5 Reasons to BUY during the Holidays

 

Have you ever found yourself shopping for hours and hours for latest technology gadget or the Black Friday sales during the holiday season just try to get the best possible buy. What if you really get the BEST Deal possible and considered spending that same amount of time out finding for your next home? Or if you we're looking for possible rental property?  I want to challenge you during this upcoming holiday season to consider buying a home. You can contact The Korn Team to find out where the best buys are in the Greater Kanas City area.

 

 

5 reasons
why you should consider buying a home during the Holidays:

 

 

#1: Mortgage rates and housing prices are at record lows

 

Really...I think you all know we have been at historic lows in mortgage rates the past few years and home prices it hit the lowest prices they are probably going to hit.

 

#2: You have more serious sellers this time of year

 

Sellers that aren't serious about selling their home or going to take it off the market during holidays. Those sellers who remain are motivated to sell. They may have a reason, for example, a job transfer. They have a reason to sell and they're probably more willing to negotiate with you on price.

 

#3: Less Buyer competition

 

The same thing as the seller's, the buyers aren't motivated are going to stop looking and take a break...take a breather for a month or two which is going to give you a jump start on finding a better deal and have the opportunity to make an offer on a property where the seller is motivated to sell and help you negotiate a better price.

 

#4: There can be a tax benefit for both buyers and sellers

 

For buyers and sellers the IRS will allow you, in many cases, to write off many your closing costs taxes and other discount points or fees in conjunction with a mortgage loan or home purchase. That could be a great reason to close by the end of the year and take advantage of those that tax benefits.

 

#5: Faster loan process

 

You are going to get your loan done quite a bit faster during the holiday season than you would during the busier season. Mortgage rates have been at their all-time record lows and if you wait, they are more likely to go up anytime vs going down any lower or staying where they are. Most lenders can get your loan done in 30-45 days, and in some cases can even close in 2 weeks!

 

 

So, keep in mind that during the holidays, there are less buyers in the market place that will help you get through the home buying process faster and you have less people out looking to buy homes which will give you faster turn times all the way around.

 

I hope this was useful information that has gotten you EXCITED about buying a home during the holidays and if you are planning to buy in the next 6 months, that you now have 5 great reasons to consider buying a home this year.

 

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Happy Holidays from The Korn Team

We sincerely appreciate everyone that has entrusted us with their biggest asset (their Equity).

Brad & Sonya Korn and The Korn Team

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(816) 224-KORN (5676)

 

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Impecable True Ranch - Quick Access to Freeways

12005 E 47th Terr, KC, MO (Independence/Raytown area).
Raytown School District

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STUNNING! Really!! Need 3 bedrooms? Super Clean Lower leve ready to be finished. Big enough for huge family room (w/Fireplace) and 2 more rooms. Like a new home! Wait till you see this kitchen! Wow!. Huge patio and large level back yard. Oversized bedrooms and private master bath. Main floor Laundry hook up (wash/dry stay) and hookup in lower level .


Directions: I-70 to 40Hwy (Blue Ridge Complex exit), S to Blue Ridge Blvd, S (one block past 47th) to 47th Terrace, E to property......OR......from Raytown, go North (of 63rd, Sterling and Woodson) on Blue Ridge Blvd to 47th Terr (just before the stoplight) turn right on 47th Terrace to property.

Take a moment to hear what the current owner said about the home:

We have lived in this great house for just over 3 years. We have enjoyed our time in the hyouse and ready to move on. One of the things we have liked the most about the housr is the updates still retain the charm of an solid home (they don't make them like this anymore). Ther i sgreat brick work that can be seen throughout. It starts with the entire brick front facade giving the home incredible curb appeal (as you can see in the picture) and continues through the house. there aer TWO brick fireplaces, one upstairs in the living room and one in the huge, open lower level just waiting to add almost 1,000 more square feet. The brick we like the most is the arch'd decorative brick wall that separates the living room and the dining room.

The kitchen, living & dining rooms are all very open to each other which is rare to find in home like this.. One thing we looked for when buying was a main floor laundry. This house has a laundry hook up in the hall by the bedrooms on the main floor. Something else great about his house is the 2 full bathrooms on the main floor. There is a bath inbetween the bedrooms and a private Master Bedroom Bath as well. This is especially great when entertaining friends, or when you have guests over.

Not only is the inside of the house great, but the outside has many advantages and pluses as well. We love the gardening area and had the opportunity the past couple years to grow many different vegetable in the backyard gardens.

The neighbors are friendly and the neighborhood is pretty quiet. Even with a quiet neighborhood there are plenty of things to do. If sports are your thing, the Kansas City Royals and the KC Chiefs are one exit away...really ONE exit away!! In fact, there is a short cut from this property to help you avoid the long traffic lines before game time. This home is only a minute from I-70 which is the main freeway that runs through the middle of Kansas  City and gets you to pretty much anywhere in KC in 5-20 minutes (including the airport -maybe 25-30 min). If you like shopping, the Independence Mall and the newest addition to Indep, the Blue Ridge Complex are are 10-15 minutes away along with other great shopping experiences like Bass Pro, Wal-Mart, Starbucks, McDonalds, Firehouse subs, QT, Yogurtopia (yogurt bar) and many more.

Also, be sure to go by the nearby AMC theater. Dining out is always a treat with downtown KC close by and plenty of restaurants near the house. You are right in the middle of the city limits of Raytown, Independence and Kansas City. Some of the food stops are Chipotle, Applebees, Salty Iquana (great mexican), Olive Garden (Italian), Rudy Tuesday's, Red Robin...oh yeah!, Panera and another new favorite that will blow your socks off....Cheddars! WOW, incredible food!!!

If you are on the go, you have the convenience of all the fast food drive thru's as well like McDonalds, KFC, Burger King and Arby's to name a few. To stock your fridge check out Price Chopper, Hyvee and Apple Market all within minutes.

For those that have kids, this house falls in the Raytown School district with. With all of these wonderful element it will be hard to leave this house, however we are confident the new home owner will enjoy everything we did about this home.

If you would like to schedule a private or convenient showing on this home and/or want more information contact The Korn Team, Keller Williams Realty today at 816-224-KORN (5676) or send us an email request at brad@kornteam.com. You can also see more information about this property at http://www.kornteam.com/.

Happy House Hunting...and, do not make a decision on a home until you see this property! It will blow you away.

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The Korn Team has been recognized throughout the Real Estate industry as a technology leader and how Social Media has helped us list and sell 100 properties since the beginning of 2011. If you would like to see how we market our properties, visit www.kornteam.com and look at our "Featured Properties" or just google "The Korn Team" and you will find all the different sites we market our properties on.

If you have any questions you can contact us directly at (816) 224-KORN (5676) or email brad@kornteam.com

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719 E 63rd Terrace Kansas City, 64110 Brookside area home for sale

Brookside living without the Brookside/Waldo pricing!

Enjoy walking distance to Brookside and enjoy an affordable opportunity to be in on of Kansas City's most popular mid-town areas to live. Only minutes from the Country Club Plaza and downtown KC. Wether you work in Missouri or Kansas, you will be minutes from work AND home at the end of a long day. Centrally located only 15-20 minutes from everything in the Greater Kansas City area. KC Royals Stadium, Chiefs Arrowhead stadium, museums, Worlds of Fun amusement park, and approximately 25-30 minutes from the MCI International Airport.

24hr FREE info: 1-800-762-3140 #905

719 E 63rd Terrace Kansas City, 64110
Price: $150,000

MLS #: 1692992
Bed: 3     Full Bath: 2 

Plan: 1.5 Stories Construct: Stucco
Garage: 1/Detached, Rear Entry, Shared Drive
Bsmnt: Block, Full
Dining: Eat-In Kitchen, Formal Dining
Fireplace: 1/Living Room, Wood Burning
Oth Rms: Enclosed Porch, Great Room, Main Floor BR, Sun Room

Dir: I-435 to Wornall, N to Meyer (one block S of 63rd), E to Holmes, N to 63rd Terr, E to home on right.....OR....Ward Parkway to Brookside Blvd, S to 63rd, E to Holmes, S (one block) to 63rd Terr, E to home.


Heating: Forced Air Gas
Cooling: Central Electric

Seller Provides 1 yr Home Warranty
Interior: Partial Carpeting, Walk-In Closet, Whirlpool Tub, Wood Floor
Exterior: Fence- Partial, Patio- Covered, Storm Windows, Wood Windows
Equip: Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Fireplace Screen, Rng/Oven- Gas, Refrigerator, Satellite Dish, Smoke Detector, Washer

Brad Korn
The Korn Team
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Korn Team on NBC Action News

Korn Team Interviewed by NBC Action News in Kansas City

For Sale By Owner's idea to offer incentive to get more activity on home. This interview aired on 8/14/2010. Lisa Benson, reporter for channel 41 contacted us to get our comments regarding sales tactics in this market.

A Lee's Summit, MO couple was offering their 1997 Honda Accord as an incentive to purchase their home. The car had 75,000 miles. The house was listed in the $300,000 and they figured they would try to do something to set them apart from the other homes on the market.

There is only about 15 seconds of our interview in this clip, however the message was that an incentive like that may work to get more attention to the house (especially if you get a story about the deal on the 10 o'clock news!). However, I did mention that an older car with lot of miles most likely will not get someone to buy a house. The price of the property still has to be right. In fact, in this market, you won't get 2k-4k-6k more for the property just because a car, or in other cases...a TV or something that is being added as an incentive. Now, if it were a new Porsche or Mercedes, I bet you could find some buyers that might pay 5k more than they would without the incentive...however you probably are not going to get 30k-80k more than the property is worth.

Simply put, Real Estate works on the exact same principles we learned in high school economics 101. Remember supply and demand? When there are 10 homes on the market and you are the 10th most expensive home, you will make the #1-#5 position look like a great deal! And, the buyers probably are not going to pay for the most expensive home in a neighborhood just to get a free car, TV, furniture, etc. They will still pay fair market value and just get those items as a bonus! The house already sold itself, and that is why the home owner would be looking at an offer. Also, don't forget the property still has to appraise for market value, and the appraiser won't give a car or other incentive any value.

So, those incentives are great to get more eyeballs on the property, just understand that you are truly just giving those incentive items away as a free gift. It won't guarantee you a full price offer...just that more people will come look. Now with proper staging and pricing in the market you are in, you can get the same, or better traffic, be competitive and still get top dollar.

If you would like to find out how you can truly take advantage of this market and get top dollar for your property, contact The Korn Team for a FREE market evaluation for your property. You can visit us online at www.kornteam.com or contact us directly at 816-224-KORN (5676). The Korn Team has already sold, and closed over 60 properties between Jan-Aug in 2010. Best part is we are averaging 97%-98% of our Seller Clients asking price. That is 3-4% higher than most agents in the area.

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Brad Korn
The Korn Team
Serving Greater Kansas City
brad@kornteam.com
(816) 224-KORN (5676)

304 Lela Lane Buckner, MO 64016

A note from the seller-
"We have so many things that we love about this house! Every holiday, it's our house that serves as the ultimate host to family and friends! Its so easy to do because the kitchen is huge with endless cabinet space (I'm always in the kitchen and its a dream), the dining room and living room are right off of the kitchen with no walls or doors to separate. Its nice to carry on a conversation over Thanksgiving turkey with out having to raise your voice to the person in the other room! Its so open and inviting! the guys usually go downstairs to the large family room and watch football. There's a half bath downstairs as well as the laundry room. Both have beautiful, neutral ceramic tile flooring, as well as the entry way from the garage to the family room.
There is incredible custom trim work in the second bedroom. Walking into this room is like walking right into the pages of Pottery barn. The closets are all shelved and one of my favorite things about this house is the Master bedroom closets! That's right, my husband has his very own closet and I have my very own closet! An entire wall of closet space is quiet sufficient for any husband and wife! the Master has another bonus: its own private bathroom! get right out of bed, walk a few steps into the steaming hot shower or shave at the double vanity (which has 4 very large drawers as his and her cabinets), then right over to your extreme closet! Get your best nights sleep under the vaulted ceilings and ceiling fan or open the two windows to hear the peaceful night sounds.
Sit out on the back patio and grill; enjoy the 6 foot privacy fence or invite friends and neighbors over! Or, sit on the front porch in the morning and watch the sunrise over the woods that are right across the street! Your very own nature sanctuary awaits you every morning and every evening! You can listen to the birds as the colors are painted for you each sunrise; you can listen to resident owl as you enjoy time talking about your day in the evenings! Another huge plus for anyone that wants to make this house their home are the neighbors! Our neighbors to the west are always willing to help out in any project; they helped with the privacy fence, they put in an outdoor electrical outlet for the fountain, they help my husband whenever he has a mechanical endevor; they're wonderful! Our neighbors across the street always bring us fresh vegetables from the garden every year! The neighbors to the east of us have an older son that helps the elderly couple at the end of the street mow their yard every week! We couldnt ask for better neighbors, or a better house!"