Steve Kornspan

Jackson County Home Sales

April 8, 2012 By Steve Kornspan

Jackson County Missouri
Monthly Real Estate Sales & Market Trends for the last 12 months

Median Sold Price by Month, Number of Homes Sold by Month,
Number of Homes For Sale by Month, Average Days on the Market, Months Supply of Inventory,
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Filed Under: Housing Trends by County, Real Estate Market Trends

Johnson County Home Sales <$400K

April 8, 2012 By Steve Kornspan

Johnson County Kansas Home Sales Less than $400K
Monthly Real Estate Sales & Market Trends for the last 12 months

Median Sold Price by Month, Number of Homes Sold by Month,
Number of Homes For Sale by Month, Average Days on the Market, Months Supply of Inventory
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Filed Under: Housing Trends by County, Real Estate Market Trends

Blue Valley School Dist Home Sales

April 8, 2012 By Steve Kornspan Leave a Comment

Blue Valley School District
Monthly Real Estate Sales & Market Trends for the last 12 months

Median Sold Price by Month, Number of Homes Sold by Month,
Number of Homes For Sale by Month, Average Days on the Market, Months Supply of Inventory,
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Filed Under: Housing Trends by School District, Real Estate Market Trends

Olathe School District Home Sales

April 8, 2012 By Steve Kornspan

Olathe School District
Monthly Real Estate Sales & Market Trends for the last 12 months

Median Sold Price by Month, Number of Homes Sold by Month,
Number of Homes For Sale by Month, Average Days on the Market, Months Supply of Inventory,
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Filed Under: Housing Trends by School District, Real Estate Market Trends

Shawnee Mission School District Home Sales

April 8, 2012 By Steve Kornspan

Shawnee Mission School District
Monthly Real Estate Sales & Market Trends for the last 12 months

Median Sold Price by Month, Number of Homes Sold by Month,
Number of Homes For Sale by Month, Average Days on the Market, Months Supply of Inventory
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Filed Under: Housing Trends by School District, Real Estate Market Trends

Desoto School District Home Sales

April 8, 2012 By Steve Kornspan

Desoto School District
Monthly Real Estate Sales & Market Trends for the last 12 months

Median Sold Price by Month, Number of Homes Sold by Month,
Number of Homes For Sale by Month, Average Days on the Market, Months Supply of Inventory
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Filed Under: Housing Trends by School District, Real Estate Trends

NOTICE OF FHA LOAN LIMIT EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2011 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2011

August 20, 2011 By Steve Kornspan

The Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) single-family loan limits change effective October 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011. These limits apply to forward mortgages insured under section 203(b)(2) of the National Housing Act and reverse mortgages insured under section 255 (Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM)). A mortgagee letter providing further guidance has been issued August 19, 2011.

For Forward Mortgages, the FHA floors for the period October 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 are $271,050, $347,000, $419,425 and $521,250 for 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-unit dwellings, respectively. The FHA ceilings are $625,500, $800,775, $967,950 and $1,202,925 for 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-unit dwellings, respectively. For all other areas, i.e., those where 115 percent of the median home price for the area is in between the floor and the ceiling, the limit shall be at 115 percent of the median home price. For areas under Section 214 of the National Housing Act (Alaska, Guam, Hawaii and the Virgin Islands), higher ceilings of $938,250, $1,201,150, $1,451,925 and $1,804,375 for 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-unit dwellings, respectively, apply.

For HECMS, the maximum claim amount will remain at $625,500.

As HUD is not updating median prices at this time, there is no appeal period associated with the change of loan limits on October 1, 2011.

For calendar year 2012, HUD does expect to announce proposed maximum mortgage amounts in November 2011.

Complete schedules of FHA mortgage limits for all areas for forward mortgages will be available through the downloadable file links found at https://entp.hud.gov/idapp/html/hicostlook.cfm The website also provides a current look-up tool that will have the capability of finding loan limits for periods in 2011 and 2012. Please read these FHA Maximum Mortgage Limit FAQs: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/documents/huddoc?id=faqfha.pdf

If you have questions regarding this notice, please call FHA’s Resource Center at 1-800-CALL-FHA (1-800-225-5342). Persons with hearing or speech impairments may access this number via TDD/TTY by calling 1-877-TDD-2HUD (1-877-833-2483). You can also get email technical support on FHA mortgage limits at: answers@hud.gov or by visiting: www.hud.gov/answers

Filed Under: Feature Story, KC MLS Stats

The Steve Kornspan Group

August 15, 2011 By Steve Kornspan

Our mission is simple, we are here to help our clients buy and sell homes. We are among the top 2% of all Kansas City Real Estate Agents and the top 15 of the Regional Remax agents. What does this mean to you? We have the experience and knowledge to help you. Life is complicated, buying or selling a home doesn’t have to be.

Steve Kornspan | ReMax Premier Kansas City
Associate Broker, ABR, CDPE, CRS, e-Pro, GRI, SFR, SRES | Licensed in KS & MO

Filed Under: welcome

Kornspan Group Home Marketing Program

July 11, 2011 By Steve Kornspan

Selling a home in today’s market is not as simple as planting a yard sign and entering a home in the MLS. A Realtor must fully understand how to utilize the tools available to sell a home for the highest possible price. If they say “I put home on internet”, that is a start but do they know the finer points of selling a home on the internet? Ask them about SEO keyords, syndication, and viral marketing. The below is a short presentation on the key points to selling a home today. Also, keep in mind, most Kansas City Real Estate companies do not pay anything to market your home, the ENTIRE market cost is paid up front by the individual Real Estate Agent. Make sure any agent you consider sells enough homes to [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Marketing, Seller Info

What to Expect at a Home Staging Appointment

February 21, 2011 By Steve Kornspan

HOME STAGING APPOINTMENT: WHAT TO EXPECT AND HOW YOU CAN HELP!

Our goal is to create an emotional trigger for your buyer while they walk through your house, creating an interior that feels beautiful, inviting and spacious without too many distractions.

Top Ten

1. Stager walkthrough targets 5 key areas: curb appeal, entry, living spaces, kitchen & master suite.

2. Remove all personal, political, religious and sports related items including photos.

3. Trim bushes, edge lawn and remove leaves/clutter on front yard.

4. Be prepared to rearrange some furniture to highlight your home’s key features and focal points.

5. Place extra accessories in one area for stager to utilize including pillows and placesettings for dining room and/or kitchen. Think romantic (not formal) dinner and cheerful breakfast.

6. Edit down closets 50% or more if full, leaving floors empty.

7. Clear kitchen countertops except for a couple of large accessories and refrigerator fronts.

8. Clean all windows, glass surfaces and hardware fixtures, plus remove window screens. (Screens block light)

9. Edit down book shelves or china cabinets 50% or more if full. Think about replacing some books with large accessories.

10.Ensure main walkways through home are clear (4 ft wide min.).

“You only have one chance to make a great first impression! Within seconds after entering a house, potential homebuyers make an emotional decision whether or not to buy. So why not stage before listing it?” Karen Mills –interior designer and host of Living Largeon News Radio 980 KMBZ.

K.C.s Top Home Stager”(Cort/Berkshire Hathaway), keynote KCRAR, KMBC TV9 Concept Home designer
& nominated Small Business of Year 2009, 2008 & 2007.
Secrets to Home Staging at http://karenmills.net/pdf/secretstostaging.pdf
Karen Mills 913.764.5915
Interiors by Design, Inc.
karen@karenmills.net
www.karenmills.net
livinglargeshow.com (Design Blog)