Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Jumping Home Sales and Why Buying is REALLY Better Than Renting

Interest rates are starting to climb and now we're hearing talk of that ugly word...inflation!  And believe me, once inflation starts increasing, the rates are going to go up right along with it.  With the holidays literally right around the corner, NOW really is the time to buy.  Interest rates are still low and there is fewer competition.  And if you're currently renting, this means even more for you!

Check out this short video below to learn the "secrets" of home ownership:

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Market Stats for Grey Oaks in Shawnee, KS


Grey Oaks in Shawnee, KS has been busy in terms of real estate activity this Fall. If you're looking to be a part of this great neighborhood, there's still quite a few to choose from. Grey Oaks currently has 17 active homes listed for sale ranging in price from $262,900 to $399,950, four to five bedroom floorplans for the picking. In the past 30 days alone, 3 homes have sold ($268,000 to $342,480) with an average days on market of 260 days, and 4 more homes are pending.


Grey Oaks is located in Western Shawnee, just off K-7 Highway and Johnson Drive. It features a neighborhood park, community pool, walking trails, part of the Award Winning De Soto School District, great highway access, and close to restaurants and shopping.

To see any of the available homes in this neighborhood or any of the nearby communities in Shawnee, such as Crimson Ridge, Brittany Heights, Brittany Valley, Lakepointe, Woodland Park, Woodsonia, Monticello Farms, Greens of Chapel Creek, Greenview Ridge, or Estates of Green View Ridge, email, text, or give us a call. As a resident of Grey Oaks, Pickett Property Group is your Western Shawnee expert.



Markest Stats for Woodsonia in Shawnee, KS

If you're looking to be a part of this great neighborhood , now is the time. Woodsonia currently has 9 active homes listed for sale ranging in price from $135,000 to $245,000, three to five bedrooms available. In the past 30 days, only one home has sold at $225,000.


Woodsonia is located in Western Shawnee, just off K-7 Highway and Johnson Drive. It features a neighborhood park, community pool, part of the Award Winning De Soto School District, great highway access, and close to restaurants and shopping.
To see any of the available homes in this neighborhood or any of the nearby communities in Shawnee, such as Crimson Ridge, Brittany Heights, Brittany Valley, Lakepointe, Woodland Park, Grey Oaks, Monticello Farms, Greens of Chapel Creek, Greenview Ridge, or Estates of Green View Ridge, email, text, or give us a call. As a resident of nearby Grey Oaks, Pickett Property Group is your Western Shawnee expert.

Market Stats for Monticello Farms in Shawnee, KS


Monticello Farms, a Rodrock Community, is cooling off in terms of real estate.  Monticello Farms currently has 3 active homes listed for sale ranging in price from $194,000 to $210,000, four bedrooms available. In the past 30 days, only 1 home has sold with an average days on market of 21 days.
Monticello Farms is located in Western Shawnee, just off Shawnee Mission Parkway and Monticello Road. This community is part of the Award Winning De Soto School District, has great highway access, and is close to restaurants and shopping.

To see any of the available homes in this neighborhood or any of the nearby communities in Shawnee, such as Crimson Ridge, Brittany Heights, Brittany Valley, Lakepointe, Woodland Park, Grey Oaks, Woodsonia, Greens of Chapel Creek, Greenview Ridge, or Estates of Green View Ridge, email, text, or give us a call. As a resident of nearby Grey Oaks, Pickett Property Group is your Western Shawnee expert.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Why Some Houses Sit While Others Sell

I did a post on this a few months ago, but thought it was worth revisiting.  Pricing is critical.  Especially in today's market, pricing can either bring you many showings but no offers (bleh!), 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, houses that are priced well and in good condition sell. Houses that aren't...sit...and sit...and sit.  And I make sure my clients understand this.  I'd rather be upfront and honest, than tell them what they want to hear.

Check out this short video to see how a successful pricing strategy will make your house stand out from the crowd.


When you're ready to list your home or if you have a question, please call, email, or text us...we're here to help!

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Selling Your House? See What Home Buyers Really Look For

Watch this short :33 second video to see what recent studies show home buyers look for in their next home: