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Wichita Homes for Sale-Bargain Hunters Market!

Have you heard the expression "Buy Low, Sell High"? Well now is the time in the Wichita Home Buyers Market to Buy Low, hold onto your property for a few years and Sell High! If you are looking for Wichita Home for sale there are many bargains to be found. Interest rates are low and Wichita homes for sale are abundant so there are lots of choices.

While some loan programs are no longer available, FHA loans still are and they are not just for First Time Wichita Homebuyers. FHA loans require little down payment and you can also use gift funds! There is another loan program for Rural properties that does not require a Down Payment. As an experienced Wichita Realtor, I make it my mission to know the Wichita market and financing options for Wichita homes for sale.

For more information on finding a Bargain Wichita Home for Sale, just visit my website at:

www.mywichitahome.com or send me an email!

For Sale By Owner Wichita-Is the MLS the "magic" pill?

Some Wichita homesellers have considered trying a For Sale by Owner route to get there home Sold. There is the perception that a Wichita Realtor is just going to put a sign in the yard, put the home in the MLS and then you won't ever hear from them-and let's face it, there are some inexperienced Agents out there who may do just that and heck, can't you do that yourself just as easily these days?

Well, the answer is yes, if you choose the For Sale by Owner route in Wichita-you can do that. For a minimum investment and a lot of your personal time, you can put a sign in the yard, pay a fee to list it in the MLS and wait for a Buyer. However, the MLS is just one tool an experienced Realtor would use to get your Wichita home Sold and knowing how to maximize it's power is crucial. There are many other marketing tools a Realtor will use to sell your home, along with negotiating skills and prequalifying potential Buyers. If you are still thinking of trying a For Sale by Owner in Wichita;

Consider this...

So far in 2008 there were 2162 homes that were listed in the Wichita MLS that DID NOT SELL before the Listing Agreement Expired.

Obviously just listing a home in the MLS, is not the "Magic" pill for a For Sale by Owner home. Knowing the market, how to price a home, stage a home, negotiate the contract all contribute to getting you the most money for your Wichita home in the shortest amount of time. Hiring the RIGHT Wichita Realtor saves you time, money and heartache.

If you would like more information on For Sale By Owners in Wichita, visit my website at www.mywichitahome.com and click on the "For Sale by Owner" link on the left hand side.

Wichita Homes for Sale-Increase Your Homes Curb Appeal!

Are you looking for ways to increase your Wichita area homes curb appeal other than the old "welcome mat" at the front door? Here are some simple ideas to boost your homes first impression.

• Paint your front door a bright color to add visual interest
• Plant flower beds, flowering trees or shrubs near your front walkway
• Install a brick walkway or concrete paver
• Install awnings above windows
• Plant flowers in window boxes

For more great ideas on getting your Wichita home ready for sale, visit my website at www.mywichitahome.com.

Fun Wichita Events-From Laurie Huhman your Wichita Homes for Sale Expert!

The Kansas State Fair begins today, September 5th and runs through Sunday, September 14th.

One of the great acts you can see is Gary Allen with Blake Shelton on Saturday, September 6th at 7:30. Tickets are $30.00. Some of the other things you will find at the fair are woodcarving, antique tractor pull, armwrestling championships and of course all the rides on the Midway. So grab the family and friends and head to Hutchinson!

Fun Wichita Events-From Laurie Huhman your Wichita Homes for Sale Expert!

You won't want to miss movie night at the Orpheum Theater in Wichita on Thursday, September 18th, 2008.

Return to a Galaxy Far, Far, Away......

Papa Johns Pizza Presents the 2008 Orpheum Film Series-STAR WARS Episode VI Return of the Jedi

Thursday, September 18th, 2008 at 7:00 PM*Tickets $5 at the door

The Historic Orpheum Theater opened on September 4th, 1922 and is a fun place to enjoy a movie!