THE SPRING BELL IS RINGING EARLY

THE SPRING BELL IS RINGING EARLY

You, as a home owner who has owned your home for at least 5 years, or as a first time home buyer, can enjoy the opportunity to receive $6,500-$8,000 tax refund if you purchase a new home before April 30.

What this means to everyone who has been thinking of selling their home (whether it is a typical first time home or any other home of less then $800,000) - the whole buyer market for your home has been awakened! We expect buyer activity to become alive early earlier than the typical spring buying season. The bell for the buyers is ringing early.

So if you have wondered if I should wait to sell, or you have had your next home on your wish list for a while, now is the time! There is a two way benefit:
1- The buyer activity for almost any type of home has now been stirred.
2- If you are looking to buy your dream home, the incentive has been offered to give you a better level of value and savings.

Expanded Home Buyer Tax Credit Incentive

See link (in right hand column) titled New Tax Credit Info for more details!

Since our last newsletter announcing a birth of Andy’s Jameson, we have learned of our son, Matthew and daughter in law Tricia, are expecting their first, our 15th grandchild: five new grandchildren in a year. We are rich. Our continued thanks to all of you for your friendship.

Call us regarding how to take advantage of this expanded Home Buyer Tax Credit Program.

With this time of year all of us are thoughtful of our many blessings. The SNYDER & Associates Family wishes you and your families a happy Thanksgiving and peaceful holiday season filled with spiritual grace.

God bless our men and women serving in our armed forces.

A Family Deal

As we write this the news has arrived that our son Andy and daughter-in-law Amber have welcomed grandchild # 13, minutes ago. A boy at 8lbs. 10oz. and all are well. We feel so blessed with 3 new grandchildren in 4 months and more to come in the next months.

This past week we closed on a home for a couple moving to KC to be closer to their children and grandchild. This process is repeated through a normal year many times. We leave our homes and move for family. To go fishing together – to have a special bedroom just for the grandchildren to sleep close.

That special room carries a big gift – getting up in the morning with breakfast filling the air with delicious aroma, a loving hug and a sense of togetherness that will last a lifetime.

So the work of moving, the process of getting the economics right, to price and pay what’s fair. It’s all part of the investment in family and meeting our need to get on behalf of our loved ones, the home, really the space in our hearts, for each other. It’s all worth it.

The nice part of what we do is to briefly share those dreams with you. Yes, it’s a family deal.

God bless you. God bless our men and women who serve our country in the armed services.


In the last two days we have received 2 referrals from you.
Thank you

Royals Update

Go Royals! I should have kept with my original forcast. Sixty-eight wins or more now again may be possible. When you hit, everything else seems easier. Look at the batting averages of the top 5 or 6 hitters on Boston. In my opinion, we are short 3 hitters and the experience to keep the season fresh in the middle of the season. Having said that, what a great feeling it is to enjoy the recent successes.

Mind Body and Spirit Challenge

We were privileged to participate in a fundraising event on Labor Day organized by the FYC (Families With Young Children) an organization of St. Therese Parish in Parkville. This event was the “Body” segment of the “Mind Body and Spirit” challenge that the group sponsored throughout the year encouraging families to improve their mind by reading books, their spirit by giving service to the community and their bodies by participating in a 5K or 1 mile fun run.

A group of approximately 450 people including people of all ages gathered at English Landing Park early on Labor Day morning to walk in support of 2 worthy causes: to help raise money for a school project in Uganda, Africa and to contribute to the Amy Roberts Medical Fund. Amy is a young wife and mother who is a member of FYC. She was diagnosed with brain cancer nearly a year ago and the medical bills have been mounting ever since. Any and her family were there to kick off the walk.

There was such a warm sense of community and unity of purpose as we gathered to start the race. Volunteers were there to help things run smoothly. Many families with little ones in strollers were there as well as grandmothers and grandfathers. When all was said and done we left with a sense we had participated in something worthwhile and meaningful.

It is encouraging to see the energy and enthusiasm of these young families as they connect with their church community and bond with one another. It is energizing to see new leadership evolve. The foundation they are building will influence families and especially their children for years to come.

How is the Market?

Many times recently we have been asked “How is the Market?” In a nutshell: The last 3 months have been good, the market still has a backlog of buyers and sellers. Expect very soon that ‘short sales’ and ‘foreclosures’ will again pick up steam and maintain a portion of the selling inventory.
Interest Rates may go up but expect them to still be low by historic comparison.

The seller’s deal is still a condition/preparation strategy. Our opinion is the market is slightly recovering but no significant avg. price change upwards is expected for 3 years. We may have as good a market/interest rates/competitive window as we will see in that time.

For the buyer’s deal, we see a continually good environment; a closing window on the $8,000 cash first time home buyer’s incentive; low interest rates and good inventory exist. There is however more competition for good homes and the seller’s know this – killer deals are fewer.

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Laura and Todd found out they are having a BOY! That’s SIX ‘GRANDBOYS’ in a row.

GOD BLESS our armed services men and women.

Okay Royals, I give in

Don't trade Butler; I was just kidding. 68 wins this year is not going to happen. Among other problems I said the lack of focus was critical with this years team. A catcher who mistakes 2 outs for 3 outs is but a minor symtom of repeated lapses.

Root for the home team and the small victories. I just wonder if current management has the ability and license to represent another and different approach to the game just because a year has passed or a different squad is on the field. Not very hopeful.

Since current management is not a given, the base of ability we have in starting pitching, closer and a couple of hitters does offer some hope. GO ROYAlS.

Nineteen Homes Sold in Three Months! THANKS

The market has come roaring back! Thanks to you, your referrals and the effort from the Snyder Team, yes. 19 homes in 3 months. Here they are:

6520 Claret Ct. Parkville, MO 64152

19 Groom St Liberty, MO 64068

7716 N Nodaway Ave Kansas City, MO 64152

6519 NW Hilldale Dr. Kansas City, MO 64151

421 NE 90th Ter. Kansas City, MO

5785 SW Lakewood Ct Plattsburg, MO 64477

6716 N Camden Ct Kansas City, MO 64151

6716 N Camden Ct Kansas City, MO 64151

7506 N Lewis Avenue Kansas City, MO 64158

322 N Jackson Kansas City, MO 64123

7509 N. McKinely Kansas City, MO 64158

6109 NW 51st Ter. Kansas City, MO 64151

9010 NW Hamilton Kansas City, MO

12855 S Gallery Olathe, KS 66062

16001 Bluejacket St. Overland Park, KS 66062

8615 N Donnelly Ave Kansas City, MO 64157

7610 Avalon St Kansas City, MO 64152

5725 N London Ave Kansas City, MO 64151

8547 N Gower Kansas City, MO 64154

Each of these addresses represents a dream come true. The effort for staging, marketing, negotiations and financial compliance all becomes but a distant memory when its done. It feels good.

It's smart for the buyer to be out now - low interest rates - lots of inventory/choice. First time home buyer incentive of up to $8000 cash.

AS A SELLER, if you stage properly, price intelligently the market traffic will search you out. Believe us - the distress of the market is reflected in the bad condition and poor care of many of the homes - YOU CAN STAND OUT - we will help you.

Finally we appreciate your referrals -

Here is a letter from one of our wonderful clients.

Hi:

We just wanted to let know that we appreciate the way you sold our house.

We thought 90 to 120 would be a reasonable time. But 30 days was a real surprise. Also thankful for the people you had to make the house and yard more attractive was great help.

To hear from you, how many people viewed the house and their comments.

Barbar and Wayne, Thanks again -will miss seeing you both. Excuse the stationary.

Peace

Love Jean and Frank

Who said this business has only financial rewards. Thank You Frank and Jean. Thanks to you our friends, business associates. We are thankful for our great nation and the men and women who serve us in uniform.