Lee's Summit Homes Blog: Roxanne Van Buskirk

Do you still need an agent to buy or sell a home?

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:23:53 +0000

Since I am a lciensed real estate professional, of course my answer will be YES!

Even taking that into consideration, with all the changes that have come about since the real estate bubble burst two years ago, it is more critical than ever to have an agent to help you through the ever complex process of buying or selling a home. With more short sales, foreclosures and market uncertainty, you need someone who knows the market, the new rules and will work to protect your interests.

MSN has a great article that points out five major reasons to still use a real estate agent.

Lee’s Summit Single Family Homes Sales Trends – July 2010

admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:00:24 +0000

Lee’s Summit Single Family Homes Sales Trends – May 2010

admin — Mon, 10 May 2010 12:00:23 +0000

Lee’s Summit Single Family Homes Sales Trends – April 2010

admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:00:05 +0000

Lee’s Summit Single Family Homes Sales Trends – March 2010

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:00:01 +0000

Lee’s Summit Single Family Homes Sales Trends – February 2010

admin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:30:33 +0000

Are you a Boomer? Expect These housing trends.

admin — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:34:32 +0000

Single level living will be the preference of aging Baby Boomers. If you have a ranch plan to sell, the demand (read: asking price) for it could rise in the next few years. If you are looking to buy one, expect supply to drop and prices to rise.

Full article here.

Friday News Roundup

admin — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:30 +0000

If you bought a house after Nov 6 2009 and qualify for a Tex Credit, the process has become more complicated:

If you filed for 2008 after Nov 6. The IRS isn’t accepting requests until they change the form due to the tax credit extension. No word on when that new form will be available
Due to fraud, the IRS is requiring proof of purchase. For 2009 the documentation requirement mean you cannot file for the credit electronically. You will need to file a paper return.

Real Estate News Roundup

admin — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:00:36 +0000

Where’s everyone going? I guess, it’s Texas.

Don’t wait around for prices to drop more. Prices have risen for 5 straight months.

Lee’s Summit Single Family Homes Sales Trends – January 2010

admin — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:00:31 +0000

Here are the stats for December for Lee’s Summit. The key stat here is that Pending sales went up by almost a third from 2008. This indicates that the Lee’s Summit market is on the rebound.

If you have been on the fence about buying your first home or moving up to a better home in Lee’s Summit, now is the time to make the move. The tax credit makes it the best time to buy.