What is a Twin-Home? Oh you mean a duplex? No.... - 03/31/08 07:13 PM
Very confusing, isn't it!
I've had many of those discussions. What is the difference between a twin-home and a duplex (in Kansas)? Both sides were built/born at the same time, so aren't they all "twins"?
A Twin Home - is 1/2 a house, basically. You own your side, there's a shared center wall. … (2 comments)
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Oh No! I broke it! - 03/31/08 05:13 PM
I am having a technically deficient week so far!
I managed to break my website!! on Friday, I pointed (I thought!) my godaddy.com domain to my point2agent site. Sounded simple, right? Just change the nameservers and notify point2 that they were being pointed to. did that.
Started getting suspicious after an entire … (2 comments)
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Envisioning... - 03/31/08 04:23 PM
We all know that buyers often have a lack of vision when ti comes to seeing ways to change a property. Some can't look beyond the current decor and furnishings to even conceive of painting... and others immediately throw out ideas about knocking out walls.
I know there are programs out … (1 comments)
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I know there's a rule about this.... - 03/28/08 04:12 PM
... related to Murphy's Law or something?
Anywho. For 3-4 weeks I've not had a lot going on except waiting on short sale offers to be accepted and the occasional showing. Not a lot in the pipeline (not that was getting loan approval anyway!).
So how come when I get ready to … (3 comments)
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Homebuyers who can't drink... - 03/27/08 02:07 PM
I have just obtained my youngest homebuyer ever!
On the one hand, I want to applaud her not throwing away gallons of money in rent. On the other, it's scary to think about the responsibility of a house at her age. I do know her father and boyfriend and I know she'll … (4 comments)
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April Showers bring... Vacations! - 03/25/08 12:44 PM
Yes that's right, I'm going on Vacation! Time to go back home and see the family.
We're talking a good ole-fashioned 16 hour car drive with 3 children.
Sounds like fun, right? Don't you wanna join me?
I will be available via email - my life wouldn't be complete without an internet connection! … (1 comments)
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Our Easter show! - 03/24/08 02:41 PM
We had a great Easter, hope you all did too! Here's a brief show of our kids hunt! I was very impressed, they counted their eggs by themselves this year.
And we didn't lose any eggs... that I know of yet!
That said, Emerson was horrified when I bit the ear … (0 comments)
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Some Easter Facts... - 03/22/08 10:50 PM
Happy Easter, my fine feathered friends! (and my featherless friends too)
As we settle in for egg hunts (with a 4 year old obsessed with pink eggs), lots of chocolate, and the good ole Easter ham, here's some thoughts or other useless information to file away. Break it out tomorrow to either … (1 comments)
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Are Condo's Right for You? - 03/21/08 10:53 AM
If you simply drive Kellogg past downtown, you can't help but notice the giant LOFTS FOR SALE signs going up. A relatively recent phenomenon to Wichita, Lofts are gaining hugely in popularity. The one pictured here is in downtown Wichita, at Exchange Place.
Their similar cousins, Condo's, are also gaining ground. The … (2 comments)
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Realism, Reality, and Real Estate - Keeping it Real! - 03/19/08 02:05 PM
I bought my first home when I was 23. People thought I was crazy. But it made great sense - financially and for family reasons. I bought a typical starter home.
I LOVE helping young people get into homes! Think of the humongous savings and investment potential from getting started in … (0 comments)
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Sedgwick County Property Valuation Tax Appeal - How To - 03/16/08 10:52 PM
It's that time again.
Sedgwick County recently mailed its tax valuation notices. This important little piece of paper tells you what the county thinks your home could sell for as of December 31, 2007. This value is derived from the past 2 years of comparable sales in your area. An increase in … (0 comments)
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Happy St. Patrick's Day to all my Friends! - 03/16/08 07:23 PM
I'm shocked! Did you think I'd let the holiday slip by without noticing!
But when I came upon this treat, it reminded me. So here's a cupcake for you! May your 2008 be filled with luck and blessed by all!
And if it's a new home that will bless your family, … (0 comments)
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The Current Wichita Market - 03/15/08 12:33 AM
As I sit here in my PJ's perusing the local market offerings, I thought I'd share the current stats so all my midnight oil-burners know what the market is doing right now.
Currently we have:
5258 listings on the market in our MLS Zone.
3945 are Residential properties2840 are in Sedgwick … (0 comments)
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Open Houses March 16th - 03/13/08 11:45 PM
Open Houses 3/16!
4565 S. Doris & 4531 S. Flora, Wichita, KS 67215 View Map
Whoever said Less is More.... didn't have More!
But you can! Enjoy this well-built Moeder home in new Trinity Point!
Memories are ready to be made in this large open kitchen. Laugh with friends as … (0 comments)
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Let's Talk about Loans... - 03/13/08 06:23 PM
With all the gloom and doom on CNN about the availability and types of loans out there, I asked my buddy Sam Lines with Legacy Bank for his skinny.
Here's the localized scoop.
"Honestly, everyone is on a pretty level playing field...pretty much the cream of the crop for conventional.
We still … (0 comments)
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Antiques Roadshow is coming to Wichita, KS! - 03/12/08 03:42 PM
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW ANNOUNCES
SUMMER 2008 TOUR
PBS SERIES SEEKS 80,000 HIDDEN TREASURES
ON LUCKY THIRTEENTH PRODUCTION SWING ACROSS AMERICA
BOSTON, MA, January 7, 2008 - ANTIQUES ROADSHOW, PBS's most-watched primetime series has announced its summer 2008 Tour destinations: Palm Springs, California; Dallas, Texas; Wichita, Kansas; Chattanooga, Tennessee; Grand Rapids, Michigan; and Hartford, Connecticut.
Programs taped in … (0 comments)
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Hi-liters and Laminate Flooring... - 03/12/08 10:46 AM
Now then, I don't know how many of you might have small troublesome children... But myself, I have 3 children, but one in particular.... We'll call him Jamie (well because that's his name!).
Jamie is 2 1/2. Yeah, now you know where I'm going with this. Jamie's on the Right, Emerson … (8 comments)
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How to help yourself and others too! - 03/10/08 04:59 AM
Most of my clients are aware that we work hard to support charitable organizations and to always give back to others. It's good karma!
If you're not yet a client, here's the scoop!
For every home that we (my husband and I) sell, we donate $100 of the proceeds to the … (10 comments)
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New Listing in SE Wichita! - 03/10/08 03:23 AM
Live it Up!
1120 E. Denker, Wichita, KS 67216 View Map
Beautiful custom-build home in established neighborhood! Near schools, parks, and St Margaret Mary. This 5 bedroom, 3 bath home features bay windows with cedar storage window seats in 2 bedrooms, dual-sinks in both upstairs baths, exquisite finishes for lighting … (0 comments)
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Room to Roam - Brick Ranch in Cheney! - 03/10/08 02:32 AM
Well-cared for and loved, this spacious brick ranch home was built in 1971 by the seller's grandfather for the love of his life. The home is filled with love and loving touches and ready to embrace a new family. Enjoy countless hours visiting with friends in the sunshine-filled living room. Create … (0 comments)
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My Very First Blog Post!! And My newest obsession... - 03/10/08 02:12 AM
How many Realtors does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
Okay, so I'm not good at icebreakers! This is my very first blog post and I am looking forward to many and an exciting and adventurous learning experience here on AR. I just discovered the site yesterday and have probably spent … (10 comments)
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