Have you ever thought about investing in real estate? Many people who have watched house flipping shows on TV might think it’s a quick way to get rich. While I’m a huge fan of real estate investing, unlike the tv shows, this isn’t a great way to “Get Rich Quick”. Further, flipping houses, in my ... The post The 4 Ways You Make Money with Rental Properties first appeared on Real Estate Blog KC ..read more

You’ve certainly heard about real estate values increasing dramatically over the last several years. Unfortunately, that means your property taxes are likely to go up. Luckily, if you believe the county’s assessed value of your property isn’t right, you have the option to appeal it. Here’s how to appeal your property taxes in Johnson County, ... The post How to Appeal Your Property Taxes in Johnson County, KS first appeared on Real Estate Blog KC ..read more

According to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), 7% of homes sold last year were For Sale By Owner. This ties the all-time lowest percentage recorded in 2021. Clever Real Estate recently did a survey of 1,000 sellers to find out why they chose not to have an agent. Sellers who opted to sell their ... The post Why Sellers Regret Not Using an Agent first appeared on Real Estate Blog KC ..read more

Having the most accurate home sale info is important for many reasons. If you live in the Greater Kansas City Metro and are curious what’s going on in your neighborhood, or want the quickest, most accurate info for homes coming on the market, I suggest having your real estate agent set you up with notifications ... The post The MOST Accurate Home Sale Info first appeared on Real Estate Blog KC ..read more

There is a shortage of multi-family properties available for sale right now in Johnson County (i.e. duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes).  Why?  It’s because multi-family properties are selling fast in Johnson County!  As I type this, there are currently only 8 active multi-family listings on the market right now in Johnson County.  That’s insane!   To ... The post Multi-Family Properties are selling FAST in Johnson County first appeared on Real Estate Blog KC ..read more

equity – noun eq·​ui·​ty | \ ˈe-kwə-tē \ The value of a mortgaged property after deduction of charges against it. Merriam-Webster.com. https://www.merriam-webster.com Equity is the difference between what your house is worth and what you owe on it. For example: a $400,000 house with a $250,000 mortgage, has about $150,000 in equity. This number increases ... The post Maximizing Home Equity: Strategies for Building Wealth through Real Estate first appeared on Real Estate Blog KC ..read more

You’ve likely heard the old saying “You never get a second change to make a first impression.”  This is especially true when selling your house.  Buyers are often bombarded with information during the home buying process.  That means they can sometimes be quick to eliminate houses they don’t like for the smallest of reasons.  As ... The post Make Buyers Fall in Love With Your House first appeared on Real Estate Blog KC. The post Make Buyers Fall in Love With Your House appeared first on Real Estate Blog KC ..read more

People often ask me: “Is remodeling my home a good investment?”.  Other times it’s stated as fact: “Remodeling IS ALWAYS a good investment.  Any money I put into my house, I’ll get back when I sell it”.  My response is typically the same: “Well, maybe, but not likely”.  In our article, Cost vs Value: What’s ... The post Is Remodeling My Home A Good Investment? first appeared on Real Estate Blog KC. The post Is Remodeling My Home A Good Investment? appeared first on Real Estate Blog KC ..read more

Did you know house fires pose one of the greatest risks to your family’s safety at home? Fortunately, there’s a simple and cost-effective solution that can help mitigate this risk: smoke alarms. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends installing at least one smoke alarm in every bedroom, outside of each sleeping area, and on ... The post How to Install and Test Smoke Alarms first appeared on Real Estate Blog KC. The post How to Install and Test Smoke Alarms appeared first on Real Estate Blog KC ..read more

Springtime is one of the most popular times of year to sell your home.  If you’re planning on selling your home this spring, don’t wait too long before getting your home ready to sell.  Here is a list of things you can do to prepare now to sell your house in spring. Prepare: Start Packing ... The post Prepare NOW To Sell Your House In Spring appeared first on Real Estate Blog KC ..read more