Now Is a Great Time to Buy in Kansas City

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Interest rates are down, and they have been for a while. Everyone was expecting rates to go up, but they actually dipped further the other day in the wake of the Brexit! What does that mean for you?

It’s a great time to buy a home. Even though the market is still pretty hot, it has started to slow down a bit, and you won’t see rates this low again for a long time. If you’re trying to get into your first house, buy an investment property, or upgrade, it's a great time to lock down these low rates.

Typically, rates tend to jump up after elections. They should remain low for the next couple of months, but by next year we will definitely see rates in the 4% range. Now you can still get a home with a 3.5% interest rate. You can even get an investment property to generate a little passive income each month.

If you have any questions, give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to help you!

It’s a Great Time To Sell in Kansas City

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Today I want to just give you a quick update on the KC real estate market. Right now, we are in a great seller’s market. Sellers are getting top dollar for their homes, and buyers are chomping (or clucking, as you see in the video above) to get the best homes. 

Many buyers in the KC market are looking to take advantage of low interest rates, leading to an increased demand for homes. If you’ve been thinking about selling sometime in the near future, now might be your best time to do so for quite a while. 


The market is good, rates are down, and we’d love to help you out if you’re thinking of buying or selling this year. If you have any questions, just give us a call or send us an email. We would love to help you out!

Why Is Now a Good Time to Sell?

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I'm in Dallas, Texas today and people are buying homes left and right. I've been trying to help my brother find a place around here, but we've been losing out on some homes. It's a tough market for buyers, but a great one for sellers.

I mention this because our market in Kansas City is very similar. The market is doing very well right now for sellers. If you've been thinking about selling but are planning on waiting until spring, don't.

Inventory is low, and there are a ton of buyers out there looking for the perfect home. If you are ready to get the ball rolling on your home sale, now is the time to do so. The low inventory will drive your sale price up, and you'll be ready to buy when the market floods with listings in the spring. 

If you have any questions for us, or are looking to buy and sell in Kansas City, give me and my team a call or send us an email. Talk to you soon!

How Can You Sell a KC Home That Needs Some Major Work?

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Today, I want to discuss homes that people want to sell, but can't afford to fix up.

If you have a home with wood rot, roof issues, structural issues, or cosmetic issues, you have some work to do. There are still some investors out there looking for homes like this, but they are fewer and farther between. 

While it's always better to put in a little elbow grease before selling, especially in a competitive market like the one we have here in Kansas City, you still have options. My team works with a lot of investors who might be interested in your home, even if it needs some work. We can make a deal happen quickly! 

If you or anyone you know is looking to unload a home quickly, or if you need real estate assistance of any kind, give us a call or shoot us a quick email. We would love to hear from you!

Is Your Kansas City Home Susceptible to Water Damage?

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Since spring is finally upon us, we want to take this opportunity to touch on a very important issue we often come across around this time of year.

The winter takes a toll on a lot of Kansas City homes, and as a result, people struggle to keep the exterior of their home in good enough shape to keep water out. Whether it's plumbing inside or the elements outside, water is a home's worst enemy. In order to protect your property from the various damages water can cause, there are a few things you need to look at now that spring has sprung.

The grading around your property is very important. You want one inch of fall per foot per six feet grading around your property. This way, when water hits the ground, it will run away from your foundation. If you're not careful about your grading, water could drop or crack your patio! The first two or three years that you're in a home, you're going to see some settling. If you have a home that is three years or less, add some dirt, seed, or sod around your foundation to help with drainage.

Another thing you want to do at this time is test your sump pumps and make sure they are running properly. We get about five listings a year where we have to disclose that the home has water in the basement as a result of defective sump pumps.

Every year, wood rots or moves - it's just something that happens over the course of a long Kansas City winter. Take a look at your siding and around your foundation and caulk any cracks or gaps that you find. You want to make sure everything is buttoned down tight to prevent future problems.

If you have any questions about how you can protect your home from weather damage, or if you need any real estate assistance at all, give me a call or shoot me a quick email. We always love to hear from you!

How to Avoid a Devastating Dryer Fire

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 Today, I want to discuss a recent tragedy and what we can learn from it. Not long ago, a home caught on fire due to the dryer vent clogging up, and the home was destroyed as a result.

I have some tips for you to keep in mind so this doesn't happen to you. If you notice that your clothes aren't getting as dry as they usually do, it's a sign that your dryer tube may be clogging up. Keep an eye on that by taking a look at it twice a year and making sure your drying machine is getting the proper ventilation. Also, current code states that plastic tubes are dangerous, and that foil tubes should be used because they are flame resistant. 

I just wanted to share this with you because this could happen to anyone. 

I also want to do a little giveaway. Robeks is a smoothie shop at 135th St. and HWY 69 in Overland Park. They have a new flavor, Cinnamon Pear, and it's absolutely fabulous. The first four people to answer the following question will get a gift card to Robeks:

What's the leading cause of house fires?

If you email me the correct answer, the first person will get a $20 gift card, and the next three will get three Robeks smoothies! If you have any questions about the real estate market, or need our assistance, give us a call or shoot us a quick email. We would love to hear from you! 

Thanks, and good luck winning the gift card! 

Important Kansas City Real Estate Predictions for 2014

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Hello and welcome to my new video blog where I'll be updating you every two weeks on how the market in Kansas City is doing. Aside from these updates, I want to educate and inform you on various aspects of the real estate market in order for you to succeed in all your financial endeavors. Allow me to be your resource for real estate.

What We Might See in 2014

• Sales prices are up 6.5% from last year, which is a good sign for this year.
• Sales volume is the same, but inventory is down, which might explain the rise in sales prices.
• Interest rates are expected to stay the same, which could drive sales prices up another 5-7%.

If you're thinking about doing something with real estate, this spring would be a good time to make that choice. Feel free to contact us because we would love to help you in any way.

You can reach me at (913) 685-2326 or send me an email at adam@adambutlerteam.com

Thanks for tuning in, I'll see you next time!