• How to use that tax refund?

    How to use that tax refund?,Larry Hall

    So a lot of people are getting a tax refund and a stimulus check. Instead of going out a buying a brand new Camaro or a new flat screen, You should put that money to work for you and purchase a home that you can make adjustments to and remodel as you wish! This way you are building your own equity a

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  • So you want to build a new home?

    So you want to build a new home?,Larry Hall

    You are looking for a new home but realize there just isn’t many on the market. You have probably thought about just building a home then! It is definitely an option if you can do so. A new home is maintenance free for the most part and worry free as everything will be new! When you’re looking at bu

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  • What’s a home inspection?

    What’s a home inspection?,Larry Hall

    Even the most experienced buyers will often get a home inspection. A $200-300 investment now can save you thousands down the road (call us to find out how to get a free inspection!). This is part of the due diligence process to make sure your potential new home doesn’t come with extra unwanted “feat

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  • I’m a first time home buyer!! What’s first?

    I’m a first time home buyer!! What’s first?,Larry Hall

    Pre approval- Getting pre approved is going to be the 1st step. Your pre approval letter will be submitted with any offers.Selecting an agent/agency paperwork-There will be agency paperwork to go over when selecting an agent along with other required paperwork that outlines various forms of agency.

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  • What is a sellers market?

    What is a sellers market?,Larry Hall

    So what does it mean to be in a sellers market? Right now in the Wichita area there is roughly one month worth of inventory. This means that if 100 homes sell a month then there is only 100 homes on the market right now. In order to switch to a buyers market there has to be at least 7 months worth o

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  • How is the market?

    How is the market?,Larry Hall

    So how is the market? Remember this time last year when we ran out of toilet paper? It’s just like that except we are dealing with houses not toilet paper! This market has been nuts. We are seeing lots of offers over asking price as well as lots of buyers willing to waive their inspections or apprai

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  • Do you have a leaky basement?

    Do you have a leaky basement?,Larry Hall

    Leaky Basement? Oh no, you have water in basement! No worries! L&H Homes have a few tips that can help keep the leaky basement at bay. Does your home have Positive drainage? If not if as easy as getting a ton of dirt and spreading it around your foundation. Be sure your gutters are clean and clear t

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  • What the heck is an escalation clause?!

    What the heck is an escalation clause?!,Larry Hall

    What in the world is an escalation clause and how does it work? An escalation clause is used when you really want the home you’re putting an offer on. It is essentially a way to tell the seller exactly how high you’re willing to go with your offer. Say the house is listed at $100,000.00 and you are

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  • Forbearance. What does that mean?!

    Forbearance. What does that mean?!,Larry Hall

    We have been hearing a lot about mortgage forbearance. Question is, What is that? So, Mortgage forbearance has multiple ways of helping/hurting you. The main way we’ve been hearing from people is that they took the forbearance and now they owe a lump sum which they can’t afford. This means they have

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