Buy a Property in Missouri & Get $1,750! - 07/28/10 12:14 PM
Okay, so the Federal Homebuyer Tax Credit is gone.
But, did you know...That if you purchased a home in 2010 in Missouri - you may be able to get your property taxes reimbursed? How about after purchasing, if you made your home more energy efficient, that you could be reimbursed up to $500?
It's true! The state of wants to promote homeownership, and encourage people to buy a home in Missouri. So, if you purchased a home after January 1, 2010 - you could qualify to get up to $1,250 of your annual property taxes from your 2009 real estate tax … (2 comments)

Why Hire a Buyer's Agent When Buying a Home? Here are the 3 Reasons! - 07/26/10 02:50 PM
Many times home buyers are excited about starting the fun process (okay, some think that it can be overwhelming and stressful, too)--of buying a home. Maybe it is their first home, a larger home or they are even thinking about building a brand new home. In any event, it is definitely an experience. I want to make sure people look at it as the major financial transaction that it is. It is a big deal! For most of us, it is the single largest financial transaction that we will ever make in our lives. It is not to be taken lightly. … (6 comments)

South Kansas City Neighbors - Jeff City Legislative Update - 07/20/10 12:22 AM
Okay neighbors, it's time to hear what our elected state representatives have been working on for us in Jefferson City! Rep. Jason Holsman and Sen. Jolie Justus will be updating us on their legislative work in the last session. They will also share what they'll be focusing on in the upcoming session. Remember, they need to hear from us to make sure they are reflecting our concerns. Join us on Tuesday, July 27 at 7:30pm at the Trailside Center on 99th & Holmes. The Center Planning & Development Council, (our southwest Kansas City umbrella neighborhood organization), is hosting this informative event. … (1 comments)

3537 Tracy * Home for Sale in Hyde Park Area * Historic Location & Modern Updates! - 07/15/10 10:16 AM
A great location and a wonderful house for sale in Hyde Park area. Centrally located in Midtown, near the heart of the city, this home sits on a good block of nice homes.
Just about everything is new here: Kitchen (& all appliances including range, refrigerator, dishwasher & microwave), Bathrooms with new fixtures, Bedroom level laundry room, refinished wood floors, new carpet, light fixtures...and windows - 40+ windows! Light, open and airy spaces. Wonderful outdoor space with huge front porch and deck in the fenced backyard. Payments under $1,000 for allllll of this - quote by Plaza Mortgage, Chuck Rusnak*.
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12435 Wornall Rd. South Kansas City House for Sale - Flexible Financing - 07/14/10 11:44 PM
South Kansas City has a lot to offer as far as amenities and wonderful people. Location, location, location! This newer home is 5 minutes to highway I-435 and less than 10 minutes to 4 grocery stores, many restaurants and a mix of locally owned business and national chain stores. The WalMart/Target/Lowes and various stores at 134th & State Line Rd. are 5 minutes away. Close to many schools, too. Perfect location!
This 10 year old home offers great space with a main level Bedroom, office/BR and Great Room with a wall of windows leading into the open Hearth Room/Kitchen area. The lower … (3 comments)

$17,000 Saved - Thanks to a Buyer's Agent! - 07/13/10 01:50 AM
$17,000 - Thank You, Buyer's Agent!
$17,000. That's how much a client of a fellow agent in my office saved when my agent friend, working as a Buyer's Agent asked for a copy of her client's, (who were buying a home in Kansas City), pre-approval letter and Good Faith/Cost Estimate from her lender. She made it a point to be proactive like most Buyer's Agents do, and double checked their financial information - especially because she was unfamiliar with the lender. The buyers were already pre-approved for a loan when they met her. The agent took a copy of the Cost … (3 comments)

Kansas City Real Estate Market Stats for Zip Code 64114 - 07/12/10 01:42 PM
Here's what's going on in the 64114 zip code - Waldo & South Kansas City/Red Bridge Neighborhoods

 
 Home sellers should know that pricing a home is even more critical in this 2010 summer time market than the recent winter market. The homes that are priced just right are the ones that sell quickly. People that are buying a home in Kansas City need to know how to pick homes to view based on accurate pricing.
 
In June, of the 272 homes listed for sale in the MLS, 17 homes had contracts Pending, with 41 actually Sold & Closed. That leaves many … (0 comments)

 
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