What questions do you have about real estate? More importantly, what questions have you never thought to ask? Famous jazz composer and trumpeter Miles Davis once said “Don’t play what’s there, play what’s not there.” There are a couple ways you could interpret what he said. 1. Micro Level: Musicians have to know what belongs and what …
In real estate school, they taught us to determine a property’s value using price per square foot (PPSF). Essentially, dividing the average sale price for a neighborhood by the average square footage to determine an average PPSF. Multiply your PPSF by the house’s square footage to determine it’s value. It’s simple enough way to value …
In the age of the internet, it’s very easy to have information overload. That’s definitely true in real estate. There are over 800 single family homes for sale in Johnson County right now; 211 in Overland Park alone. Inventory is relatively low, but that’s still a lot of houses. So, it’s very easy to spend hours and hours …
Two Ways to Ensure Your Pool Will Be a Positive Thing; Not a Problem By Jennifer Kirby – Guest ColumnistAugust 30, 2024 A pool is a great investment. It’s an investment in your enjoyment, health, entertainment, and memories for years to come. It keeps the kids and grandkids coming back. Also, if you don’t have …
According to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), 7% of homes sold last year were For Sale By Owner. This ties the all-time lowest percentage recorded in 2021. Clever Real Estate recently did a survey of 1,000 sellers to find out why they chose not to have an agent. Sellers who opted to sell their …
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 …
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 …