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Kansas City Metro Area Homes

Kansas City Metro Area Homes

Associate Leadership CouncilJeff Kind2022-07-15T20:12:06-05:00

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Online searches for “can’t sell house” just Online searches for “can’t sell house” just hit an all-time high. So, if your house has been sitting on the market without offers, you’re not the only one. But that doesn’t mean it won’t sell. It usually just means something about your strategy needs to shift. But the best place to figure that out isn’t an online search. A search engine doesn’t know your house, your neighborhood, or what buyers in your market are actually looking for. Your agent does. So, before you start scrolling through results online, start with a real conversation with a real person. Your agent can tell you what buyers are saying and what adjustments could change the momentum for you. Because sometimes the difference between “still sitting” and “just sold” is a few smart tweaks to the plan. #HouseForSale #CantSellHouse #homesbyjenkc #simpliHOM Message me if you'd like to talk about buying or selling!
Does the recent rise in foreclosure filings mean w Does the recent rise in foreclosure filings mean we’re headed for another crash? The short answer is no. Right now, only 1% of all homes are seriously delinquent, meaning the owners are more than 90 days behind on their payments. That’s only 1 in 100. During the last crash, it was 9%. That’s 1 in 11. And that’s a big difference. Plus, not every delinquency even turns into a foreclosure. Many homeowners work out repayment plans. Others will use their equity to sell. So, don’t let foreclosure headlines spark flashbacks to 2008. This isn’t a wave. It’s a ripple at most. #Foreclosures #NotACrash #homesbyjenkc #simpliHOM Message me if you'd like to talk about buying or selling!
A lot of buyers think rates dropping from the low A lot of buyers think rates dropping from the low 6s into the upper 5s would dramatically change their monthly payment. But the math tells another story. On a $500k loan, the difference between getting a 6.1% and 5.9% mortgage rate is only about $64 a month. Not $300. Not $500. Only $60. That’s not the massive swing many buyers imagine when they say they’re “waiting for the 5s.” If you’re holding out for a lower rate, my advice is to double check the math. Because rates have already come down significantly from just one year ago. And you may not need to wait any longer. The numbers could already work better than you expect. #MortgageRates #HomeAffordability #homesbyjenkc #simpliHOM Message me if you'd like to talk about buying or selling!
If Your House Isn’t Getting Offers, Read This. If Your House Isn’t Getting Offers, Read This. If your listing feels stuck, it’s not a sign you shouldn’t sell. It’s the market giving you feedback. And feedback is powerful when you use it. Start with a real conversation with a real agent about what’s working and what’s not. Your agent will be able to tell you which small adjustments could totally change the momentum. Because in this market, the sellers who adapt are the ones who move. #HomeSellingTips #SellYourHouse #homesbyjenkc #simpliHOM Message me if you'd like to talk about buying or selling!
Spring Guides Are Here The Spring Guides for buyi Spring Guides Are Here The Spring Guides for buying or selling a home are here. If you’re thinking of making a move this season, you need these guides. To get your free digital copy, let’s connect. #Homebuying #HousingMarketUpdate #homesbyjenkc #simpliHOM Message me if you'd like to talk about buying or selling!
Homebuilders are in deal mode right now. Here’s Homebuilders are in deal mode right now. Here’s why. There are more new builds on the market than usual. Now, this doesn’t mean builders are overbuilding. But it does mean they're motivated to sell their current inventory before they build more – and that’s good for buyers like you. It’s why the majority are offering incentives like rate buydowns, closing cost credits, and free upgrades. And roughly one-third are even cutting prices. The opportunity to get a good deal is there. You just need a partner to help you make the most of it. DM me if you want to know which builders are offering the best incentives in our area. #NewConstruction #Homebuilders #homesbyjenkc #simpliHOM Message me if you'd like to talk about buying or selling!

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