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Home Sales in Wichita Are Up, Tax Credit to Thank

by Lynette 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

by Lynette Chapman 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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Why You Need A Realtor® When Buying a Home

by Lynette Chapman 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 advisers 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 [...]

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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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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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Top 10 home features desired by buyers

by Lynette Chapman May 7, 2008

According to the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®‘ 2007 Survey of Homebuyers, here are the Top 10 home features desired by home buyers. It’s an interesting list to consider when you are selling a house or considering which home to purchase.

Central air conditioning
Garage (2 or more spaces)
Walk-in closet in master bedroom
Backyard/play area
Cable/Satellite TV-ready
High speed Internet [...]

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