A recent study by Edelman Berland revealed that of homeowners who are contemplating selling their house in the near future 33% plan to scale down. Let’s look at a few reasons why that would make sense to many Americans. There are many advantages of selling your current house and downsizing into a smaller home that better serves […]
Category Archives: Kansas City Real Estate
Home Inspections
Home inspections are one of the most important pieces in a real estate transaction. An inspection alerts both the buyer and seller to possible issues, allowing both parties to make a decision that best suits their situation. The average home buyer spends approximately 15 minutes in the home prior to closing. This is not enough […]
Sellers’ Mistakes
Selling a home can be a time filled with anxiety and emotions. Planning ahead, and avoiding common sellers’ mistakes, can ease some of the anxiety and make for a more enjoyable process. Even the smallest things can make a big difference when it comes to selling your home. Keep your home from being just another house […]
Financial Stretches for Buyers
You heard the phrase – Champaign taste on a beer budget. Well – that sums it up! It is common for homebuyers to want more home than they can afford. This is called financial stretching. In some cases, financial stretches for buyers is a positive thing, but in other circumstances it spells out a financial […]
Quick Tips to be a Smart Home Buyer or Seller in Overland Park
Buying or selling a home doesn’t have to be a complicated process. Knowing what it takes to be a smart buyer or seller is as simple as following a few tips. Smart Buyers Homebuyers begin by doing their homework. Having an understanding of the market, their wallet and a little bit about the real estate […]
Barns…Are they what they used to be?
It’s one of the latest & interesting crazes! Take a barn that was used back in time for the typical barn uses. Now renovate it, move it and enjoy the historic statement that it makes! Many of the old barns don’t see agriculture use any longer! You’re probably wondering – what’s the appeal? It’s all about […]
What to consider when buying your home in Johnson County
I get asked this question regularly, Is this really a good time to purchase a home for sale in Johnson County? The answer I give them is – of course! If you are ready, want to take advantage of the low prices and low interest rates – then is is a great time to buy […]
Just Sold! 8803 W 95 Terr, Overland Park
Cindy D Team successfully marketed & sold another home in Overland Park! Morning View Subdivision! Fantastic 3 bedroom home loaded with updates!! Goregous wood floors, crown mouldings, today’s paint colors, newer interior doors and a very cool screen in porch!!! Where do you find one of those in Overland Park, KS? We worked wth the seller […]
Kansas City Job Market
Kansas City has been rated as one of the top 10 job markets according to Monster.com. The reason is the number of jobs per seeker is up! Which is terrific! We have a great diversity of employment here. As we all know in 2011, Trader Joe’s is opening 2 stores here – one in Ward Parkway Shopping […]
Going Green – Part 2 – Easy Changes
Going Green – Some Easy Updates Have you have surrendered and changed all the light bulbs to CFLs (compact fluorescents). That is actually a great first stepbecause that one little change affects about 20% of a home’s lighting cost! Step up your plans and look for any way that you can show your utility bills decreasing after changes occur. Check the […]