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KANSAS CITY REAL ESTATE BLOG

BlogJeff Kind2022-10-28T21:02:34-05:00

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What the Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t Telling Yo What the Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t Telling You Foreclosure filings may be rising, but they're still low. And the equity most homeowners are sitting on today is a key reason this looks nothing like 2008. #RealEstateNews #Foreclosure #homesbyjenkc #simpliHOM Message me if you'd like to talk about buying or selling!
Thinking about selling your house soon? Don't skip Thinking about selling your house soon? Don't skip staging. With more houses on the market now, anything you can do to help yours stand out counts. And while staging costs vary, whatever you spend could pay you back big time. For example, if you invest the typical $4k for mid-level staging on a $400k home, that can turn into roughly $18k in added value when you sell. That gives you the potential to net about $14k more at closing – about a 350% return on your investment. But staging doesn’t have to mean hiring a full crew. There’s an option for almost every budget, from professional staging to virtual staging to simple DIY updates. DM me if you're getting ready to sell and let's talk about what level of staging makes sense for your house and your budget. #HomeStaging #SellYourHouse #homesbyjenkc #simpliHOM Message me if you'd like to talk about buying or selling!
Foreclosures are up, but don't panic. Yes, filing Foreclosures are up, but don't panic. Yes, filings have risen over the past year. But zoom out and look at the full picture. We're still below historical norms – and nowhere near levels seen around 2008. This isn't a crash. It's the market returning to normal after foreclosures were artificially low during the pandemic. And here's something else worth knowing. These are filings. Not all of them will actually turn into completed foreclosures. If you've been hearing a lot about this lately and want to make sense of what it means, drop a comment or send me a DM. Happy to talk it through. #RealEstate #Foreclosure #homesbyjenkc #simpliHOM Message me if you'd like to talk about buying or selling!
“Should I just wait?” It’s one of the most c “Should I just wait?” It’s one of the most common questions right now. Maybe you’re even asking yourself the same thing. While the right time to make a move will ultimately depend on your situation, here’s what I can tell you. People are still buying and selling, even with everything going on – that means you can too. Pending sales are up from last month, and a lot more buyers are applying for mortgages than this time last year. So, if moving still matters to you, you don’t have to wait. You just need a plan that works for today. Want to figure out what that looks like for you? Let’s talk. #HousingMarketUpdate #Homebuying #homesbyjenkc #simpliHOM Message me if you'd like to talk about buying or selling!
Why Staging Your House Could Pay Off This Spring Why Staging Your House Could Pay Off This Spring With more homes for sale right now, making a strong first impression matters. Staging can help your house sell faster and for more – and there's an option for almost every budget. If you’re getting ready to list, let’s talk about what level of staging makes sense for your house and make a plan for attracting the right buyers. #SellYourHouse #HomeStaging #homesbyjenkc #simpliHOM Message me if you'd like to talk about buying or selling!
Why do some homes sell fast. While others sit? It Why do some homes sell fast. While others sit? It’s not just the market. Right now, the typical home is still going under contract in about 19 days – and some in as little as a week. So, homes are still selling. Just not all of them. Some are even selling quickly. The difference? Buyers are more selective than they’ve been in years. They’re paying attention to price, condition, and how a home shows online before they ever step inside. That means the homes that feel move-in ready and priced right are still getting strong interest, even now. But the homes that aren’t? They sit. If you’re thinking about selling, the question isn’t just “will it sell?” It’s “how will it stack up?” Want to make sure yours stands out? DM me and I’ll walk you through what I’d do if I were you. #SellYourHouse #HousingMarketUpdate #homesbyjenkc #simpliHOM Message me if you'd like to talk about buying or selling!

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