Posted by Amy Vochatzer // October 12, 2020
Current Climate for Landlords and Covid-19, according to REBUSINESS Online, “The COVID-19 pandemic has continued to highlight the importance of strong tenant-landlord relationships, particularly in the retail sector. Tyler Enders, co-owner of local Kansas City shop Made in KC, works with roughly ten different landlords and has experienced a variety of different approaches to the […]
Posted by Amy Vochatzer // September 30, 2020
Many people decide to move and choose to rent their homes out. How do you go about getting your house ready to rent? There are a baker’s dozen of steps to getting a property ready to show to prospective renters. You can call that process, getting it Rent Ready. That means the property has been cleaned, repaired, […]
Posted by Amy Vochatzer // September 23, 2020
Realtor.com asks a key question. In an article written by Clare Trapasso, she asks Mortgage Rates Hit Record Lows. Could They Fall Even Further? Well, could they? Mortgage Rates – Could They Fall Further? “One of the few bright spots for home buyers and owners in 2020—a year marred by a pandemic, economic recession, social […]
Posted by Amy Vochatzer // September 16, 2020
We buy Kansas City houses, scarlet and pale houses, places on the water, and houses underwater. We pay cash. Recently, a couple called us asking if they could sell their house fast for cash in Kansas City. In a sea of stress, the couple felt calm when we said we would take a look at […]
Posted by Amy Vochatzer // September 9, 2020
According to FAU, “The U.S. housing market has remained surprisingly resilient during the coronavirus crisis. Home prices pushed even higher and made renting the more attractive option in many markets across the country. What a conundrum trying to decide should I buy or rent the place I call home and the place where I lay […]
Posted by Amy Vochatzer // September 2, 2020
Yesterday, ATTOM Data Solutions released its Vacant Property and Zombie Foreclosure Report for the third quarter of 2020, finding that just over 1.5 million U.S. residential properties, or 1.6 percent of all homes in the country, are currently sitting vacant. That many empty homes at a time when supply levels are painfully low is problematic in its own right. […]
Posted by Amy Vochatzer // August 26, 2020
If you’re selling your home in Kansas City, you need to understand that pricing your home correctly from the beginning is absolutely critical. The most common reason a home doesn’t sell is because it is overpriced. It doesn’t matter if other homes in your neighborhood are listed, not sold at the same price. Here’s a […]
Posted by Amy Vochatzer // August 19, 2020
Buying property from a distressed seller is a deal that can benefit both parties. We get a good deal, and they get out of a pickle. However, when we buy houses, Kansas City property owners aren’t always highly motivated to sell. If you are an investor who has encountered this issue, you may wonder why […]
Posted by Amy Vochatzer // August 12, 2020
Landlords have a bigger problem than usual. The number of people across the U.S. believed to be on the edge of eviction for non-payment of rent is a staggering 18 million renters. On average, before the pandemic and eviction proceeding moratoriums, Jackson County filed approximately 34 formal evictions per business day. What is the best […]
Posted by Amy Vochatzer // August 5, 2020
Right now, landlords are under a lot of pressure. They live between tenants who are behind in paying rent that could result in evictions and tenants demanding rent forgiveness as a result of the lockdowns and job losses due to COVID 19. Being a landlord is one of the toughest occupations in the world. Renting […]
