Manhattan Kansas Real Estate News & Listings Presented By Joe Maggio

4133 Taneil Drive, Manhattan 66502

Thu, 03 May 2012 19:56:00 GMT

You may have viewed many homes in this subdivision, but not this one...and not like this one. As beautiful as the curb appeal is, this is not a drive-by home...you must see the inside for yourself to fully appreciate the style, elegance, craftsmanship, layout and size that this home has to offer. Every bit of its nearly 3,000 sq ft of finished living area is laid out perfectly with no wasted space. The same can be said for the exterior landscaping as well. And, if you love the feeling of natural sunlight inside a home, well, get prepared for a lot of love. Amenities galore...inside & out.

5441 Stone Crest Drive, Manhattan 66503

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 19:37:00 GMT

That's right...a SmartBuilt new construction townhome on the westside of Manhattan with approximately 3,000 total square feet with nearly 2,000 square feet of it finished, a full walkout unfinished basement that's plumbed for a 4th bathroom, a huge master bedroom with a walkin closet to match, a master bathroom with an over-sized dual headed shower and a spacious dual sink vanity, a fully stocked kitchen with stainless steel appliances, maintenance free exterior vinyl siding...all for under $190,000. The interior finishes will give this townhome an upscale look, but not at an upscale price.

2216 Tamarron Terrace, Manhattan 66502

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:45:00 GMT

Wonderful Westside ranch style home with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a nearly full finished walk-out basement. Master bedroom features his/her walk-in closets and a dual sink vanity in the connecting master bathroom. Vaulted ceiling and a beautiful brick fireplace in living room. Large wet bar in family room. Huge workshop area added to garage along with a mammoth parking pad that will accommodate practically any size trailer, boat, camper, car or truck. Spacious back deck for the whole family to kick back and relax on. Backyard surrounded by an attractive wood privacy fence.

2604 Sumac Drive, Manhattan 66502

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 19:37:00 GMT

Suburban living does exist in Manhattan, KS & here's a well-maintained, updated 5 bedroom, 3 bath home to prove it. With over 2,000 sq. ft. of finished living area, this home adapts to even the largest of families. Both the main level living room & basement family room feature woodburning fireplaces. The large, beautifully landscaped corner lot is nearly 1/2 acre & comes with a practically brand new deck to enjoy the views. In regards to the garage area, half of one of the stalls was used to construct one of the bedrooms. Depending on size of vehicle, you may or may not be able to use stall.

3980 Bald Eagle Drive, Manhattan 66502

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 20:14:00 GMT

Wow...this could possibly be the best maintained pre-owned home in the entire subdivision...inside and out, but not the highest priced. If you are looking at homes priced anywhere between $240,000 and $275,000, then you need to add this one to your list. Beautiful curb appeal, nearly 3,000 square feet of finished living area, 5 large bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 3 dining areas, huge family room with a bar and refrigerator, storm room, in-ground sprinkler system, large partially covered deck, additional patio area, landscaping and views like no other, and the list goes on and on!

1725 Vaughn Drive, Manhattan 66502

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 19:37:00 GMT

NEW CARPET INSTALLED THROUGHOUT ON APRIL 12, 2012 (CURRENT PHOTOS STILL SHOW OLD CARPET). Attention first-time homebuyers, parents of kids attending KSU, military personnel, and investors. Here's a home for you. Centrally located. Tenants lease ends at the end of May but would be willing to leave earlier. The square footage of the bonus room (18x10) is not part of the 1,161 total square feet. It is a converted garage with no AC or heat. Could be converted back to a garage.

Elegant New Townhome With Clubhouse Amenities

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:01:00 GMT

Elegant Townhome that's just perfect for young professionals (with or without kids) & empty nesters who don't want the hassle of lawn maintenance and would love to be within a 60 second walk to a fabulous clubhouse that features an in-door pool, hot tub, workout center, pool table, men's/women's locker rooms and shower facilities, and an event/party room with a kitchen(see last 5 pictures in MLS).

Should I Buy a Home Now?

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 02:00:00 GMT

I'm often asked if this is a good time to buy a home. Some clients are concerned that home prices may fall further than they have already. They are assuming that the best course of action is to wait for the bottom in the market and then buy. The problem with this approach is that you don't know where the bottom is until you see it in the rear view mirror, meaning until you've missed it!

Home prices are one factor in determining your cost of ownership, but so are interest rates and financing availability. Even though interest rates have gone up in the last six months, they are still near historic lows. Since your monthly mortgage payment is a combination of paying down your principal and paying the interest owed, if home prices come down a little further but interest rates go up, it could cost you even more to service a mortgage on an identical home!

While a home is a major investment, it is also the center of your personal life. It's important to live in a home that reflects your taste and values, yet is within your financial "comfort zone." To that end, it may be more important to lock in today's relatively low interest rates and low home prices, rather than to hope for a further break in prices in the future.

Please give me a call if I can be of any assistance in determining how much home you can afford in today's market.