Kansas City Real Estate Network

 Move-Up Buyer Tax Credit for Olathe HomeownersYou're not a new Olathe homebuyer...well, not exactly.  After all, you want to buy a new home....But you're a "move-up" buyer, a "down-sizer", maybe a "right-sizer"...? What does the new tax credit package mean to YOU?These Olathe home-buying potholes ...

The Top 22 Things Kansas City Real Estate Agents Do To Sell Their Home Fast and Get Top Dollar!Good Kansas City Realtors know what it takes to sell their own Kansas City home fast and still get top dollar.  After all, marketing, packaging and selling homes is how they make their living.  So here are the top 22 secrets good Kansas City ...

Does a foreclosure in my Kansas City neighborhood affect my homes' appraisal...Two distinct markets? Part 2  In part 1, we discussed why appraisers are having so much difficulty determining the affect of a distressed property sale on the values of surrounding homes... Still, the buyer is paying a premium not to have to deal with the ...

Does a foreclosure in my Kansas City neighborhood affect my homes' appraisal? Part 1   According to USA Today, across the country, agents and home builders are complaining too many appraisals and appraisers are coming in low, canceling deals. The National Association of Realtors says nearly one in four of its members has reported ...

 Olathe, Kansas Real Estate Stats for Zip Code 66062    View Distressed Sales, Short Sales &  Bank ForeclosuresFind Out What Your Home Is Worth OnlineView Our Featured Homes For SaleBeat Other Buyers To The Hottest New Listingswww.DowellTaggart.com   Kansas City Real Estate Marketing Master Clever, Powerful, ...

I Owe More Than My Kansas City Home is Worth, Part 2....when we last checked in with our Super Hero....Short Sale Man.  "Simple, no one, not even the lender who initiated your loan, knows the value of the property in 5 years, 10 years, etc....The lender only knows how much money they lent YOU.  And THAT is the amount of ...

Does a foreclosure in my Kansas City neighborhood affect my homes' appraisal...Two distinct markets? Part 2  In part 1, we discussed why appraisers are having so much difficulty determining the affect of a distressed property sale on the values of surrounding homes... Still, the buyer is paying a premium not to have to deal with the ...

 Summary of the Olathe Real Estate Market for Zip Code 66061:According to the Olathe Local Real Estate Report from the Heartland Multiple Listing Service, more homes sold in Olathe compared to 1 year ago, but homes are selling for a lower sales price. It appears that Olathe home buyers are taking advantage of the homebuyer tax credits. Blog ...

I Owe More than My Kansas City Home is Worth, What Happens Next? Part 1All too often we're approached by a prospective Seller that faces a tough decision: They owe more than their home is worth, what happens next?  I am not an attorney and always believe in YOUR right to speak with one, so this is based on generally accepted knowledge in ...

Home Improvement Epic Failures for Kansas City Home OwnersIt's that time of year, snow is falling, every one's indoors, fireplaces crackling....Mom says, "Wow, HGTV just ran a special on do-it-yourself bathroom upgrades....", Dad replies, "Pulling the old toilets and replacing with low-flow sure would make a difference on ...

Does a foreclosure in my Kansas City neighborhood affect my homes' appraisal? Part 1   According to USA Today, across the country, agents and homebuilders are complaining too many appraisals and appraisers are coming in low, cancelling deals. The National Association of Realtors says nearly one in four of its members has reported clients ...

Move-Up Buyer Tax CreditYou're not a new homebuyer...well, not exactly.  After all, you want to buy a new home....But you're a "move-up" buyer, a "down-sizer", maybe a "right-sizer"...? What does the new tax credit package mean to YOU?These home-buying potholes won't prevent you from taking advantage ...

Question requested by an Olathe homeowner: Dear Mr. Dowell, I hope you can help me Chris. I'm in a very bad situation and it is only getting worse everyday. I'm frustrated and the frustation is starting to affect my ability to work and run my family. I need to sell my Olathe home fast due to a job transfer. I listed it with the so ...

"....Am I Obligated to tell you I just added a Carport to my Overland Park Home?" We're often asked what types of changes in condition should be listed on the Seller's Disclosure.... Slippery roads, poor weather, and a small distraction recently created an opportunity for an Overland Park, Kansas home ...

Does Yes still Mean "YES"? Acting as Buyer's Agent, I wrote a an offer on behalf of a relocation client....He is a minister and relocating to our metro area from Tennessee....We had a shortened time table related to our search and the Buyer's relocation; we needed to find a home and close on the sale before January 15, ...

  According to the Heartland MLS Statistics, the number of homes for sale in Johnson County, KS. dips from 2,922 homes for sale in October, 2009 to 2,704 homes for sale in November, 2009. Part of the drop in active homes for sale can be attributed to fewer homes listed. In October, 938 homes were listed and in November 647 homes were ...

Great Mapping Site for Johnson County Real Estate The Automated Mapping System is a great mapping system to view property dimensions, property lines, utility lines and over 40 other features of Johnson County properties. To use the mapping system, go to http://aims.joco.org. Then scroll over to the right side of the page. Input your address on ...

Showing Your Overland Park, KS. Home When you have your Overland Park, KS. home on the market, it needs to be ready to show at all times. Of course you won't have someone showing up at 7:00 a.m. or 10:00 p.m., but during reasonable hours, your Overland Park home could be shown multiple times throughout the day and evening. Have your Overland ...

Social Media Could Kill the Sale of Your Olathe, Kansas Home!Social media, emerging media...new media....Humm.  Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, Plaxo, Twitter...aren't those all for kids?  How could it help or hurt the sale of your home?  Isn't that stretching things a bit?  A LOT?87% of all new home buyers and ...

Which is the Best Season to Sell Your Olathe, Kansas Home? Selling your Olathe, Kansas home can create mass confusion. Timing is everything in real estate; however, some also believe one season is better than another. If you ask an Olathe real estate professional when you should sell your home, most will say, "Now is the best ...