Brett's Blog

  Well, our friends at Coldwell Banker have released their Home Listing Report and ranked Kansas City, MO as the seventh most affordable housing market in the US.  Their report is based on average listing prices of four bedroom, two bathroom homes across the United States.     Number one in the n...

With interest rates at all time lows and sellers looking to sell, this really is a great time to buy a home.  Whether you are a first-time home buyer, an investor, or even if you're considering a second home, don't let the less-than-glamorous media messages delay you from achieving your dream.  ...

    A Must-See at $145,000!!!     This immaculate West Plaza bungalow is move-in ready, yet loaded with vintage charm.     This 2-bedroom home features wood floors, crown molding, a claw foot tub, high ceilings, designer colors, custom blinds and more!  Full basement and large pantry add tons of ...

If you are currently looking for a home and plan on using an FHA loan, get a case number now as some new changes take effect on October 4, 2010.  See the hypothetical example below:The bright side?  If you are looking at an FHA loan with a value of $250,000, the Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium...

Grey Oaks in Shawnee, KS has had a slow August, considering the number of listings out there. If you're looking to be a part of this great neighborhood though, there's still quite a few to choose from. Grey Oaks still has 12 active homes listed for sale ranging in price from $270,000 to $399,950...

Woodsonia in Shawnee, KS had a quiet August, which is not surprising for a month surrounding back-to-school. If you're looking to be a part of this great neighborhood though, there's still quite a few to choose from. Woodsonia currently has 7 active homes listed for sale ranging in price from $17...

When it comes time to list your home, pricing is critical.  Especially in today's market, pricing can either bring you many showings but no offers, send you multiple offers from multiple buyers (which is ideal!), or it can put your home out of consideration all together (bad!!).   In simple terms...

Every once in awhile, I like to post a deal that I think will benefit my clients, readers, and anyone else that might be interested.  And today...who doesn't like movies?!!?!   Redbox...you know, the big red boxes in most McDonald's, grocery stores, and Walmarts that spit out movie rentals for ar...

Heads up, Western Shawnee residents!  Starting Monday, September 13th, K-7 will be down to one lane, going north and southbound.  This will start just north of Johnson Drive and go to just south of 47th street.  Both northbound and southbound K-7 will be placed directly next to each other on the ...

This year has been a year of experimentation for us.  My wife started her first square foot garden this Spring and at the same time, we set up our own compost bin.  Keep in mind, though, that neither one of us have "green thumbs"...let alone any knowledge about gardening or composting beyond wha...