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First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit 2008-09-29 12:11:00 This is a quick explanation of the first-time homebuyer tax credit that
is currently available. This program is a part of the housing stimulus
package that was passed earlier this year, and it applies to anybody
who purchases a home for the first time. Here are the guidelines:
The home must be purchased by a first-time homebuyer. For tax
purposes, this is somebody who has not purchased a hom Read more:Buyer
, First
, First Time
Best Mortgage Tip EVER! 2008-09-24 09:42:00 Or at least I think so...I was informed of this simple trick that just blew my mind when I heard it the first time. Are you ready? Every mortgage payment consists of four parts (sometimes five, see my previous post): Principal, Interest, Taxes and Insurance. (and special assessment taxes). What you need to do is to find out what your principal is for your monthly payment. Then take that Read more:Mortgage
So what are Special Assessments anyway? 2008-09-23 12:56:00 Because I have little time today, I am posting an excerpt from an email that I wrote to a client that explains special assessment taxes on newer homes in the Wichita area. If you have any questions about this, please comment or email me and I'll be happy to answer them.Tomorrow, I will give the best mortgage tip that I've heard so far. Then, Thursday and Friday I will be in Kansas City taking Read more:Special
So how is housing in Wichita? 2008-09-22 12:28:00 I thought I'd post a quick note on the current real estate market conditions in Wichita
, KS. Overall, we're doing quite well! A post that featured data from First American Corelogic, listed Wichita as being in the top 10 Lowest Risk Markets for Foreclosures. Why is this? Wichita didn't experience the same price inflation the rest of the country endured. While markets like Arizona, Florid
This Weekend in Wichita, KS 2008-09-19 11:50:00 As promised, here are a couple of events happening in Wichita
this weekend:Annually, Wichitans grab their mugs and head to Century II for an afternoon of beer tasting at the Midwest Beerfest. This year should be a great success as there are over 400 different varieties to try. The website highlights the schedule, participating breweries, and most importantly, how to enjoy the day safely with d Read more:Weekend
Welcome to my blog! 2008-09-18 11:08:00 This is where I will be keeping a journal of everything that is Real Estate. I will try to post often, with the promise that you will respond and ask questions as often...But first, an introduction.My name is Evin and I'm a REALTOR in the state of Kansas. My brokerage is a locally founded company named J.P. Weigand & Sons, Inc. and I am proud to be associated with such a phenomenal group! Read more:Welcome
What are all those letters after Agents' names? 2008-10-15 10:14:00 Designations! That's what they are! Are they important? Well,
many Agents do not think that they are, and many are discouraged by the
up-front cost involved in acquiring designations. I will admit, it can
be pricey to work towards a designation, but the outcome is well worth the initial investment. In fact, according to the National Association of Realtors, NAR, "REALTORS® who pursue pr
Where's My License? 2008-10-14 11:18:00 First, as an addition to yesterday's post on dry basements, I thought
I'd include this little tidbit. According to KWCH Channel 12 News in
Wichita, this year has been one of the rainiest years on record!
According to this article,
Wichita is only 1.02" away from an all-time annual record rainfall!
The record rainfall was in 1951, which as a side note, is the year that
my Grandfather rescued Read more:License
Dry Basements (do they really exist?) 2008-10-13 09:43:00 Because it is a cold, rainy Monday, I thought I'd add a post on steps you can take to ensure a dry basement. I will add the caveat that in parts of Wichita, and in older homes, a dry basement rarely exist
s, but there are ways to prevent the water from coming in...This knowledge was passed along to me by a great man in the basement and foundation business, Bill Douglass. His company installs dr
Continuing Education - What separates the best Agents from the rest 2008-10-10 12:07:00 As I mentioned yesterday, the key to a successful Real Estate career, and I truly believe this, is a solid, ongoing education.
The Real Estate field is an ever-changing torrent of new information,
laws and regulations, and a good, working knowledge of the field is
essential for every Agent. Unfortunately, there are too many Agents in
the business who are either so inactive that they're complet Read more:Education
Education is the key - the first step in becoming a Real Estate Agent 2008-10-08 10:35:00 First and foremost, may I suggest that you take a test drive as a Real EstateAgent
to see if it is something that you like.Back when I decided to become an Agent, I was fortunate that I had met some wonderful people in the industry who could point me in the right direction. I'm not familiar with the teaching institutions in other states, but here in Kansas, the best place for a Real Estate
educ Read more:Education
, Real Estate Agent
Social Networking - What is it? 2008-10-07 10:31:00 Yesterday, I was in Kansas City presenting at the annual Kansas Association of Realtors
(KAR). I was informed a couple weeks ago that I would be giving a
presentation on social networking and Web 2.0. You can imagine how
surprised I was to hear of this, especially since I didn't even know
what Web 2.0 was, but after some research, I believe that everything
turned out alright.
The goal of th Read more:Social
Notes from the road... 2008-10-03 05:27:00 This is more of a "did you know?" post.So this weekend, I'm on the West Coast and wow, it is beautiful! I am in the process of re-formatting this blog so that I can post pictures within the body of my writing. So for now, if you'd like to see a picture of where I am, click here. :) I am currently in Portland, OR and during the course Read more:Notes
What is happening in Wichita? 2008-10-01 10:59:00 Because I am heading out of town for the rest of the week, I figured now would be a good time to post the events that are happening this weekend in and around Wichita
. There are many! I will continue to write when I have time, and will continue my explanation of how to become a Real Estate Agent when I return.Enjoy!~EvinHoliday Galleria Premier PartyThursday, Oct. 27pm - 10pmCentury II Expo Ha
Interested in becoming a Real Estate Agent? 2008-09-30 11:33:00 I know, the thought sounds crazy, especially considering the current market. You may be surprised to hear however, that there are many strong reasons to get into real estate, and despite the market conditions, there are measures being taken to ensure that the housing market recovers and strengthens. Recently, I was interviewed by the Wichita Business Journal for an article on the housing marke Read more:Agent
, Estate
, Real Estate
, Real Estate Agent
First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit 2008-09-29 12:11:00 This is a quick explanation of the first-time homebuyer tax credit that
is currently available. This program is a part of the housing stimulus
package that was passed earlier this year, and it applies to anybody
who purchases a home for the first time. Here are the guidelines:
The home must be purchased by a first-time homebuyer. For tax
purposes, this is somebody who has not purchased a hom Read more:Buyer
, First
, First Time
Best Mortgage Tip EVER! 2008-09-24 09:42:00 Or at least I think so...I was informed of this simple trick that just blew my mind when I heard it the first time. Are you ready? Every mortgage payment consists of four parts (sometimes five, see my previous post): Principal, Interest, Taxes and Insurance. (and special assessment taxes). What you need to do is to find out what your principal is for your monthly payment. Then take that Read more:Mortgage
So what are Special Assessments anyway? 2008-09-23 12:56:00 Because I have little time today, I am posting an excerpt from an email that I wrote to a client that explains special assessment taxes on newer homes in the Wichita area. If you have any questions about this, please comment or email me and I'll be happy to answer them.Tomorrow, I will give the best mortgage tip that I've heard so far. Then, Thursday and Friday I will be in Kansas City taking Read more:Special
So how is housing in Wichita? 2008-09-22 12:28:00 I thought I'd post a quick note on the current real estate market conditions in Wichita
, KS. Overall, we're doing quite well! A post that featured data from First American Corelogic, listed Wichita as being in the top 10 Lowest Risk Markets for Foreclosures. Why is this? Wichita didn't experience the same price inflation the rest of the country endured. While markets like Arizona, Florid
This Weekend in Wichita, KS 2008-09-19 11:50:00 As promised, here are a couple of events happening in Wichita
this weekend:Annually, Wichitans grab their mugs and head to Century II for an afternoon of beer tasting at the Midwest Beerfest. This year should be a great success as there are over 400 different varieties to try. The website highlights the schedule, participating breweries, and most importantly, how to enjoy the day safely with d Read more:Weekend
Welcome to my blog! 2008-09-18 11:08:00 This is where I will be keeping a journal of everything that is Real Estate. I will try to post often, with the promise that you will respond and ask questions as often...But first, an introduction.My name is Evin and I'm a REALTOR in the state of Kansas. My brokerage is a locally founded company named J.P. Weigand & Sons, Inc. and I am proud to be associated with such a phenomenal group! Read more:Welcome
Post-election: Now what? 2008-11-07 10:46:00 What an exhilarating week! I'm sorry that I haven't posted this week, I've needed some time to collect my thoughts. An excellent example of how the Real Estate market is reacting to the election is a recent experience with my clients. Last week, I told my Sellers that they shouldn't worry, and although it sounded silly, everything would pick back up after the election. In the past three we
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! 2008-10-31 11:25:00 Here is my favorite picture, enjoy!~Evin
To FSBO or not to FSBO, what a great question! 2008-10-30 09:56:00 First things first, what is a FSBO? It is an acronym that stands for
For Sale By Owner. This is when a homeowner attempts to sell their own
house. There are many reasons why Sellers would want to sell their own
house; the most common reason is that it saves money. Does it work? Well, according to For Sale By Owner.com, people who list their home to sell through their web site have a succ
There's Mold in my Basement! 2008-10-28 11:22:00 Okay, not my basement, but my client's basement. ICK! I'm sure you're asking, how did this happen? It happened the exact same way so many other moldy basements have; the home was for sale and not occupied. Somewhere along the line, the electricity bill wasn't paid and the company turned off the electricity. This wouldn't have been a big deal exce Read more:Basement
How does Wichita stay warm? 2008-10-21 09:29:00 Okay, so its not officially winter yet, but because it is rainy and cold today, I thought I'd post some excellent information on the best, energy-efficient ways to insulate your home. I have found some great online references for this one, enjoy!First, insulation. Insulation is found inside walls of homes and in the attic space. New home-builders are required to install a minimum R-value ins Read more:Wichita
Open Houses - Are they worth it? 2008-10-20 11:13:00 First, I'm sorry that the weekend events were not posted as promised, the end of the week proved to be extremely hectic! So I held an open house this past weekend. The weather was beautiful, and the home I was holding open was particularly beautiful, and so I was very busy! By contrast, last week I held open a home for another Agent in my office, and there were only 3 couples who came throug Read more:Open Houses
How do Couch Potatoes Buy Houses? 2008-11-25 09:16:00 With the cold weather, and the Holidays upon us, I thought this would be an excellent topic to discuss!
There are two tools that I find particularly helpful when I'm searching
for properties. I have had many clients tell me that they use these
online features regularly to narrow down their home prospects, and as a
Real Estate Agent, I cannot tell you how nice it is to visit 4 homes
instead of 10 Read more:Buy Houses
, Couch
Wichita Weekend Events 2008-11-21 06:00:00 I am headed out of the office for the afternoon so I will post this quickly. First, here is a little humor for the weekend. (it was funnier about a month ago when all the AIG problems were happening, but it is still pretty darn funny)Subject: Investment Advice1)If you had purchased $1,000 of AIG stock one year ago, you would have$42 left.2) With Lehman, you would have $6.60 left.3) With Fannie o Read more:Weekend
, Wichita
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