I believe buying real estate in Johnson County, KS is a fantastic way to build long-term wealth. It’s an especially great place for first-time home buyers, because of how relatively affordable it is to buy a house here. You can usually depend on home appreciation in Johnson County to stay just above inflation. Plus, the …
Having the most accurate home sale info is important for many reasons. If you live in the Greater Kansas City Metro and are curious what’s going on in your neighborhood, or want the quickest, most accurate info for homes coming on the market, I suggest having your real estate agent set you up with notifications …
There is a shortage of multi-family properties available for sale right now in Johnson County (i.e. duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes). Why? It’s because multi-family properties are selling fast in Johnson County! As I type this, there are currently only 8 active multi-family listings on the market right now in Johnson County. That’s insane! To …
equity – noun eq·ui·ty | \ ˈe-kwə-tē \ The value of a mortgaged property after deduction of charges against it. Merriam-Webster.com. https://www.merriam-webster.com Equity is the difference between what your house is worth and what you owe on it. For example: a $400,000 house with a $250,000 mortgage, has about $150,000 in equity. This number increases …
You’ve likely heard the old saying “You never get a second change to make a first impression.” This is especially true when selling your house. Buyers are often bombarded with information during the home buying process. That means they can sometimes be quick to eliminate houses they don’t like for the smallest of reasons. As …
Virtually everyone who sells a house wants sell it for the most money possible. A good real estate agent can make that happen. However, pricing your home too high can actually do the opposite. Let’s talk about how overpriced homes cost sellers money. Most people have certain preconceived notions about real estate. There’s a desire …
Qualifying for a mortgage often requires some very specific criteria. And any time you make changes to your financial situation, your ability to qualify can change. That’s why it’s crucial to be careful regarding your finances throughout entire processes of buying a home. This includes from the time you receive your loan approval, all the …
People often ask me: “Is remodeling my home a good investment?”. Other times it’s stated as fact: “Remodeling IS ALWAYS a good investment. Any money I put into my house, I’ll get back when I sell it”. My response is typically the same: “Well, maybe, but not likely”. In our article, Cost vs Value: What’s …
Are you in the market to purchase a home or investment property? Have you decided whether or not you will use a real estate agent to assist you with your purchase? Here’s something to consider: about 90% of buyers use a real estate agent or broker when purchasing a house. Buyers not using a real …
I Can Fix That! In the early days of my landlording journey, I used to be very hands-on with repairs and maintenance. When you self-manage your rental properties YOU are the person tenants call when something goes wrong. And if you don’t know anyone who can get a dishwasher up & running late on a …