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35 Questions and Suggestions to help you sell your home faster

February 4, 2010

Get Ready …Start Outside!
Stand across the street, and take a look at your home from a
potential buyer’s viewpoint…
1. Too many cars parked in front?
2. Is the lawn trimmed and are spots in need of re-seeding. Get
landscaping in top shape. In the winter is the driveway and pathways
shoveled clear of snow?
3. Remove all refuse, leaves or [...]

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How to conduct a Home Security Check

February 3, 2010

Article From HouseLogic.com
By: Joseph D’Agnese
The first step toward protecting your home from break-ins is to conduct a home security check that will show where your property is most vulnerable.
A professionally installed and monitored home security system (http://www.houselogic.com/articles/home-security-systems-make-smart-choice/) is a nice addition to your home’s defenses, but it shouldn’t be your first step toward protecting your [...]

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Rent-to-Own Deals: Smart Questions to Ask…

January 13, 2010

For Sellers:
Who will tend to the property and pay for routine maintenance?
Who pays for major repairs?
What are the costs of setting up and managing an escrow account for the portion of rent allotted to the down payment?
Will you manage the property yourself, or hire an agent?
What if the renters change their minds? Who keeps the [...]

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Tax Credits for Replacing Heating and Cooling Systems

December 16, 2009

By: Suzanne Cosgrove
Article from HouseLogic.com
Upgrading to an energy-efficient heating and cooling system can save hundreds on your utility bills and up to $1,500 on your tax bill.

Replacing an aging heating and cooling system can save you money on energy costs. According to Energy Star, the federal government’s program to promote energy-efficient products and practices, the [...]

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Minor Fixes to Sell Your Wichita House Faster

December 13, 2009

When it comes to selling a home fixing some of the minor problems will usually help your Wichita house sell quicker, and possibly for more money. It is best to make these improvements before you put your Kansas home on the market. Here is a list of items that you may want to refer to [...]

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Wells Fargo Offering Some No Cost Refinances

December 5, 2009

If you have an existing mortgage with Wells Fargo, this may be the time to refinance. They are offering to permanently lower interest rates on existing CONVENTIONAL loans at No Cost to the borrower. What is even better, is that they aren’t requiring any documentation. You simply need your loan number to see if [...]

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Home Sales in Wichita Are Up, Tax Credit to Thank

November 12, 2009

There was good news for the Wichita real estate market today. According to the Wichita Business Journal, home sales in October increased by 2 percent over sales from October 2008. Many Realtors give credit to the increase in home sales to the $8,000 tax credit for first time buyers. The report, from the Wichita Area [...]

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Understanding the buyer

November 10, 2009

As the seller, you can control three factors that will affect the sale of your home:
* The home’s condition
* Asking price
* Marketing strategy
However, it’s important to note that there are numerous other factors that influence a buyer, and you need to understand these consumer trends when you enter the market. The more your home matches [...]

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First Time Buyer Tax Credit Extended, Plus New Credit for Existing Homeowners Wanting to Buy Again

November 7, 2009

The Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit: The Basics for REALTORS, Homebuyers, and Home owners from the National Association of REALTORS.
The First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit has been extended. First Time buyers have until April 30, 2010 to enter into a contract on a new home purchase. Buyers can purchase a single-family home, a condo [...]

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Tax Credit Bill passes the House, includes $6500 for move-up buyers

November 6, 2009

This afternoon the House passed the bill to extend the First Time Buyers tax credit of up to $8000. The President is expected to sign the bill quickly. If that happens, then buyers will have till the end of April to enter into a contract on a home, then they must close by [...]

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Be Sure To Set Your Clocks Back

October 31, 2009
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Commercial real estate down 30 – 40% in Wichita

October 28, 2009

This article in today’s Wichita Eagle says that commercial real estate deals are down 30 – 40% in Wichita. A big reason for the slump is the changes in loan requirements. In general, loans are harder to get and require a larger down payment. Qualified buyers are certainly at an advantage right now in Wichita.
excerpt [...]

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Tallgrass Film Festival in Wichita this Weekend!

October 23, 2009

The 7th Annual Tallgrass Film Festival takes place this weekend in Wichita, KS.
It is a 3 day Independent film festival taking place in 6 different downtown locations. It is the largest film festival in Kansas and features over 100 films. Visit the website to purchase tickets, see the schedule of films, you can even [...]

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Why You Need A Realtor

October 20, 2009

A licensed real estate professional provides much more than the service of helping you find your ideal home.
Realtors® are expert negotiators with other agents, seasoned financial advisors with customers, and superb navigators
around the local neighborhood. They are members of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) and must abide by
a Code of Ethics and Standards of [...]

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