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overland park real estate: Capitalize On Low Interest Rates In Overlooked Places - 09/15/11 12:09 AM

It's no secret. Rates are low right now. And, it's not just mortgage rates, either -- all types of rates are scraping rock-bottom. Borrowing rates, lending rates and savings rates are at or near their all-time lowest levels.
As a homeowner in Leawood , one way to take capitalize on today's low rates is to apply to refinance your home. But there are other ways to take advantage, too.
In this 5-minute piece from NBC's The Today Show, you'll learn of a half-dozen ways to exploit the current rate environment, including:
Refinance a car loan from a high rate to a … (0 comments)

overland park real estate: Positive News For Real Estate Investors - 08/11/11 05:06 PM
Rental Vacancy Rate at 6-Year Low


According to recent article from Rismedia, rental vacancies    are the lowest they have been since 2003 and expected to go lower.
I guess you could guess that if you drive down 135th street in South Overland Park.  There are rental apartments everywhere and more on the way.  Most of the newer complexes are over 99% percent full and have waiting lists.
This year has been the best year for The Ron Mowery Home Selling Team for selling investment properties.  We have had great success representing buyers who are looking to diversify into … (1 comments)

overland park real estate: Why Builder Confidence Surveys Matter To Buyers Of New Homes - 12/17/10 11:58 AM
Why Builder Confidence Surveys Matter To Buyers Of New Homes By Ron on December 17th, 2010
 
Home builder confidence is holding firm this month, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
The group’s monthly Housing Market Index surveyposted 16 for December. That’s the same value as from November. It’s also equal to this 2010′s average HMI reading.
HMI is scored on a scale of 1-100, and is a composite of 3 separate home builder surveys measuring single-family sales; projected single-family sales over the next six months; and prospective buyer foot traffic.
The results of the 3 surveys were as follows:
Single-Family Sales … (2 comments)

overland park real estate: Rankings : America’s Best Places To Raise A Family (2010) - 12/15/10 03:30 PM
Dec 13th

BusinessWeek recently released its America’s Best Place to Raise a Family list. Chicago suburb Tinley Park, Illinois, topped the list.
2010 marks the second straight year that a Chicago suburb took top honors. Last year’s winner was Mount Prospect, Illinois.
The BusinessWeek survey uses data from Onboard Informatics, compiling statistics in areas including education, crime, and access to parks, jobs and affordable homes.  Selections are limited to towns with 45,000 residents or fewer, and a median income of between $40,000 and $125,000.
One winner and 2 runner-ups are named for each state; the 10 most populous of which … (2 comments)

overland park real estate: Question from homeowner: My lender just sold my loan. Is that a good thing? - 11/17/10 10:40 AM

Overland Park KS - The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question from James. “My loan was just sold. I was making payments to CitiFinancial and they sold it to Nationstar. Is that good or bad?” James asked.
Discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.
Here is the answer. It’s neither good nor bad. In fact, I don’t think your loan was sold. You see, most loans were packaged up and sold to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or Wall Street.
James’s loan was more than likely packaged up and sold … (1 comments)

overland park real estate: 9345 W. 125th Street, Overland Park Kansas - 08/12/09 07:37 PM
 
Beautifully Maintained in Desirable Hampton Park
Welcome home to 9345 W. 125th Street in the desirable Hampton Park community of Overland Park.This one-owner, 1.5 story, 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home is beautifully maintained. Immediately upon entering you will be impressed with the tall foyer with hardwood floors, which lead you to the gorgeous family room. The family room features 2-story cathedral ceilings, fireplace, abundant windows and hardwood floors.The large kitchen with abundant cabinets is open to the dining/breakfast area. From the dining area, walk out the glass panel door to your deck overlooking the private, fenced backyard with mature foliage … (0 comments)

overland park real estate: 14301 Wedd Street, Overland Park Kansas - 08/04/09 07:57 PM
DROP DEAD GORGEOUS INSIDE & OUTBrookwood Estates
Welcome home to 14301 Wedd Street in the Brookwood Estates community of Overland Park. This exceptional 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home located on a quiet cul-de-sac is perfect for relaxing or entertaining.
Enjoy outdoor living on the patio with pergola, large built-in grill, outdoor fireplace, private hot tub, plenty of seating and professional landscaping with built-in sprinkler system.
Enter this gorgeous 3,529 square foot home and you'll love the kitchen with hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, abundant cabinetry with quality accents and moldings, breakfast area, kitchen island and pantry. Hardwood floors continue … (1 comments)

overland park real estate: 14340 Mackey St., Overland Park, KS 66223 - 04/28/09 03:11 PM

Come Home to Comfort!
Welcome home to 14340 Mackey Street in the Village of Kensington community in Overland Park.
This charming 5 bedroom home offers an optional 6th bedroom in the finished basement, along with 4.5 baths and almost 4,000 square feet of living space. Located on a desirable cul-de-sac lot, enjoy quiet and relaxing surroundings.
The large entry features hardwoods leading you past the formal dining and living rooms. The family room, with an elegant fireplace and built-ins, is open to the breakfast room and kitchen, which features granite countertops, an island, stainless steel appliances and a new stove … (0 comments)

overland park real estate: 8001 W. 148th Street, Overland Park Kansas - 02/19/09 04:16 PM

Overland Park Best Buy
This is a wonderful Atrium Split Level home located in South Overland Park in the award winning Blue Valley School District.
The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths.  It is impressively decorated and has many updates such as newer roof, newer interior paint and carpet, tile in the kitchen and all 3 baths.  It has two living areas, the living room on the main floor and a cozy family room downstairs with a fireplace and built in book shelves.  The kitchen has tons of cabinets including a pantry and the seller is leaving the … (0 comments)

overland park real estate: Is The Real Estate Market Bottoming Out? - 02/09/09 09:29 PM
There was a recent article in Barons in the Wealth Watch section, titled Real Estate Beckons in which the article talked about millionaires who have gotten burned in the stock market are starting to show interest in real estate investments.  It stated that 20% of high-net worth investors consider real estate a good investment and plan to buy more in the futre, says Spectrum Group, a Chicago-based market research and consulting firm specializing in the affluent market.
Most recently we got news that home sales rebounded 6.5% in December and the latest Pending Home Sales Index was up 6.3% due to 13% … (0 comments)

overland park real estate: Keller Williams Bucks National Business Trends - 02/02/09 02:14 PM
Keller Williams Realty Bucks National Business Trends During the Toughest Real Estate Market on Record
Company celebrates 25 years as it outpaces market through its financial model
AUSTIN, TEXAS (January 27, 2009) - Bailout. Credit crunch. Foreclosure. Despite these words permeating the headlines and airwaves, there are companies out there moving forward - even in real estate. Keller Williams® Realty Inc., the fourth largest real estate company in North America, announced today that it outpaced the market in 2008, while remaining free of debt, and gave back more than $30 million in profits to its agents.
"Our strategy is no … (0 comments)

overland park real estate: 11566 Hemlock St. Overland Park, Kansas 66210 - 06/14/08 08:09 AM

WOW! PARK LIKE SETTING.
This traditional 2 story home is truly one of a kind. Whether you enter from the front door or the breezeway, you will notice the attention to detail. From the crown molding to the chair rail, no detail was left behind.
The 4 bedroom, possibly 5 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home offers a formal living and dining room. The large open family room tung and groove ceilings and a beautiful fireplace. The kitchen is open to the breakfast room. It has new hardwoods and plenty of cabinet space.
Off the kitchen you will enjoy a two-tiered … (0 comments)

 
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