Johnson County Connect Newsletter - The Best Home Improvement Projects for ROI - Top 10 Things To Do This weekend - Real Estate Statistics

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Return off of Investment of Projects around the home.

In the past week, I met a couple who wanted to sell their home for $40,000 more than any home in their subdivision. Their reasoning was they just spent $40,000 replacing their roof, finishing off part of the basement, replacing the air conditioner, replacing a few windows and updating their kitchen. They wanted a 100% return on their investment. Unfortunately, there are very few projects that a homeowner can complete on their home where they will receive a 100% return.

Before you go down the same path, let's get together talk about the most cost-effective updates that will net you the best return on investment in your home.

Painting, exterior siding replacement, and a deck addition are three home improvement ideas that not only improve your curb appeal but also give you the best return on investment.
Painting gives outstanding results with little investment as long as you’ve chosen tasteful colors and the work is very professional and can give you a payback by as much as 300%. Replacing exterior siding can improve your home’s curb appeal. It would make your home look brand new, and can give you a payback as much as 81.8%. A deck boosts outdoor living space, not only it’s a good place for cookouts, entertaining or simply relaxing, it also gives you a higher return of investment.

In this issue:

Homes Just Listed For Sale
Top 10 Things To Do
Home Improvement Idea
Did You Know ???
10 Ways to Update Your Home Without Major Renovations
Could Interest Rates Drop Below 3%
New Homes For Sale
Upcoming Listings
What is Your Home Worth?
Discover More About Your City
Interest Rates are Falling!

Top 10 Things To Do

Nov. 21 - Turkey Trot Run
Nov. 22 - 40th Annual Gear for Sports Warehouse
Nov. 22 - Starfish Project/The Beach Open House
Nov. 23 - The Holidays at Prairiefire
Nov. 23 - Holiday Farmer's Market
Nov. 23 - Holidays Come Alive at Union Station
Nov. 23 - WinterFest at Worlds of Fun
Nov. 23 - Northern Lights Holiday Lighting Ceremony at Zona Rosa
Nov. 24 - Holiday Kid Makers Market
Nov. 24 - Winterfest

New Homes For Sale

Blue Valley New Homes
Gardner New Homes
Leawood New Homes
Lenexa New Homes
Olathe New Homes
Overland Park New Homes
Shawnee New Homes
Spring Hill New Homes

Upcoming Holidays

Nov. 20 - Education Support Professionals Day
Nov. 28 - Thanksgiving
Nov. 30 - Small Business Saturday

Homes Just Listed For Sale . . .

Blue Valley New Listings
Gardner New Listings
Leawood New Listings
Lenexa New Listings
Olathe New Listings
Overland Park New Listings
Shawnee New Listings
Spring Hill New Listings

Home Improvement Idea

Check Outlets & Power Cords

Electrical appliances are the 4th leading cause of fires in the home and many can be prevented by a simple check of the health of your cords and outlets.All you have to do is walk around your home and inspect your cords, outlets and surge protectors. Make sure the cords are not frayed, especially paying attention to where they have to bend. Confirm there are no burn marks around any outlets and spend a minute or so with each outlet and surge protector listening for any zips or zaps. Replace any that do.
This is also a good opportunity to unplug any electrical devices that you don't regularly use and may be leaching electricity and costing you money.

Credit: Home & Garden Pro Tips

10 Ways to Update Your Home Without Major Renovations

Create open spaces
Add new lighting
Update drawer pulls and handles on cabinets
Update window treatments
Create an outdoor room
Landscape your yard
Add easy to install wallpaper
Spruce up your bathroom
Make a man cave
Paint

For more information on this list, go to: Freshome.com

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Did You Know That You Can Buy a Home With Zero Down?

Lance Richards was telling me about some awesome new loan programs that he is approving right now. Two of his favorites are a low doc investor mortgage loan and a zero-down home buyer loan. Would you like to talk to Lance about these programs? Contact Lance Richards with First Fidelis Mortgage at (913) 205-9978.

Huge 4 bedroom 2 story with 4.5 baths and Finished Basement! $349,900
New Deck, Refinished Hardwood Floors, Granite Counter-Tops.
For more information on this home Text: 16006B to (913) 845-7912

Upcoming Listing - Ranch Home - 240's
3200 SF 4 Bedroom, 3 1/2 bathroom Ranch Home
Finished Basement and Large Master Suite
For more information on this home Text: 240R to (913) 845-7912

Remodeled Olathe Home! $75,000
Newer Carpet & Paint and a Deep cul-de-sac lot
Separate Bedroom, Great Room, and Kitchen/Dining Area
Where Else in Olathe Can You Buy a Move-In Ready Home For This Price?
For more information on this home Text: 306B to (913) 845-7912

Huge 3 bedroom townhouse with 2.5 baths and Finished Basement! $169,900
Open floor plan, private master suite with walk-in closet and 2 car garage.
For more information on this home Text: 10341B to (913) 845-7912

Huge 5 Bedroom 2 Story with 3 Baths and 3 Car Garage! $349,900
Main Floor Bedroom, Formal Dining Room, and Dramatic Entry
Large Master Suite, Ready to Finish Basement, and Perfect Location
For more information on this home Text: 11007B to (913) 845-7912

JOCO Real Estate Snapshots

Is it a good time to buy or sell?
it depends on where your home is located you are looking to buy or sell.
Would you like an analysis to find out?
Text: HomeValue to (913) 845-7912.