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Advantages of a Buyer’s Agency Agreement

by LiveInWichita.com January 4, 2010

YOUR INTERESTS ARE PROFESSIONALLY REPRESENTED
Enlisting the services of a professional Buyer’s Agent is similar to using an accountant to help you with your taxes, a doctor to help you with your health care, or a mechanic to help you with your car. If you had the time to devote to learning everything about accounting, medicine, [...]

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

by Lynette 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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Commercial real estate down 30 – 40% in Wichita

by Lynette 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.
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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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Wichita is One of Metropolitan Areas with Low Risks for Foreclosure

by Lynette Chapman July 14, 2009

There are news on foreclosures practically everywhere. As of today, millions of homeowners have lost their homes due to foreclosures and it seems that there is no end in sight to these depressing circumstances.
The three states that have been hit hard by these mortgage troubles are California, Arizona, and Florida. The areas in these cities [...]

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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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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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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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