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Another Example of a Countrywide Mortgage Disorganized Mess
2008-01-23 04:52:00
In November, I received a phone from a lender to do a BPO on a home. I called the homeowner to schedule a interior inspection and to calculate the value of the home. When I got to the home to do the valuation I spent a couple minutes talking to the homeowner....(read more)
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Kansas City Mortgage Interest Rates Dropped Today!
2008-01-23 00:15:00
If you haven't heard, the Fed dropped the interest rates 3/4 of a point. Typically when the Fed drops mortgage rates, the consumer mortgage interest rate is not affected. Typically, there is no change because the mortgage wholesalers have already...(read more)
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Do Kansas City Home Sellers Have a Clue?
2008-01-21 16:53:00
This weekend I showed a couple buyers homes. In the less then ideal conditions of 4 degree temperatures, the last thing I wanted to encounter is being in the cold longer. By the end of the day, my feet felt like they were frozen. When I walked the pain...(read more)
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The Dowell Taggart Team has joined MyBlogLog.com
2008-01-19 05:32:00
Visit our new page on MyBlogLog.com MyBlogLog is a social networking blog site. Undergoing MyBlogLog Verification...(read more)
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Olathe pre- Foreclosure 4 Bedroom, Living, Dining & Family Rooms! Priced in
2008-01-19 04:02:00
New pre- Foreclosure listing coming on the market next week. This 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom Olathe home is priced to sell quick. Greatroom with vaulted ceiling Dining room with wood floors Kitchen with pantry, wood floors and smooth top stove Family Room...(read more)
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Should Buyer Report Realtor Advertising Abuse on the Kansas City Craigslist
2008-01-18 17:06:00
Yesterday I fielded a phone call from a real estate buyer on one of my properties for sale. At first I thought it was a normal phone call. It seemed to go ok. Matter a fact I scheduled an appointment to view the property this weekend. I also asked if...(read more)
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Lenexa pre- Foreclosure Home! 4 Bedroom with Walkout Basement on 5+ Acres
2008-01-18 16:33:00
This Lenexa pre- Foreclosure is priced to sell in 1 week. It is a 4 bedroom stone Lenexa ranch home with a walkout finished basement on 5+ acres. It is currently priced at $250,000. 5 acres of Lenexa land typically sells in the 200's. What a great...(read more)
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The Real Estate Market in Kansas City is Changing!
2008-01-18 02:27:00
With 18 years of real estate experience, I have never seen the real estate market like this. Everywhere I read I hear about how slow the real estate market is today. That maybe true in some areas, but not in all of them. It is true that builders are lowering...(read more)
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Price Reduced Johnson County Newer Ranch
2008-01-14 20:47:00
Johnson County  -  Announcing a price reduction on 601 Heather Knoll Drive, a 1,447 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story. Now $154,950 - Ranch in Great Condition!. Property information
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Price Reduced Stilwell Ranch with Walkout Basement on 1.3 Acres
2008-01-14 20:46:00
Rural, Stilwell  -  Announcing a price reduction on 19919 Nall Avenue, a 2,500 sq. ft., 4 bath, 4 bdrm ranch "Traditional". Now $278,999 - Ranch on 1+ Acres . Property information
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Price Reduced on Lenexa Reversed 1.5 Story
2008-01-14 20:45:00
Whispering Hills, Lenexa  -  Announcing a price reduction on 9031 Redbud Lane, a 5,000 sq. ft., 4 bath, 5 bdrm 1 1/2 story. Now MLS® $739,999 - Lenexa Reverse 1.5 Story . Property information
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Olathe 2-Story Home For Sale in Palisade Park
2008-01-14 20:35:00
2-Story Dramatic Entry • 2,100 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story "Open Floorplan" - MLS® $219,950 - Open Floor Plan Palisade Park , Olathe  -  You'll love this popular open Olathe, Kansas 2-story located in Palisade Park. This open Olathe home does not sacrafice sqaure footage. The dramatic 2-story entry, open floorplan, spacious master suite, large bedrooms and extra room in the basement are huge pluses. This Olathe, Kansas home for sale features these rooms: a living room, greatroom, breakfast room, open kitchen, main floor laundryroom, basement with carpet, master suite, huge master bath and 3 additional bedrooms.The open gourmet kitchen features wood floors, kitchen island with breakfast bar, built in microwave, electric stove, pantry and tile backsplash. Property information
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Shawnee 2-Story Home For Sale in McAnany Estates with Walkout Basement
2008-01-14 20:33:00
• 4 bath, 5 bdrm 2 story "Professionally Remodeled!" - $219,900 - Updated Charmer! McAnany Estates , Shawnee  -  This updated Shawnee, Kansas 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom 2-story home with a walkout finished basement on a cul-de-sac lot will sure please the picky buyer. The Shawnee home shows great and has some nice features like granite counter tops, new carpet, new neutral paint, new Marrazi floor tile and much more . . .The first floor of this Shawnee home features a formal living room, a formal dining room, stylish kitchen, a breakfast room with a view, a family room, office, main floor laundry room and a half bath.The walkout finished basement of this Shawnee home features a recroom with a wet bar, 5th bedroom, full bath and a storage area.The second floor of this Shawnee home features a master suite with full bath, 3 additional bedrooms and a full bath.Extra features you'll find in this Shawnee home are 16" Marrazi tile floors, new lights, new ...
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4 Bedroom Homes in Kansas Drop BIG in December!
2008-01-08 19:55:00
The following stats are for the Kansas communities in the metro Kansas City area. This area includes Johnson County, Wyandotte, Leavenworth and Miami Counties. 13,761 single family homes sold in the Kansas area of the Kansas City Metro area in 2007. 785...(read more)
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Overland Park, KS. Deer Creek Subdivision Real Estate Stats
2008-01-08 15:48:00
Overland Park , KS. Deer Creek Subdivision Real Estate Stats Real Estate Stats for the past 12 months According to the Heartland MLS stats, there have been 8 homes listed and 3 homes sold in the Deer Creek Subdivision the past 12 months. The average home...(read more)

Sherman Lake Estates Subdivision Real Estate Stats in Gardner, Kansas
2008-01-08 15:38:00
Sherman Lake Estate s Subdivision Real Estate Stats in Gardner, Kansas Real Estate Stats for the past 12 months In the past 12 months in the Sherman Lake Estates Subdivision, according to the Heartland MLS, 12 homes have been listed and 8 homes have sold....(read more)

This is a Great Time to Buy a home in Olathe, KS.!
2008-01-08 14:42:00
Thinking about buying a home in the City of Olathe, Kansas? This is a great time to buy a home in Olathe, Kansas. The real estate inventory is low, home prices are sluggish and interest rates are at 2 year lows. The number of homes sold the past month...(read more)
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Arlington Park Subdivision Real Estate Stats in Olathe, KS.
2008-01-08 06:23:00
Arlington Park Subdivision Real Estate Stats in Olathe, KS. Real Estate stats for the past 12 months In the past 12 months according to the Heartland MLS, 44 homes have been listed in Arlington Park and 32 homes have sold. An average home in Arlington...(read more)

Double Gate Subdivision Real Estate Stats in Gardner, Kansas
2008-01-08 05:14:00
Double Gate Subdivision Real Estate Stats in Gardner, Kansas Real Estate Stats for the past 12 months In the past 12 months 28 homes have been listed according to the Kansas City MLS and 20 homes have sold. An average home in Double Gate has sold in 29...(read more)
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Brighton's Landing Subdivision Real Estate Stats in Olathe, Kansas
2008-01-08 04:56:00
Brighton's Landing Subdivision Real Estate Stats Real Estate Stats for the past 12 months In the past 12 months 50 homes have been listed according to the Heartland MLS and 28 homes have sold. An average home in Brighton's Landing has sold in...(read more)
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Johnson County Capecod 2-Story Home with Hardwood Floors and Finished Basem
2008-01-07 14:55:00
In today's search in the Heartland MLS, I found a gorgeous Johnson County Cape Cod 2-Story home with a finished basement, circle driveway and hardwood floors. This Cape Cod has been recently reduced nearly $60,000. The listing agent's remarks...(read more)
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Woodbrook Subdivision in Olathe, KS. Real Estate Stats
2008-01-06 18:12:00
Woodbrook Subdivision Real Estate Stats 12 month stats obtained from the Heartland MLS In the past 12 momths in the Woodbrook Subdivision in Olathe, KS. 30 homes have been listed and 16 homes have sold. An average home in Woodbrook sold in 38 days for...(read more)
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Great Price! 5 Bedroom, 3.5 Bathroom Shawnee 2-Story with a Walkout Finishe
2008-01-06 17:46:00
If you are looking for a 5 bedroom huge home in the 210’s, look no further. This updated 5 bedroom Shawnee, KS. 2-story features new carpet, roof, paint, roof, kitchen and much more. . . The granite counter tops, 16” ceramic tile flooring,...(read more)
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Sneak Preview! Olathe KS. 4 Bedroom 2-Story Home in Palisade Park Priced in
2008-01-06 17:04:00
The Dowell Taggart Team just listed a spacious open floor plan 2-story dramatic entry. Priced in the 210’s, this Olathe, KS. 2-story home will be ready to show this week. This Olathe home features a open kitchen with a huge kitchen island, wood...(read more)
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Save over $120,000 on this 4 Bedroom Overland Park, KS. Foreclosure Home Fo
2008-01-06 13:59:00
I was searching for real estate bargains today on our local Kansas City MLS and I ran across a great real estate bargain. An Overland Park , KS. real estate foreclosure that was priced over $120,000 below the tax appraisal, which to my estimates was well...(read more)
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Save Over $100,000 on this Olathe 4 Bedroom Home for Sale on Over 1 Acre an
2008-01-05 13:06:00
I was researching real estate for sale in the Heartland MLS today and ran across an impressive Olathe home for sale. Priced over $100,000 below the tax appraisal this 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom Olathe 1.5 story sits on 1.3 acres. The Olathe home, priced in...(read more)
More About: For Sale , Real Estate , Foreclosures , Investment , Home

Buying a Kansas City Real Estate Foreclosure vs. a Distressed Home
2008-01-05 12:24:00
Thinking about buying a home in Kansas City and you would like to pick up a good deal? That sounds great. When picking up a good real estate deal in Kansas City, most people have two options, either a real estate foreclosure or a distressed home. Most...(read more)
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Newer Johnson County Ranch Home For Sale in the 150's
2008-01-05 05:27:00
Newer Johnson County Ranch For Sale   -  Announcing a price reduction on 601 Heather Knoll Drive, a 1,447 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm ranch home for sale. Priced Now in the 150's - Ranch in Great Condition!. Property information
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Olathe, KS.: Palisade Park Subdivision Real Estate Stats
2008-01-05 04:53:00
Palisade Park Subdivision is located in Southern Olathe off of 159th and Ridgeview. In the past 12 months 43 homes have been listed and 35 homes have been sold. An average home in Palisade Park the past 12 months has sold in 34 days for $221,772. The...(read more)
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$250,000 for Lenexa Ranch Home on 5 Acres
2008-01-03 18:28:00
Rural, De Soto  -  Announcing a price reduction on 30875 W 87th Street, a 3,300 sq. ft., 3 bath, 5 bdrm ranch "Front Facing Reverese Story & Half". Now MLS® $250,000 - Priced Way Below Market. 5 acre lot features a pond with a waterfall.Property information
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