Posted by Amy Vochatzer // March 11, 2020
We searched for the right assisted living facility and found the best one, but It took a string of years for our elderly parents to make a move. Moving a senior loved one was not easy. A senior mother recently decided to move from her Oregon home of 35 years to be closer to her children in […]
Posted by Amy Vochatzer // March 4, 2020
Yahoo reports they were curious: What are millennials looking for in their first home? What do repeat buyers want? What are the top 5 Real Estate Trends? What trends have changed, and which ones haven’t? For their first Home Buyer Study, they tapped into thousands of recent buyers and real estate agents within the Better Homes and […]
Posted by Amy Vochatzer // February 26, 2020
Kansas City home staging is the act of preparing a house or condominium for sale. The goal of your home staging is to make a home appealing to the greatest number of potential buyers, enabling it to sell more quickly and for more money. Urbana entrepreneur Kim Hotchkiss, whose clients include builders, homeowners, and Realtors, […]
Posted by Amy Vochatzer // February 19, 2020
There are five questions for your Real Estate Lawyer when you decide to make an offer as a new homeowner, an old hand, or a professional real estate investor. It’s essential to make sure you have the right people in your corner to ensure your transaction goes smoothly, and you’re not left with any unexpected […]
Posted by Amy Vochatzer // February 12, 2020
A while back, we asked, have you considered Kansas City as a place for you and your family? We listed a number of reasons why you should consider moving to Kanas City. Consider Moving to Kanas City It is an affordable place to live – If you’re looking for a city that won’t drain your […]
Posted by Amy Vochatzer // February 5, 2020
For those who don’t know me, I’m a full-time real estate investor or rehabber. I buy houses to rehab and bring my refurbished houses to market to meet the needs of new homebuyers here in Kansas City, the home of the world Champion Chiefs. I’ve learned how to work with and why general contractors like […]
Posted by Amy Vochatzer // January 29, 2020
According to Forbes, “In major global cities, the real estate market is caught in a high-demand, low-supply cycle. That’s why many real estate investors are looking in other areas to diversify their property portfolios. There are a few factors to consider when looking for the best areas to invest in, such as affordability and population […]
Posted by Amy Vochatzer // January 22, 2020
What are the closing costs when I sell my house? Traditionally the closing costs were divided between the buyer and seller. However, in today’s real estate market, buyers typically ask the seller to pay the closing costs, including the buyer’s loan origination fee and a one year home warranty. These are, of course, negotiable, but […]
Posted by Amy Vochatzer // January 15, 2020
How a Short Sale Works In the Kansas City area, there are some homes in foreclosure, and with markets in turmoil, who knows the future. A short sale is an alternative to foreclosure and a way to move on from a bad investment. Many have heard of a short sale, but few understand the concept. […]
Posted by Amy Vochatzer // January 8, 2020
Many cities, big and small, have a problem. Their residents can’t find housing that is affordable. One typical benchmark for “affordable housing” is when it costs a household no more than 30% of its income. Some advocates talk about families that are housing and transportation burdened when those costs exceed 45% of their income.) As we said […]
