Friday, November 25, 2011
Sunday, November 13, 2011
2024 Chapter 1
Remember the George Orwell book 1984? Well this is a prediction of where I see Real Estate going in the next decade or so.
Chapter 1 of 2024 by Maria Morton
Imagine a buyer is jetting by a house that grabs his attention. Buyer emails/texts a request in to the Centralized Clearing House and pulls his vehicle alongside the curb in front of the home. R2-D2's cousin, R3-D3, is dispatched by the comptroller at CCH. While he's waiting, Buyer strolls around on the sidewalk in front of the 3 story Craftsman style home noticing the swing on the front porch; imagining himself sitting in that swing with Delilah. 'Ah yes' Buyer thinks dreamily, 'wouldn't that be grand?'
In the midst of Buyer's daydream, an R3-D3 whirs up, makes a 360 degree spin, plants himself on the sidewalk, releases the telltale cloud of chem trail, and extends his state of the art F2UR Iris Reader. 'I hate how they do that', Buyer thinks to himself while opening his right eye wide and leaning toward the device. They say the F2UR model corrected the problems with previous Iris Readers but Buyer is not convinced Big Corpo tells the public the truth. He really likes that house though, so submits to the impersonal intrusion and brushes thoughts of blindness and brain cancer from his mind.
The R3-D3 screen registers his information. Age, height, weight, DOB, mother's maiden name, SSN, home address, employer info, blood type, current medications, allergies, and financial information. Buyer checks to see that all the information is correct, including the God-awful photo taken by the DMV, and presses the 'NEXT' button on R3-D3's touchscreen. A new screen pops up and R3-D3 asks, in that Headroom Max voice, 'Is this the correct property?' Buyer presses the 'YES' button and the next screen appears. He selects a 30 minute Showing and holds up his mobile phone to receive the Pass. The phone beeps acceptance and Buyer walks up to the front door, holds his mobile up to the IR on the door, waits for the latch to click and enters.
'Wow, the house is better inside than out.' Buyer says out loud to himself, 'Delilah will love it! I wonder how big the kitchen is?' As Buyer makes his way from room to room, picturing himself and Delilah living in the house, he hears a noise upstairs. Instantly alert, Buyer crouches into the ready stance he learned so many years ago in Basic Training. He glances through the front window, sees the R3-D3 at his post in front of the house, flexes his sinewy leg muscles and slowly edges up the staircase.
Bedtime! Stay tuned for the next installment. ^_^
Chapter 1 of 2024 by Maria Morton
Imagine a buyer is jetting by a house that grabs his attention. Buyer emails/texts a request in to the Centralized Clearing House and pulls his vehicle alongside the curb in front of the home. R2-D2's cousin, R3-D3, is dispatched by the comptroller at CCH. While he's waiting, Buyer strolls around on the sidewalk in front of the 3 story Craftsman style home noticing the swing on the front porch; imagining himself sitting in that swing with Delilah. 'Ah yes' Buyer thinks dreamily, 'wouldn't that be grand?'
In the midst of Buyer's daydream, an R3-D3 whirs up, makes a 360 degree spin, plants himself on the sidewalk, releases the telltale cloud of chem trail, and extends his state of the art F2UR Iris Reader. 'I hate how they do that', Buyer thinks to himself while opening his right eye wide and leaning toward the device. They say the F2UR model corrected the problems with previous Iris Readers but Buyer is not convinced Big Corpo tells the public the truth. He really likes that house though, so submits to the impersonal intrusion and brushes thoughts of blindness and brain cancer from his mind.
The R3-D3 screen registers his information. Age, height, weight, DOB, mother's maiden name, SSN, home address, employer info, blood type, current medications, allergies, and financial information. Buyer checks to see that all the information is correct, including the God-awful photo taken by the DMV, and presses the 'NEXT' button on R3-D3's touchscreen. A new screen pops up and R3-D3 asks, in that Headroom Max voice, 'Is this the correct property?' Buyer presses the 'YES' button and the next screen appears. He selects a 30 minute Showing and holds up his mobile phone to receive the Pass. The phone beeps acceptance and Buyer walks up to the front door, holds his mobile up to the IR on the door, waits for the latch to click and enters.
'Wow, the house is better inside than out.' Buyer says out loud to himself, 'Delilah will love it! I wonder how big the kitchen is?' As Buyer makes his way from room to room, picturing himself and Delilah living in the house, he hears a noise upstairs. Instantly alert, Buyer crouches into the ready stance he learned so many years ago in Basic Training. He glances through the front window, sees the R3-D3 at his post in front of the house, flexes his sinewy leg muscles and slowly edges up the staircase.
Bedtime! Stay tuned for the next installment. ^_^
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Opportunity in Brookside
There are now 3 Duplexes for sale within easy walking distance of Price Chopper, St. Peter's, the Brooksider, Charlie Hoopers', Brookside Market, Avenue's Bistro, The Roasterie, Bella Napoli, Brookside Toy & Science, Sharp's, and all the other great Brookside businesses.
Each duplex is priced well under $250,000. Rents range between $700 and 1200 per month. (Small basic 2 bedroom vs. large, well finished 3 bedrooms.)
You could live in one side and rent the other side out or you could rent both sides out. Or, live in one side and keep the other side open for out of town company.
Home Prices in Brookside have not been this low in 20 years. Interest rates have never been this low. This is the opportunity you've been waiting for. 816-560-3758 or www.MariaMorton.PruKC.com .
Each duplex is priced well under $250,000. Rents range between $700 and 1200 per month. (Small basic 2 bedroom vs. large, well finished 3 bedrooms.)
You could live in one side and rent the other side out or you could rent both sides out. Or, live in one side and keep the other side open for out of town company.
Home Prices in Brookside have not been this low in 20 years. Interest rates have never been this low. This is the opportunity you've been waiting for. 816-560-3758 or www.MariaMorton.PruKC.com .
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Selling A House Is Like Making An Omelet
Selling a house is more like making an omelet than just cracking an egg open. Oops! I dropped an egg and it cracked open!
That's the visual that pops into my mind when someone asks me if I sold a house today. It's not a one-step event.
Selling a house is a series of events much like making an omelet. The pan has to be hot before the oil is added. The oil (or butter or bacon grease) must be hot - but not too hot - before the eggs are added. The vegetables, meats, herbs, and cheese go in at just the right time. Then you must wait to fold the omelet over when it's ready; not too early and not too late.
Sure, we say the house is sold when all parties have signed the Real Estate Contract but that's not the end of it. If the Buyers are financing part of the purchase price, we still have to wait on the appraisal. If the house appraises out, we have to wait on the final approval process.
Whether or not the Buyers are using a mortgage, we're still going to have Inspections to get through. Depending upon what is found, we may have another round or two of negotiations. Anything can happen in that time period between the Contract being signed and Closing.
Yes, the house sold - almost - but, we don't close for 31 days. The house is not sold until the transaction is completed at the Title Company. (Or attorney's office, in some instances/states.)
The Earnest Money Deposit may be in the Escrow account but the bulk of the money does not change hands until Closing. The sale is not yet recorded. The transfer of Title/Deed does not occur until after the Closing documents are signed. Any 'bill to closing' charges from contractors and inspectors are paid after Closing. Lenders, Title Companies and Real Estate Brokers are paid after Closing. We can call the house sold for sure after Closing; not before.
A nicely browned omelet, cooked completely through without being overcooked, is a flavorful gastronomic delight to the taste buds and the stomach. So, too, is a well-executed and coordinated home sale.
Originally published by the Author on Kansas City Real Estate With Maria on Active Rain.
Selling a house is a series of events much like making an omelet. The pan has to be hot before the oil is added. The oil (or butter or bacon grease) must be hot - but not too hot - before the eggs are added. The vegetables, meats, herbs, and cheese go in at just the right time. Then you must wait to fold the omelet over when it's ready; not too early and not too late.
Sure, we say the house is sold when all parties have signed the Real Estate Contract but that's not the end of it. If the Buyers are financing part of the purchase price, we still have to wait on the appraisal. If the house appraises out, we have to wait on the final approval process.
Whether or not the Buyers are using a mortgage, we're still going to have Inspections to get through. Depending upon what is found, we may have another round or two of negotiations. Anything can happen in that time period between the Contract being signed and Closing.
Yes, the house sold - almost - but, we don't close for 31 days. The house is not sold until the transaction is completed at the Title Company. (Or attorney's office, in some instances/states.)
The Earnest Money Deposit may be in the Escrow account but the bulk of the money does not change hands until Closing. The sale is not yet recorded. The transfer of Title/Deed does not occur until after the Closing documents are signed. Any 'bill to closing' charges from contractors and inspectors are paid after Closing. Lenders, Title Companies and Real Estate Brokers are paid after Closing. We can call the house sold for sure after Closing; not before.
A nicely browned omelet, cooked completely through without being overcooked, is a flavorful gastronomic delight to the taste buds and the stomach. So, too, is a well-executed and coordinated home sale.
Originally published by the Author on Kansas City Real Estate With Maria on Active Rain.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Keeping Outdoor Air Out May Not Be The Right Thing To Do
Jessica Green talks about mechanical ventilators and microbes. I have long believed that keeping the outdoor air out of buildings is not healthy. According to research, I may be right.
Are We Filtering The Wrong Microbes?
Are We Filtering The Wrong Microbes?
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