In case you haven't been paying attention to the news or the internet, the real estate market is hot again. What that really means is that there are more buyers than sellers or in simple terms it is a "sellers market". Right now there are an estimated 3-4 buyers looking for every 1 home listing on the market.So if you are a seller that is great, right? Not necesarily for a lot of sellers. It seems the problem for many is that they don't particularily like any of the homes listed in the neighborhoods they want to move up into or their favorite homes sell immediatley. We are in the hottest sellers market since 2005, yet most sellers won't put their house on the market. So what is the answer? How do I move up from my current home while the sales are hot and still take advantage of low rate... 05/01/2015

Home Sales in Hampton Place in South Overland Park continues to impress.  The first quarter just closed and the number of homes sales and the average sales price both increased over 2014. The second quarter looks to be even stronger as there are 5 homes already under contract. We expect homes sales to remain strong as market inventory has been depleted and buyers demand remain extremely strong. Homes Sale Report for the First Quarter 2015 Homes Actively for Sale 6 Very low based on demand Homes currently under Contract 5 Homes Sold 1st Quarter 5  up 25% over 2014 Average Sales Price $327,000 up 9% over 2014 Average days to sell 76 Have questions about your Hampton Place home? The Russell Home Team is here to answer your questions. We are 9 year Hampton Place residents and 15 year real e... 04/20/2015

Just Listed5220 W. 158th PlaceOverland Park, KS 66224Hampton Place Subdivision$300,000Fantastic 2 story in popular Hampton Place subdivision, 4 bedrooms 3.5 bathrooms, finished basement, 3 season sun porch, part of the prized Blue Valley School District.To see more photos and a virtual tour visit:www.5220w158thPlace.infoTo see all homes for sale in Overland Park visit:www.SearchJoCoHomes.com   Call Michael Russell at 913-266-5828 for a private showing on this amazing home. 04/17/2015

I've been saying this for about 6-8 months and today I'm going to back up my claims with some market statistics recently released from the Kansas City Regional Association of Realtors: Median Real Estate Prices in Johnson County, KS are up 10.6%. Average Real Estate Prices are up 9%.  What does this mean for you? Well, let me give an example - my husband and I moved our family last year. It became clear within a few months that if we had waited, we wouldn't have been able to afford the house we ultimately decided would be our "forever" home.  If you are considering a move, now is the time. Prices will continue to rise and interest rates are remaining at near-record lows. As interest rates begin to rise, which will likely happen this fall, each .25 point change in interest will change th... 03/26/2015

The Reverse Mortgage Overland Park program operated by KC Loan Tips, a branch of LeaderOne Financial is one of the best programs out there for seniors who are over the age of 62 and needed a bit more income.  If you haven't watched the video above and met our loan officer Darren Copeland - then please do now, not only will you get to know Darren, but you'll also learn a few great things about why getting a reverse mortgage can benefit you.  Some of the good things about this program are: 1. You'll increase your income by leveraging the equity you've built up in your home. 2. You can stay in your home while you've got the Reverse Mortgage 3. You don't have to pay back the mortgage money as long as you stay in the home that you're using for the Reverse Mortgage. 4. You can still pass tha... 03/09/2015

Just listed 12314 W. 126th Street Overland Park, KS 66213 Fairway Woods  $325,000 Incredible Reverse 1.5 Story Completely remodeled and updated Stone Coated Steel Roof New Exterior Paint Contemporary Design For More Information, Photos and Virtual Tour Click Here   For a Private Tour call Michael Russell at 913-266-5828 or email info@RussellHomeTeam.com 02/25/2015

You have been looking for the perfect home in Johnson County Kansas, the only problem is that everytime that perfect house comes to the market it get's SOLD before you even get a chance to look.  The real estate market in Johnson County has been experiencing a lack of available homes problem for quite a long time now. If you are experiencing the let down of missing the perfect home there are many to be the first person through the door and to make sure that you are the winning bidder. How are you searching? Did you know that the website you search on makes a big difference? Real Estate websites get their home listing from different sources. Some websites get their listing direct from the MLS, which is the local real estate agents (Multiple Listing Service) this will always be the most a... 02/18/2015

Every where you look you see articles about "Why now is the best time to buy a house." Then you find out that Several of your close friends have bought houses recently. You would buy yourself  but you have one really big problem. You don't have a down payment. Is this your dilema? So if you are not one of those who have a rich Grandma who's passing wish was to provide you with a down payment for a home or  your parents don't want to or can't assist with a down payment, what options do you have to buy a home in Johnson County this spring? The good news is that you have options that were not always available, see Johnson County Kansas is considered in the eyes of  (HUD) better known as The Department of Housing and Urban Development as an entitlement area. That means that they provide ver... 02/11/2015

Open House: February 08, Sunday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Schedule a Showing/Request Info Overland Park Homes For Sale Search All Homes For Sale Homes Close to Where You Work Avoid Foreclosure What is Your Home Worth?   The Mowery Group Keller Williams 913-269-0479 Questions?Schedule a Showing!   Information valid for the date of this posting only. Please contact us for the most current information and status of this property. 8009 W. 146th Street Overland Park, Kansas Scan with your smartphone & take me with you. Description Photos Maps & Local Schools Virtual Tour Print Brochure       New Overland Park Listing $ Click for current price 4 BEDROOMS 5 BATHROOMS ( 4 full, 1 half ) 3219 Square Feet This home is being marketed exclusively by The Mowery Group. This is a wonderful opportunity to own... 02/05/2015

Open House: February 08, Sunday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Schedule a Showing/Request Info Overland Park Homes For Sale Search All Homes For Sale Homes Close to Where You Work Avoid Foreclosure What is Your Home Worth?   The Mowery Group Keller Williams 913-269-0479 Questions?Schedule a Showing!   Information valid for the date of this posting only. Please contact us for the most current information and status of this property. 8720 W. 80th Street Overland Park, Kansas Scan with your smartphone & take me with you. Description Photos Maps & Local Schools Virtual Tour Print Brochure       New Listing in Overland Park $ Click for current price 3 BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS ( 2 full ) This home is being marketed exclusively by The Mowery Group. This is a wonderful opportunity to own this stunning 3 bedro... 02/05/2015

Open House: February 01, Sunday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Schedule a Showing/Request Info Overland Park Homes For Sale Search All Homes For Sale Homes Close to Where You Work Avoid Foreclosure What is Your Home Worth?   The Mowery Group Keller Williams 913-269-0479 Questions?Schedule a Showing!   Information valid for the date of this posting only. Please contact us for the most current information and status of this property. 8009 W. 146th Street Overland Park, Kansas Scan with your smartphone & take me with you. Description Photos Maps & Local Schools Virtual Tour Print Brochure JUST LISTED     New Overland Park Listing $ Click for current price 4 BEDROOMS 5 BATHROOMS ( 4 full, 1 half ) 3219 Square Feet This home is being marketed exclusively by The Mowery Group. This is a wonderful opportun... 01/30/2015

So you want to buy a house in Johnson County Kansas, Great! So how do you go about saving that payment? The good news is that recent changes by mortgage lenders allow you to purchase a home with as little as 3% down payment on a conventional mortgage and 3.5% on FHA. 1. Gift Funds - This is probably the quickest and easiest way to gather your down payment nest egg. Both conventional and FHA mortgages allow 100% of your down payment to be gifted to you by a family member, friend or secret admirer.  Insider tip: Tell your parents that you want to move back into the basement at home to save a down payment, check books open quickly after this discussion.Click Here to See all Homes for sale in Johnson County2. Local Home Programs - This is extrememly creative since you don't actually have to... 01/14/2015

It's 2015 and the spring real estate market is just around the corner, for many would be home buyers this will be their best opportunity in years to find not only a home but the home. The only problem problem is that there is one group who will most likely miss the chance. First time home buyers as a group shrunk to a measly 26% of all real estate home sales in 2014, that is almost 10% below the historical average and over 15% below their peak in 2005. Have questions about buying your first home? Click Here So what's problem? why are first time buyers disappearing from the market? We have identified 5 factors that may have prevented you from buying that first home and how changes in the market may help make it easier for you to buy that first home.   1. You didn't Qualify - When the rea... 01/09/2015

The year 2014 marked a major turning point in the real estate market for Overland Park and Johnson County Kansas. For the first time since the housing market crashed in 2007 we saw consistent home price appreciation in resale homes and a sizable increase in new home construction. However, something was still missing. Have a question for the Russell Home Team? Click Here So what was missing? First time homebuyers. First time homebuyers normally make up 33 to 35% of all home purchases. In 2014 we saw that number drop to a historicall low 26%. This blog is the first in a series exploring why first time buyers are not purchasing homes and what can be done to reverse this trend and help make purchasing that first home possible. Click Here to find your perfect Overland Park Kansas first home ... 01/09/2015

Are you looking for a larger home in the Blue Valley School District. You might want to consider Whitehorse? While most of your new home communities are building 2800 to 3200 square feet homes, the homes in WhiteHorse are 3500 to 4500 square feet.   Feel Free to browse all of the great homes in WhiteHorse here www.WhiteHorseHomeListings.com    Considering selling your WhiteHorse Home? Check out our Home Sales report below. The average price increased 4.4% over 2013 and the number of sales increased by 20%. Inventory of available homes is low and interest rates are historically low (currently 3.75% as of this writing)   View All Homes for Sale in Johnson County www.SearchJoCoHomes.com  Thinking about selling your WhiteHorse home? Call The Russell Home Team for a free opinion of value on ... 01/06/2015

Are you looking for a home in the Blue Valley School District? You might want to consider Blackthorne Estates in South Overland Park Kansas. Blackthorne Estates is located just off of Mission Road and 155th Street, it is comprised of mostly 2 story homes built in the early 2000's and priced between $325,000 and $450,000.   View all Homes for sale in Blackthorne Estates Here www.BlackthorneEstatesHomeListings.com  While the home sales numbers for 2014 may not seem spectacular, it was about available homes and not about lack of interest. As with many South Overland Park neighborhoods, the list of available homes is much smaller than the number of buyers who wish to purchase them. View All Home for Sale in Johnson County www.SearchJocoHomes.com  As we move into 2015 we expect that home sal... 01/06/2015

As 2014 comes to a close it is a good time to reflect on the past year. As a resident of Hampton Place and the # 1 listing agent I like to keep my fellow home owners up to date on recent sales and trends. See All Hampton Place Homes For Sale at www.HamptonPlaceHomeListings.com Hampton Place continues to be a destination subdivision for families, the combination older & newer homes appeals to a broad array of would be homeowners, especially younger buyers wanting to move into the Blue Valley School District. While the number of homes Sold in 2014 was just  below that of 2013, it can be explained by a supply issue and not one of demand. See All Homes for Sale in Johnson County at www.SearchJocoHomes.com   As we move into 2015 we should see a continued demand for Hampton Place homes. A nor... 12/17/2014

North Overland Park KS home market report for November 2014.  North Overland Park KS home market report for November 2014, zip codes 66202 Overland Park KS homes for sale and 66204 Overland Park KS homes for sale, trended downward as compared to the preceding month.  17 total single family sales for November which represented the lowest number of single family closed home sales through the month of November for 2014.       Average price for single family homes sold in North Overland Kansas trending downward for November 2014 from the preceding 9 months with an average sales price of $121167. November representing the low for single family average sales price since January.         SIGN UP TODAY: Start Saving Searches & Receiving New Listing Email Alerts    Average days on market for sin... 12/16/2014

Overland Park Homes For Sale nearBlue Valley North High School Overland Park Kansas         Blue Valley North High School12200 Lamar AvenueOverland Park, Kansas 66209   Find all Overland Park Homes For Sale near Blue Valley North High School. All of our for sale property information is a direct feed from our MLS and is updated several times daily.  Why choose a Home near Blue Valley North High School?   Besides being located in the Award Winning Blue Valley School District, all of the homes have easy access to schools, parks, trails, shopping, and dining.  For your convenience, Blue Valley Schools offer busing from your home to school if the weather is not cooperating for a walk or bike ride.   With this convenience, you will love living in the neighborhood of homes near Blue Valley Nor... 11/10/2014

  This home is being marketed exclusively by The Mowery Group. This is a wonderful opportunity to own this stunning 4 bedroom home with 3 full baths, 2 half baths, and a 3 car garage in the highly desired Blue Valley School district in the heart of south Overland Park.This home sits on a quiet culdesac with a beautiful back yard. It is just blocks from Sunset Ridge Elementary and Lakewood Middle School. The high school is Blue Valley West. Convenient to stores, parks and easy highway access to Highway 69.The home boasts over 3200 square feet. As you walk in the entry, you will notice the beautiful open foyer with hardwood stairs and wrought iron rails. On the left is a generous size formal dining room. As you walk down the hall, you notice the entire main floor has newly stained hardwo... 11/10/2014