like additional information, feel free to contact the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier Realty.
Some listings do not have pictures yet because they have not been uploaded to the system. If you desire additional pictures, please click on the view details link. The pictures may have already been uploaded.
This list is coop agent listings obtained from the Kansas City Heartland MLS. This list is for the customers and clients of the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier Realty. |
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|  | 615 S LOCUST Street
Gardner, KS | Gardner Manor Subdivision 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bathroom 1.5 story hom | | MLS Number: 1732217 | | Listing Price: $250,000 | | | | View Details |
|  | 700 S SYCAMORE Street
Gardner, KS | Plum Creek Subdivision 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bathroom 1.5 story | | MLS Number: 1732206 | | Listing Price: $210,000 | | | | View Details |
|  | 842 N Maple Street
Gardner, KS | Genesis Creek Estates Subdivision 4 bedroom,2 12 bathroom 2 story | | MLS Number: 1731895 | | Listing Price: $209,950 | | | | View Details |
|  | 450 W Westhoff Place
Gardner, KS | Fountain Gate Subdivision 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom ranch | | MLS Number: 1732306 | | Listing Price: $199,000 | | | | View Details |
|  | 620 E WILLOW Street
Gardner, KS | Willow Springs Subdivision 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bathroom front to back splt | | MLS Number: 1732001 | | Listing Price: $195,000 | | | | View Details |
|  | 18425 OAK Street
Gardner, KS | Sherman Lake Estates Subdivision 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom ranch | | MLS Number: 1732633 | | Listing Price: $187,500 | | | | View Details |
|  | 849 N Sumac Street
Gardner, KS | Moonlight Gardens Subdivision 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bathroom 2 story | | MLS Number: 1732520 | | Listing Price: $185,000 | | | | View Details |
|  | 850 N Mulberry Street
Gardner, KS | Genesis Creek Subdivision 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bathroom atrium split | | MLS Number: 1732105 | | Listing Price: $179,500 | | | | View Details |
|  | 461 W Cheyenne Street
Gardner, KS | Genesis Farms Subdivision 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom front to back split | | MLS Number: 1732527 | | Listing Price: $177,500 | | | | View Details |
|  | 628 N WHITE Drive
Gardner, KS | Winwood Park Subdivision 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bathroom 2 story | | MLS Number: 1732250 | | Listing Price: $165,000 | | | | View Details |
|  | 16715 Pratt Street
Gardner, KS | Quail Meadows Subdivision 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom front to back split | | MLS Number: 1732272 | | Listing Price: $159,900 | | | | View Details |
|  | 218 W CHEYENNE Street
Gardner, KS | Genesis Farms Subdivision 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom side to side split | | MLS Number: 1732582 | | Listing Price: $159,000 | | | | View Details |
|  | 32605 W 171st Street
Gardner, KS | St. Johns Trace Subdivision 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom ranch. | | MLS Number: 1732308 | | Listing Price: $157,900 | | | | View Details |
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Downtown Olathe Arts Festival is this weekend, June 11 and 12 Downtown Olathe will play host to visual artists from across the region this weekend for the inaugural Downtown Olathe Arts Festival June 11 and 12 at the intersection of Park and Cherry Streets. The juried art festival features over 70 visual artists including emerging artists and artists with disabilities. The event will also include live musical entertainment, an interactive children's activity tent, and a variety of food and concessions.
The Arts Festival is open p.m. on Saturday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Visit www.DowntownOlatheArtsFestival.org for more information.RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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Anonymous Kansas City Home Buyer has fun finding “Dream Home.”
Home Buyer logs on to our site....Registers their email, name, all the important stuff.They registered their email as “donotcallme@gmail.com.” Guess that’s preferable to JustinBeiber@gmail.com”.
I notice that the home buyer with the registered email “donotcallme@gmail.com” visits my real estate website every week for 2 months. They’re probably also visiting other REALTORS website to see which website is more accurate. That’s cool.
Out of the blue the registered buyer with the donotcallme@gmail.com email calls me. .”Martin, found a home and I would like additional information. I really don’t want you to show me because all you want to do is sell me the home, right?”  | | Don't sell me . . . I'm just looking! |
“Nope”....”I’ll help you find what you’re looking for, then help you BUY”, I answer. “If your needs change/evolve along the way, we’ll change our direction.” Lets go ahead and view the home. The buyer and I setup an appointment.
When we meet at the home the donotcallme@gmail.com was very stand-offish. They were shocked that I was interested in them and asked about their needs and wants. I also asked about their likes and dislikes.
No surprise here, the buyers disliked the home. We however hit it off and they started opening up even to the point of giving me their real names, Jim and Linda. I told Jim and Linda about a potential home that may fit their needs. They were interested so we took 5 minutes to setup a showing and view.
When we arrived at the home, Jim and Linda started babbling between each other. They weren’t speaking a foreign language.
I really couldn’t understand what Jim and Linda were saying. Jim and Linda cancelled their plans the rest of the night. They decided that they wanted to buy their dream home. Linda looked over at me and asked if I was a magician. She couldn’t believe that she was standing in front of her dream home and she was about to buy it.
So many people I know in this industry take classes, courses, and seminars on how to SELL...Problem is, they forget Rule#1;Rule #1- People love to BUY, and hate to be SOLD.
I first educate and inform my clients. I figure if I do my job right, my clients have the right information to make their own decisions. I love seeing happy clients. There is no hard sales from me. When my clients are happy it makes me happy.
I don’t like to pressure buyers, because I don’t like to be pressured either.
Sounds like you? Sure sounds like me.
If you’re like me, we should talk....If you want to be sold, let’s talk about that swampland or better yet we just got a flyer on a golden bridge for sale. Interested?
Yep, neither am I. I’m going to spend the next couple days finding a ranch home for a Gardner home buyer, a front to back split for an Olathe home buyer and a luxury home for an Overland Park home buyer. How can I help you?
Jim and Linda are happy. I just completed their home inspection yesterday. The inspector really reinforced to Jim and Linda the great deal they were getting, and paid me a heck of a compliment.. Linda called me from work this morning extremely happy. She asked if I could work with one of her friends.
Hmm . . . when your day starts off with a referral from an extremely satisfied home buyer, how does it get better than that? This is a home buyer who wouldn’t even give her real name and phone number a month ago. Now were friends, she is inviting me to birthday parties and she is calling me daily.
If I can help you whether it is to answer a real estate question or to help you find your dream home, let’s talk . . .
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Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm will honor the 150th anniversary of the Civil War on Thursday June 9th from 6-8 pm with a free Family Fun Night
Visitors can participate in a Civil War march and drill, learn about artillery and life in a Civil War camp and try their hand at "writing home" with a real ink pen. Visitors can also make a spy wheel or make a piece to take home in the blacksmith's shop. As always, visitors can see what's cooking on Mrs. Mahaffie's stove and try their skills at a variety of games typically played by children in the 19th century. Stagecoach rides around the site will be available; donations of $2 per person are suggested for stagecoach rides.
The Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm will host free Family Fun Nights every Thursday night in June and July. The events feature free admission and stagecoach rides. A fee applies to some special activities. Each Thursday night visitors can participate in hands-on activities associated with a different aspect of 1860s history. New this year, the first 100 visitors can collect a different Mahaffie animal trading card. Attend each week to collect all eight. Weekly themes are: * Cowboy Night - July 7 * Civil War - June 9 and July 14 * 19th Century Technology - June 16 and July 21 * Kansas Farming - June 23 and July 28 The Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm is located at 1200 Kansas City Road. The historic site iis open with living history activities and stagecoach rides 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and noon to 4:00 p.m. on Sundays. For a complete listing of events visit www.mahaffie.org or call (913) 971-5111.
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 6/6/2011 - A federal grand jury in Kansas indicted an Olathe, KS. researcher and a Topeka doctor for allegedly falsifying data in a ragweed allergy study. Lisa Sharp, 48, and Wayne Spencer, 73, are each charged with one count of conspiracy, three counts of mail fraud and ... Read More . . .RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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According to the National Association of Realtors RPR report, the median listing price in Gardner, Kansas is $6,900 below the State of Kansas median listing price. The Median Listing Price in Gardner, KS. is $163,000. For more information about Gardner or thinking of relocating to Gardner, KS., go to: Gardner, KS. real estate RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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 Bubba Starling is more than an athlete.
Yes, I know he is an incredible baseball, basketball and football player. Not only can he run the 40 yard dash fast (4.36 - That is faster than I can get down the driveway), he won the Simone award in Kansas City for being the most outstanding Kansas City high school football player. The All American Baseball player projected to be a Top 6 Major League Baseball draftee is more than a sports star.
Bubba Starling as called Gardner, Kansas home. Gardner is a city 30 miles Southwest of Kansas City. His real name is actually Derek but everyone in Gardner calls him Bubba. He got the name from his sis and aunt when he was younger. He is more than a sports star.
He is one heck of a generous kid. Well on his way to becoming a generous young man.
The past year Gardner has been riddled with automotive tragedies. Three Gardner kids died and a few more hospitalized. Bubba on more than one occasion visited kids at the hospitals. He offered get well wishes and signed Gardner-Edgerton stuffed bears. He even talk to other kidos in the hospital. I witnessed the kids who knew him as well as the kids who didn't know at the hospital light up with huge smiles, despite their injuries. One little girl who had been in the hospital for a few months was suffering from severe injuries. I had never seen her happy throughout the weeks I had visited my niece and nephew. The next day after Bubba had come through her hospital wing, she was in the art room designing a card for Bubba. I asked if she knew Bubba and she said, "No, but my daddy showed me an article about him and it made me happy that such a famous person said HI to me."
One day Bubba visited the hospital while most people were warned to stay in. The streets were icy and the city was in a major snow storm. Most kids were probably playing video games. After a routine Saturday practice, Bubba and his family traveled over 40 miles in the bad weather to visit a couple injured Gardner kidos.
In addition to Bubba's kind heart at the hospital, Bubba would pull out a marker after ball games and spend time putting pleasure on little kids faces by signing pictures, Gardner Edgerton memorabilia or balls.
My son played on the freshmen Gardner-Edgerton football team this past year. Between the practices of numerous photographers, ESPN news crews and sports writers, my son would tell me stories aboutBubba. Rather than acting as a prima donna sports star, Bubba would act more like a leader offering pointers and helping out underclassmen. He never raised an antic on or off the field. Matter a fact, Bubbawas very quiet and almost shy at times.
People in sports nations call him "a once in a lifetime athlete." People in Nebraska are hoping to call him their next quarterback and out fielder.
People in Kansas City are hoping to call him their next George Brett.
Bubba's baseball coach says Bubba is the best outfielder in Kansas City and that includes the Royals. Former Husker coach, Tom Osborne, wrote Bubba a hand written letter to Bubba saying that he as the potential to win the Heisman.
People in Gardner call him " a Wonderful Ambassador to Gardner."
Tonight as the MLS draft starts on TV many in Gardner will wonder about Bubba's future.
Will Bubba forgo the instant million dollar signing bonus to play football and baseball at the University of Nebraska or take the millions and go on to MLB? Either way, Bubba, will most likely go down in the history books.
Most people only know Bubba for his athletic ability.
I’d bet most people in Gardner, including his parents are most impressed by the way he conducts himself off of the field.... RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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Last weel another housing market obstacle appeared in the form of Standard & Poor's Case-Shiller Home Price Index for March. Prices for 20 major metro areas dropped 0.8% for the month and were down 3.6% from a year ago. These numbers had some people claiming the double dip in real estate housing prices had arrived.
The truth is that the Case-Shiller's longer term data reveals that in their 20 measured metros there was no double dip. There was an uptick in real estate values of 38.2% since January 2000. This shows that in real estate, you have to look at the long term picture, just like you do with your 401K.
National average real estate home prices are also misleading. First, the national average rarely matches the price situation in a specific local housing market. Beyond that, distressed sales at substantial discounts make up a portion of that national average price. In fact, when distressed sales are excluded, home prices are off just 0.5% year-over-year in April, according to data aggregator CoreLogic. If that's a double dip, you'd need a magnifying glass to see it. Finally, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported purchase loan demand unchanged from the prior week and up 7.6% from a year ago. But MBA researchers do expect mortgage rates to rise significantly by the end of the year and continue to increase gradually through 2012.
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The median days on the market for Gardner, KS homes is slightly above the State of Kansas average according to the NAR RPR stats. The current median days on the market is 174 days. For homeowners thinking about selling a home in Gardner, I recommend an aggressive marketing program. If not, it maybe an uphill battle selling in this real estate market. I also recommend preparing your home to show. Homesellers should expect to have their home on the market 6 months. For more information on the Gardner, KS. real estate market, go to: Gardner Real Estate MarketRE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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Yep, that is correct. You read the title correctly. 50% of the Gardner, KS. swimming pool will close despite sunny and hot weather. If you ask my daughter why, she would tell you that a boy fell and bonked his head. What actually happened is the swimming pool floor is very slippery and little kidos are falling. In deeper water it isn't a problem. In the shallow water, the kidos are hitting their heads on the bottom of the pool. Small sand particles will be mixed into the paint in order to give the kidos some traction. According to Gardner swimming pool staff, a contractor will need to repaint the floor of the swimming pool after it is drained. The pool staff anticipates the pool will be drained by Tuesday and if sunny and hot weather prevails, the contractor will start repainting the swimming pool Wednesday. The date of the reopening is unknown at this time. The affected areas are both zero entry pools, lazy river and the water slides. The only unaffected areas is the separate deep water pool with the diving boards. For more information on Gardner, KS., go to: Gardner, KansasRE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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12 month change in sales volume drops 20% in Gardner, Kansas - It is a great time to relocate to Gardner, KS. while values are downAccording to the National Association of Realtors RPR stats, the percentage change in the number of homes sold in Gardner, Kansas during the past 12 months is -20%. Compared to the state average of 3%, the volume of homes sold in Gardner, KS. the past year is way down. The reason for the drop in sales volume could be that a rush of buyers hit the market during the home buyer tax credit. In addition, many Gardner sellers have been holding for higher sales prices. Recent drops in asking prices have created a surge in recent home sales. I look for sales to increase this summer. Thinking about relocating to Gardner, Kansas? Checkout our Gardner Relocation Page.RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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This year, KCRiverFest will be held on Saturday, July 2 and Sunday, July 3 from 1:00pm – 11:00pm, with both days full of live music on multiple stages, carnival rides and games, delicious food, fun entertainment, local vendors and top-notch fireworks.
Tickets are $10.00 at the gate or $8.00 if bought in advance online. KCRiverFest is happy to welcome the Lowery Carnival Company to the riverfront. With more than a dozen carnival rides, tons of games and fun activities, there's something for everyone at KCRiverFest.
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An article recently published by a nationally recognized Real Estate publication starts with, “Successful salespeople understand that making the sale has much more to do with developing trust and rapport than it does with issues of lowest price, highest quality or the largest company.”
The author goes on to talk about, “....the warm-up period....”.What the heck?Cars get warmed up, computers boot up....And people warm up at the same speed you find common ground with them, build a relationship, a friendship with them.Personally, I love the fact that “Sales is a Broadway play put on by a psychologist.”But....It isn’t “small talk” that builds relationships....Relationship building is actually the BIG stuff, the IMPORTANT stuff.
My experience is that people like to buy, but seldom like to be sold.Yep, folks seldom like to be sold....anything.
When working with Buyers, my responsibility is to help folks figure out what best fits their needs, then stand back and let them buy. Facilitate the transaction, of course, but for the most part....Let their heart lead them home.
When working with Sellers, I help folks figure out WHY they want to sell...believe me, it’s not as simple as it sounds....Then market their home....communicating to Realtors, agents, (yes, there is a difference) and consumers about the key features of the home....the neighborhood, the schools, general location, proximity to parks, largest employers, shopping....Make sense?Hey, you want someone to SELL you a home... We may not be your best choice. No hard sell, no pressure....we have fun.
Market your Kansas City home? Yep, we’re the guys for the job....Just ask our clients...Most of them are now our friends. RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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10 Things To Do in Kansas City this weekend: Old Shawnee Days in Shawnee Town on June 2-5th. Live music, carnival games, baking contest, parades and more. www.OldShawneeDays.orgA Day in the Park in conjunction with the National Trails Day and the annual free-fishing weekend at Shawnee Mission, Heritage or Kill Creek Park. Celebrate the community's trails, parks and recreation spaces. Enjoy games, special activties, free beach admission and free paddle boat or canoe rentals. For more information go to: www.jcprd.comFesta Italiana - Celebrate all things Italian with Italian food, beer garden, chef cook-off, live music, dancers and vendors. For more information, go to: www.ZonaRosa.comThe monthly First Friday in the Crossroads Arts District. Kidscape in the Johnson County Museum of History in Shawnee, Kansas NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at the Kansas Speedway Bill Self's Basketball Boogie at the College Basketball Experience Free summer concert series at the Legends Hospital Hill Run, the Grandfather of all Kansas City Road Races, will be held on June 4th STP 400 at the Kansas Speedway on June 5th
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A blog reader asked us what the real estate market was like for the Willow Springs Subdivision in Gardner, Kansas? More importantly, they wanted to know if it was a good time to sell. The Willow Springs Subdivision is a large subdivision located Northeast of 183rd and Moonlight Road in Gardner, Kansas. The subdivision consist of a mix of splits with a few 2 stories, ranches and 1.5 stories sprinkled in. Many of the residents like its close proximity to Moonlight elementary school and the shopping like Price Chopper and Walmart.
Over the past 6 months 9 homes have sold in the Willow Springs Subdivision. The average home has sold for $153,600. During all of 2010 36 homes sold in the Willow Springs Subdivision. With 8 homes currently for sale, there is 5.33 months of supply on the market in the Willow Springs Subdivision. This is low and indicates that it maybe turning to a seller's market in the Willow Springs Subdivision. In my opinion it will be a good time to sell a home in the Willow Springs Subdivision or for that matters in any subdivision in Gardner, KS. due to recent changes with financing. If a a home buyer plans on buying a home in Olathe or Overland Park, KS. they will need nearly 5% or more down to buy a home. In Gardner, a home buyer can still get into a home with 0 down.
In addition, it has been a buyer's market in the Willow Springs Subdivision. With the recent shift, a homeowner looking to move in the next year may look to take advantage of the slight economic shift in the Willow Springs Subdivision.
Smart home buyers will be taking advantage of the low interest rates and limited 0 down mortgage loan financing.
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Ask a Question: I heard that there is special financing in Gardner, Kansas. What is it? Real Estate Wizard: Yes, there is a great mortgage loan that is available in Gardner as well as neighboring communities. I have worked with hundreds of home buyers obtain this loan. The mortgage loan is the USDA Rural Development guaranteed mortgage loan. The mortgage loan is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and is for owner occupied properties. The USDA RD guaranteed loan is a no money down loan offered for home buyers purchasing a home. It is 100% loan that has no PMI insurance. The mortgage loan is great because a borrower putting down 5% and paying their closing cost on a conventional mortgage in Olathe would have a higher principal and interest payment than a USDA RD guaranteed borrower putting no money down in Gardner. Here is some information about the USDA RD guaranteed mortgage loan: 1) The property must be in the RD eligibility area. 2) The property must be a single family or 1/2 duplex. 3) The closing cost can be rolled into the mortgage loan. 4) The ratios are 29% housing and 41% for debt. 5) Borrowers must be under the Household Family Income of $80,950 for up to 4 people in household or $106,850 for up to 8 people in household. 6) Borrowers can close 1 day after bankruptcy, foreclosure or short sale with compensating factors. If you have more questions about the USDA RD guaranteed mortgage loan or any other real estate related question, feel free to contact us. With the changes in mortgage financing, I look for changes to come to the USDA RD mortgage loan. In the meantime, home buyers should take advantage of this great mortgage loan. RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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According to the Heartland MLS real estate stats, pending contracts in Johnson County, KS. are down 55% compared to the same month last year. The year to date pending contracts are down 35% compared to the year to date stats of last year. RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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 Time to Buy, Sell...Wait in Kansas City?
Nick asks me....”Do you think we are finally starting to see some burn off of the surplus home inventory or do you think that there is still more shadow inventory waiting to flood the market?”
He goes on, “I tried to sell my home, Realtor did a good job driving traffic, but I couldn’t get an offer near my minimum number....I have a little bit of equity...”
Nick, as to the first question....It depends...sounds like I'm "weaseling", but hang on a second....Gardner inventory is selling faster, so prices are stabilizing. North Kansas City Missouri Luxury homes inventory is backed up, sales are slowing, prices are still very soft. The prevailing thought, (based on conversation with Realtors that primarily focus on Kansas City foreclosure properties) is that "shadow inventories" in some areas in Kansas City are going to be a plague that drops home values still further. “Shadow inventories” will not affect all of Kansas City. If you have a specific area in mine, we can research the area for you.
As to the “equity” statement....Tough call. Equity is the difference between what you owe, and the market’s perception of the value of your home. “Fair Market Value” is defined as the market determining the value of our homes.
When Buyers show up to look at your home, the price isn’t that far out of line....Yet being close doesn’t count. At the end of the day, either you can get your sales number, or your options are limited to holding on to your home, or looking at a short sale.
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Ask a Question: Is there any 0 down mortgage purchase loans available in Kansas City? Real Estate Wizard: Yes, Although the number of zero down mortgage loans have decreased in recent months, there are a few low interest rate mortgage loans offered to Kansas City home buyers. Here is a list of mortgage loans: 1) A VA mortgage loan offered to military veterans who have full eligibility. The VA mortgage loan allows a veteran to obtain a low interest rate no down payment mortgage loan. 2) Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America mortgage loan allows home buyers in specific areas to obtain a low interest rate, no mortgage insurance, no down payment mortgage loan. 3) Physician Mortgage Loan is a specialty mortgage loan for residents, med students and doctors that has a low interest rate and no down payment. This loan does require reserves if there is no down payment. One lender in Kansas City is still offering a zero down no reserve physician mortgage loan. 4) HUD $100 down loan is a low down mortgage loan. I know it isn't zero down, but $100 down is like zero down isn't it? 5) USDA Rural Development mortgage loan is a low interest rate, no down mortgage loan that home buyers can get on homes in fast growing Kansas City communities like Gardner, Spring Hill, De Soto, Eudora, Wellsville and Paola. If you need assistance in financing a home in Kansas City, lets talk. These mortgage loans are available but due to mortgage loan changes they will probably require a down payment in the near future. With interest rates still low, it is a great time to buy a home in Kansas City. RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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According to the Heartland MLS real estate stats, closed sales are down 29% for the month compared to the same month last year. For the year to date stats, the closed sales are down 19% when compared to the year to date sales of last year. RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company.For a reason...should we talk?Blog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Premier RealtyComments are appreciated! Go ahead and add your 2 cents . . .We have 3 easy steps to find you the perfect home . Click here to get started, today!
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