Taylor-Made Homefront

By Chad Taylor, the Taylor-Made Team Many Johnson County homeowners had the same reaction when opening their mailbox recently: a quick glance at the new appraised value and a raised eyebrow, followed by the question, “Is that number right?” Johnson County...

By Chad Taylor, the Taylor-Made Team How do I know how much my home is worth? Can Zillow, Realtor.com, or the county tax office give me an idea of value? I have answered this question more times than I can count...

By Chad Taylor, the Taylor-Made Team One of the most joyful moments for a seller is hearing the words, “You’re under contract.” The very next emotion? Fear. Fear of the upcoming whole house inspection. Sellers imagine their well-loved home being picked apart line...

By Chad Taylor, the Taylor-Made Team Sometimes I wonder how much of what we hear about the job market and the real estate market is aspirational. We keep hearing that jobs are still being created. Not at record pace, but steady....

By Chad Taylor, the Taylor-Made Team Greed is one of the seven deadly sins. In real estate, it can cost a seller their best opportunity. Let me explain. In almost every market, especially one with limited inventory, the strongest buyers walk through...

By Chad Taylor, the Taylor-Made Team Pricing a home, preparing it for sale, and navigating the many steps of a contract are what most people think of when they think of a listing agent. And to be fair, those things...

By Chad Taylor, the Taylor-Made Team If you live in Johnson County long enough, you’re going to hear the term ice dam. You may even experience one. And if you do, chances are it won’t be a small issue. Ice dams...

By Chad Taylor, the Taylor-Made Team It’s truly about what buyers can buy today, not about what sold last year. We’ve been fortunate to go on several listing appointments recently. On those appointments, I always ask sellers if they have a...

By Chad Taylor, the Taylor-Made Team The real estate books are officially closed on 2025. So where did we land, and where are we headed next? Let’s dig in. For this column, I’m looking at Johnson County as a whole. And...

By Chad Taylor, the Taylor-Made Team You might ask, “What is a Realtor hobbyist?” My definition is simple. A Realtor hobbyist is someone who assists clients on a very part time basis. Certainly, a Realtor who assists six or fewer...

By Chad Taylor, the Taylor-Made Team As you read this, many of you have just spent more time than usual with family over the holidays or will as the new year begins. And often, when we spend extended time with...

By Chad Taylor, the Taylor-Made Team About a third of Americans hit the road for the holidays every year, mostly to see family. The other half stays put and keep things cozy at home. Either way, it’s pretty clear that...