Looking at New Construction   If you are thinking about new construction, it pays to have me along as your real estate professional. Most reputable builders are happy to work with agents, and when it comes time to looking at a builder contract, you'll be glad you have representation. If you're thinking of looking at new construction, reply to this message or call before you do. I'm confident that I can save you time and money! For more information please visit my Hutchinson Kansas Real Estate Website 01/07/2008

Hutchinson, KS 67502 Here are the sales numbers primarily for the Hutchinson Kansas real estate market. Last year I reported that total real estate sales increased about 1.2% over 2005.For 2007, the residential sales in Hutchinson (only) volume dropped 3.1%. However in the outlying cities and towns that we service also, volume dropped by 10.2%. Most of this volume drop occurred in the second half of 2007(sub-prime mortgage meltdown).The average sales price in Hutchinson for 2006 was $102,000 but that increased to $110,000 in 2007.Although Hutchinson residential sales dropped 3.1%, commercial sales actually increased by 21% Multifamily sales increased by 16%.After crunching all these numbers, Hutchinson (only) had an increase in total sales of about 3/4 percent.When you compare a drop o... 01/04/2008

Hutchinson Kansas Real Estate Tips Series From Brian Rodgers - Tip # 4 Stop Calling on Ads   A word of caution - agents create ads solely to make the phone ring! Many of the homes have some drawback that’s not mentioned in the ad, such as traffic noise, power lines, or litigation in the community. What’s not mentioned in the ad is usually more important than what is. For this reason, we want you to be very careful when reading ads. Remember that the person writing the ad is representing the seller and not you!  The most important thing you can do is have someone on your side looking out for your best interests. Your own agent will critique the property with an eye towards how well it meets your needs and will point out any drawbacks you should know about. So whether you decide to work ... 01/04/2008