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

just Listed 4/28/2009

Overland Park HUD Home

2 Bedroom 1 Bath $85,000

Are you looking to buy a home in Overland Park but lack the 3.5% down payment needed? Then you should consider this HUD foreclosure home. It only requires a $100 down payment and you can ask HUD to pay your closing costs. You may also be qualified to receive the $8000 first time homebuyer tax credit.

For more information on this house and the $8000 tax credit use the links below.

You must have a HUD registered real estate broker to bid on this property,don't wait because open bidding on this property ends May 7th.

The Russell Home team are HUD registered brokers in Kansas & Missouri, call us today to see this and all HUD properties for sale. 913-681-1383 or www.SearchjocoHomes.com

Are you looking for a home in the Blue Springs/ Grain Valley area? Do you lack the 3.5% down payment required to get an FHA loan? Then you should consider a HUD home, HUD homes are available with just $100 down payment and you can ask HUD to pay your closing costs. In addition you may qualify for an $8000 first time home buyers tax credit.

Currently there are 4 HUD homes available in Blue Springs/ Grain Valley priced from $65,000 to $108,000. All of these homes available for daily bidding. You must have a HUD registered broker place your bid.

To view all HUD homes for sale Click here 

To get more information on the $8000 Tax Credit Click Here

The Russell Home Team are HUD registered brokers in Kansas & Missouri call today to view these HUD homes at 913-681-1383 or visit www.SearchjocoHomes.com for more information.

Hampton Place a fantastic subdivision in southern Overland Park is experiencing something it hasn't see in a long time. A really low amount of available homes for sale. Right now there are only 8 active listings for sale in Hampton Place. 4 are re-sale homes and the other 4 are either brand new or former model homes.

When a neighborhood of over 450 homes has this little inventory available it is a good sign that homes are selling. As we move into spring we usually expect a rush of homes coming to market. Right now might be the best time to list your Hampton Place home before everyone else does.

Click Here to see all Hampton Place homes for sale

The Russell Home Team lives and works in Hampton Place, call us at 913-681-1383 or visit our website at www.SearchjocoHomes.com

Just listed new Olathe Kansas HUD home. HUD homes only require a $100 down payment and you can ask HUD to pay your closing costs. Call today for a showing, open bidding on this property ends 5/3/2009.

This Olathe HUD home is 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and was built in 2002, priced at $180,000.

Are you a first time buyer? You can qualify for an $8000 first time buyer tax credit.

To see this home and to find out more about the tax credit use the links below

The Russell Home Team is a HUD registered broker in Kansas & Missouri, call us today to see this and all HUD properties for sale at 913-681-1383 or www.SearchjocoHome.com

Are you looking to buy a home in Olathe or Johnson County Kansas but lack the 3.5% down payment needed for an FHA loan? Then you should consider HUD homes. HUD homes are foreclosures that are now owned by Uncle Sam. You can purchase a HUD home with just $100 down payment and you can also ask to have the closing costs paid by HUD.

HUD announces new listings every week and there is a new property available in Olathe Kansas. This 2 bedroom 1 bath duplex is available for $54,000. Open bidding on this property ends on 4/23/2009 so call today to schedule a showing.

Also, first time home buyers can qualify for a $8000 housing stimulus tax credit.

To see all homes for sale and to get more info on the $8000 tax break click here now!

The Russell Home Team are HUD registered brokers in Kansas & Missouri, call us today at 913-681-1383 or www.Searchjocohomes.com

I am writing this post because I keep talking with buyers who think they cannot buy a home because everything they see or reads tells them that only super qualified buyer with 20% down can buy a house right now. That is false, false, and false.

Yes the standards to purchase a home have gone up but considering 2 years ago there were no standards the only place they could go was up. Right now you can qualify for an FHA loan with a credit score of around 600, sometimes even less depending on your job and assets. FHA loans are the best source for loans right now when you have less 20% down and decent credit. FHA loans only require a 3.5% down payment, if you can find a HUD home then you only need $100 Down payment. Use the links below to get pre-qualified, find out about the $8000 first time buyer tax credit or to start searching for homes.

Click to apply for a loan                  $8000 tax rebate info             See Homes for sale NOW!

2009 will go down as the greatest buyers market of all time, are you going to be part of it or will you sit on the fence till it passes you buy.

The Russell Home Team specializes in Johnson County Kansas Homes & Real Estate, call us today to get started at 913-681-1383 or www.SearchjocoHomes.com

I was watching the evening news and they were talking about banks. They went on to talk about how they have all received bailout funds but haven't lent or are not lending any of that money out to the general public.

This is when I jump off the couch and throw a shoe at my TV. Why do I throw my shoe? Because what they are saying is not true, banks are lending money. Not only are they lending money but they lending it at some of the lowest rates in history.

What they are really saying is that they are not handing out loans like they used to and that is a good thing. 2 years ago anyone could get financed and I mean anyone. Yes, banks are being pickier about who they lend to but the idea that they have no money lend you is irresponsible.

So if you are considering purchasing a home don't listen to the news and let them talk you out of a life changing decision. Get the facts for yourself.

Click Here to apply for a loan     Click Here to get $8000 tax rebate         Click Here to see Homes for sale

2009 will go down as the greatest buyers market of all time, are you going to be part of it or will you sit on the fence till it passes you buy.

Green Meadows

Overland Park Kansas

Home sales Report

4/15/2009

Homes Sold                              3

Average list price                    $220,250

Average Sales price                $212,833

List VS. Sold ratio                   97%

Average days to sell               91

To see all homes for sale in Green Meadows Click Here

For more information about Green Meadows contact the Russell Home Team at 913-681-1383 or www.SearchjocoHomes.com

Hampton Place Overland Park Kansas

Home Sales Report

4/15/2009

Hampton Place is a fantastic family friendly subdivision located in South Overland Park near 157th Street and Nall Avenue. Developed by Acuff & Rhodes Hampton Place feature an array of 2 story homes from the mid 200's to the mid 400's. Hampton Place is part of the Blue Valley School district and feeds into the new Sunrise Point Elementary school.

Last 6 months home sales

Homes Sold                                     10

Average list Price                          $325,640

Average Sales Price                      $308,415

List vs sale Ratio                            95%

Average days to sell                      79

To see all homes for sale in Hampton Place Click Here

The Russell Home Team specializes in Hampton Place, we know the neighborhood because we live in Hampton Place. For more information give us a call at 913-681-1383 or www.SearchjocoHomes.com

If you are a first time home buyer and have not purchased your home yet you should consider filing an extension. By filing an extension you can claim your $8000 first time home buyer tax stimulus credit on your 2008 tax return.  Why wait till 2009 to get your $8000 tax credit?

Don't know what the $8000 tax credit is? Don't know if you qualify? Get all the information you need right here.

Now that you have your $8000 tax rebate information Click Here to start searching for homes

2009 The Russell Home Team, your Johnson County Homes experts. Please consult your tax consultant to see if you qualify for the $8000 tax rebate and if extending your tax filing is right for you.