Brett's Blog

The MLS we Realtors use here in Kansas City has come out with some new tools and I thought I'd share one of them with you today.  They say a picture is worth a thousand words.  Well, I'll let you be the judge in this case:All of the charts below are for the Grey Oaks subdivision in Western Shawne...

Today's market is more of a buyer's market, meaning that there are more homes for sale right now than there are buyers.  Homes typically take longer to sell and prices can fall.  If you want to make sure that your home sells faster and for a higher list-to-sell percentage, then follow these steps...

Here's a breakdown on the housing market in the Kansas City area:We saw a decrease on the average new home price in February ($279,802), which was 4% lower than the same month last year.  However, the average existing home price for last month is 4% higher at $127,449 than one year ago.   New hom...

Your New Home!!  Great 3 Bedroom Ranch only $125,000!!! Bedrooms:  3 Bathrooms:  1 Home Size:  912 sq.ft. Garage:  1 Lot Size:  9,202 sq.ft. Community:  Maple Crest County:  Johnson Property Type:  Single Family Detached Year Built:  1953 MLS Number:  1704148 Property Description Here's your nex...

We've had a lot of rain, and a little snow, and as a result, the new traffic changes set to begin at the latest this week, have now been pushed back to the week of April 4th.What do you have to look forward to?  First of all, northbound and southbound K-7 will be reduced to one lane...moving you...

If you're looking for the perfect home with 4 bedrooms, lots of space, and in a great neighborhood, then you must come by this Sunday, March 13th, and check out this one!     I'll be here from noon-4pm tomorrow to share info about the home and community, and to answer any questions you may have....

    Just $190,000!!         Bedrooms:  4 Bathrooms:  3.5 Home Size:  2,480 sq.ft. Garage:  2 Lot Size:  11,001 sq.ft. County:  Johnson Property Type:  Single Family Detached Year Built:  1960 MLS Number:  1717279 Property Description Call 913-787-1870 24hr to schedule an immediate showing and fin...

Studies show that owning a home not only instills a sense of comfort and pride, but it also brings higher academic achievement, more cohesive communities, better connected families, improved health and safety, and a stronger economy.  Home owners: are 15% more likely to vote live 4 times longer ...

If Mother Nature decides to play nice over the next week or so, new traffic changes will be set to take place on the K-7 and Johnson Drive interchange project in Johnson County the week of March 7th or March 14th.What do you have to look forward to?  First of all, northbound and southbound K-7 wi...

Good news!!  If you are a first-time homebuyer, you may not need a 20% down payment.  According to a recent survey, nearly 75% of first time buyers only put down 3.5% or less.  Of course, with interest rates still low, now is a great time to buy!  Contact your mortgage professional for your situa...