Just listed!! Charming home for sale on large lot in DeSoto, KS

5 bedroom home for sale in popular Grey Oaks, Shawnee, KS!!

New Listing in Merriam, KS...A Must See at $119,000!!

New Listing in Merriam, KS...A Must See at $119,000!

Don't miss this one!!  Priced to move...$119,000!!

Priced at $119,000

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2

 

Garage: 2 Lot Size: 23,255 sq.ft.

 

County: Johnson Property Type: Single Family Home

 

Year Built: 1967 MLS Number: 1765840

 

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JUST CAME ON THE MARKET! Come see for yourself! Call Brett Pickett at 913/787-1870 with ANY questions. Drop in and see this great home, get information on all the other homes available in the area and get home buyer help from a local professional.

This one will sell FAST!! Split-entry floorplan featuring large living room, spacious kitchen & dining area, hardwoods & fresh paint throughout. Master bedroom w/ bonus sitting area, walk-in closet, newly finished master bath. Enjoy huge backyard from deck. Perfect for entertaining, gardening-the possibilities are endless! Call us (913-787-1870) for an immediate showing or more information on the area, plus other homes for sale from all listing companies.

Just Listed! Come see beautiful 1.5 story in popular Grey Oaks

Just Listed! Open House Sunday 1/8..Come see beautiful 1.5 story in popular Grey Oaks!

Just Listed!! 

Popular 1.5 Story Floorplan in Desirable Grey Oaks...Only $355,000!!

 

Priced at $355,000

Bedrooms:  4 Bathrooms:  4.1 Home Size:  4,006 sq.ft. Garage:  3 Lot Size:  12,225 sq.ft. Community:  Grey Oaks County:  Johnson Property Type:  Single Family Detached Year Built:  2004 MLS Number:  1758093 Property Description Popular 1.5 story in desired Grey Oaks Subdivision. Rich dark hardwoods & neutral tones. Big windows for lots of natural light. Granite island, huge walk-in pantry, stainless appliances, 3 fireplaces. TONS OF SPACE: Hearth Room, Breakkfast Room, Living Room, Dining Room, PLUS loft & huge finishd basement with MEDIA ROOM, wet bar & 4th full bath (media room can be 5th bedroom). Master Bath has double vanity, walk-in shower, private bowl room, & jet tub. Large upstairs bedrooms with walk-in closets and direct access to bathrooms. Large laundry room & mud bench at garage entry. Neighborhood recreation park area with sand volleyball & pool, plus walking trails.  All measure & sqft are approx. Call 24hrs to 913/787-1870 for more details on this or any other property in the area or to schedule a private showing. Visit www.PickettPropertyGroup.com for more info and helpful FREE BUYER INFO.

Looking Good for 2012...Home Sales are Up!

Looking Good for 2012...Home Sales are Up!

According to the National Association of Realtors, the latest numbers for pending sales indicate for the second month in a row that the index is up.  The index is used to provide general insight to where the housing market is heading. Because new home sales reflect ‘big ticket’ items that require construction and investment, the housing market is often considered an indicator of the direction of the economy as a whole. Growth in the housing market usually means subsequent spending, generating demand for goods and services and the employees who provide them.

The good news is that the index has broken 100.  The only other time this has happened since the housing boom collapsed was during the homeowner tax credit incentive.  Knowing that the index has returned to that level a year since the credit has been in effect means the housing market is strengthening completely on its own, without any stimulus.

Not only are home sales up, but so are housing starts and home pricing are stabilizing in many markets, even increasing in some.  We still have a ways to go in terms of a recovery, but it looks like we may be heading in the right direction.

Ready, Set, SELL! Reasons to List Your House NOW

Decor Inspiration: Letter Mural

As a Real Estate Consultant, I get to see a lot of great decorating ideas as I tour with buyers and consult with sellers from one home to the next.  And every once in awhile, I'll see something that stops me dead in my tracks and makes me think, "Fabulous idea...I need to do that!".

Such was the case when I saw this letter mural in a house located by the front door.  Very cleverly, the homeowners took the initials of each family member, collected them in various shapes, sizes, and textures, hung them this way and that and...Voila!  I just love and simplicity and complexity of it.  What do you think?

Move in before the Holidays! Great 3 Bedroom KC Home only $85,000!!

Bedrooms: 3                                  Bathrooms: 2


Home Size: 1,016 sq.ft.                  Garage: 2

County: Jackson                             Property Type: Single Family Detached

Year Built: 1960
Popular floorplan features newly refinished hardwood floors, open eat-in kitchen & separate dining. Large Master suite w/private bath. Finished basement with extra craft/bonus room. Great corner lot features newly built shed for extra storage & large fenced backyard. Conveniently located near shopping & restaurants with quick & easy highway access.

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10 Must NOTS When Applying for a Mortgage Loan

#1) You Must NOT change jobs, become self-employed or quit your job:  The reason that this is so important is if you would happen to change your job there is usually a certain amount of time that you would have to wait before you would be able to close. FHA for instant requires that you have been at your current job for 1 month prior to closing. If you happen to decide to quit your job and become self-employed then in order to be able to use your income we would at least need 1 year of personal tax returns with your new position and most loan programs require two years. If you decide to quit your job before closing and the lender will be using your income for qualifying it may cause your loan to be denied. Before any of this takes place please contact your mortgage consultant and explain to them what you are planning on doing when it comes to your Job.

#2) You Must NOT co-sign a loan for anyone:  During the loan process, any changes to your credit report or status could negatively affect your ability to close your loan on time or at all. Co-signing any type of car loan, student loans, or others loan would result in inquires into your credit and additional financial responsibilities. All of these could result in loan closing delays or denials. If this situation applies to you, please contact your Mortgage Planner.

#3) You Must NOT buy a Vehicle (or you maybe living in it!):  Applying for credit to purchase a vehicle will be recorded as an inquiry into your credit by credit bureaus. This may decrease your credit score or decrease the amount of money that you may qualify for when purchasing a home. It is very important to avoid applying for these types of loan throughout the loan process. If this situation applies to you, please contact your Mortgage Planner.

#4) You Must NOT use charge cards excessively or make late payments on ANY of your accounts:  Excessive use of credit cards can have 2 negative affects on your credit rating. One, inquires will be recorded by credit bureaus and could decrease your credit score. Two, balances on credit cards exceeding 35% will affect your debt to income ratio and could decrease your credit score. Also, late payments of any sort can decrease your credit score, increase your home loan interest rate, delay loan closing, or cause loan denial. If this situation applies to you, please contact your Mortgage Planner.

#5) You Must NOT spend money you have set aside for closing:  Most conventional loans require 2 months of reserve money to be verified in your available financial accounts. Once it has been verified for use at close, spending these reserve funds may result in loan closing delays or even loan denial. If this situation applies to you, please contact your Mortgage Planner.

#6) You Must NOT omit debts or liabilities from your loan application:  Please be very honest and clear about ALL of your debts or liabilities early in the loan application process. Having the right information will allow your Mortgage Planner to provide you the best qualifying loan value. Unrecorded debts or liabilities that are found later in the process may affect the amount of money you qualify for in addition to causing delays or even denials of your home loan. If this situation applies to you, please contact your Mortgage Planner.

#7) You Must NOT buy furniture, appliances, or household items before closing:  Although many people are anxious to furnish their new home, during the loan process is NOT the right time. Large purchases causing deductions in your banking accounts or additional debt on credit cards can negatively affect your loan process resulting in delays or even denials. If this situation applies to you, please contact your Mortgage Planner.

#8) You Must NOT originate any inquiries into your credit:  As mentioned before, multiple inquires into your credit may result in decreasing your credit score. As this applies to vehicles, furniture, appliances, and household items; it also applies to ANY credit checks Applying for additional lines of could negatively affect your ability to qualify for a home loan. If this situation applies to you, please contact your Mortgage Planner.

#9) You Must NOT make large deposits without first checking with your mortgage consultant:  Abnormal deposits or large deposits into checking, savings, or any financial account beyond normal payroll deposits must have money sources verified by Underwriting.  Making these deposits could result in loan processing delays or even denials. If this situation applies to you, please contact your Mortgage Planner.

#10) You Must NOT change bank statements.  Because the loan process requires a 2 month history of reserve funds, opening new financial accounts near a closing date may void this history. New bank accounts will not have the 2 month history available and cannot be used. This may result in loan closing delays or denials. If this situation applies to you, please contact your Mortgage Planner.

Courtesy of Barry Allen, The Allen Group-First Federal Bank

Beautiful 4 Bedroom Home with a Pool in Prairie Village only $319,000!

Beautiful 4 Bedroom Home with a Pool in Prairie Village, KS only $319,000!!

 
Highly desired INDIAN FIELDS. Great street and gorgeous treed lot. Large EAT-IN KITCHEN has STAINLESS APPLIANCES & GRANITE COUNTERS with distinct, custom, RAW GRANITE FARMHOUSE STYLE SINK. Bright & open dining room & living room with fireplace. LARGE MASTER with LARGE WALK-IN CLOSET, tons of closet space, Granite in PRIVATE MASTER BATH. HUGE WALK-OUT BASEMENT to private backyard with two patio areas, gazebo & pool. Walkout basement has fireplace, wet bar, full bath and 4th Bedroom or great space for craft room, large office, or more.
 
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Sell your home...beat the odds in a buyer's market: Home Improvements

Selling your home...beating the odds in a buyer's market: Home Improvements

If you're thinking of listing your home, bookmark our blog and don't miss this series.  Over the past few weeks, we've introduce you to some statistics and tips to help you view your house not as your home, but as the future home of the buyer you need to attract.  Our first topic was Pricing to Sell Your Home...then it was all about Curb Appeal.  Now, we're talking about Home Improvements.  So click here for the scoop!

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