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If you are a first time homebuyer interested in purchasing a home in Independence, Missouri, you could benefit from the City of Independence First Time Home Buyer Grant Program. This program is designed to assist first time home buyers with down payment and/or closing cost assistance up to $5,000 when purchasing their first home.
The grant program in Independence, Missouri has specific qualifications that the home buyer must meet:
After completing the home buyer education class, the buyer then seeks a home and places a contract on the home. The City Home Inspector inspects the home and if the home meets the requirements, the grant money is set aside or reserved for you, the applicant buyer.
There are a couple of class options available, including Neighborhood Services of Kansas City, and Classes held by the Independence Home Buyer Education Program. You must register for these classes in advance. The program requires a minumum of 8 hours of class time.
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US Marshals Service Seized Assets Auction
Public Auction of Seized Assets - Vehicles and More
Tuesday, May 4th - 6:30pm
1600 North MO-291 Highway, Independence, MO 64056
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This morning I drove to Independence, Mo. to talk with a group of widows and a widower. This
group is a part of Skillbuilders which is a program designed to assist widows and widowers
in adapting to a new lifestyle and teach them life skills which they suddenly need, One
class has to do with personal safety, another has to do with managing finances, another is geared
toward maintaining an automobile, a couple are geared toward grief support. It is a wonderful program
where people who are dealing with deep painful emotions can find safety and share their experiences,
pain, and achievements.
I talk about the real estate market and getting your home ready to sell. Generally, these
people are not ready to sell their homes. Their grief is too fresh. I encourage them to
take time and make their own decisions and not feel pressured by someone else who "means
well". Not all of the widows and widowers are older. There's no guarantee that you will
have a long life together before you're faced with widowhood. Today, most of the audience
were older and had owned their homes for several decades.
I explain a little about the real estate market, the way to choose a good real estate agent,
and the importance of pricing the property to sell. Then I talk a little about improvements
that make sense,staging and home warranties, as well as the home buying process including
inspections and appraisals. Many times these people have lived in their homes 30-40 years.
Some of the questions they asked today were:
good choice. Sometimes your friend is selling real estate as a hobby and not a career. Do
you feel comfortable if your friend knows about your finances? Do you feel comfortable with
your friend telling you that you need to lower your price, clean your shower, or any other
type of honest feedback that real estate agents must give if they are doing their job.)
multiple phone calls to see multiple homes? That lead to a great discussion of buyer agency
and seller agency and designated agency.
How can I explain all the idiosyncrasies of the house and how to take care of it.
discussion about the market and how buyers think and who the competition is and who the
target buyer is, as well as the observation that price overcomes all obstacles.
I'm writing this post to remind agents that this particular market segment may have very
basic questions. As real estate agents, we tend to think of first time home buyers, but
sometimes first time sellers have those same basic types of questions.
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Vizion Properties has brought affordable housing to Independence, MO. 2901 Norwood Ave is a 4 bedroom 2 bathroom house with a full basement and a fenced yard all for under $900. That’s a price that hard to beat. Did I mention that this house has also been fully remodeled? If your looking for a rental property in Independence don’t leave this off your list. At a price like this I’m sur this property won’t be sitting for long.
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We’re in the finishing stages of our renovation at 2901 Norwoood in Independence, MO. This home looks a lot different with a fresh coat of paint. If all goes well we should be able to get this home on the market sometime in the next week.
This is a shot of the front of the house. Lots of folks at this renovation when I took this picture.

Here is a shot of the bathroom I love the fresh look of the white on the tub, vanity, and toilet against the dark laminate.

This is the kitchen. Lots of great counter and cabinet space in this house.

Another great feature in this house is all the living space. Carpet should be going in early next week.

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