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Begin the new year in a new home a right to cancel contracts if inspections find that a home is unsatisfactory structurally.
Sellers Sellers competing for business in a thriving housing market also have to do their share of work. It is unlikely sellers will be able to list their homes for sale one day and have dozens of offers the next. Today's buyers are much more conservative, and homes will have to be presented in the best light and listed at reasonable prices. After flatlining during the economic downturn that began around 2008, housing markets in many regions of the United States and Canada have shown signs of recovery. Those in the market to buy and sell may find this year presents an ideal opportunity to do just that. According to the real estate listing Web site Zillow, home values rose 5.1 percent across the United States between February 2012 and February 2014. The latest forecasts from Canada Mortage and Housing Corporation indicate a strong housing demand into 2015, at which time a strengthened economy will energize both resale and new housing markets. Buyers will need to be prepared to purchase inventory right away, while sellers will need to price their homes right for the best chance of sale. The following are some guidelines.
Buyers Having a plan is essential when buying a home, as such a purchase is not something buyers should take lightly. Establishing a budget is the first step. This means taking inventory of savings, expenses and borrowing power. It is adviseable to sit down with a lender and do a run-through of what you can afford. By providing key financial information, including earning statements, existing debt and credit history, buyers can quickly learn how much they're qualified to borrow and how much they are comfortable borrowing. This helps buyers zero in on homes in their price
range. Being preapproved for a mortgage is advantageous when it comes time to make offers on properties. It shows sellers that buyers are serious and that they have been vetted by the bank. Many buyers conduct a lot of research online prior to stepping into a home. This research lasts an average of six to eight weeks, according to the National Association of Realtors. Homework includes investigating neighborhoods and school systems, comparing the going rates of homes in the area, as well as figuring out which features are desired in a home.
Sellers can start the process of selling their homes by researching recently sold homes in their neighborhoods, paying particular attention to final sales prices. This information may be available through tax records, and some real estate sites publish the data online. Sellers can then compare this information to what they still owe on their mortgages if their homes are not paid off, and this should give sellers an idea of their potential profits. Sellers also can benefit from working with real estate agents, as it can be quite difficult and stressful for homeowners to sell their homes on their own. Agents have access to multiple listing databases and industry contacts, information that is quite valuable when selling a home. Agent will do their own assessments of a home to help sellers price the home accordingly based on market conditions. In addition, real estate agents can inform sellers about which, if any, repairs or changes may need to be made to make a home more attractive to prospective buyers. Real estate agents also help sellers through the negotiating process, finding a balance between what the buyer wants to pay and how much the seller wants for the home.
It also is important to hire a buyer's agent. Such professionals send buyers listings that fit their homesearch parameters, which saves buyers a lot of time and effort. Some agents preview homes for their buyers, even going so far as to identify overpriced listings that can be avoided or finding sellers who are willing to negotiate. A buyer's agent works for the buyer, meaning there will be no conflict of interest. Agents assist buyers in the negotiating process, using their knowledge of the real estate market to help buyers make realistic offers that are likely to be accepted while providing a wealth of information about housing Housing markets are once trends, area services and home again looking up. As the new year arrives, many people may improvement vendors. find now is the time find their When sellers accept buyers' next homes. Understanding the offers, buyers must then process and getting guidance arrange home inspections. from real estate professionals An inspection is oftentimes makes the process of buying included as a contract and selling a home that much contingency, and buyers have easier.
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
11/26/2014 Brand, Nathan A & Carrie L Miller, Mark R & Stephanie 432.00 North Platte Original Town, Lt 1 Blk 127 11/26/2014 Lincoln County Community Development Dike, Jenifer 189.00 McGahan 2nd Replat, Lt 2 11/26/2014 Rosedale Ranch, Inc Barger, Steve & Laura 524.25 03, T-15-N, R-31-W 12/1/2014 Carrizales, Julio Keck, Steven S & Cindy 22.50 Flynn's Add., Lts 10 & 11, Blk 5 12/1/2014 Jones XYQ, Inc Phelps, Craig 780.75 12, T-14-N, R-30-W
12/1/2014 Schroeder, Brenda fka Leeper Schroeder, Brenda, Et Al, Schroeder, Megan 18.00 Gillett's Sub., Lt 16
12/2/2014 Derickson, Christopher E & Mar Smith, James G 236.25 Freiberg's Sub., E 6' of Lt 11 & All of Lt 12 12/2/2014 Fast, Michael L & Tammy L Dye, Michael A & Lori J 33.75 North Platte Town Lt Company's Add., Lt 6 Blk 17 12/2/2014 Premier Hospitality Development T C Accomodator 62, LLC 1,651.50 Quality Properties Adminstrative Sub., Lt 3
12/1/2014 Jurgens, Glenn, Et Al, Jurgens, Pamela K Leeper, Brenda 33.75 Gillett's Sub., Lt 16
12/2/2014 Quality Properties, LLC T C Accomodator 62, LLC 3,341.25 Quality Propeties 1st Sub., Lt 1
12/1/2014 Macmillan, Nicholas Micheal Macmillan, Charles Patrick 33.75 Flynn's Add., Lt 12 Blk 24
12/2/2014 Smith, Bobbie D Smith, Craig W & Pamela J 888.75 10, T-16-N, R-27-W
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12/2/2014 Smith, Robbi L & Shelley A Smith, Craig W & Pamela J 888.75 10, T-16-N, R-27-W
12/3/2014 Studley, Mark Edward & Donna Barger, Steve & Laura 263.25 03, T-15-N, R-31-W
12/8/2014 Heckenliable, Mark & Jane Frame, James R & Carol A 141.75 19, T-14-N, R-31-W
12/2/2014 Stienbarger, Eva M Dye, Michael A & Lori J 33.75 North Platte Town Lt Company's Add., S 67' of Lt 6 Blk 17
12/3/2014 Studley, Mark Edward & Donna C V Land Holdings, LLC 2,407.50 33, T-16-N, R-31-W
12/8/2014 Lapinski, Robert & Anne Frame, James R & Carol A 141.75 19, T-14-N, R-31-W
12/3/2014 Anderson, Bonnie J Lindsey, Anthony R & Katie M 292.50 Matson Add., Lts 5 & 6, Blk 1 12/3/2014 Homolka, Art, aka Arthur A Smith, Dennis L 303.75 Oelke Replat, Lt 2
12/3/2014 Studley, Mary Kay C V Land Holdings, LLC 2,407.50 05, T-15-N, R-31-W 12/3/2014 Studley, Mary Kay Barger, Steve & Laura 236.25 03, T-15-N, R-31-W
12/3/2014 Homolka, Art, aka Arthur A Smith, Dennis L 303.75 Scout’s Rest Add., Replat of Lt 8
12/3/2014 Studley, Ronald Dale & Deborah Barger, Steve & Laura 263.25 03, T-15-N, R-31-W
12/3/2014 Rosedale Ranch, Inc C V Land Holdings, LLC 4,812.75 17, T-16-N, R-31-W
12/3/2014 Studley, Ronald Dale & Deborah C V Land Holdings, LLC 2,407.50 05, T-15-N, R-31-W
12/3/2014 Studley, Dan James C V Land Holdings, LLC 2,407.50 05, T-15-N, R-31-W
12/4/2014 Sundstrom, Raymond L & Darice Hansen, Brandon T 63.00 Crow’s Sub., Blk 11 Allura Add., Lt 6
12/3/2014 Studley, Dan James Barger, Steve & Laura 263.25 03, T-15-N, R-31-W
12/4/2014 Whitney, Quincey J Ewing, Dakota, Et Al, White, Devon 56.25 Hershey, Original Town, Lt 3 Blk 2
12/8/2014 North Platte Area Habitat for Humanity Anderson, Calvin P 155.25 Habitat 5th Replat, Lt 5 12/8/2014 Smith, Helen I Frame, James R & Carol A 562.50 19, T-14-N, R-31-W 12/8/2014 Stagemeyer, Rodney D & Judy L Dunn, Shayna M, Et Al, Mavis, Russell F 400.50 Southfield 1st Add., Lt 4 Blk 1 12/8/2014 Veltrie, Thedore & Kelly Frame, James R & Carol A 141.75 19, T-14-N, R-31-W 12/8/2014 Weidenhamer, Elizabeth Frame, James R & Carol A 141.75 19, T-14-N, R-31-W 12/10/2014 Business Realty, Co. Prairie Hand Knits, LLC 337.50 Breternitz Add., Lts 1 & 2 12/10/2014 Endahl, Jack D & Patricia E, Endahl, Jon K Finney, Jon H & Janel R 247.50 Tatman’s 3rd Add., Lt 3 12/10/2014 Schmidt, Melinda Moore, Denise 294.75 19, T-10-N, R-34-W 12/10/2014 Tederman, Dale C & D’Lise M Tourville, Jeanne C 243.00 Sutherland Original Town, Lt 9 Blk 2, Sutherland 12/10/2014 Tighe, Michael & Donna Crow, Michael W & Mindy 391.50 Herrick’s Replat, Lt 2 12/10/2014 Toelle, Steven J & Gloria Reichle, Kurt C & Ann 78.75 North Platte Town Lt Company’s Add., Lts 8 & 9, Blk 8 12/11/2014 Cadwallader, Roy A & Louise A Lincoln-Walker, Barbara, Et AL, Walker, Myron E 141.75 27, T-13-N, R-28-W 12/11/2014 Tighe, Jaqueline M Isom, Jerald D & Roberta R 281.25 Snow’s Replat, Lt 2 12/11/2014 Wilke, Greg W & Sara B Minshull, Derek J & Amy J 450.00 Southfield 1st Replat, Lt 9 Blk 2
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Hood River Daylight basement expands Hood River Bold stone-veneer columns draw eyes to the Hood River’s lofty entry. Built on a down slope to the rear, this home is really much larger than it looks, thanks to a large daylight basement. Its low-pitched hipped roof and widely overhanging eaves clearly mark it as a Prairie-style home. Frank Lloyd Wright originated the style in Chicago in the early 1900s. High ceilings overarch the living spaces, from the entry right through the center to the rear. Entry and foyer ceilings are 13 feet high, while the vaulted ceiling in the expansive great room soars to even greater heights. Stacked windows, angling up to a low-pitched central peak, fill most of the rear wall. Flames in the gas fireplace on the right can be enjoyed at a moment’s notice. Only a drop in ceiling height indicates the transition between the great room and the kitchen and dining area. A curved work island/eating bar anchors the kitchen’s center. Counters, cabinets and appliances span walls on two sides. Sliding glass doors open onto a covered deck. This prairie-style house plan has a passageway off of the great room leads into a short hallway. The owners’ suite is at one end, storage and a utility room at the other. In the owners’ suite, the roomy walk-in closet is reached via the two-section bathroom. The den just inside the Hood River’s front door is in an ideal location for a home office. A few steps further through the foyer are the stairs down to the daylight basement. At the bottom of the stairs, you find yourself in a large family room, where natural light streams in through wide windows at the rear, and sliding glass doors open onto a covered patio. © Associated Designs, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Two bedrooms and a bathroom are down the hall.
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