springfield real estate: 2339 E Berkeley St, Springfield, Mo - Wilomere Terrace - Springfield Short Sales
- 03/13/10 05:12 AM
2339 E Berkeley St, Springfield, Mo - Wilomere Terrace - Springfield Short Sales Looking for Springfield real estate that's all brick and in a neighborhood of comparable homes? This is the one you want to see. Welcome to Wilomere Terrace. This subdivision was established in the 1970's with elegant all brick homes with 1500 Square feet and more. The home offers a formal living room with a cozy woodburning fireplace, formal dining room, an additional family room that could be used as a 4th bedroom, fenced back yard, covered back patio, storage shed and 2 car garage. Don't need a … (2 comments)
springfield real estate: New Springfield Mo Short Sale Program Requirements To Begin April 5th
- 03/10/10 01:12 PM
New Springfield Mo Short Sale Program Requirements to begin April 5th After working Springfield Mo short sales for the past few years, the Federal Reserve is stepping in to assist banking institutions that participate in the program. This will be a big change in the way some banks handle short sales. Maureen Megowan, Remax Palos Verdes Realty wrote a great post about the new changes. VIA: Maureen Megowan: For those institutions that have signed up to participate in the Federal Reserve's new program to stimulate short sales of delinquent loans, called the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program (HAFA).the new program requirements take … (4 comments)
springfield real estate: Are There Special Loans For Springfield Mo Fixer-Uppers And Springfield Real Estate?
- 03/10/10 12:49 PM
Are there special loans for Springfield Mo fixer-uppers and Springfield Real Estate? If you are purchasing Springfield Mo real estate and need a loan to buy and remodel it, there are programs available. Check out the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Section 203(K) loan program. It is designed for major structural rehabilitation for houses with one to four units that are more than one year old. A 203(K) loan is usually done as a combination loan to purchase a "fixer-upper" property "as is" and rehabilitate it, or to refinance a temporary loan to buy the property and do the rehabilitation. … (1 comments)
springfield real estate: Springfield Short Sales Are Increasing - Alternatives To Foreclosure
- 03/09/10 01:38 PM
Springfield Short Sales Are Increasing - Alternatives To Foreclosure Many Springfield sellers are finding it harder to make their mortgage payments -- and may of them are headed in default because they don't know they have alternatives to foreclosure. Home owners that can no longer make mortgage payments, refinance or work out financing alternatives have options for sale: Sellers can market their homes and sell before foreclosure. Give a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure to the bank or let the bank foreclose. Or sellers can can negotiate with the bank on short sales before the home foreclosure is complete. Short sales are … (4 comments)
springfield real estate: 705 W Lexington Circle, Clever Mo - The Briars Short Sale
- 03/09/10 08:33 AM
705 W Lexington Circle, Clever Mo - The Briars Short Sale SOLD! If you would like information on additional homes in Clever, call Kay Van Kampen at 417-839-4534. Clever Missouri is located in Christian County, just minutes south of Springfield Mo. Established in the 19th Century, the town has started growing and added several new businesses in the last few years. As a part of the Springfield real estate market, Clever continues to thrive. 705 W Lexington Circle is in a newer subdivision of comparable homes. Well maintained 3 bedrooms, with a large great room, accented with plant shelves. The home was built in … (1 comments)
springfield real estate: Six Reasons Why the Springfield Housing Market Peaks Can Not Return
- 03/01/10 12:51 PM
Six Reasons Why the Springfield Housing Market Peaks Can Not Return The Springfield real estate market has seen a slowdown in the past several years, with more foreclosures, short sales and price drops. But across the country the housing market has taken a beating. Joe Mulkey wrote why the housing market peaks can not return......at least for the next few years.
Via: Joe Mulkey Six Reasons Why the Housing Market Peaks Can Not Return Recent conflicting reports about the housing market and whether or not it is truly in recovery have left consumers as well as those in the real … (2 comments)
$104,900 Terrace Park is an established neighborhood in Southeast Springfield. The subdivision was establised in the 1970's and still remains on the best Springfield real estate areas to live. There's still time to purchase this home and take advantage of the government stimulus package. This is NOT a short sale! Nice and clean with lots of updates, this wonderful ranch home offers a formal living room (Or Formal dining), family room, great eat-in kitchen, updated tile and laminate flooring, fenced back yard, storage shed, rock and permanent siding. Ready to … (1 comments)
springfield real estate: Top 7 Questions to Ask Before Buying Your New Springfield Home - Kitchen
- 02/23/10 01:04 PM
Top 7 Questions To Ask Before Buying YOur New Springfield Home - Kitchen Many homeowners today are turning to remodeling their current homes versus building a new home. I been thinking of upgrading my own home with granite countertops and tile flooring. Not wanting to move, but making sure when we do, there won't be major improvements or expense. Stanton Homes have 7 questions to ask before buying your new home - but it also applies to remodeling your current home. Via: Stanton Homes
Top 7 Questions to Ask Before Buying Your New Home - Kitchen Wondering how to … (2 comments)
springfield real estate: Eight Ways To Avoid Springfield Foreclosures - Springfield Real Estate
- 02/21/10 12:54 PM
Eight Ways To Avoid Springfield Foreclosures - Springfield Real Estate Are you trying to sell you home and slowly getting behind in your payments? Here are 8 ways to avoid foreclosure: Rent the property. Renting is an option only if you are current in you payments. Forebearance. Contact the bank and work out a temporary repayment plan. Refinance. Refinance can help reduce your monthly payments and allow you to remain in the home. Loan Modification. Sometimes the bank will modify the loan terms enabling you to reduce your payments. Sell the Home. Selling your home may free up equity to help pay of the home. … (5 comments)
springfield real estate: Understanding the New Rules of the Springfield Short Sale Game: What Major Players Are Doing to Increase Activity
- 02/20/10 03:43 AM
Understanding the New Rules of the Springfield Short Sale Game: What Major Players Are Doing to Increase Activity After working short sales for the past several years, I still don't know everything there is to know about short sales. Probably never will. The banks tend to change things as they go along. Wendy Rulnick and Bryant Tutas are Superstars when it comes to short sales. Their website is a wealth of information for me when I deal with a new bank. This coming Monday, I'll be in a webinar class listening to two major banks, sponsored by RE/MAX: "Understanding the New Rules … (5 comments)
I just received a referral from a national bank to help the seller with marketing their home as a "Short Sale." Combined with an all brick multi-level home, a 5 stall horse barn, loafing shed, this great home is priced to sell at $170,000. On 7.32 Acres, 3 living areas, 2 kitchens, 3 fireplaces, a partial finished basement. 24x40 detached garage, chicken house and pond. Additional Photos The only thing that lacks on this home is a new owner. … (7 comments)
springfield real estate: A Formula For Disaster In The Springfield Market Place
- 02/06/10 09:59 AM
A Formula For Disaster In the Springfield Market Place After spending several hours with a home owner today, I finally convinced the sellers to price their home at market value. A few months ago I met with them and at that time the price was higher. Now, the home is competing with a larger number of homes. Here's a great article by Paula Hathaway that backs up the reason to price your home aggresively in today's market. Via: Paula Hathaway OVER PRICING HOMES = HIGH INVENTORY + LESS SALES + DESPERATE SELLERS = CONTINUED HOUSING CRISIS: A FORMULA FOR DISASTER IN A FRAGILE MARKET PLACE!!! We … (9 comments)
springfield real estate: Springfield Builders Market Is One Of The Healthiest Markets In The US - Where Does Your Market Rank?
- 01/29/10 11:24 AM
Here's some good news for Springfield Builders. The Springfield Builders Market is one of the healthiest markets in the United States. Where Does Your Market Rank? Yes, with markets across the country struggling to sell, the Springfield market is starting to see new construction again. Builders are hoping that 2010 will start the construction cycle on the rebound. In a previous article about Springfield New Construction , the number of new construction homes on the market have drastically dropped. With lower construction costs, building a new home could be the answer to purchasing a home in the Springfield real estate market this … (4 comments)
springfield real estate: Springfield Home Builder Association Home Show This Weekend - See You There!
- 01/29/10 10:44 AM
Springfield Home Builder Association Home Show This Weekend - See You There! Despite the slow down in Springfield residential construction, the Springfield Home Builder Association is hoping to draw a large crowd. THE 2010 HBA HOME SHOW WILL INSPIRE YOU Today through Sunday stop by the show and see all the new gadgets and great new ideas. With approximately 225 exhibitors and more than 450 booths, I could spend hours going through the exhibition. This year it is held in the Springfield Expo Center. The Springfield Home Show is a hit every year. The weather might deter a few lookers, but … (2 comments)
springfield real estate: There Is Movement In The Springfield Real Estate Market!
- 01/29/10 07:23 AM
There Is Movement In The Springfield Real Estate Market! Seven of the eight Springfield homes I marketed in North Valley Estates in Springfield went under contract in January. Price ranged from $110,000 to $149,000. These were only a few years old, but included stamped concrete driveways, open floor plans, more square footage, with a great location. The highest priced one was a finished walkout basement, that recently had new carpet and paint added to it. Wonderful buy, now just waiting for the right home buyer. Just down the street, new homes are being completed, with less square footage, less amenities, … (0 comments)
springfield real estate: 2010 Trends To Watch For In The Springfield Real Estate Market
- 01/29/10 07:10 AM
2010 Trends To Watch For In the Springfield Real Estate Market According to the local news homebuilders are seeing several shifts and movement to the Springfield home buying market. As I talk with several home builders, I'm hearing that new construction is beginning to pick up. Phones are beginning to ring. Builders are now starting to bid out new construction homes, along with remodel jobs. Along with the change, builders are being cautious of where they build and whay type of home is being offered. Much of the new construction is geared towards the first time home buyers, looking to take … (0 comments)
springfield real estate: Missouri Offering Additional Incentive For Home Buyers - HOPE
- 01/27/10 01:42 PM
Missouri Offering Additional Incentive For Home Buyers - HOPE We had the privilege of some unexpected advertising today. Kristen Nelson, KY3 News in Springfield published an article about Governor Jay Nixa launching HOPE (Home Ownership Purchase Enhancement). Click Here To See The Article The program will give home buyers in Missouri their first years property taxes paid if they purchase a home in 2010, up to $1,250. In addition, if Missouri buyers purchase an energy efficient home, remodel the home just purchased or buy new Energy Star appliances. they could received up to $1750 from the state of Missouri. There will be … (3 comments)
springfield real estate: KY3 News Advertises Home Ownership Purchase Enhancement - AND ME!
- 01/27/10 01:33 PM
KY3 News Advertises Home Ownership Purchase Enhancement - AND ME! We had the privilege of some unexpected advertising today. Kristen Nelson, KY3 News in Springfield published an article about Governor Jay Nixa launching HOPE (Home Ownership Purchase Enhancement). Click Here To See The Article When we least expect it, great advertising becomes part of breaking news for first time home buyers or owners moving up. Thanks KY3 News. As a seasoned veteran in the Springfield Real Estate market, I'm always telling other agents to work on getting more listings. This is a great example of what happens when we list.
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springfield real estate: Springfield Mo Real Estate Market Report - 2009
- 01/27/10 01:59 AM
Springfield Mo Real Estate Market Report - 2009 If you are one of the homes in the Springfield Real Estate market that sold in 2009, you are one of the winners! 14241 Homes were placed on the Springfield Real Estate Market in 2009. 6061 Homes sold in the Springfield Real Estate Market in 2009. As a Springfield real estate agent, seeing these figures really hits home. This clearly states one out of every 2.5 listings sold in 2009. That 42% of everything that was on the market sold. Homeowners wanting to sell their home in 2010 are facing more problems: Rumors of higher … (0 comments)
springfield real estate: Why Should I Price My Springfield Home Like That? I Can Always Negotiate Down Later Right???
- 01/26/10 01:08 PM
Why Should I Price My Springfield Home Like that? I Can Always Negotiate Down Later Right??? For those sellers that want to price their Springfield Real Estate higher in order to keep negotiating power, 25% of homes placed on the market in Springfield in 2009 were sold. Here's a great testimonial from the Team Carroll Cranford , RE/MAX Classic Group. Via: Team Carroll Cranford:
Sellers always ask me this question....it is a tough pill to swallow sometimes when I recommend pricing their home $25,000 less than what they were hoping to ask, even though the comparable sales can justify my price. Their … (7 comments)
The latest news according to Kay about real estate in Springfield Missouri and surrounding areas including, Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Willard, Strafford, Highlandville, and Clever.
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