overland park: 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)

overland park: 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)

overland park: I want to sell my Johnson County Home, then what? - 05/01/15 04:26 AM
In case you haven't been paying attention to the news or the internet, the real estate market is hot again. What that really means is that there are more buyers than sellers or in simple terms it is a "sellers market". Right now there are an estimated 3-4 buyers looking for every 1 home listing on the market.
So if you are a seller that is great, right? Not necesarily for a lot of sellers. It seems the problem for many is that they don't particularily like any of the homes listed in the neighborhoods they want to move up into or … (0 comments)

overland park: 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)

overland park: 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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overland park: 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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overland park: 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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overland park: 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)

overland park: 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)

overland park: 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)

overland park: 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)

overland park: 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)

overland park: 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)

overland park: 15810 Ash Lane Overland Park Kansas Home For Sale, Hampton Place - 10/09/14 02:09 AM
Just Listed
15810 Ash Lane 
Overland Park, KS 66224
Hampton Place Subdivision
$295,000

Fantastic New listing in Hampton Place, updated and ready for you!
Visit www.15810Ash.info to view a virtual tour
or
Visit www.HamptonPlaceHomeListing.com to view all Hampton Place homes for sale
 
For a private tour or more information on this beautiful home contact Michael Russell at 913-266-5828
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overland park: 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)

overland park: 4811 W. 158th Terrace Overland Park, KS 66224 Hampton Place - 05/15/14 02:16 AM
Just Listed
Hampton Place Subdivision
4811 W. 158th Terrace
Overland Park, KS 66224
$385,000
Finished Walkout Basement
Blue Valley Schools

To see more photos and virtual tour
visit:
www.4811w158th.info
Wan to see all Hampton Place Homes For Sale?
Visit:
www.HamptonPlaceHomeListings.com
 
 
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overland park: 5301 W 157th St. Overland Park, KS 66224 Hampton Place Home For Sale - 05/07/14 06:28 AM
Just Listed
Hampton Place
5301 W. 157th Street
Overland Park, KS 66224
$265,000
Blue Valley Schools

For more information and to see photo's & Virtual Tour
Visit:
www.5301w157th.info
To see all homes for sale in Hampton Place
Visit:
www.HamptonPlaceHomeListings.com
To see all homes for sale in Johnson County Kansas
Visit:
www.SearchJoCoHomes.com
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overland park: 5220 W. 158th Place Overland Park, KS Homes for Sale - 03/26/14 11:17 AM
Just Listed
5220 W. 158th Place
Overland Park, KS 66224
Hampton Place
$315,000

Fantastic new listing in the coveted Hampton Place Subdivision, part of the Blue Valley School District.
Amazing curb appeal, spacious 2 story with finished basement. gourmet chef's kitchen, 2 fireplaces and a 3 season sun room.
To see more photo's and all available homes in Hampton Place visit HamptonPlaceHomeListings.com
For a private showing call 913-266-5828 or email info@RussellHomeTeam.com
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overland park: 6619 W. 151st Place Overland Park Kansas home for sale - 02/28/14 03:50 AM
Just Listed
Blue Valley Schools
6619 W. 151st Place
Overland Park, KS 66223
$170,000

Click Here for additional pictures and information
 
Looking for Blue Valley Schools under $200,000. You have found it. Perfect 1/2 duplex with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths.
Property will go quickly, call Michael Russell at 913-266-5828 for any questions or to set up a personal showing
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overland park: Buy a Home in Johnson County Kansas with No Dow Payment Work Shop - 02/10/14 09:35 PM
If you have been considering purchasing a home in Johnson County Kansas but lack the required down payment, you will want to join The Russell Home with Keller Williams Realty and Tim McGrath with Community America Credit Union on February 20th. 
We will be holding an informational work shop on buying a home with no down payment. There are very few options in Johnson County Kansas to buy a home with no down payment. Please watch the information video below and then RSVP using the link to EventBrite.

Click to RSVP for the February 20th Buying a Home with No … (0 comments)

 
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