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Home Ownership Purchase Enhancement (HOPE) Program Information Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) resources totaling $15 million have been set aside for the HOPE program, which will be disbursed on a first!come, first!served basis. The program is available until the entire $15 million has been expended. Qualified Missouri households that purchase a home in 2010 are [...]

It is important to know what regulations apply to a particular lake front property and what improvements you can do before you make an offer.

A market analysis or CMA is a free service offered, and is to a large degree an non-subjective way to pin-point the market value of property. Why is this important? If you are considering selling your home, having an experienced agent perform a complete CMA will eliminate error in pricing. If you are considering making [...]

Most banks have a REO department that you’ll work with in buying a REO property from them. Typically the REO department will use a listing agent to get their REO properties listed on the local MLS. Before making your offer, you’ll want to contact either the listing agent or REO department at the bank and [...]

In this market some are considering lake view more desirable than lake front due to higher availability than lake front, and attractive pricing.

If you want the house of your dreams and effectively negotiate the dollar amount in today’s market, you are going to have to “kill the seller with kindness.” Here are some strategies that will present you with better opportunity:
1. Don’t be a sight-unseen buyer. This is a siutation where the buyer tries to tie up a property until [...]

Attractive price alone may not make up for lack of curb appeal. Here is a check-list that will help make your price and your home attractive.
1. Remove any clutter. Is there any scrap wood, or building materials that can be neatly stored? Can you store the garbage cans in the garage?
2. Check the home from [...]

Make sure that the lake property meets all guidelines especially the dock requirements, and regulations for constructing footpaths, clearing small brush and mowing.

Many foreclosure properties fall out of escrow because buyers do not have the capital to put in a “bank required” escrow account to resolve damages or costly fixes.

Tag Archives: Kimberling City Real Estate

2010 Tax Credit for Missouri Home Purchases

How to Improve Lake Front Property

Why a Market Analysis?

Making an offer on REO Properties

What is Lake View? What is its Advantage Over Lake Front?

Buyers - How to Present a Lower offer Without Pushing Your Luck

Why A Home Inspection?

Curb Appeal Check-List

Before You Buy Lake Property

Buying Foreclosure Properties - Getting a Loan that Will Stick