Goddard - How is your market doing?

Updates on the Goddard, KS Home Market

Smaller city markets are always unique. As gas prices skyrocket, some of these out-of-the way places are losing their appeal to buyers who previously would have liked to live in the country and commute to work. That has resulted in a smaller market than usual for areas such as Goddard, KS. However, the wonderful school system in Goddard has a very strong pull on the West-side market!

If you're thinking of moving to Goddard, please be sure to check out the local community website at www.goddardkansas.us for some good information about the area! It's a great town, with peace and quiet, great schools, and a good environment! If you already live in Goddard, hope you are loving it and here's how your area is faring in the current market!

currently for sale in Goddard:

15 homes - ranging in price from $112,900 to $549,900!
1 of these is a brand new home
1 is a pre-foreclosure

currently under contract in Goddard:

9 homes - ranging in price from $105,000 to $172,040!
4 of these are brand new homes
0 are bank foreclosures.

sold in the last month in Goddard:

21 homes - ranging in price from $87,000 to $364,862!
9 were brand new homes
0 were a bank foreclosure

Average time on the market before selling:

55 Days

Want to move to Goddard? Need to sell in Goddard? Want to Build in Goddard? Considering Investing in Goddard?
Call or Email today to talk about your options!

Cheney - How is your market doing?

Updates on the Cheney, KS Home Market

currently for sale in cheney:

currently under contract in cheney:

sold in the last month in cheney:

Average time on the market before selling:

132 Days

Want to move to Cheney? Need to sell in Cheney? Want to Build in Cheney? Considering Investing in Cheney?
Call or Email today to talk about your options!

Posted by permission and courtesy of Robert Davis of The Wichita Newsbrief. The Newsbrief is an email editorial newsletter summarizing some area news, with a twist. It also provides a forum for reader opinions and is a very interesting read!

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Yes that's right, I'm going on Vacation! Time to go back home and see the family.

We're talking a good ole-fashioned 16 hour car drive with 3 children.

Sounds like fun, right? Don't you wanna join me?

I will be available via email - my life wouldn't be complete without an internet connection!

So if you have questions, concerns, or needs that can be addressed via email, please feel free to ask.

For those that are currently working with me on a deal, if you have anything you need answered immediately, please feel free to call my backup - Brenda Noffert. She is our team leader and absolutely excellent! She will be able to take care of anything that may come up and will be keeping tabs on everything while I'm gone.

You can reach Brenda at 316-260-3300 or you can email cbnoffert@cox.net

But how can you live without me, you might say?

Don't worry - I shall return! We will be leaving on Saturday the 29th,

and returning the following Sunday, April 6th!

*banner photo reprinted courtesy of Brenda Noffert, copyright owner*

If you simply drive Kellogg past downtown, you can't help but notice the giant LOFTS FOR SALE signs going up. A relatively recent phenomenon to Wichita, Lofts are gaining hugely in popularity. The one pictured here is in downtown Wichita, at Exchange Place.

Their similar cousins, Condo's, are also gaining ground. The ones pictured here are townhouse style, near McArthur and West Street. There are many styles and floorplans, in many areas of town.

But how do YOU know if a Condo or Loft is right for you?

A condo/loft may be right for you if:

• You do not want the responsibility of exterior maintenance such as painting, roofing, gutters, etc.
• You want some amenities available such as a clubhouse, pool, playground, tennis courts, etc.
• You don't mind close neighbors (similar to an apartment layout but generally better constructed and less "neighbor noise" that filters through).
• You want lower utility bills.

If this sounds like you, consider a Condo/Loft. What's the difference in these two?

• A LOFT is typically an open floor plan, more contemporary styled, and generally pricier. Lofts in the Wichita area run from the $200's and up over $500's. They are typically only found in the city, particularly downtown areas. Amenities typically range from work-out areas/gyms to roof-top party-spots.
• A Condo is similarly styled to a home, as far as separate rooms and layout. Condo's can be found in the city, but also scattered throughout the less-dense areas of the city, and even outlying areas such as Cheney. They typically have amenities such as a pool, clubhouse, or covered parking. Some have small "yard" areas for each condo. These range in price from the $20's and on up to about the $200's.

Some things to note about Condo's and Lofts:

• There is typically a monthly maintenance fee - this can run from $100/mo (condo) on up to $500/mo (loft). This fee goes towards the Association's maintenance of the building and facilities. This varies from building to building, but can mean lawn service, snow removal, exterior home care, exterior insurance, etc.
• Since you have exterior insurance in place through the association, you typically only need insurance coverage for your contents, and even that is generally optional (though recommended!). This offsets some of that maintenance fee for you, too.
• Some loan programs will not cover a Condo, depending on the number of rental units in the facility. If too many are rented, they may consider it an investment property and not want to loan on it.

Sounds great, right? You get a property that YOU own, you get the tax write-off, and someone else takes care of the hard work? IS there a downside?

Depends on how you look at it! Here's some possible downers:

• Parking availability ranges from curbside, to carport, to rented garages, to parking garages. There may not be a lot of it available (sometimes only 1-2 spots per unit).
• Re-sale typically takes a little longer on Condo's, depending on where they are and what amenities they offer. However, you can generally easily rent the condo out when you are done with it and use the income to offset your next purchase payments!

Still not sure? If you even think you might like a condo/loft, just give me a shout! We can always schedule a few to check out, just to see if they're something you might be interested in. You never know until you go!