APRIL 2021. 8 Newsletter

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APRIL 2021         VOL.  2021.8 Do we know where YOU want to live? In this fast pace market we need to know what you are looking for and the neighborhood you want to live in before a home hits market! Have you ever missed out on an opportunity to purchase a property simply because you didn't know it was for sale? Likely, this was an OFF-MARKET SALE. What Does Off Market Mean in Real Estate? Off market real estate is a term used to describe properties that are for sale or have already been sold without any advertising on the MLS or public knowledge. Within the real estate industry, agents chat about buyer needs within their office. In turn, when an agent has a new listing coming up, it is often shared among agents within their brokerage prior to it hitting the market. With proper documentation and permission granted by the seller, this agent can allow showings of the property before entering the for sale data into our MLS system. This means, only the agents within the brokerage know it is for sale, it never hits 3rd party websites like Zillow, Tulia or Realtor.com, and you may miss your chance to purchase your dream home! This is happening all over the market with our shortage of inventory. In fact, just this past month we have sold 4 off market just at The Carnahan Group. Want to be in-the-know and be put on our buyer list? Click on the link below and one of our agents with get with you shortly! SIGN UP NOW MARKET STATS MARCH 2021 MARKET STATS Home Inventory is yet again at the LOWEST we have seen yet! NOW DOWN 58%!! Homes sales in South Central Kansas rose by 5.4% in March compared to the prior year. The average sale price of existing homes was $189,126. This represents an increase of 16.7% from the March 2020 average price of $162,117. For new construction, 97 sales occurred in March, up from 72 units the prior year, an increase of 34.7%. The average sale price of new homes in March was $325,543, up 9.9% from the same period last year. A total of 1,072 contracts for sale were written in March 2021, up from 935 in March 2020. This is an increase of 14.7%. Contracts written during the month reflect, in part, sales that are set to close in the near future. The inventory of active listings in South Central Kansas stood at 660 units at the end of March, which is down from 1,562 homes that were on the market at the end of March last year. VIEW FULL MARKET STATS TCG HOT TIP Winter is now behind us. Our agent Kim Galvin gives a few easy, simple tips to help prepare your home for Spring. WATCH MORE VIDEOS Getting your home ready for Spring! OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY Check out this week's open houses! View all open houses in Wichita and surrounding towns. Find one you like? Give us a call for more details or to view it in advance. 316-634-6767 SEARCH FOR PROPERTIES Looking for something specific? Shop all properties in Sedgwick and Butler County. Narrow your search by newest, price range, zip code and more. Want to be in-the-know about upcoming listings? Email us to be added to the list! EMAIL TCG FAVORITE RECIPES What is better than cooking out on the grill? Spring is here and like many of you, we are firing up the grill! Our Agent and Marketing Coordinator Dee Carlson is sharing 2 great recipes, perfect for the spring season! Salsa Verde Chicken and Veggie Foil Pack Ingredients: 1 Cup instant white or brown rice            1oz cream cheese 1.5 cup water 6 tbsp salsa verde 1 lb chicken  ½ cup corn ½ tsp cumin ½ cup black beans ½ tsp garlic powder ½ cup shredded pepperjack cheese ½ tsp salt and pepper 1 tsp chili powder 1/8 tsp paprika                                         MAKES 4 SERVINGS   Directions: Preheat grill to medium high heat (or oven to 400 degrees).  Generously spray 4 large sheets of heavy duty foil with non-stick cooking spray.  Place the rice in the water and let sit for 5 minutes. Slice chicken breast into strips and set aside.   In a bowl, combine all of the seasonings and then add the seasoning s to the chicken breast evenly with seasoning mixture. Divide the rice and water among the 4 foil packets and then place 2 tbsp of corn and black beans, then place the chicken on top of the rice/black beans/corn.  Slice the 1 ounce cream cheese into 4 equal pieces and place 1 piece in each foil packet.  Pour 2 tbsp  of salsa verde on top of the chicken. Seal the packets and place on the grill until chicken is done (about 20 minutes or in the oven for 30-50 minutes).  Once done, mix everything around and top with 2 tbsp of shredded pepperjack cheese.  Champagne Salad Ingredients 8 oz. cream cheese, softened                   1 cup sugar 8 to 12 oz whipped topping 1 10 oz package of frozen strawberries, partially thawed 2 or 3 bananas, sliced   How to Make It Combine cream cheese and sugar in bowl, mix well. Fold in whipped topping, strawberries and bananas. Spoon into a 9x13 inch serving dish.  Freeze overnight. Cut into squares. May store in freezer for 3 to 4 weeks. 12 servings   THE CARNAHAN GROUP CORE VALUES GREAT ATTITUDE   |   SELF MOTIVATED    |    PROFESSIONAL   |    GOLDEN RULE View this email in your browser Copyright © 2021 The Carnahan Group at ReeceNichols SCK, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 1551 N Waterfront Parkway Suite 310 Wichita, KS 67206 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.