Over the weekend, I received a plea for help from a friend located in another state. She'd been searching online for properties, and noticed acronyms that she just couldn't make out. The one she finally gave in and called me on was FROG. She was concerned that it was a new decorating style, like the roosters, chefs, or ducks that were popular!
In fact, it's generally a Finished Room Over Garage.
What other acronyms might you run across in real estate ads, why are they used, and what on earth could they … (6 comments)
So far there's been no promise from the government to extend the first-time homebuyer tax credit, much less increase it as was earlier rumored. If nothing is done, the deadline for the original credit is still the end of November!
That means your home must CLOSE by December 1st. Closed, done, completed. Not under contract, not in process, but all the way done. With loans currently taking around 45 days to complete, this means you'll need to be under contract on a home … (1 comments)
firsttime buyers: Remodeled Retreat Ready for Relaxing! West Wichita Home for Sale!
- 04/20/09 03:10 PM
Remodeled Ranch Retreat! 1227 N. Smith, Wichita, KS 67212 View Map Home Sweet Home! Step into your own private retreat! Neutral soothing colors, new carpeting, and room for relaxing in this sweet classic west-side ranch! Enormous remodeled Master suite is ready for you, with its updated carpeting, trim, and double-wide closet! In the kitchen, you'll find new countertops with oak edging, tile flooring, tile backsplash, and all the appliances you need! Downstairs you can kick your shoes off and hang out in the large family room with bar or the cozy family room wired for surround sound. Or get to work … (4 comments)
Really, there's not much to gripe about when it comes to the tax credit. The government handing you a check for buying a house you needed to buy anyway - that's pretty sweet right there!
Here's the kicker - The Sellers KNOW you are getting up to $8,000 free for buying their house and they DON'T get one for selling it to you and buying their next place. Their loss, right? Wrong! Now more than ever, I am seeing sellers who WILL NOT budge. And 9 times out … (98 comments)
firsttime buyers: Cute as a Button! 2 bed 1 bath for less than RENT in Wichita, KS!
- 01/28/09 02:05 PM
Cheaper than Rent! 858 S. Vine, Wichita, KS 67212 View Map JUST ADORABLE! You will love this fabulous home with newer roof, brand new HWH and fresh interior paint! Formal dining room off the kitchen. 2nd bedroom is ENORMOUS - entire upstairs! HUGE utility/bonusroom that would be a great combo office/laundry room! Furnace and a/c are less than 10 years old and will be cleaned and service for the new buyer! Double-tiered deck is perfect for relaxing in the cozy yard with privacy fence. All this for cheaper than rent! Come be amazed! Details Asking Price: $48,500 MLS: 250198 Sq. Feet: … (0 comments)
firsttime buyers: Buyers - Are you using the 80% rule or missing the boat?
- 12/28/08 02:20 PM
I found this post to be very informative and helpful! All of us have that dream house we've built up in our minds, and it's hard to shake that ideal when looking. Sometimes we ignore a perfect gem because there just might be a better one out there. Just like we can't find a husband that does what we want 100% of the time, but we're happy all the same, we can find homes that meet almost all of our needs and be perfectly happy with them! Or we can keep searching for House Charming, and wind up never moving!
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firsttime buyers: 3 Families starting their New Homes!
- 08/19/08 03:01 AM
A Tale of Three Families I wanted to start this week off with some nice positive news! I have been slam busy lately and it's because in the last 2 weeks, I have put 3 families into their new homes!
The Masons The Masons are enjoying their new West Wichita home - a classic 1950's ranch with 3 beds, remodeled kitchen and bath, fenced corner lot, 1 car garage, and a basement! They are looking forward to starting their new life here and starting their family - which I hear may already be in the works!! Congrats Masons!! The McLellans … (0 comments)
I love my job, I really really do! I live and breathe real estate. But sometimes we have those weeks where enough is just enough! Every day this week, I have gone to the office at 8am, and gotten home at 9pm. Yes, that's right, 9pm. I spend most of the day part at the office, and all evening showing houses. All week. I barely remember what my kids look like, LOL! Wednesday night I got word that both my closings on Thursday were not going to happen. 1 was a short sale through Wells … (4 comments)
firsttime buyers: What NOT to do while you wait to Close!
- 07/15/08 04:16 PM
You've found your home! You're excited, overwhelmed, anxious and more! Sometimes common sense has left the room! But hold tight to a few key rules - or that home you loved might slip away by accident. When you apply for your loan, the bank takes a picture of your finances. They don't want those to change before closing, because that's what they're loaning based on. So with that in mind, here's a few key No-No's or What Not to Do Before Closing! Do NOT change jobs - if you are considering it, talk to your lender FIRST and try to stay … (2 comments)
firsttime buyers: Why do we always say to get an Expert?
- 05/20/08 08:51 AM
Throughout our Kansas contract, you'll frequently hear advice to get an expert in anything you have a concern with. As in: Don't trust your cousin Billy Bob that the foundation is or isn't cracked or the roof is or isn't caving in, etc. Get an expert in that field to double-check anything you have serious concern with. I just recently had a prime example of why we recommend that, and why non-experts should not put their 2 cents in. In this scenario we have a lovely lady - a single mom with 2 kids and one on the way, trying to … (6 comments)
I LOVE helping young people get into homes! Think of the humongous savings and investment potential from getting started in real estate so young! I've sold homes to people who couldn't even drink yet! It's wonderful!
However, I have noticed a trend lately in what these young people want. And I'm sure part of it is due to the last few years of easy mortgage money. They all seem to … (0 comments)
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