Contrary to popular believe, major remodeling projects are not always a good investment. That’s not to say making improvements won’t increase the value of your home. However, it’s important to know there is a difference between cost and value. This is one of the most common misunderstandings in real estate. People want believe that they’ll always …
When it comes to real estate negotiation, be careful what you say and to whom you say it. If you’ve ever watched the TV show COPS, then you’ve certainly heard the police reading someone their Miranda Rights: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you…”. Why are …
How Successful Are ‘For Sale By Owner’ Sellers? If you’re thinking about selling your house, you may ask yourself: “How successful are ‘For Sale By Owner’ Sellers? Could I sell my house myself and save the commission?” If that’s you, here’s some information you may find interesting: According to The National Association of Realtors’ annual …
Imagine that you’ve found the perfect house. Congratulations! However, finding said house is just the first step. It that doesn’t necessarily guarantee you’ll be living there if you don’t seize the opportunity. There are seemingly minor things home buyers can do which would ultimately cause them to miss out on buying their dream home. If …
Updated for 2026 You’ve certainly heard about house prices going up over the last several years. When that happens, your property taxes are likely to go up. However, that doesn’t mean the value assessed by the county is correct. If you believe the county’s value is too high, you have the option to appeal it. …
It’s that time of year! The weather is starting to break and people are spending their tax returns like free money. You know what that means…remodeling season has arrived! I was reminded of this last weekend during a trip to The Home Depot. For those who don’t already know, The Home Depot in Merriam is my …
If you’ve considered owning a home, but didn’t think you’d qualify…don’t assume you need a large down payment and ‘perfect’ credit to purchase a home. Many first-time home buyers assume they have to have a 15-20% down payment to purchase a home. This simply isn’t true! According to The National Association of Realtors, is the …
Many people spend a lot of time on Zillow. But most don’t realize how inaccurate and outdated much of the information on Zillow can be. For buyers, finding houses that are already sold is frustrating. For sellers, seeing wildly inaccurate value estimates, or Zestimates, can be misleading. How accurate are Zillow’s Zestimates in the Kansas …