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

Are you looking for a deal on a foreclosure home in Olathe Kansas? Would you like a free list of all of the available foreclosure homes in Olathe Kansas? Are you a first time home buyers?

Us the links below to to request your free list of Olathe foreclosed properties for sale, all Olathe Kansas properties for sale and to get information on the $8,000 first home buyer tax credit.

******Final Notice Alert*****

Only 95 days left to get your $8,000 first time buyer tax credit

Contact the Russell Home Team today at 913-681-1383 or www.SearchjocoHomes.com

Are you looking for a foreclosure home in Overland Park Kansas? Would you like to get up to date foreclosure listings as soon as they come to the market? Are you a first time home buyer?

Get your free list of foreclosed homes in Overland Park, Search Overland Park homes for sale and get information on the $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit.

There is less than 100 days left to get the $8,000 tax credit, Don't miss out.

This information is brought to you by The Russell Home Team, your johnson County Kansas Real Estate experts. 913-681-1383 www.SearchjocoHomes.com

Do you want to be more involved in your child's eductation? Are you getting all of the information about your child's school events, latest news and educational opportunities?

A new website has been introduced www.jocoeducation.org to help parents and students keep up with all of the latest from all of Johnson Counties school districts including Blue Valley, DeSoto, Gardner Ederton, Olathe, Shawnee Mission and Spring Hill as well as Johnson County Community College.

From PTA meetings to legislative issues you will be able to find it all at www.jocoeducation.org

With only 104 days left before the $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit expires many would be home buyers feel like they may be left out. Mainly because they can't save the 3.5% down payment. One way around that is to purchase a HUD home. HUD homes in Kansas and Missouri only require a $100 down payment. Not only that but HUD allows up to 3% of the purchase price to be used for closing costs.

To purchase a HUD home you must contact a HUD registered agent. All bids are submitted electronically and every HUD home has a bidding period.

There is 1 new HUD home this week in Overland Park Kansas. This 3 bedroom 1 bath ranch home is listed for $84,000. The open bidding period end on 8/27/2009 so call 913-681-1383 today to schedule a showing

The Russell Home Team are HUD registered agents in both Kansas and Missouri. New HUD homes are listed twice weekly so call us today to get your current list of available HUD homes.

To see all Overland Park Homes for sale click here

While the $8,000 first time home buyer tax rebate has been a fantastic opportunity for young buyers, many non first timers in Johnson County KS have wondered what's in it for me?

Well, if you own a Johnson County KS home that is worth $200,000 or less, you have the opportunity to move up. At $200,000 or less your Johnson County KS home is exactly what these first time buyers are looking for. Quality homes under 200k are selling and selling quickly.

So quickly that we are seeing a shortage of quality homes for first time home buyers in Johnson County KS to choose from. If you have been considering selling your Johnson County KS home and moving up, right now might be the best opportunity.

Johnson County KS Homes priced above $300,000 have taken a big hit in our down market. High quality move up homes are in abundence and waiting for you. Corporate relocation homes in high end subdivisions are incredible deals as are short sales and foreclosures.

Don't believe me? Take a look at all of the great homes available.

If you have been considering selling your Johnson County KS homes, call the experts today. The Russell Home Team can be reached at 913-681-1383 or www.SearchjocoHomes.com

If you are looking to purchase a home in Johnson County Kansas and lack the 3.5% down payment you might want to consider a HUD home. HUD homes only require a $100 down payment. Not only that but HUD will pay your closing costs upt o 3% of the purchase price.

Hud lists new properties twice weekly, each home has a 10 day bid period and buyers who plan to occupy the home as their principal residence are given priority over investors.

New properties this week include:

Overland Park 3 bedrooms & 1 bathroom ranch for $85,000 bidding ends 8/16/2009

Shawnee 3 bedroom 2 bath for $160,000 bidding ends 8?13/2009

You will need to have a HUD registered broker to view and bid on HUD properties.

If you are a first time home buyer you may be elligible for the $8,000 first time home buyer tax rebate. HUD homes are elligible for the $8,000 rebate. Don't miss your opportunity to purchase your first home.

The Russell Home Team are HUD registered brokers in Kansas & Missouri, call us today to see any of these fantastic HUD properties. 913-681-1383 or www.SearchjocoHomes.com