kansas: Johnson County 66224 Most affordable neighborhoods - 09/17/15 07:24 AM
Have you heard the news? Real estate is back, home prices are either at or above the 2006 peak in many South Johnson County neighborhoods. The lastest figures show that homes in the 66224 zip code average $534,000 and that is posing a problem for many families who are wanting to move into an affordable neighhood inside the Blue Valley School district.
The good news is that there are still many high quality affordable neighbohoods, you just need to know where to look.  Here are 4 popular and afforbable Leawood & Overland Park neighbohoods that are worth a look.
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kansas: 12308 W. 160th Street Overland Park, KS 66062 - 07/14/15 06:32 AM
Just Listed
Summerwood Former Shelby Model
12308 W. 160th Street
Overland Park, KS 66062
To see more photos & Virtual tour visit
www.12308w160th.info 
Amazing former model home in Summerwood, the Shelby III by Rodrock is one of their most popular floor plans. It is an open concept Great Room floor plan.
 
This former model home has all the bells & whistles icluding stack stone fireplace, box beamed ceiling in great room, barrel vaulted ceiling in kitchen, gorgeous first floor master suite.
 
Blue Valley Schools including Timber Creek Elementary, Aubrey Bend Middle and Blue Valley Southwest High
 
Check out the additional photo's then call Michael Russell at 913-266-5828 for a private … (3 comments)

kansas: Hampton Place Home Sales Market Report Jan-June 2015 - 07/05/15 05:53 AM
Have you heard the news? Real Estate is "Real" again. In case you haven't been paying attention, homes sales in Johnson County are on fire and Hampton Place is a big reason. 
Hampton Place is highly sought after for it's affordable homes, family friendly atmosphere and close proximity top amenities like  award winning Blue Valley Schools, restaurants and major highways.  
Click Here to get your Hampton Place Homes Value Instantly
Thinking about buying or selling in Hampton Place? Contact The Russell Home Team, we are 9 year Hampton Place residents and the #1 Listing agent.  
 
Hampton Place Home Sales from January 1st 2015 … (0 comments)

kansas: Johnson County Kansas Housing Assistance Program - 06/03/15 01:48 AM
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Johnson County Housing Services has received new funds from (HUD) The Department of Housing and Urban Development. Eligible home buyers can receive up to $10,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance.
We are currently accepting applications for home buyers wishing to qualify for this program. email info@russellhometeam.com or call 913-266-5828 to set up a time to apply in person.
 
Read the full release and eligibility requirements:
The Johnson County Housing Services Homebuyer Assistance Program is designed to assist low-to-moderate income Johnson County residents or persons who have been employed for at least two consecutive years in Johnson County with down … (1 comments)

kansas: Are you a listed buyer? The secret to finding your Dream Home - 05/01/15 06:27 AM
We all know what a listed home is. When a homeowner wants to sell their home they list it with a realtor. The realtor then markets the home to potential buyers by puting a for sale sign in the yard and posting it online to places like zillow, trulia, realtor.com and facebook but what is a listed buyer.
If you have been searching for a home online you probably have noticed that homes are selling very quickly, you probably may have tried to schedule a showing on several only to be told that the house is already "Under Contract" . Ask yourself, … (4 comments)

kansas: Hampton Place 1st Quarter Home Sales 2015 - 04/20/15 05:38 AM
Home Sales in Hampton Place in South Overland Park continues to impress.  The first quarter just closed and the number of homes sales and the average sales price both increased over 2014. The second quarter looks to be even stronger as there are 5 homes already under contract. 
We expect homes sales to remain strong as market inventory has been depleted and buyers demand remain extremely strong.
 
Homes Sale Report for the First Quarter 2015
 
Homes Actively for Sale 6 Very low based on demand
 
Homes currently under Contract 5
 
Homes Sold 1st Quarter 5  up 25% over 2014
 
Average Sales Price $327,000 up 9% over 2014
 
Average … (0 comments)

kansas: 5220 W. 158th Place Overland Park, KS 66224 - 04/17/15 01:47 AM
Just Listed
5220 W. 158th Place
Overland Park, KS 66224
Hampton Place Subdivision
$300,000
Fantastic 2 story in popular Hampton Place subdivision, 4 bedrooms 3.5 bathrooms, finished basement, 3 season sun porch, part of the prized Blue Valley School District.
To see more photos and a virtual tour visit:
www.5220w158thPlace.info
To see all homes for sale in Overland Park visit:
www.SearchJoCoHomes.com  
 
Call Michael Russell at 913-266-5828 for a private showing on this amazing home.
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kansas: 15829 Briar Street Overland Park, KS 66224 Home For Sale - 03/11/15 05:27 AM
Just Listed
15829 Briar Street
Overland Park, KS 66224
Hampton Place Subdivision
$390,000
 
 
To see more photos and a virtual tour visit
www.15829Briar.info 
 
Amazing 2 story in the popular Hampton Place subdivsion, located in the Prestigious Blue Valley School District.
5 bedrooms
4.5 baths
finished daylight basement
over 4000 finished square feet
open floor plan
 
For a private showing contact Michael Russell at 913-266-5828
 
To see all homes for sale in Hampton Place visit
www.HamptonPlaceHomeListings.com 
To see all homes for sale in Johnson County Visit
www.SearchJoCoHomes.com 
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kansas: 12314 W. 126th Street Overland Park, KS 66213 Home For Sale - 02/25/15 11:18 AM
Just listed
12314 W. 126th Street
Overland Park, KS 66213
Fairway Woods 
$325,000

Incredible Reverse 1.5 Story
Completely remodeled and updated
Stone Coated Steel Roof
New Exterior Paint
Contemporary Design
For More Information, Photos and Virtual Tour Click Here
 
For a Private Tour call Michael Russell at 913-266-5828 or email info@RussellHomeTeam.com
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kansas: How Long have you been looking for a Johnson County KS Home? - 02/18/15 04:47 AM
You have been looking for the perfect home in Johnson County Kansas, the only problem is that everytime that perfect house comes to the market it get's SOLD before you even get a chance to look. 
The real estate market in Johnson County has been experiencing a lack of available homes problem for quite a long time now. If you are experiencing the let down of missing the perfect home there are many to be the first person through the door and to make sure that you are the winning bidder.
How are you searching? Did you know that the website … (3 comments)

kansas: Buying a Home with No Down Payment in Overland Park Kansas - 02/11/15 02:28 AM
Every where you look you see articles about "Why now is the best time to buy a house." Then you find out that Several of your close friends have bought houses recently. You would buy yourself  but you have one really big problem. You don't have a down payment. Is this your dilema?
So if you are not one of those who have a rich Grandma who's passing wish was to provide you with a down payment for a home or  your parents don't want to or can't assist with a down payment, what options do you have to buy a home in … (0 comments)

kansas: 5 creative ways to get a down payment for your first home - 01/14/15 01:22 AM
So you want to buy a house in Johnson County Kansas, Great! So how do you go about saving that payment? The good news is that recent changes by mortgage lenders allow you to purchase a home with as little as 3% down payment on a conventional mortgage and 3.5% on FHA. 
1. Gift Funds - This is probably the quickest and easiest way to gather your down payment nest egg. Both conventional and FHA mortgages allow 100% of your down payment to be gifted to you by a family member, friend or secret admirer.  Insider tip: Tell your parents that you … (0 comments)

kansas: Top 5 Reasons you can't or won't buy your first Overland Park Home? - 01/09/15 03:42 AM
It's 2015 and the spring real estate market is just around the corner, for many would be home buyers this will be their best opportunity in years to find not only a home but the home. The only problem problem is that there is one group who will most likely miss the chance.
First time home buyers as a group shrunk to a measly 26% of all real estate home sales in 2014, that is almost 10% below the historical average and over 15% below their peak in 2005.
Have questions about buying your first home? Click Here
So what's problem? why … (2 comments)

kansas: First time buyer homeownership falls dramatically in Overland Park Kansas - 01/09/15 02:43 AM
The year 2014 marked a major turning point in the real estate market for Overland Park and Johnson 
County Kansas. For the first time since the housing market crashed in 2007 we saw consistent home price appreciation in resale homes and a sizable increase in new home construction. However, something was still missing.
Have a question for the Russell Home Team? Click Here
So what was missing? First time homebuyers. First time homebuyers normally make up 33 to 35% of all home purchases. In 2014 we saw that number drop to a historicall low 26%.
This blog is the first in a … (0 comments)

kansas: WhiteHorse Kansas 2014 Home Sale & Real Estate Report - 01/06/15 06:34 AM
Are you looking for a larger home in the Blue Valley School District. You might want to consider Whitehorse? While most of your new home communities are building 2800 to 3200 square feet homes, the homes in WhiteHorse are 3500 to 4500 square feet.
 
Feel Free to browse all of the great homes in WhiteHorse here
www.WhiteHorseHomeListings.com 
 
Considering selling your WhiteHorse Home? Check out our Home Sales report below. The average price increased 4.4% over 2013 and the number of sales increased by 20%.
Inventory of available homes is low and interest rates are historically low (currently 3.75% as … (0 comments)

kansas: Blackthorne Estates Kansas 2014 Real Estate & Home Sales Update - 01/06/15 05:19 AM
Are you looking for a home in the Blue Valley School District? You might want to consider Blackthorne Estates in South Overland Park Kansas. Blackthorne Estates is located just off of Mission Road and 155th Street, it is comprised of mostly 2 story homes built in the early 2000's and priced between $325,000 and $450,000.  
View all Homes for sale in Blackthorne Estates Here
www.BlackthorneEstatesHomeListings.com 
While the home sales numbers for 2014 may not seem spectacular, it was about available homes and not about lack of interest. As with many South Overland Park neighborhoods, the list of available homes is … (0 comments)

kansas: Hampton Place Overland Park Kansas Home Sales Report 2014 - 12/17/14 04:53 AM
As 2014 comes to a close it is a good time to reflect on the past year. As a resident of Hampton Place and the # 1 listing agent I like to keep my fellow home owners up to date on recent sales and trends.
See All Hampton Place Homes For Sale at www.HamptonPlaceHomeListings.com
Hampton Place continues to be a destination subdivision for families, the combination older & newer homes appeals to a broad array of would be homeowners, especially younger buyers wanting to move into the Blue Valley School District. While the number of homes Sold in 2014 was just … (0 comments)

kansas: Hampton Place Overland Park Home Sales Report January-June 2014 - 07/28/14 02:55 AM
The homes sales numbers for the first six months of 2014 for Hampton Place may not seem spectacular but you need to take into account that not very many homes are for sale. There were 29 home sales for
View All Homes For Sale www.HamptonPlaceHomeListings.com
the entire year of 2013 and only 10 in the first half of this year. This low inventory of available homes has kept the average days to sell very low as the most desirable homes sell very quickly. There are currently only 2 homes available for sale and a large contingency of home buyers desperately waiting for … (1 comments)

kansas: 3408 W. 154th Street Leawood Kansas 66224, Unbelievable home for sale - 06/25/14 10:04 AM
Just Listed
3408 W. 154th Street
Leawood Kansas 66224
The Hills Of IronHorse
$850,000

You will not believe how incredibly gorgeous this home is, you can eith take my word for it or you can see for yourself by visiting:
www.3408w154th.info
Love it? Call the Russell Home Team at 913-266-5828 for a private showing!
 
Want to see more homes in Johnson County Kansas?
Visit 
www.SearchJoCoHomes.com
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kansas: 15117 W. 131st Street Olathe, KS 66062, awesome Olathe home for sale - 06/25/14 09:52 AM
Just Listed
15117 W. 131st Street
Olathe, KS 66062
$198,000
Yorkshire Subdivision

 
Amazing 4 bedroom split level in highly coveted Yorkshire subdivision, Olathe East school district, 
For more information about this house and to see a virtual tour visit
www.15117w131st.info
Please call The Russell Home Team at 913-266-5828 for a private showing
To see all home available for sale in Johnson County Kansas visit
www.SearchJoCoHomes.com
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