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Realtor.org has asked me to join their Young Professional Network  blogging team. Young Professional Network is an online place for young professional Realtors to discuss the business side of real estate and develop the next generation of leadership for our industry. This is a big deal for both me and Webster Team and I look forward to blogging about the ‘other’ side of the business.

Don’t worry; I will definitely share a link to my first blog post!

Another meticulously maintained and updated home in Olathe's prestigious Briarwood subdivision. Home boasts custom oak cabinetry, new carpet, lighting, counters, sinks, faucets, and fresh paint inside and out in warm Tuscan colors. Large living room, dining room, and hearth room. Second master bedroom is perfect for a Mother-in-law suite with elevator and handicap access for wheelchair. VERY CLEAN!!

If you would like to know more about this property and view the photos please click here to view the MLS listing.

 This meticulously maintained, updated, and smoke-free home is a super value in Johnson County. Home has four bedrooms, fabulous front deck, large fenced yard, and mature trees. Fresh paint inside and out in current colors. New carpet, lighting, tile, counters, mirrors, etc! Large living room and dining room. Two bedrooms are large enough to be master bedrooms! Quiet, established neighborhood. SUPER CLEAN!!!

If you would like to know more about this property and view the beautiful pictures please click here to view the MLS listing.

Everyone in real estate has their mind on one thing: What's going to happen on December 1st?

Realtor.org reported yesterday that bills are pending in both the US House and the Senate to extend the current credit - but don't expect to receive more money or for it to be extended to all home buyers - if the bill is extended at all.

If you're still on the fence about purchase your first home now is the time to jump down! To take advantage of the current tax credit you must have closed on your home buy November 30th - but with the Thanksgiving holiday we suggest closing by the middle of November.

Banks and title companies are busier then ever because of this credit so it's taking more then the average 30 days to close on a home. If you add in the 6-8 weeks…

As every first time home buyer knows, time is running out to cash in on the Federal Government's First Time Home Buyer's Tax Credit. As I've said before, and will say again - right now, the tax credit is a nice incentive but should not be the only reason you chose to purchase a home. You need to be ready for the commitment: financially, emotionally, and physically.

Here is an article from the Wall Street Journal about an over zealous first time home buyer. He lost sight of the reason to purchase a home and it almost cost him - big.

Remember to use a knowledgable buyer's agent (someone that works for you - not the seller) and know what the property is worth. Homes should not be purchased on PRICE alone - make sure you understand the VALUE of the…

Everyone wants the best deal they can - on a home, on a car, even on a gallon of milk. But, did you know that by waiting for the 'bottom to drop out' of the market you can actually be doing more damage to your financial life then you think you're bettering it? Here's why:

• Interest rates are on their way back up. If you wait for home prices to decline another 10% but interest rates go up 1% in that timeframe the payment would be the same as if you had purchased today. 
• Waiting for the right time to buy can be expensive. Some buyers would still have more equity in their home today (even with the falling prices) if they have purchased when they were first considering it - instead of continuing to pay rent.
• Financing criteria is a fickle…

 Now is not just a great time for first time home buyers to purchase a new home. It is also a wonderful time for people looking to move out of their first home and into something a little more 'roomy' (pun slightly intended).

Approximately 50% of the home buyers out there today are first time home buyers (normally it is half that amount)- that means if you have a first home to sell you have a huge market available to purchase it. But home buyers aren't buying just any ol' house - homes are expected to be modern and move in ready.

So what if your home isn't? What do you do to get it up to snuff? Here is a great article from frontdoor.com about home updates that will give you the most bang for your buck when trying to sell.