Art Hurst Jr. - Realtor at ERA Great American Realty

03/07/2023

It's that time of year folks.
If you're new to Sedgwick County or Kansas, here's a link that will help you know what the sirens mean when the are activated and what to do so that you can stay safe.
https://www.sedgwickcounty.org/emergency-management/emergency-alerts/

07/21/2022

OUTDOOR PROJECTS
Looking for outdoor project ideas?
Check out some of these projects...
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Outdoor Projects, Plans and Tutorials perfect for your outdoor living space, ranging from outdoor furniture to outdoor living spaces including floating decks

07/21/2022

TERMINOLOGY - CAP RATE:
-What is it and why is it important to know?

KEY TAKEAWAYS
*The capitalization rate is calculated by dividing a property's net operating income by the current market value.

*This ratio, expressed as a percentage, is an estimation of an investor's potential return on a real estate investment.

*The cap rate is most useful as a comparison of the relative value of similar real estate investments.

The internet is full of information concerning real estate investing. If you're just starting out wanting to know more, Investopedia.Com is one of the best sites to get a solid understanding of terminology.
Clink Link to learn more:
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/capitalizationrate.asp

02/05/2022

Check out this DIY Bathroom remodel.
What do you think?

"A Bathroom remodel with a design you'll never forget." After five years of building, I finally got to tackle the project I've been wanting to do the most; a bathroom renovation. My parents have been talking for years about how they wanted to update their older upstairs bathroom, so I'm making it ha...

09/19/2021

"Many of today’s homebuyers are suffering from sticker shock—and not just over astronomical home prices.

Nearly half of homeowners, 44%, report they weren’t aware of the costs associated with buying a home, according to a Realtor.com® survey in July of nearly 3,000 adults, including 1,800 homeowners.

About 400 of the respondents were buyers who purchased a home within the past 15 months. This includes paying for things like a home inspection, document fees, property taxes, home insurance, and title fees. About 11% weren’t even factoring in moving expenses."

REF:
https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/hidden-costs-buying-a-home/

Nearly half of homeowners, 44%, report they weren't aware of the costs associated with buying a home, according to a Realtor.com survey in July.

09/19/2021

Great info for First Time Homebuyers...
https://www.realtor.com/advice/buy/things-all-first-time-homeowners-get-wrong-and-how-to-avoid-mistakes/?fbclid=IwAR0SQ_2pfwh-5J7T5Kdv0Dws02PMWzAhbHhP51SEIR9absb3RUwLh8fmsCw&CID=SOC_FACEBOOK_Realtor.com_Social

Having recently purchased my first home, I’ve had a front-row seat to all the trials and tribulations that come with learning how to be a homeowner.

05/13/2021

RADON TESTING:
DIY or Professional? Follow this link to learn more...

Plan to conduct a radon test in your home, if you haven’t already. As the second leading cause of lung cancer, concentrated radon gas is nothing to ignore.

03/16/2021

Here is another backyard transformation that creates that personal enjoyment space...