Sometimes the initials in an acronym are helpful, but ‘REO’ (short for Real Estate Owned) isn’t one of them. After all, isn’t all real estate owned by somebody? What the headline writers are talking about is a property, usually a repossessed home, owned by a lender. That’s usually a bank, government agency, or government loan guarantor, which typically comes into possession after a failed sale at a foreclosure auction.
Read moreStaying Current with Homes for Sale in Kansas City
With more than an estimated 3,700,000 homes for sale in the U.S. as of November, finding the best homes for sale in the Kansas City Metro can take some knowhow and an equivalent amount of good old-fashioned persistence.
Read moreHomes in Gardner, KS
Below is a quick summary of some homes available currently in Gardner, KS. These are all $175,000 - $200,000 & I think it shows that here in Gardner you get a lot of home for your money. If you've been considering Olathe or Spring Hill as a place to buy your next home... don't forget about Gardner!
Read moreHoliday Home Marketing Tips
Marketing homes for sale during the holiday season is challenging, yet for the serious seller prepared to put in some extra effort, having the only home that sells this time of year will be ample reward.
Here are some quick tips to help you outshine other Gardner, Olathe & Spring Hill homes for sale during this holiday season:
Read moreIs the Real Estate Market Turning?
It’s December and Kansas City residents who have been keeping an eye on the real estate market may be beginning to see renewed signs of life. The stirrings are still relatively minor, but those of us who have studied the ups and downs of real estate markets for the past decade or two know this is what happens right before substantial activity gathers wider attention.
Read moreFive Questions to Ask When You're Interviewing Agents
You don’t have to be real estate expert to offer your home for sale, but especially in today’s ever changing and challenging market, it’s all but a necessity to join forces with a real estate agent who is.
Residential real estate in Kansas City is still selling, but the market is not one which favors those who leave the details to chance. As much as any time in the past, success belongs to those who prepare for success. And one of the most important steps in the process is also one of the first steps -- choosing your greatest ally, your listing agent.
Thorough preparation will mean interviewing at least three real estate agents. Keep in mind...
Read moreHelpful Foreclosure Alternatives (Video)
There are many people today facing financial hardship. This hardship can often time lead to an inability to make your mortgage payment. But don't give up hope & figure foreclosure if your only option. In fact most lenders are getting much better at helping sellers with available alternatives.
Read moreMortgage Rates are Great & You do Qualify!
Running through my daily news this morning caused me to finally get agitated enough to write a blog post. I've referenced an article where the author claims over 90% of the public can't get a sub 4% mortgage. I've not done any studies, but anecdotally it's entirely false. Every one of my buyers this year has been within .25% of prime regardless of their credit score or down payment, and most have been at prime!
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