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Hope Now for Homeowners

by Lynette Chapman July 1, 2009

If you are scared of losing your Wichita home, try not to worry. The truth is you are not alone and there is someone out there who is willing to help you. I am not talking about the President’s plan, either. I am talking about an organization of mortgage companies, investors, and counselors called Hope [...]

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Sign of the Times: It is Now Cheaper to Tear Down New Homes than Sell Them

by Lynette Chapman June 25, 2009

In May 2009, a 16-unit housing project in San Bernardino County, near Los Angeles, was torn down by the Texas bank that financed the development, finding that demolishing the homes was a cheaper alternative to completing the construction. The developers had seen the homes, which were in various states of completion, fall in [...]

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The Realities Of Real Estate

by Lynette Chapman June 16, 2009

It is my job, as your Realtor, to enlighten the lender, the buyers broker, the appraiser, and the tax assessor of the reality of your home.
How could folks have such different perceptions?
Give me a call to find out how I can help you manage everyone’s perception to bring you the greatest benefit!

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Making Your Home Easy to Show is Very Important

by Lynette Chapman June 9, 2009

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 [...]

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Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan Explained

by Lynette Chapman June 3, 2009

President Obama and his team have been working aggressively to address the recent economic turmoil that the whole nation is embroiled in. One of the ways with which his administration is dealing with the crisis is by addressing the foreclosure troubles that many homeowners in the country are facing. Early this year, President Obama revealed [...]

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How to Sell Your Wichita Home Now

by Lynette Chapman June 1, 2009

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 [...]

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U-Haul Releases Top Destinations in 2008

by Lynette Chapman May 19, 2009

U-Haul is an all-American company that specializes in DIY moving. U-Haul is the mover of choice of many people who want to move their stuff themselves. Every year, the company releases a list of what they call a “national migration trend report.” The report is a result of the analysis of more than 1 million [...]

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Wichita is nations "Most Uniquely American" city

by Lynette Chapman May 14, 2009

We knew it all along but in a recent Newsmax survey, Wichita was ranked #1 for the nations “Most Uniquely American” city.
Our city was complimented on its affordability, its historic downtown, and its thriving industry.
http://www.bizjournals.com/wichita/stories/2009/05/11/daily19.html

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What makes a good Realtor?

by Lynette Chapman May 6, 2009

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 [...]

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Simple Tips for Staging Your Home

by Lynette Chapman April 7, 2009

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 [...]

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

by Lynette Chapman March 2, 2009

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, [...]

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$8000 Tax Credit for First Time Buyers

by Lynette Chapman February 17, 2009

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 [...]

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Federal Housing Tax Credit for First-Time Home Buyers

by Lynette Chapman January 18, 2009

For aspiring home owners who find their goal stubbornly elusive, newly enacted legislation providing a tax credit of as much as $7,500 for first-time home buyers might just be the opportunity of a lifetime.
But like so many of the good things in life, time is of the essence for buyers who want to take advantage [...]

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10 ways to not sell your house

by Lynette Chapman January 11, 2009

10 ways to not sell your house – MSN Real Estate – Page 1 of 11
1. Leave the lawn
There’s no sense in fixing up the yard. After all, it’s the house they’re coming to see!

Or … See your yard as an extension of the house and give it a thorough once-over. Trim unruly bushes, pull [...]

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