Trisha Talks Real Estate

  In today's market, almost half of the homes listed for sale are distressed sales - meaning they are either short sales or foreclosures.  The percentage varies depending on the city and region, but foreclosures and short sales generally make up a large part of the home inventory in many metropol...

Great examples of why sellers should de-personalize their home!It's always something new when you are a Realtor® taking buyers through occupied properties.  Today, I called a listing agent on a very desirable townhouse listing.  It had been on the market for two weeks with no offers.  That is an ...

  Dear Mr. & Mrs. Home Seller, Have you ever wondered..."hmmmm....Why hasn't anyone looked at my home for sale?"  Of course you do, and maybe your agent IS right and you have it priced high? Maybe you should make it less tattered looking from the street?  OR maybe the agent (at your request) adde...

Real Estate sales activity in Leavenworth KS for December 2009 and current Leavenworth KS real estate inventory.    DECEMBER 2009 STATS: Active: 206 Pending/Back Up: 30 Sales: 25   December 2005-2009 Home Sales Trend The Leavenworth KS real estate market is staying strong!  Its IS a great time to...

The Numbers Don't Lie! Here are the December 2009 Stats to Prove WE ARE THE BEST! There were a total of 9 homes sold in December Coldwell Banker sold 4 Keller Williams sold 2 Remax sold 2 Reece & Nichols sold 1   NEED I SAY MORE?  Yes, yes I should... Out of those sold, who had the most listings?...

The Numbers Don't Lie! Here are the December 2009 Stats to Prove WE ARE THE BEST! There were a total of 25 homes sold in December Coldwell Banker sold 16 Reece & Nichols sold 3 Remax sold 2 Realty Executives sold 1 Dan Lynch sold 1 Klotz sold 1 Realty World North sold 1   NEED I SAY MORE?  Yes, y...

  As a home buyer or seller you should know that all Realtors® are bound by a strict Code of Ethics that was designed to protect you as a consumer.  In your dealings with any Realtor®, you should feel confident that you are being dealt with fairly and honestly. Every agent must make a commitment ...

Beautiful New Years Blog by Jennifer Monroe: I used to believe my life was a garden. My very own little plot of land to create in any way I wished. Season after season I could plant new ideas and bury wishes that would eventually spring into bold, vivid color. Luscious flowers would gently open ...

  Clients of mine recently returned to their home here in Sun City Grand after spending the summer at their home base in Missouri. They purchased their winter home from me in the spring of 2009. During the inspection period they had a termite inspection. At that time no termites were detected. Th...

Informative blog on Westport, Kansas City for those of you new to the area.  About 45 minutes from Fort Leavenworth: Westport, Missouri - Charming Area to Live Westport is in the heart of Kansas City. Westport is a small, unique village just north of the Country Club Plaza. The history of this a...