Are you planning to sell in 2022? How to Prepare Your Home Preparing a property for sale might be the difference between a decent and a fantastic offer. Even if many purchasers are searching for a fixer-upper, they want to see a well-maintained house in good condition.    A well-maintained home includes performing simple repairs, such as repairing broken faucets and filling holes in walls. It’s also a good idea to tidy and depersonalize the room so potential buyers can see themselves living there. Furthermore, staging the house may make it more appealing to purchasers and assist the ..read more

How the 203k Loan Can Help You Realize Your Remodeling Dreams The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) makes the 203k loan available to consumers who desire to repair the condition of their property. Lee’s Summit residents can utilize it to renovate a hazardous property or modify it to make it more contemporary or habitable. The government is backing this loan since there are so many underserved communities around the country. When purchasing a home, homeowners can use this mortgage loan to remodel it.   Suitable Candidates All FHA loans need a minimum credit score of 580. However, most ..read more

Summer is known for fun in the sun, but with mortgage rates rising, you might want to look for “for sale” signs instead of your next swimming suit.  Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or want to upgrade or downsize, now is an excellent time to purchase a house. It can aid in the establishment of equity and the creation of financial security. But can you afford it? One of the most common mistakes potential homebuyers make is failing to consider the total costs of purchasing a property. Yes, you’ve been pre-approved for a particular amount, but does that guarantee you can pay your mort ..read more

There are many parts of the process when purchasing a home. If you are a first-time homebuyer, you may ask how escrow works. Summit Way Realty is here to explain how escrow works and the different types of escrow. Keep reading for the types of escrow accounts and how escrow works.  When a real estate agreement takes place, a third party that is trusted by all involved is hired to keep all the documents, funds, etc., for both the seller and the buyer. When the documents and funds are taken, they are held “in escrow” by the third party. Often, the third party is a Title Company. However ..read more

Congratulations! You must have made the right decision if you have recently received multiple offers on your home. You may be excited that you could potentially get more than the listing price, something that often shocks people when this occurs. When you have just a couple of offers, or even just one, it is easy to handle. However, five or more offers can prove difficult if you are trying to choose the best offer that will cater to your expectations. It can get highly stressful if you have 15 offers or more, which, believe it or not, is possible in the current market. However, if your ho ..read more

You have heard of them, you probably pay them, but you might not fully understand them. What are property taxes? Property taxes are nothing new in life, and that is a fact. Property taxes are used by government officials as a way to better infrastructure, schools, and other community services and projects. Property taxes can vary greatly by location. However, it is usually based on the value of the property. Because every homeowner must pay property taxes, it is vital to understand precisely what they are and how they are calculated. Summit Way Realty is here to help!  Understanding ..read more

When it comes to selling a property, you want it to appear its best for potential buyers who walk through the door. Staging your home is a design technique used to showcase your home’s most distinctive features and assist buyers in imagining themselves moving in and living there. In the article below, Summit Way Realty shares our expert tips on home staging and why the process is so important for a quick sale.  Is Home Staging Important? Selling your home is a significant financial transaction. Because of this, you don’t want to compromise for a lower selling price or a longer marketing ..read more

If you are a homebuyer who has fallen in love with a historic property or a real estate investor considering upgrading one, a historic home renovation is no simple feat. This article will discuss obstacles you may face while remodeling an older home, so you know what you’re getting yourself into. Historic Home Renovation FAQ’s What distinguishes a house as a historical one? A historic house has been designated as “architecturally noteworthy” by the National Register of Historic Places, where historic residences are listed. A home must generally adhere to a given architectural style and ref ..read more

The landscape in the United States looks much different than it did before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.  While the world has begun to reopen and people are beginning to venture out to live life again, one significant change is becoming a norm in business. Working remotely has increased nationwide, and many businesses are continuing this trend instead of having their staff return to the office.  In addition, the newfound freedom that many individuals are experiencing because of their new permanent work-from-home status has prompted them to reconsider how and where they live ..read more

Relocating and moving can be stressful, whether moving to a new town or another state. However, moving with pets requires you to control and negotiate your stress while also assisting your treasured pet in dealing with their stress.  Pets can detect human stress and are very sensitive to their owner’s moods, so if you are full of nerves, your pet will probably be too. As with anything in life, preparation is essential. The better you prepare for your move, the more equipped you will be to deal with your pets. You may increase your chances of success on moving day by planning ahead of ti ..read more