I'm Going Green

Last week I completed classes to obtain the Energy Works Certification. This certification process taught me how to understand different "green" elements in a home and how to market those elements when selling the house. Topics covered included Heat Pumps/Geo Thermal units, energy saving lighting, designing energy saving homes and other components of building/buying "green". It was an interesting class and I believe it will help me better inform my clients on money saving improvements as well as help educate potential buyers who are looking to buy my green listings. It is amazing all the new technologies out there which can help families save money as well as the resources we have. I'm glad I took the time to attend and get certified.

1st Time Buyer Alert

Attention all first time home buyers! The deadline for closing a home purchase in time to qualify for the Federal Governments Tax Credit is fast approaching. As of today all loans must be closed by November 30,2009. The pipeline for closing these loans is becoming clogged and will soon be filled up. If you are waiting to buy a home you need to move quickly to find the right house and get an offer accepted. The length of time between contract and closing is 30 to 60 days depending on your loan type. I would venture to say that if you don't have a contract in process by mid October you will miss out on the tax credit. The government doesn't care if your loan closes one day or one week later than the 11/30 cut off date.When it's over - it's over! There has been some recent talk about whether or not the President will extend the tax credit option but I would not count on it until I see it signed. Get your realtor to work or call me and I'll get the ball rolling. TAX CREDITS DON'T COME AROUND VERY OFTEN, DON'T MISS OUT!

What a Summer

How in the world did I miss an entire summer? No trips to the pool with the grand kids, very few picnics, a few baseball games and BAM!, the whole summer is gone.
Actually, I spent a lot of my summer changing office locations and getting settled into my new office. I have relocated to Coldwell Banker Plaza Real Estate ( same great Coldwell Banker company, just a new boss and new office). You'll still received my stellar customer service and hard-hitting ( ha) newsletters, you'll just have to come visit me at my new office located at 13th and Tyler behind the Fidelity Bank Building. I recently sent out newsletter to all my friends on my mailing list but in case you missed getting your copy here is the same information:

Coldwell Banker Plaza Real Estate
8442 W 13th #102 Wichita, Ks. 67212
cell #316-253-6177 and email marsha@marshahuebert.com

The market in Wichita is holding steady this summer. Lots of first time buyers are out getting homes that will qualify them for the Federal Governments 1st time buyer tax credit of 10% of the sales price or $8,000 which ever is less. If you know of any first time buyers who need a realtor to represent them and get in on this one time offer let me know. They only have until November to get a contract in place.