As a way to have fun and save money at the same time, the “Do-It-Yourself” approach has millions of enthusiasts. Any number of Kansas City residents can be found on weekday evenings and Saturdays and Sundays, tinkering in garage workshops or atop ladders, “Doing-It-Themselves” with hammers, saws, and paintbrushes. There is no shortage of guides … [Read more...] about DIY: Fun and Profitable (but Not for Marketing a Home!)
Get Credit Score in Shape Before Buying a Home
How strong is your credit score? Cleaning up your credit is essential before you make any major financial moves. Having a bad score can hurt your chances of being able to open a credit card, apply for a loan, purchase a car, or rent an apartment. It is especially important to have clean credit before you try to buy a home. With a less-than-great … [Read more...] about Get Credit Score in Shape Before Buying a Home
Local Designer, Tammy Smith, celebrates Kansas City through her art + [Giveaway]
Tammy Smith knows how to paint the town—artistically speaking, of course. She’s the hand behind the city-themed prints and gifts you’ve probably spotted at local craft shows and shops (including Bella Patina during Warehouse Weekends). Leave a Comment Below and You're Entered in the Framed Print Giveaway! Here at KC Homes 365, we adore Smith’s … [Read more...] about Local Designer, Tammy Smith, celebrates Kansas City through her art + [Giveaway]
Bridge Loans Help Kansas City Sellers and Buyers Make Deals Happen
They’re called “swings” or “bridges”—but they don’t belong on a kindergarten playground. They’re the specialized loans that can help Kansas City home buyers get past the kind of cash crunch that can snag an otherwise perfectly achievable purchase. This is a timing situation that happens quite frequently; it’s in the nature of residential real … [Read more...] about Bridge Loans Help Kansas City Sellers and Buyers Make Deals Happen
Buying a Home in Kansas City: 7 Tips and Tricks from Real Estate Insiders
No matter if you’re in a buyer’s or seller’s market, there are a few critical steps you can take to make a smarter purchase. Since buying a home is likely the biggest single investment you will ever make, being prepared will help you make a better purchase. Here are our best tips to buying a home. Download a Copy of Our Home Buying Guide — It's … [Read more...] about Buying a Home in Kansas City: 7 Tips and Tricks from Real Estate Insiders
Johnson County Townhomes, Condos Attract Downsizers
When someone begins thinking over the pros and cons of downsizing their family’s home base, one increasingly attractive possibility is a move into a Johnson County townhome or condo (yes, they’re different—more on that later). Several factors combine to make that choice worth looking into. One is demographic: Johnson County … [Read more...] about Johnson County Townhomes, Condos Attract Downsizers
Home Prices in Kansas City Reflect Remodeling Choices
Here’s an instant spot quiz— (see what comes to mind within a second or two): If you decide to sell your Kansas City home, if you had a crystal ball, what’s the most important detail about the sale result? Quick! Answer! If you’re like seven out of ten people, you were curious about the bottom line: “what price did it sell for?” Some people come … [Read more...] about Home Prices in Kansas City Reflect Remodeling Choices
Top Homeowner Tax Deductions That Decrease Your Tax Burden
You can't avoid paying taxes, and we all need to pay our fair share. However, paying your fair share shouldn't place an unjust burden on you. As a homeowner, your tax burden is doubled because you pay both income and property taxes. To decrease that burden and boost your tax savings, take advantage of these homeowner tax deductions. As a result, … [Read more...] about Top Homeowner Tax Deductions That Decrease Your Tax Burden
Kansas City Homeowners, Is Now a Good Time to Sell?
“Is now a good time to sell?” A Kansas City home is never put up for sale on a whim. Although outside events can conspire to control the timing of that kind of major real estate venture, in most cases, the sale or purchase of a home happens on a timetable the buyer or seller thoughtfully works out. That can be when a move will least interfere with … [Read more...] about Kansas City Homeowners, Is Now a Good Time to Sell?
National Real Estate Market Primed for Expansion in 2016
Despite existing-home sales dropping last November, the National Real Estate Market is primed for expansion in 2016. Here's why. Strengthening Economy Better weather in many parts of the country resulted in an increase in single-family and multifamily home construction. Also, the population of millennial home buyers is expected to grow in 2016. … [Read more...] about National Real Estate Market Primed for Expansion in 2016
