Overland Park KS Homes for sale & Johnson County Real Estate Blog: October 2009

With the $8,000 first time home buyer ready to expire Congress is kicking around and extension. As part of that extension they are considering expanding the tax credit to also include "move up buyers". So what is a move up buyer?

According to early reports a move up buyer is going to be anyone who has lived in their home for 5 or more years. Now mind you the new bill is not final and many changes may occur. So why am I writing about this now?

I am writing this because now is the time that you should be preparing if you fit into the move up buyer category. We are still in a buyers market and this extension if it happens will probably only run until April, so if you are wanting to sell and buy another home your window will be be very short.

If you are a move up buyer here is a checklist of things to work on right now to help make your move up a reality

• Get pre-approved for new mortgage

• Interview Listing agents

• Get your home pre-inspected

• use that pre-inspection to get your home in top condition

• Research new neighborhoods

• research schools

• formulate plan with realtor to find the best homes

Propper planning now will help make your move up dream a reality. Opportunities like this do not come around often, Call The Russell Home Team now at 913-681-1383

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HUD homes in Overland Park Kansas. If you are looking to purchase a home and lack the needed down payment, usually 3.5% you should consider a HUD Home. HUD homes in Overland Park Kansas only require a $100 down payment. Not only that but HUD may contribute up to 3% of the purchase price towards your allowable closing costs.

Currently there is 1 new HUD house available in Overland Park

2 bedroom 2 baths for $135,000

HUD homes do sell quickly so contact the Russell Home Team today at 913-681-1383

If you are a first time home buyer you may also qualify for the $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit.

You can see all homes for sale and get more information on the $8,000 tax credit by click here

Are you looking to buy a home in Olathe KS? Do you want to buy a home with a little money out of pocket as possible? Than you should be considering a HUD home.. HUD homes only require a $100 down payment. Not only that but HUD can contribute up to 3% of the purchase price towards your closing costs.

Curently Olathe has 6 available HUD homes for purchase:

2 bedroom 1 bath $82,000

3 bedroom 1 bath $92,000

3 bedroom 2 bath $122,000

3 bedroom 1 bath $95,000

3 bedroom 1 bath $95,000

3 bedroom 2 bath $100,000

These home sell quickly so contact the Russell Home Team today for more information about HUD homes

Also if you are a first time home buyer you may be elligible for the $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit

Call 913-681-1383 now to find out more

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The My Home Finder allows you to save your specific search criteria and sends you an email when new homes match that criteria. You get to find out about the new listing before everyone else.

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14483 W. 140th Street

Olathe, KS 66062

MeadowRidge Subdivision

$289,900

• 4 bedrooms

• 3 full and 1 half baths

• gourmet eat-in kitchen

• great room w/ Cathedral ceiling and fireplace

• formal dining room

• formmal living room

• home office/ study

• spacious master suite

• tiled master bath w/ his/ hers vanities

• new deck w/ pergola and hot tub

• mature lanscaped yard

• sprinkler system

• play set

• and so much more....

Contact the Russell Home Team today for your private showing, this is the home you have been looking for. 913-681-1383 info@russellhometeam.com www.Searchjocohomes.com

Waiting?

Still Waiting?

Looking for a sign?

In 50 days the $8,000 first time homebuyer tax credit will expire, with or without you. It is not too late to get started. We are suggesting that all buyers be under contract on a home before the end of this month if you expect to close before the end of November.

We have a team of lenders standing by to take your loan application and a seasoned team of realtors to help you find your dream home.

Call The Russell Home Team today at 913-681-1383