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Wichita, KS Most Affordable City According to ‘Today’ Show

Lynette — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 22:41:33 +0000

On this mornings episode of the ‘Today‘ show, Wichita, KS was rated the most affordable city to live in the USA. The study was done by real estate expert, Barbara Corcoran. She looked at the following: cost of living average household income average home prices quality of life This is just one more reason to Live In Wichita! Click Here [...]

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Wichita Housing Market is Looking Good

Lynette — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:30:45 +0000

Wichita State University’s Center for Real Estate released their 2010 Kansas Housing Market Forecast yesterday. Here are the highlights: employment will continue to go down through the first quarter of 2010, then will recover slowly the Mortgage Bankers Association predicts that interest rates will continue to be low through 2011 by then end of 2011, mortgage interest rates [...]

Minor Fixes to Sell Your Wichita House Faster

Lynette Chapman — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 07:12:51 +0000

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 [...]

Home Sales in Wichita Are Up, Tax Credit to Thank

Lynette — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:30:07 +0000

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 [...]

Understanding the buyer

Lynette Chapman — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:07:00 +0000

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 [...]

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

Lynette — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:22:44 +0000

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 [...]

Making Your Home Easy to Show is Very Important

Lynette Chapman — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:33:58 +0000

Putting your home on the market is a big decision. In this competitive market there are several steps you can take to assure a quicker sell. Most importantly, hire a real estate agent that has a full time service to set up showings. This will enable more showings because the service will [...]

How to Sell Your Wichita Home Now

Lynette Chapman — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:13:27 +0000

So you have a home in Wichita and you’re planning on selling it. What should you do? How should you go about it? The following are tips that will help you sell your Wichita home now: 1. Do it NOW – Are you waiting for the economy to get better? Are you thinking that it would [...]

What makes a good Realtor?

Lynette Chapman — Wed, 06 May 2009 21:08:56 +0000

There are a lot of real estate agents out there and finding the right one can be hard! As with any business, a strong relationship is important. But how does this relationship become established? Really, the same way that any other relationship becomes established – good human qualities with professional skill thrown in. The top five things you [...]

Simple Tips for Staging Your Home

Lynette Chapman — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 02:07:48 +0000

Getting your house ready to sell can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Just keep in mind that you’re wanting potential buyers to be able to see their own family and possessions in your home. In order to do that, your home must have more “blank areas” than usual to allow buyers to imagine [...]

Staging your home makes the house more appealing to buyers, making it sell quicker and for more money.

Lynette Chapman — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:52:34 +0000

Keller Williams has teamed up with Three Pea Staging and Design to help sellers get more money! Three Pea offers home staging consultations, furnishing, and stick staging If you are selling your home, call Three Pea for an “Interior Face Lift.” There are many different ways home staging can work for you: In-House Consultation, Complete Home Staging, [...]

$8000 Tax Credit for First Time Buyers

Lynette Chapman — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:44:54 +0000

President Obama signed the Economic Stimulus bill today. Included in the bill is a First Time Buyer tax credit that is sure to motivate potential buyers. Here are the highlights: Maximum credit of $8000 Does not have to be repaid You can take advantage of this if you haven’t owned a home for 3 years You must buy a [...]

Despite recent layoff announcements, Wichita is still predicting overall job growth in 2009

Lynette Chapman — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:25:44 +0000

Wichita State University revised its 2009 jobs forecast downward, but it is still calling for job gains despite the national recession. The Wichita area will add 1,650 jobs next year, according to the prediction released Monday by the Center for Economic Development and Business Research at WSU. The forecast calls for job growth across most sectors, with [...]

Home Maintenance Tip – Avoid Halloween Mishaps

Lynette Chapman — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:21:38 +0000

Many homeowners get into the spirit of Halloween by turning their homes into haunted houses, carving pumpkins, and handing out treats to costumed kids who come to their door. If you’re a homeowner planning on getting involved in the holiday, following a few precautions can help keep the night from turning scary in an unwanted [...]