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Question: We recently purchased a house in Overland Park, Kansas. We have now found out that our house has very high radon levels. The inspector nor our real estate agent requested a radon test or informed us that we should do a radon test. Is this required in Overland Park? Am I stuck having to pay for the mitigation system due to the lack of advice from the professionals that assisted with the transaction?Jackie R. from Overland Park, KS.
Answer: Thanks Jackie for contact me. First, radon inspections are not required. Second, I'm not sure that a radon inspection may have revealed the very high radon levels. A radon test measures the amount of radon only during the test period. The air pressure and weather has an effect on the radon levels in your basement. When a radon test reveals a high radon level, I would recommend testing again. If the second test reveals a high radon level, then a radon mitigation system will need to be installed.
Now the question, who pays for it. I'm assuming you used our KCRAR board real estate forms. In those forms it states that the buyer has the right to inspect the home, even for radon. It is important to read and understand the contracts you are signing. If you don't understand the contracts you are signing, consult an attorney.
You could consult an attorney about your options in this matter of re-cooperating your expenses for the radon mitigation system, but I would guess that the radon mitigation system would be less than pursuing the real estate agent with an attorney.
You might look into small claims court instead. Although this is an option, my guess is that since you signed the contract and it is spelled out in the contract, you maybe unsuccessful in small claims court.
When hiring a professional, do your research and ask questions. If your questions are not being answered, maybe they are not a good fit for you.
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 Realty Comments 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! Short sales, foreclosures, luxury homes, investor homes, first time home buyer homes, land, investment properties and move up buyers.
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Q: I’m very interested in buying a bank foreclosure home in Olathe, Kansas. I have looked at the home without an agent and wanted to make an offer on the home yesterday. The listing real estate agent advised me to wait because there were two other buyers who had an offer with the out of state bank and that the bank had to make a decision if one of those offers would be accepted before I could give an offer. Is this true? I would think the bank would want all the offers it could get before making their decision. I feel the listing agent, has someone in mind to buy this home and it’s not me.
The Realtor doesn’t seem to want to talk to me about this property. I’m cut short on the phone when I call, and she doesn’t call me when she says she will call so I call her. I’m not sure what to do. Should I go to another Realtor who doesn’t have this property listed? I have never purchased a home before and I don’t understand all the things about buying a home. I was hoping the agent would help me understand but the agent doesn’t offer any help. I’m confused and don’t know what to do. I would like to make an offer but how do I do that if this office won’t take one? Please help me understand….
Samantha from Overland Park, KS.
Answer: I would not stop by Go and go immediately get and get a new real estate agent who specializes in Olathe, Kansas. One that knows the ins and outs of buying foreclosure properties and working with first time home buyers would be a plus. Banks take so long to negotiate because they are evaluating and you're right, banks want to see ALL OFFERS. If you wait to write your offer, it may be too late. Unfortunately, some agents feel they are “wasting time” by writing an offer when there are already 2 strong offers in place. Some maybe lazy, others don't understand the process. Don’t waste your time chasing an agent who will not answer your questions and gives you the impression they don't want to work with you. A quality real estate agent will WANT you as a client for the current purchase and will know that if the current offer doesn’t get accepted, they can write your next offer too. Find a new real estate agent that will first sit down with you and explain the process and will write your offer for you today. You need to understand that you will need a pre-approval from a mortgage lender and an earnest deposit to make an offer. If you need help finding a real estate agent who can handle your needs and write and offer and present it today, feel free to contact me. I know of a couple great agents I can refer you, today!
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 Realty Comments 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!Short sales, foreclosures, luxury homes, investor homes, first time home buyer homes, land, investment properties and move up buyers.
Gardner, Olathe, Overland Park, Leawood, Lenexa, Shawnee, Mission, Merriam, Prairie Village, Basehor, Tonganoxie, Lansing, Leavenworth, Spring Hill, Eudora, De Soto, Edgerton, Platte City, Smithville, Gladstone, Liberty, Riverside, Independence, Lee's Summit, Pleasant Hill, Raymore, Belton, Grandview, Raytown, Waldo and the surrounding Kansas City communities.
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Question: I have accepted an offer on my home in Overland Park, last night. My real estate agent just called me to schedule an appointment to present another offer. The offer he wants to present is for more money. What are my options? Jack - Overland Park, Kansas
Answer: If you have actually signed a contract to sell your home to a buyer and it has been delivered to the buyer, you have a legal obligation to do so. The buyer will have recourse against you if you break the contract with the them. If the first buyer is still in their due diligence period, you maybe lucky and the buyer backs. The buyer could offer to renegotiate.
If you're past the due diligence period and the second offer looks much stronger, have your agent contact the agent representing the first buyer and enter a friendly discussion. Have your agent ask them if they would like to get out of the contract, you never know. If they say yes, your good to go. If they say no, I would recommend contacting a real estate attorney for advice.
Hope this helps.
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 Realty Comments 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!Short sales, foreclosures, luxury homes, investor homes, first time home buyer homes, land, investment properties and move up buyers.
Gardner, Olathe, Overland Park, Leawood, Lenexa, Shawnee, Mission, Merriam, Prairie Village, Basehor, Tonganoxie, Lansing, Leavenworth, Spring Hill, Eudora, De Soto, Edgerton, Platte City, Smithville, Gladstone, Liberty, Riverside, Independence, Lee's Summit, Pleasant Hill, Raymore, Belton, Grandview, Raytown, Waldo and the surrounding Kansas City communities.
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Real Estate Assessed Value VS Fair Market ValueQuestion: What is the difference between assessed value and fair market value? I have noticed that most homes in Overland Park have been selling above the assessed value.Janet L. from Overland Park, Kansas
Answer: The assessed value is the valuation placed on a property by a public tax assessor for purposes of taxation. The assessed value is NOT the actual value of the home and is some cases may be far from the actual value. The Fair Market Value of a home on the other hand is the agreed upon sales price between a willing and informed buyer and seller under USUAL and ordinary circumstances. That doesn't mean a distressed home or a seller selling a home to a relative at a reduced price is the Fair Market Value. The Fair Market Value is the highest price which the property will bring when exposed for sale on the open market to a buyer who is purchasing with full knowledge of the properties highest and best use.
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 Realty Comments 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!Short sales, foreclosures, luxury homes, investor homes, first time home buyer homes, land, investment properties and move up buyers.
Gardner, Olathe, Overland Park, Leawood, Lenexa, Shawnee, Mission, Merriam, Prairie Village, Basehor, Tonganoxie, Lansing, Leavenworth, Spring Hill, Eudora, De Soto, Edgerton, Platte City, Smithville, Gladstone, Liberty, Riverside, Independence, Lee's Summit, Pleasant Hill, Raymore, Belton, Grandview, Raytown, Waldo and the surrounding Kansas City communities.
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Question: I am purchasing a single family foreclosure home in Kansas City that is bank owned. According to neighbors, the home that has been vacant for a year and a half. The bank accepted my offer and I submitted an earnest check in early November, 2011. A clear title seems to be the delay. My question is do banks put homes on market without clearing liens and loans?– Stan K. from Overland Park, Kansas
Answer: Stan, I hope you're working with a real estate agent. If not, your real estate purchase could get tricky. Yes, it is common for banks to put homes on the market before they have clear title. In addition, it is not uncommon for liens to pop up on the home after the foreclosure process. Once the contract was accepted, the contract was probably sent to a title company to start the title process.
As a real estate agent, I have typically have a title company pull a title commitment the first week.Also typically before closing, I will get a call from the title company that a lien as just been issued on the foreclosed home. The liens can be tax liens, home association liens or a mechanic liens. In addition, sometimes, the title was not cleaned up when the home was foreclosed on by the bank and the title company may have missed the liens.
On a foreclosure home, the liens should be cleared up fairly fast. If they are not, as in your case, I would suggest contacting the title company directly and ask them why there is a delay in closing. Maybe paying off a small lien can solve the problem.
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 Realty Comments 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!Short sales, foreclosures, luxury homes, investor homes, first time home buyer homes, land, investment properties and move up buyers.
Gardner, Olathe, Overland Park, Leawood, Lenexa, Shawnee, Mission, Merriam, Prairie Village, Basehor, Tonganoxie, Lansing, Leavenworth, Spring Hill, Eudora, De Soto, Edgerton, Platte City, Smithville, Gladstone, Liberty, Riverside, Independence, Lee's Summit, Pleasant Hill, Raymore, Belton, Grandview, Raytown, Waldo and the surrounding Kansas City communities.
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Question: My house in Overland Park is in foreclosure. I received notice that the Johnson County Sheriff will auction my house in a few weeks. I don’t know how it works, can they auction my house without us signing any papers?Greg, Overland Park, Kansas
Answer: Well Greg. You're not going to like my answer. Yes, your lender has the right to foreclose on your Overland Park, KS. house and order the Johnson County Sheriff to auction off your house to recover losses.
I would first recommend contacting an attorney to help you. If you do not know of a good attorney. I'll recommend one at the end of my answer. In Kansas, a mortgage lender has strict guidelines on how to foreclose on your house. Next, after the sheriff sale, a Kansas homeowner has at minimum of 90 days to redeem the sale.
Before the sheriff sale, you may also request a short sale from your mortgage lender. If you need guidance on this, feel free to contact the Dowell Taggart Team.
Real Estate Attorney:Mark D. Molner, Esq. PRICE LAW GROUP, APC 2210 W. 75th Street Prairie Village, KS 66208
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 Realty Comments 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!Short sales, foreclosures, luxury homes, investor homes, first time home buyer homes, land, investment properties and move up buyers.
Gardner, Olathe, Overland Park, Leawood, Lenexa, Shawnee, Mission, Merriam, Prairie Village, Basehor, Tonganoxie, Lansing, Leavenworth, Spring Hill, Eudora, De Soto, Edgerton, Platte City, Smithville, Gladstone, Liberty, Riverside, Independence, Lee's Summit, Pleasant Hill, Raymore, Belton, Grandview, Raytown, Waldo and the surrounding Kansas City communities.
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I need help relocating from St. Louis to Overland Park, Kansas.
Question: I am making plans to relocate to Overland Park this year from St. Louis. I need help in finding a great real estate agent in St. Louis so I can sell my home and move. What suggestions do you have for choosing a real estate agent who will be energetic and interested in my property?–James P. from St. Louis, Missouri
Answer: I will give you a few great suggestions for finding a great real estate agent in St. Louis.
First, ask neighbors, friends and family members in the area. Surely somebody has a great referral.Second, Google your city and community and read the bios from the top agents in the area.Third, call a few agents who have listings in the area.Fourth, the Dowell Taggart Team would be happy to refer a great real estate agent. We'll need some additional information so we can do a pre-screen of agents.
When choosing a listing agent, interview 3 real estate agents. Ask questions that will determine experience, knowledge of the area, their marketing plan for your home, honesty and availability.
A great agent will market your home on the first page of Google, will have an award winning website and will be proficient with social media. Check them out on social media and see how many friends and followers they have. Great agents will have a mass following.
Hope this helps. Again we would be happy to help pre-screen agents for you and send you the best real estate agents.
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 Realty Comments 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!Short sales, foreclosures, luxury homes, investor homes, first time home buyer homes, land, investment properties and move up buyers.
Gardner, Olathe, Overland Park, Leawood, Lenexa, Shawnee, Mission, Merriam, Prairie Village, Basehor, Tonganoxie, Lansing, Leavenworth, Spring Hill, Eudora, De Soto, Edgerton, Platte City, Smithville, Gladstone, Liberty, Riverside, Independence, Lee's Summit, Pleasant Hill, Raymore, Belton, Grandview, Raytown, Waldo and the surrounding Kansas City communities.
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Question: My fiance I are thinking about buying a house in Olathe or Gardner, KS. this spring. Should we talk to the bank or a real estate agent, first? I don’t even know where to begin…–Candice L. from Overland Park, Kansas
Answer: I would contact an Olathe or Gardner, KS. real estate agent first and schedule a meeting so you can discuss what your needs and wants are at the time. They will also help you determine your needs for the near future. After determining your needs and wants, a real estate agent will help you find a mortgage loan officer.
It is always important to get pre-approved BEFORE you start the home shopping process. Buyers and their agents that choose not to do so are like shoppers that head to the grocery store without their wallets. Like who really goes to the grocery store to window shop.
Getting a mortgage, or rather getting a full mortgage loan pre-approval, lets a home buyer and their real estate agent know what he can to afford when looking for a home in Olathe or Gardner, Kansas. It is critically important for a potential buyer to go through the pre-qualification steps and learn exactly what is required to secure a mortgage. Buyers have many options to choose from when looking for a mortgage. There are banks, mortgage brokers, finance companies, credit unions and private lenders. Often experienced real estate agents have relationships with top notch mortgage officers. Talk to your Olathe or Gardner Realtor and look for a lender that has high standards, a good reputation and a verifiable track record. Don’t be afraid to shop around for the best deal either as mortgage costs can vary greatly.
When looking for a mortgage loan have a good idea how much you can afford to pay each month. Look into the past, present and future to determine this. It is of the utmost importance not to bite off more than you can chew when it comes to your finances and the affordability of a home that you are considering purchasing.
When applying for a loan an individual (or married couple) must provide documentation of income, expenses, and assets. Have your financial statements and tax returns ready and the process will be much easier. Having a lender ready to go before finding a property will make the entire process smoother. Financing is harder to get these days and being prepared is always a wise first step in the home buying process.
A home buyer might consider a USDA mortgage loan in Gardner and a FHA mortgage loan in Olathe, Kansas.
For your Olathe and Gardner financing needs, I recommend Dennis Moser from Prime Lending.
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 Realty Comments 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!Short sales, foreclosures, luxury homes, investor homes, first time home buyer homes, land, investment properties and move up buyers.
Gardner, Olathe, Overland Park, Leawood, Lenexa, Shawnee, Mission, Merriam, Prairie Village, Basehor, Tonganoxie, Lansing, Leavenworth, Spring Hill, Eudora, De Soto, Edgerton, Platte City, Smithville, Gladstone, Liberty, Riverside, Independence, Lee's Summit, Pleasant Hill, Raymore, Belton, Grandview, Raytown, Waldo and the surrounding Kansas City communities.
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Overland Park, Kansas Makes List of Top Areas to Buy Homes for Appreciation Housing Predictor analysts submit that Kansas City, Kansas will likely top the list of real estate appreciation in 2012, thanks in part to a strong local economy being buoyed by high prices for local crops. The website also suggests a rebound to the tune of 5.8 percent price growth over the coming year. Rounding out the top ten best markets are a number of midwestern locales, where the housing boom was more muted in effect, and high affordability (as well as recovering employment) are attracting newcomers: 1. Topeka, KS
2. Charleston, WV
3. Oklahoma City, OK
4. Minot, ND
5. Overland Park, KS
6. Wichita, KS
7. Huntington, WV
8. Wheeling, WV
9. Bismarck, ND
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 Realty Comments 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!Short sales, foreclosures, luxury homes, investor homes, first time home buyer homes, land, investment properties and move up buyers.
Gardner, Olathe, Overland Park, Leawood, Lenexa, Shawnee, Mission, Merriam, Prairie Village, Basehor, Tonganoxie, Lansing, Leavenworth, Spring Hill, Eudora, De Soto, Edgerton, Platte City, Smithville, Gladstone, Liberty, Riverside, Independence, Lee's Summit, Pleasant Hill, Raymore, Belton, Grandview, Raytown, Waldo and the surrounding Kansas City communities.
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Selling Your Overland Park or Olathe Home from Another State? The Secret Sauce for a Successful Relocation . . .Recently, I was contacted by a homeowner who is currently living in Dallas and owns a home in Overland Park, Kansas. She and her family are preparing for a job relocation to Dallas, Texas in a month. Due to the slow real estate she will need to move to Dallas before her home is sold in Overland Park. As many homeowners have found out in the past couple years, it is hard to maintain a house from another location, much less sell it. Here are a few pearls of wisdom for those who find themselves forced to sell from another state.
Build a TeamWhen you’re in another city and trying to sell, you must get yourself a good team. Let’s face it – a house needs continual maintenance. Do not leave this type of activity to friends, relatives or family — those situations almost always end badly. Find true professionals that can help maintain your home before you leave if possible. You want to be sure that everyone on your “sales” team treats this as a business transaction, not a “nice-thing-to-do.”
Most Important PersonThe first most important person on the team is your real estate agent. Not any real estate agent, but a solid, well-connected agent who has helped relocate homeowners and understands the task that need to be accomplished. Did you know that 20% of the real estate agents in any area sell 80% of the homes? Now you may understand why you need to hire a true professional. Since you are living in another state like Texas, make sure they are technically and virtually savvy and can connect via email, voice mail, and texting, if need be. Ease of communication with your real estate agent is very important. As the home seller, you will have to do your part in responding quickly and timely to requests — it is a two-way street!
Mr. HandymanThe next person on your team is the reliable and dependable handyman. Preferably, not the unemployed guy down the street. This is the person who may have already done work on your home while you lived there, so you already know their work ethic. Of course, your real estate agent can recommend handymen if you’re not familiar with any. Keep in mind, the handyman will need accessibility to your home. Ideally you want someone who you can email or consistently reach over the phone at a defined time daily, and can accept checks or credit card payments, since sending cash may not be an option.
Important issues to address with your handyman is caring for your home during the cold winter, after storms and during plumbing catastrophes.
Stage itTo round out the team, hire a local home stager or interior deorator,, especially if you are looking to sell an empty Olathe or Overland Park home. Homes in Olathe and Overland Park, KS. sell faster and for more money than vacant homes. Most home buyers can’t visualize furniture in an empty house. A home stager who specializes in vacant homes would be a great asset on your team. Like the handyman, the home stager should be easily accessible and able to accept payments virtually. They can provide, or advise, on the presentation of your property, especially important when you are not in town. Home stagers can make it look as if the homeowners are still in town and ready to sell! Home stagers can help you utilize current furniture or else secure furniture from local stores to help accent and provide an inviting home to potential home buyers. Also, the stager can act as an impartial party to review the work of the handyman/contractor, help be your eyes and ears on site. Some home stagers will provide weekly services like adding fresh flowers to help create a pleasant atmosphere for potential home buyers. Your real estate agent can help you identify a home stager to help you sell your property.
Mrs. CleanAlthough you will not be living in the home a cleaning service or person will be helpful to clean after you move out as well as clean until the sell takes place. Dusting, removing dirt that is tracked in and tiding up after showings will send a positive message to potential buyers. Daily cleaning since you’re not there will not be necessary. Weekly or bi-weekly cleanings will do the job.
Hope the advice was helpful. Best of luck with your long-distance relocation and selling your home – they aren’t easy, but hopefully this helps! A successful relocation will be successful – with the right 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 Realty Comments 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!Short sales, foreclosures, luxury homes, investor homes, first time home buyer homes, land, investment properties and move up buyers.
Gardner, Olathe, Overland Park, Leawood, Lenexa, Shawnee, Mission, Merriam, Prairie Village, Basehor, Tonganoxie, Lansing, Leavenworth, Spring Hill, Eudora, De Soto, Edgerton, Platte City, Smithville, Gladstone, Liberty, Riverside, Independence, Lee's Summit, Pleasant Hill, Raymore, Belton, Grandview, Raytown, Waldo and the surrounding Kansas City communities.
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Q: When an offer is made on a short sale on an Overland Park or Olathe home and the seller has approved the offer, in order to expedite the process, can the buyer call the seller’s bank negotiator and talk to them directly to see what it would take to get the bank to accept their offer? My offer was 90% of the seller’s asking price.–Beverly from Kansas City
A. The quick answer is YES the buyer can call the seller's mortgage lender. The long answer is No they should not contact the seller's mortgage lender and here is why:1) The listing agents job is to market the home and get the best and highest offer on the seller's home. If the buyer is calling the mortgage lender, they are sending a message that they are anxious. This will almost always guarantee a counter offer. 2) The mortgage lender will be forbidden to discuss personal information about the seller and their finances to the home buyer. So the home buyer will not get the full scoop.3) The loss mitigation or prevention representative from the mortgage lender is over worked. The last thing they want is another contact on the file. They prefer only 1 contact. Once an authorized person contacts the representative on a short sale file, the representative will most likely be required to have the legal department review the file for up to 21 days. This is will most likely delay the file.4) Many short sales are negotiated on Equator, a software that many banks prefer to use to negotiate short sales recently. In many cases the listing agent communicates with a middle person and never communicates with the mortgage lender anymore.
Hope this helps. I would not recommend contacting the mortgage lender. I would recommend asking for more or better communication from the listing agent.
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 Realty Comments 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!Short sales, foreclosures, luxury homes, investor homes, first time home buyer homes, land, investment properties and move up buyers.
Gardner, Olathe, Overland Park, Leawood, Lenexa, Shawnee, Mission, Merriam, Prairie Village, Basehor, Tonganoxie, Lansing, Leavenworth, Spring Hill, Eudora, De Soto, Edgerton, Platte City, Smithville, Gladstone, Liberty, Riverside, Independence, Lee's Summit, Pleasant Hill, Raymore, Belton, Grandview, Raytown, Waldo and the surrounding Kansas City communities.
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Q: I live in a small Overland Park three bedroom ranch home that has one full bath located on the main floor. I’m considering adding a half bath with a washer/dryer closet off of the kitchen. Currently the wash/dryer hookup is in the basement. I would have to do a small addition to make this work. Would this add any value to my home? I'm thinking of selling my home next year. –Jackie, Overland Park, Kansas
A: Not only will you be adding a ground level bathroom (whether it is a full bath, 3/4 bath or half bath) but bringing the laundry room to the main floor will help in the marketability when you decide to sell. I suggest adding at least a 3/4 bath, but if you're limited on space just adding another bathroom on the main floor will definitely help.This small addition will add considerable value to your home. Just make sure to obtain the property building permits so everything is legal and be sure to hire a reputable licensed general contractor to do the work. If you would like I can give you solds in your area with 1 bath and solds with 1.5 baths so you can view the difference in value.
For additional real estate help in Overland Park, Kansas, feel free to 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 Realty Comments 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!Short sales, foreclosures, luxury homes, investor homes, first time home buyer homes, land, investment properties and move up buyers.
Gardner, Olathe, Overland Park, Leawood, Lenexa, Shawnee, Mission, Merriam, Prairie Village, Basehor, Tonganoxie, Lansing, Leavenworth, Spring Hill, Eudora, De Soto, Edgerton, Platte City, Smithville, Gladstone, Liberty, Riverside, Independence, Lee's Summit, Pleasant Hill, Raymore, Belton, Grandview, Raytown, Waldo and the surrounding Kansas City communities.
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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 Realty Comments 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!Short sales, foreclosures, luxury homes, investor homes, first time home buyer homes, land, investment properties and move up buyers.
Gardner, Olathe, Overland Park, Leawood, Lenexa, Shawnee, Mission, Merriam, Prairie Village, Basehor, Tonganoxie, Lansing, Leavenworth, Spring Hill, Eudora, De Soto, Edgerton, Platte City, Smithville, Gladstone, Liberty, Riverside, Independence, Lee's Summit, Pleasant Hill, Raymore, Belton, Grandview, Raytown, Waldo and the surrounding Kansas City communities.
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Foreclosure Real Estate Stats for Overland Park, Kansas - Overland Park above the number of filings in Johnson County
According to the real estate foreclosure information by Realty Trac for Overland Park, Kansas, 1 in every 970 Overland Park homes received a foreclosure filing in November 2011.The number of real estate foreclosure filings is higher than the number of filings for Johnson County of 1 in every 783 homes and lower than the state of Kansas filings of 1 in every 1,510 homes receiving a filing.
Here are filings numbers by zip codes in Overland Park, Kansas: 66204 zip code: 1 in every 667 homes received a real estate foreclosure filing. 66214 zip code: 1 in every 1710 homes received a real estate foreclosure filing. 66212 zip code: 1 in every 1148 homes received a real estate foreclosure filing. 66207 zip code: 1 in every 2187 homes received a real estate foreclosure filing. 66210 zip code: 1 in every 874 homes received a real estate foreclosure filing. 66213 zip code: 1 in every 2093 homes received a real estate foreclosure filing. 66221 zip code: 1 in every 321 homes received a real estate foreclosure filing. 66223 zip code: 1 in every 1064 homes received a real estate foreclosure filing. 66224 zip code: 1 in every 279 homes received a real estate foreclosure filing.
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Question: What are the Benefits of Buying an Olathe or Overland Park, KS. Real Estate Foreclosure Home in this Market this Winter? Janet L.
Answer: Great question, Janet. Although, this is a great time to buy a home due to the incredibly low interest rates, there are 7 reasons why it is even a better time to buy a foreclosure home in Olathe or Overland Park, Kansas this winter.
1) Under Market - Homes are selling at deflated values. Smart shoppers know that the best time to buy is when the product is in a low. Homes right now are selling at mid 2000's prices. Real estate foreclosures in Olathe and Overland Park are even at lower prices.
2) Sweat Equity - Find a foreclosure home with a small amount of mechanical and structural repairs and you might have found a home with lots of sweat equity. Some real estate investors say the best real estate projects are the ones with lots of sweat equity.
3) FHA 203K Loan Program - While the loan program is still around, foreclosure home buyers can take advantage of the FHA 203K mortgage loan. The mortgage loan allows for repairs to the foreclosure home. The repairs are basically financed into the mortgage loan.
4) Special Financing - Foreclosure home buyers can take advantage of special mortgage loans that have been created for buying foreclosure homes directly through Fannie Mae. A Fannie Mae foreclosure mortgage loan, HomePath, can be obtained by Olathe and Overland Park foreclosure home buyers.
5) Special Incentives - Looking through the Kansas City MLS, Heartland MLS, Olathe and Overland Park foreclosure home buyers can take advantage of a few bonuses that are currently being offered for buying specific foreclosure homes within a time frame.
6) Competition from Other Buyers - As the weather turns colder this winter, there will be fewer foreclosure home buyers. The REO companies and banks will need to sell their foreclosure inventory, so there will be good foreclosure opportunities this winter.
7) Less Foreclosure Inventory - As I have been monitoring the foreclosure data from Realty Trac for the past 2 years monthly, I have noticed that certain areas of Olathe have seen a drop in foreclosure activity. If this trend continues, there will be fewer foreclosure opportunities next year.
In closing, there maybe more than 7 reasons why this winter is a great time to buy a foreclosure home in Olathe or Overland Park, Kansas. That is ok. These are 7 great reasons to buy a foreclosure this winter.
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Gardner, Olathe, Overland Park, Leawood, Lenexa, Shawnee, Mission, Merriam, Prairie Village, Basehor, Tonganoxie, Lansing, Leavenworth, Spring Hill, Eudora, De Soto, Edgerton, Platte City, Smithville, Gladstone, Liberty, Riverside, Independence, Lee's Summit, Pleasant Hill, Raymore, Belton, Grandview, Raytown, Waldo and the surrounding Kansas City communities.
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