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Kansas City real estate and community news blog featuring Olathe and Overland Park, Kansas.
January 2011 - Posts
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Spring Meadow at Scarborough Subdivision in Olathe, KS. Real Estate Stats The Spring Meadow at Scarborough is located just North of 151st Street between Ridgeview and Murlen. Spring Meadow at Scarborough Subdivision Real Estate Stats for the past 6 months: - 7 homes were listed for sale
- 3 homes are currently listed as active and are for sale
- 2 homes are currently under contract
- 2 homes have sold in the past 6 months
- The average home sold for $198,125 in 148 days
- The highest priced home sold for $212,000
Spring Meadow at Scarborough Subdivision Real Estate Stats for the past year: - The Median Listing Price is $202,500
- The Median Days on the Market is 34 days
RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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Walnut Creek Subdivision in Olathe, Kansas Real Estate Stats The Walnut Creek Subdivision is located just Northeast of 159th and Ridgeview. Walnut Creek Subdivision Real Estate Stats for the past 6 months: - 13 homes were listed for sale
- 6 homes are currently listed as active and are for sale
- 1 home is under contract
- 6 homes sold in the Walnut Creek Subdivision in the past 6 months
- The average home sold for $210,283 in 83 days
Walnut Creek Subdivision Real Estate Stats for the past year: - The Median Listing Price is $214,850
- The Median Days on the Market is 173 days
RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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| | Overland Park, KS Ranch Home | | MLS#: | View online brochure | | Price: | $132,950 | | Bedrooms: | 3 | | | | | | |
Bonus family room! Wood burning fireplace - Prairie Village ranch in the 130's with a basement! Fenced backyard. Bring offers - Seller is motivated and will look at owner financing, carry back options and lease purchases. |
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When you’ve just lost your home to a short sale, the first thing on your mind is probably getting a new one, at least within the next few years. But few people are aware of the rules surrounding post-short sale mortgage and credit. Waiting time, down payments, and rates of approval are all affected by your short sale, and more importantly, by your credit score after a Short Sale. Read on for some basic facts on getting a mortgage after a short sale. How long do you have to wait?For Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac-backed loans, you have to wait two years before taking out another mortgage. This wait time was recently reduced from five years. However, if you were not more than 60 days behind prior to the short sale, you do not have to wait the whole two years—you can get a new mortgage right away provided your post-short sale credit can get you decent rates. Does a short sale affect your credit score?Needless to say, your credit suffers a blow after you do a short sale, although it’s not as drastic as a foreclosure. That’s why experts recommend waiting two years even if you’re part of the exception mentioned above. A bank may decide to give you a loan, but offer higher interest rates to make up for the risk. To get optimal mortgage rates, try to bring your credit score up to at least 680. This way, even if the short sale is still on file, lenders can see that you’ve stabilized enough to afford a new home. What kind of loan can you get after a short sale?The new Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac rules allow you to get a new mortgage after two years with an 80% loan-to-value ratio. This means you need to make at least a 20% down payment (your bank finances 80% of the home price). After four years, the maximum ratio goes up to 90%, meaning you can make just a 10% down payment. How do you get better rates?Besides a good credit score, you also need a steady payment history and a good credit ratio to get reasonable mortgage rates. The short sale will stay on your credit report for a while, so it’s important to make up for it with positive marks. Pay off any debts you still owe to lower your debt-to-income ratio to the ideal 31%. Get credit reports from all three credit bureaus and fix any errors if necessary. AUTHOR BIOAuthor is a professional short sale agent who completely handles the Short Sale process and helps people who need short sales, or who want to sell for any reason. He also helps people who are having difficulty but want to keep their home. Visit his website to get more information about Short Sale, Mortgage Short sale: - http://www.shortsalesafe.comRE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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Saddlewood Downs Subdivision in Olathe, KS. Real Estate Report Saddlewood Downs is located just West of Ridgeview and between 151st and 159th Street. Saddlewood Downs Real Estate Stats for the past 6 months: - There were 4 homes listed for sale
- 2 homes are currently active and are for sale
- 1 home is under contract
- 2 homes have sold in the past 6 months
- The average home sold for $225,000 in 53 days
Saddlewood Downs Subdivision Real Estate Stats for the past year: - The Median Listing Price is $220,000
- The Median Days on the Market is 110 days
RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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Arbor Creek Subdivision in Olathe, Kansas Real Estate Stats Arbor Creek is located just East of 159th and Murlen. Arbor Creek Subdivision Real Estate Stats for the past 6 months: - There have been 8 homes listed for sale
- 6 homes are currently active and are for sale
- 2 homes sold in the past 6 months
- The average home sold for $279,125 in 48 days
- The highest priced home sold for $290,000
Arbor Creek Subdivision Real Estate Stats for the past year: - The Median Listing Price is $245,000
- The Median Days on the Market is 109 days
RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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The Oscar Nominations are in!Best PictureBlack SwanThe FighterInceptionThe Kids are All RightThe King’s SpeechToy Story 3127 HoursThe Social NetworkTrue GritWinter’s Bone Actor in a Leading RoleJavier Bardem ” Biutiful”Jeff Bridges ” True Grit”Jesse Eisenberg ” The Social Network”Colin Firth ” The King’s Speech”James Franco ” 127 Hours”Actor in a Supporting RoleChristian Bale “The Fighter”John Hawkes ” Winter’s Bone”Jeremy Renner ” The Town”Mark Ruffalo “The Kids are All Right”Geoffrey Rush ” The King’s Speech” Actress in a Leading RoleAnnette Bening “The Kids are All Right”Nicole Kidman ” Rabbit Hole”Jennifer Lawrence ” Winter’s Bone”Natalie Portman ” Black Swan”Michelle Williams ” Blue Valentine”Actress in a Supporting RoleAmy Adams ” The Fighter”Helena Bonham Carter ” The King’s Speech”Melissa Leo ” The Fighter”Hailee Steinfeld ” True Grit”Jacki Weaver ” Animal Kingdom”To see the rest of the nominees visit the oscar website!What movies, actors and actresses do you think will win Oscars? RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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Madison Place Subdivision in Olathe, Kansas Real Estate Stats The Madison Place Subdivision is located just West of 159th and Ridgeview. The Madison Place Subdivision Real Estate Stats for the past 6 months: - 6 homes have been listed for sale
- 4 homes are currently active and for sale
- 2 homes have sold in the past 6 months
- The average home sold for $183,500 in 95 days
- The highest priced home sold for $188,000
The Madison Place Subdivision Real Estate Stats for the past year: - The Median Listing Price is $179,950
- The Median Days on the Market is 75 days
RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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Blackbob Trails in Olathe, KS. Real Estate Stats The Blackbob Trails Subdivision is located just South of 151st Street between Murlen and Blackbob. Blackbob Trails Subdivision Real Estate Stats for the past 6 months: - 3 homes have been listed for sale
- 1 home is currently active and is for sale
- 1 home is under contract in backup status
- 1 home has sold in the past 6 months
- The average home sold for $163,900 in 116 days
Blackbob Trails Subdivision Real Estate Stats for the past year: - The Median Listing Price is $139,500
- The Median Days on the Market is 4 days
RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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Olathe, KS. Foreclosure Home For Sale! | 
Attractive 2 story home w/new appliances, carpeting, & int & ext paint. This home is ready to MOVE IN. Open rooms between great rm and; kitchen gives this home an extra appeal. Kitchen has a walkout to patio in back. No disclosures, warranties, or guarantees expressed, implied or written. Iinspections welcomed but no repairs will be made. |
| Olathe, KS. 2 Story Foreclosure Home For Sale
Olathe, KS 66062 |
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The information displayed on this page is confidential, proprietary, and copyrighted information of Heartland Multiple Listing Service, Inc.(Heartland MLS). Copyright 2011, Heartland Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Heartland MLS and RE/MAX Kansas-Missouri do not make any warranty or representation concerning the timeliness or accuracy of the information displayed herein. Listing Information last updated 1/23/2011. In consideration for the receipt of the information on this page, the recipient agrees to use the information solely for the private non-commercial purpose of identifying a property in which the recipient has a good faith interest in acquiring. Read Listing Data Terms of Use
Each RE/MAX Office is Independently Owned and Operated. © 2004-2011 Reliance Network and RE/MAX. All rights reserved. US Reg. Copyright TX-5-910-991, TX-5-910-992, TX-5-910-993, and TX-5-910-994. It is illegal to discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Equal Housing Opportunity |
RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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Southdowns Subdivision in Olathe, Kansas Real Estate Stats The Southdowns Subdivision is located just East of Ridgeview and between 151st and 159th Streets. Southdowns Subdivision Real Estate Stats for the past 6 months: - 4 homes have been listed for sale
- 2 homes are currently for sale
- 1 home is under contract in pending status
- 1 home sold in the past 6 months
- The average home sold for $225,000 in 53 days
Southdowns Subdivision Real Estate Stats for the past year: - the Median Listing Price is $220,000
- The Median Days on the Market is 110 days
RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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Spring is here! You'll love this nice 2 story with 4 bedrooms, inground sprinkler system, huge backyard, hardwood floors, gorgeous kitchen, large bedrooms and formal dining room. Wonderful open gourmet kitchen with plenty of space. The kitchen opens into the breakfast room and greatroom. HUUUUGE fenced backyard! Clean home inside. |
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View over 18,000 Kansas City homes for sale including distressed sales like foreclosures!
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The information displayed on this page is confidential, proprietary, and copyrighted information of Heartland Multiple Listing Service, Inc.(Heartland MLS). Copyright 2011, Heartland Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Heartland MLS and RE/MAX Kansas-Missouri do not make any warranty or representation concerning the timeliness or accuracy of the information displayed herein. Listing Information last updated 1/23/2011. In consideration for the receipt of the information on this page, the recipient agrees to use the information solely for the private non-commercial purpose of identifying a property in which the recipient has a good faith interest in acquiring. Read Listing Data Terms of Use
Each RE/MAX Office is Independently Owned and Operated. © 2004-2011 Reliance Network and RE/MAX. All rights reserved. US Reg. Copyright TX-5-910-991, TX-5-910-992, TX-5-910-993, and TX-5-910-994. It is illegal to discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Equal Housing Opportunity |
RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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A true 5 bedroom 1.5 story with 5 bedrooms above ground. 3 bedrooms on main floor and 2 bedrooms on 2nd floor. Tandem living room & dining room - big enough for a grand piano and a dining room table. Family room with fireplace - flanked by builtins. Gourmet kitchen with double oven. Plenty of light with skylight. |
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5 Bedroom Overland Park 1.5 Story with Finished Basement
10111 Oakridge Drive
Overland Park, KS 66212
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| Price: | 220's | | MLS#: | View Website | | Address | 10111 Oakridge Drive
Overland Park, KS 66212 | | Type | Single-Family |
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View 18,487 Kansas City homes for sale including foreclosures and homes in Overland Park, Kansas!
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The information displayed on this page is confidential, proprietary, and copyrighted information of Heartland Multiple Listing Service, Inc.(Heartland MLS). Copyright 2011, Heartland Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Heartland MLS and RE/MAX Kansas-Missouri do not make any warranty or representation concerning the timeliness or accuracy of the information displayed herein. Listing Information last updated 1/23/2011. In consideration for the receipt of the information on this page, the recipient agrees to use the information solely for the private non-commercial purpose of identifying a property in which the recipient has a good faith interest in acquiring. Read Listing Data Terms of Use
Each RE/MAX Office is Independently Owned and Operated. © 2004-2011 Reliance Network and RE/MAX. All rights reserved. US Reg. Copyright TX-5-910-991, TX-5-910-992, TX-5-910-993, and TX-5-910-994. It is illegal to discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Equal Housing Opportunity |
RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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Bonus family room! Wood burning fireplace - Prairie Village ranch in the 130's with a basement! Fenced backyard. Bring offers - Seller is motivated and will look at owner financing, carry back options and lease purchases. Seller is finishing rehab. Overland Park Ranch with Hardwood Floors, Family Room, Living Room and Finished Basement |
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Ranch with newly finished hardwood floors
Overland Park, KS 66204
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| Price: | 130's | | MLS#: | View Website | | Address |
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Overland Park, KS 66204 | | Type | Single-Family |
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View 18,437 Kansas City Homes for Sale including Foreclosures!
| Listing information courtesy of: RE/MAX BEST ASSOCIATES
The information displayed on this page is confidential, proprietary, and copyrighted information of Heartland Multiple Listing Service, Inc.(Heartland MLS). Copyright 2011, Heartland Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Heartland MLS and RE/MAX Kansas-Missouri do not make any warranty or representation concerning the timeliness or accuracy of the information displayed herein. Listing Information last updated 1/23/2011. In consideration for the receipt of the information on this page, the recipient agrees to use the information solely for the private non-commercial purpose of identifying a property in which the recipient has a good faith interest in acquiring. Read Listing Data Terms of Use
Each RE/MAX Office is Independently Owned and Operated. © 2004-2011 Reliance Network and RE/MAX. All rights reserved. US Reg. Copyright TX-5-910-991, TX-5-910-992, TX-5-910-993, and TX-5-910-994. It is illegal to discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Equal Housing Opportunity |
RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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CUTE AS A BUTTON AND MOVE-IN READY! Olathe ranch charmer, perfect for new family or first-time buyers. One of few in this price range that allow king size bed-set. Hardwoods throughout main! Walking distance to elementary school, finished basement, walk-in garage w access from rear of home, great access for storage!Terrific yard, great for family! |
| 426 E Prairie Street
Olathe, KS 66061 |
| Price: | $139,000 | | MLS#: | 1698534 (View Website) | | Address | 426 E Prairie Street
Olathe, KS 66061 | | Type | Single-Family |
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The information displayed on this page is confidential, proprietary, and copyrighted information of Heartland Multiple Listing Service, Inc.(Heartland MLS). Copyright 2011, Heartland Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Heartland MLS and RE/MAX Kansas-Missouri do not make any warranty or representation concerning the timeliness or accuracy of the information displayed herein. Listing Information last updated 1/22/2011. In consideration for the receipt of the information on this page, the recipient agrees to use the information solely for the private non-commercial purpose of identifying a property in which the recipient has a good faith interest in acquiring. Read Listing Data Terms of Use
Each RE/MAX Office is Independently Owned and Operated. © 2004-2011 Reliance Network and RE/MAX. All rights reserved. US Reg. Copyright TX-5-910-991, TX-5-910-992, TX-5-910-993, and TX-5-910-994. It is illegal to discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Equal Housing Opportunity |
RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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Peppermill Subdivision in Olathe, Kansas Real Estate Stats The Peppermill Subdivision is located just North of 151st and Blackbob. Peppermill Subdivision Real Estate Stats for the past 6 months: - There have been 7 homes for sale in the Peppermill Subdivision
- 1 home is currently for sale
- 6 homes have sold
- The average home sold for $162,125 in 87 days
- The highest priced home sold for $186,000
Peppermill Subdivision Real Estate Stats for the past year: - The Median Listing Price is $162,500
- The Median Days on the Market is 77 days
RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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Terrific value in Prairie Village! Wonderfully updated; windows, kitchen, bathrms, Lower level rec rm and more. Screen porch, new patio, optional room in LL for office or den. SO MANY EXTRAS: Kit is beautiful: new cabinets, SS appls, eating bar, tile flr, great counters, sink,etc. Lg master bath with steam shower. Large yard, fenced for pets! Prairie Village, KS. Home For Sale! |
| 2518 W 79 Terrace
Prairie Village, KS 66208 |
| Price: | $189,000 | | MLS#: | 1708779 | | Address | 2518 W 79 Terrace
Prairie Village, KS 66208 | | Type | Single-Family |
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| Listing information courtesy of: RE/MAX BEST ASSOCIATES
The information displayed on this page is confidential, proprietary, and copyrighted information of Heartland Multiple Listing Service, Inc.(Heartland MLS). Copyright 2011, Heartland Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Heartland MLS and RE/MAX Kansas-Missouri do not make any warranty or representation concerning the timeliness or accuracy of the information displayed herein. Listing Information last updated 1/22/2011. In consideration for the receipt of the information on this page, the recipient agrees to use the information solely for the private non-commercial purpose of identifying a property in which the recipient has a good faith interest in acquiring. Read Listing Data Terms of Use
Each RE/MAX Office is Independently Owned and Operated. © 2004-2011 Reliance Network and RE/MAX. All rights reserved. US Reg. Copyright TX-5-910-991, TX-5-910-992, TX-5-910-993, and TX-5-910-994. It is illegal to discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Equal Housing Opportunity |
RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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Attractive home near Gardner Lake has wood privacy fence around backyard. Home has new carpet and new int & ext paint. Dining area has walkout to deck in back yard, Laundry room is off the kitchen. Master BR has walkin closets. Inspections welcomed but no repairs will be made. Gardner, KS. Foreclosure Home For Sale! |
| W. 159TH Terrace
Gardner, KS 66030 |
| Price: | $160,000 | | MLS#: | View Website | | Address | W 159TH Terrace (complete address on website)
Gardner, KS 66030 | | Type | Single-Family |
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| Listing information courtesy of: RE/MAX BEST ASSOCIATES
The information displayed on this page is confidential, proprietary, and copyrighted information of Heartland Multiple Listing Service, Inc.(Heartland MLS). Copyright 2011, Heartland Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Heartland MLS and RE/MAX Kansas-Missouri do not make any warranty or representation concerning the timeliness or accuracy of the information displayed herein. Listing Information last updated 1/22/2011. In consideration for the receipt of the information on this page, the recipient agrees to use the information solely for the private non-commercial purpose of identifying a property in which the recipient has a good faith interest in acquiring. Read Listing Data Terms of Use
Each RE/MAX Office is Independently Owned and Operated. © 2004-2011 Reliance Network and RE/MAX. All rights reserved. US Reg. Copyright TX-5-910-991, TX-5-910-992, TX-5-910-993, and TX-5-910-994. It is illegal to discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Equal Housing Opportunity |
RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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Arbor Landing Subdivision in Olathe, Kansas Real Estate Stats The Arbor Landing Subdivision is located just South of 159th and Murlen. Real Estate Stats for the Arbor Landing Subdivision for the past 6 months: - There were 3 homes for sale in the past 6 months
- 2 homes are currently for sale
- 1 home sold
- The home that sold, sold for $285,000 in 56 days
Real Estate Stats for the Arbor Landing Subdivision for the past 1 year: - The Median Listing Price is $289,950
- The 12 Month Change for the Median Listing Price is 6%
- The Median Days on the Market is 148 days
RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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The Reserve at Heritage Subdivision in Olathe, KS. Real Estate Stats The Reserve at Heritage Subdivision is located just West of 159th and Pflumm. The Reserve at Heritage Subdivision Real Estate Stats for the past 6 months: - 5 homes were listed for sale
- 2 homes are currently listed for sale
- 1 home is under contract
- 2 homes have sold
- The average home sold for $255,000 in 37 days
- The highest priced home sold for $280,000
The Reserve at Heritage Subdivision Real Estate Stats for the past 1 year: - The Median Listing Price is $276,975
- The Median Days on the Market is 132 days
RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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Scarborough Subdivision in Olathe, Kansas Real Estate Stats The Scarborough Subdivision is located just Southwest of 151st and Murlen. Scarborough Subdivision Real Estate Stats for the past 6 months: - 11 homes have been listed for sale
- 4 homes are currently for sale
- 7 homes were sold
- The average home sold for $161,957 in 111 days
- The highest priced home sold for $189,200
Real Estate Stats for the Scarborough Subdivision for the past year: - The Median Listing Price is $174,450
- The 12 month change for the Median Listing Price is 11%
RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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Parkwood Hills Subdivision in Olathe, KS. Real Estate Stats The Parkwood Hills Subdivision is located just Southwest of 143rd and Pflumm. Parkwood Hills Subdivision Real Estate Stats for the past 6 months: - There were 5 homes for sale in the past 6 months
- 0 homes are currently for sale
- 1 home is currently under contract in backup status
- The average home sold for $224,375 in 117 days
- The highest priced home sold for $231,500
Real Estate Stats for the Parkwood Hills Subdivision for the past year: - The Median Listing Price is $219,950
- The 12 Month Change for the Median Listing Price is -1%
- The Median Days on the Market is 113 days
RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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Fastest Selling Zip Codes in Johnson County, Kansas - What Zip Codes are the Fastest Selling? According to the Johnson County, KS. local real estate report, Lenexa zip code 66219 is the fastest selling Johnson County, Kansas zip code. RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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This attractive home is in "Move in Condition" Int of home has been painted and new carpet in dining room. Living rm has cathedral ceiling and wood burning fireplace. Master bath has double vanity. Deck on rear of house for relaxation in the evening. Rec rm has walk out to back. Gardner, Kansas Foreclosure Home For Sale! |
| 174TH Terrace
Gardner, KS 66030 |
| Price: | $129,950 | | MLS#: | View Website | | Address | W 174TH Terrace
Gardner, KS 66030 | | Type | Single-Family |
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Most Realtors think that all distressed sales are the same. They’re not!
We know the difference between a short sale, foreclosure, reo, relo and an auction sale.
We’re saving our clients thousands like . . .
Lenexa homebuyer bought a $565,000 home on acreage for $245,000
Lenexa homebuyer bought a $924,000 property for $445,000
Mission homebuyer bought a $225,000 property for $94,000
Overland Park homebuyer bought a $565,000 home for $362,000
Olathe homebuyer bought a $180,000 house for $145,000
Gardner homebuyer bought a $190,000 home for $140,000
(this is a short list. We’re helping homebuyers everyday.)
If you would like to save thousands, maybe we should talk . . .
Give us a call at (913) 712-9313. | Listing information courtesy of: RE/MAX BEST ASSOCIATES
The information displayed on this page is confidential, proprietary, and copyrighted information of Heartland Multiple Listing Service, Inc.(Heartland MLS). Copyright 2011, Heartland Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Heartland MLS and RE/MAX Kansas-Missouri do not make any warranty or representation concerning the timeliness or accuracy of the information displayed herein. Listing Information last updated 1/16/2011. In consideration for the receipt of the information on this page, the recipient agrees to use the information solely for the private non-commercial purpose of identifying a property in which the recipient has a good faith interest in acquiring. Read Listing Data Terms of Use
Each RE/MAX Office is Independently Owned and Operated. © 2004-2011 Reliance Network and RE/MAX. All rights reserved. US Reg. Copyright TX-5-910-991, TX-5-910-992, TX-5-910-993, and TX-5-910-994. It is illegal to discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Equal Housing Opportunity www.remax.com More RE/MAX website links |
RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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Woodland Creek Subdivision in Olathe, Kansas Real Estate Stats The Woodland Creek Subdivision is located just Northwest of 159th and Blackbob. Woodland Creek Subdivision Real Estate Stats for the past 6 months: - There were 12 homes for sale
- 6 homes are currently for sale
- 1 home is currently under contract
- 5 homes sold in the past 6 months
- The average home sold for $190,820 in 97 days
- The highest priced home sold for $220,000
Real Estate Stats for the Woodland Creek Subdivision for the past year: - The Median Listing Price is $227,499
- The Median Days on the market is 49 days
RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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Most Affordable Areas in Johnson County, Kansas According to the most recent Johnson County, KS. local real estate report, the Edgerton zip code 66021 is the most affordable zip code for Johnson County, Kansas home buyers. RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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Front/Back Split Entry home with three levels of comfort. Walk-out to patio from Rec Room on main level. New roof, and gutters, Exterior and Interior paint, Carpet and Vinyl move in condition. Olathe, KS. Foreclosure Home For Sale |
| BROOKFIELD Street
Olathe, KS 66062 |
| Price: | $179,900 | | MLS#: | View Website | | Address: | BROOKFIELD Street
Olathe, KS 66062 | | Type | Single-Family |
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Most Realtors think that all distressed sales are the same. They’re not!
We know the difference between a short sale, foreclosure, reo, relo and an auction sale.
We’re saving our clients thousands like . . .
Lenexa homebuyer bought a $565,000 home on acreage for $245,000
Lenexa homebuyer bought a $924,000 property for $445,000
Mission homebuyer bought a $225,000 property for $94,000
Overland Park homebuyer bought a $565,000 home for $362,000
Olathe homebuyer bought a $180,000 house for $145,000
Gardner homebuyer bought a $190,000 home for $140,000
(this is a short list. We’re helping homebuyers everyday.)
If you would like to save thousands, maybe we should talk . . .
Give us a call at (913) 712-9313. | Listing information courtesy of:RE/MAX BEST ASSOCIATES
The information displayed on this page is confidential, proprietary, and copyrighted information of Heartland Multiple Listing Service, Inc.(Heartland MLS). Copyright 2011, Heartland Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Heartland MLS and RE/MAX Kansas-Missouri do not make any warranty or representation concerning the timeliness or accuracy of the information displayed herein. Listing Information last updated 1/16/2011. In consideration for the receipt of the information on this page, the recipient agrees to use the information solely for the private non-commercial purpose of identifying a property in which the recipient has a good faith interest in acquiring. Read Listing Data Terms of Use
Each RE/MAX Office is Independently Owned and Operated. © 2004-2011 Reliance Network and RE/MAX. All rights reserved. US Reg. Copyright TX-5-910-991, TX-5-910-992, TX-5-910-993, and TX-5-910-994. It is illegal to discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Equal Housing Opportunity www.remax.com More RE/MAX website links |
RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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Dining area has a wide open feel with a walkout to a two tiered deck in back. Storage space under deck. 2nd bedroom has an extra room off the closet that could be a sitting room or playroom. Family room has built in shelves and cabinets and wood burning fireplace. Int and ext of home needs some repairs. |
| 155TH Street
Overland Park, KS 66223 |
| Price: | $169,900 | | MLS#: | View Website | | Address | 155TH Street
Overland Park, KS 66223 | | Type | Single-Family |
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Most Realtors think that all distressed sales are the same. They’re not!
We know the difference between a short sale, foreclosure, reo, relo and an auction sale.
We’re saving our clients thousands like . . .
Lenexa homebuyer bought a $565,000 home on acreage for $245,000
Lenexa homebuyer bought a $924,000 property for $445,000
Mission homebuyer bought a $225,000 property for $94,000
Overland Park homebuyer bought a $565,000 home for $362,000
Olathe homebuyer bought a $180,000 house for $145,000
Gardner homebuyer bought a $190,000 home for $140,000
(this is a short list. We’re helping homebuyers everyday.)
If you would like to save thousands, maybe we should talk . . .
Give us a call at (913) 712-9313. | Listing information courtesy of: RE/MAX BEST ASSOCIATES
The information displayed on this page is confidential, proprietary, and copyrighted information of Heartland Multiple Listing Service, Inc.(Heartland MLS). Copyright 2011, Heartland Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Heartland MLS and RE/MAX Kansas-Missouri do not make any warranty or representation concerning the timeliness or accuracy of the information displayed herein. Listing Information last updated 1/16/2011. In consideration for the receipt of the information on this page, the recipient agrees to use the information solely for the private non-commercial purpose of identifying a property in which the recipient has a good faith interest in acquiring. Read Listing Data Terms of Use
Each RE/MAX Office is Independently Owned and Operated. © 2004-2011 Reliance Network and RE/MAX. All rights reserved. US Reg. Copyright TX-5-910-991, TX-5-910-992, TX-5-910-993, and TX-5-910-994. It is illegal to discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Equal Housing Opportunity www.remax.com More RE/MAX website links |
RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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AFFORDABLE AND GORGEOUS!Raised ranch, detached home in maintenance provided community! Wide open floor plan on main level perfect for entertaining family and friends, cozy enough for candlelight elegance!Located on a convenient cul-de-sac, this unit features off-street parking in a difficult to find 2 car garage. |
| 9235 Loiret Boulevard
Lenexa, KS 66219 |
| Price: | $142,000 | | MLS#: | View Website | | Address | 9235 Loiret Boulevard
Lenexa, KS 66219 | | Type | Condo/Townhouse |
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Most Realtors think that all distressed sales are the same. They’re not!
We know the difference between a short sale, foreclosure, reo, relo and an auction sale.
We’re saving our clients thousands like . . .
Lenexa homebuyer bought a $565,000 home on acreage for $245,000
Lenexa homebuyer bought a $924,000 property for $445,000
Mission homebuyer bought a $225,000 property for $94,000
Overland Park homebuyer bought a $565,000 home for $362,000
Olathe homebuyer bought a $180,000 house for $145,000
Gardner homebuyer bought a $190,000 home for $140,000
(this is a short list. We’re helping homebuyers everyday.)
If you would like to save thousands, maybe we should talk . . .
Give us a call at (913) 712-9313.
| Listing information courtesy of: RE/MAX BEST ASSOCIATES
The information displayed on this page is confidential, proprietary, and copyrighted information of Heartland Multiple Listing Service, Inc.(Heartland MLS). Copyright 2011, Heartland Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Heartland MLS and RE/MAX Kansas-Missouri do not make any warranty or representation concerning the timeliness or accuracy of the information displayed herein. Listing Information last updated 1/16/2011. In consideration for the receipt of the information on this page, the recipient agrees to use the information solely for the private non-commercial purpose of identifying a property in which the recipient has a good faith interest in acquiring. Read Listing Data Terms of Use
Each RE/MAX Office is Independently Owned and Operated. © 2004-2011 Reliance Network and RE/MAX. All rights reserved. US Reg. Copyright TX-5-910-991, TX-5-910-992, TX-5-910-993, and TX-5-910-994. It is illegal to discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Equal Housing Opportunity www.remax.com More RE/MAX website links |
RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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Attractive home w/wood burning fireplace and vaulted ceiling in living room. Two tiered deck on back of home. 12 x 23 outbuilding in back yard for lawn & garden equipment. Inspections welcomed but no repairs will be made. Olathe, KS. Foreclosure Home For Sale |
| PRAIRIE Terrace
Olathe, KS 66061 |
| Price: | $149,900 | | MLS#: | View Website | | Address: | PRAIRIE Terrace
Olathe, KS 66061 | | Type | Single-Family |
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Most Realtors think that all distressed sales are the same. They’re not!
We know the difference between a short sale, foreclosure, reo, relo and an auction sale.
We’re saving our clients thousands like . . .
Lenexa homebuyer bought a $565,000 home on acreage for $245,000
Lenexa homebuyer bought a $924,000 property for $445,000
Mission homebuyer bought a $225,000 property for $94,000
Overland Park homebuyer bought a $565,000 home for $362,000
Olathe homebuyer bought a $180,000 house for $145,000
Gardner homebuyer bought a $190,000 home for $140,000
(this is a short list. We’re helping homebuyers everyday.)
If you would like to save thousands, maybe we should talk . . .
Give us a call at (913) 712-9313. | Listing information courtesy of: RE/MAX BEST ASSOCIATES
The information displayed on this page is confidential, proprietary, and copyrighted information of Heartland Multiple Listing Service, Inc.(Heartland MLS). Copyright 2011, Heartland Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Heartland MLS and RE/MAX Kansas-Missouri do not make any warranty or representation concerning the timeliness or accuracy of the information displayed herein. Listing Information last updated 1/16/2011. In consideration for the receipt of the information on this page, the recipient agrees to use the information solely for the private non-commercial purpose of identifying a property in which the recipient has a good faith interest in acquiring. Read Listing Data Terms of Use
Each RE/MAX Office is Independently Owned and Operated. © 2004-2011 Reliance Network and RE/MAX. All rights reserved. US Reg. Copyright TX-5-910-991, TX-5-910-992, TX-5-910-993, and TX-5-910-994. It is illegal to discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Equal Housing Opportunity www.remax.com More RE/MAX website links |
RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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Copper Creek Subdivision in Olathe, Kansas Real Estate Stats The Copper Creek Subdivision is located just East of 143rd and Blackbob. Copper Creek Real Estate Stats for the past 6 months: - There have been 4 homes for sale
- There are 0 homes for sale
- 1 home is currently under contract
- 3 homes have sold in the past 6 months
- The average home sold for $269,667 in 35 days
- The highest priced home sold for $274,000
Copper Creek Subdivision Real Estate Stats for the past 1 year: - The Median Listing Price is $272,450
- The Average Median Days on the Market is 148 days
RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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Where are homes selling in Johnson County, Kansas? According to the Johnson County local real estate report, the hottest selling zip codes are 66062 and 66061. Both zip codes are in the City of Olathe, Kansas. RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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Top Average Sales Prices by Zip Code in Johnson County, KS. Leawood zip code 66211 ranked #1. Overland Park places 2nd and 3rd. RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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Parkville Charmer-Fixer upper, bring your paint and your decorating ideas! |
| 8409 NW Highridge Drive
Parkville, MO 64152 |
| Price: | $110,000 | | MLS#: | See Website | | Address | 8409 NW Highridge Drive
Parkville, MO 64152 | | Type | Single-Family |
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Most Realtors think that all distressed sales are the same. They’re not!
We know the difference between a short sale, foreclosure, reo, relo and an auction sale.
We’re saving our clients thousands like . . .
Lenexa homebuyer bought a $565,000 home on acreage for $245,000
Lenexa homebuyer bought a $924,000 property for $445,000
Mission homebuyer bought a $225,000 property for $94,000
Overland Park homebuyer bought a $565,000 home for $362,000
Olathe homebuyer bought a $180,000 house for $145,000
Gardner homebuyer bought a $190,000 home for $140,000
(this is a short list. We’re helping homebuyers everyday.)
If you would like to save thousands, maybe we should talk . . .
Give us a call at (913) 712-9313.
| Listing information courtesy of: RE/MAX BEST ASSOCIATES
The information displayed on this page is confidential, proprietary, and copyrighted information of Heartland Multiple Listing Service, Inc.(Heartland MLS). Copyright 2011, Heartland Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Heartland MLS and RE/MAX Kansas-Missouri do not make any warranty or representation concerning the timeliness or accuracy of the information displayed herein. Listing Information last updated 1/16/2011. In consideration for the receipt of the information on this page, the recipient agrees to use the information solely for the private non-commercial purpose of identifying a property in which the recipient has a good faith interest in acquiring. Read Listing Data Terms of Use
Each RE/MAX Office is Independently Owned and Operated. © 2004-2011 Reliance Network and RE/MAX. All rights reserved. US Reg. Copyright TX-5-910-991, TX-5-910-992, TX-5-910-993, and TX-5-910-994. It is illegal to discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Equal Housing Opportunity www.remax.com More RE/MAX website links |
RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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Priced below market! Cute Overland Park Charmer! Perfect for first time-buyer! Move in and enjoy the New Year! Hardwoods through out main, terrific colors, warm, open floorplan! Mechanicals regularly serviced and ready for new owner! HUGE yard fenced for pets! |
| 8025 England Street
Overland Park, , KS 66204 |
| Price: | $135,000 | | MLS#: | View Website | | Address | 8025 England Street
Overland Park, , KS 66204 | | Type | Single-Family |
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Most Realtors think that all distressed sales are the same. They’re not!
We know the difference between a short sale, foreclosure, reo, relo and an auction sale.
We’re saving our clients thousands like . . .
Lenexa homebuyer bought a $565,000 home on acreage for $245,000
Lenexa homebuyer bought a $924,000 property for $445,000
Mission homebuyer bought a $225,000 property for $94,000
Overland Park homebuyer bought a $565,000 home for $362,000
Olathe homebuyer bought a $180,000 house for $145,000
Gardner homebuyer bought a $190,000 home for $140,000
(this is a short list. We’re helping homebuyers everyday.)
If you would like to save thousands, maybe we should talk . . .
Give us a call at (913) 712-9313.
| Listing information courtesy of: RE/MAX BEST ASSOCIATES
The information displayed on this page is confidential, proprietary, and copyrighted information of Heartland Multiple Listing Service, Inc.(Heartland MLS). Copyright 2011, Heartland Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Heartland MLS and RE/MAX Kansas-Missouri do not make any warranty or representation concerning the timeliness or accuracy of the information displayed herein. Listing Information last updated 1/16/2011. In consideration for the receipt of the information on this page, the recipient agrees to use the information solely for the private non-commercial purpose of identifying a property in which the recipient has a good faith interest in acquiring. Read Listing Data Terms of Use
Each RE/MAX Office is Independently Owned and Operated. © 2004-2011 Reliance Network and RE/MAX. All rights reserved. US Reg. Copyright TX-5-910-991, TX-5-910-992, TX-5-910-993, and TX-5-910-994. It is illegal to discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Equal Housing Opportunity www.remax.com More RE/MAX website links |
RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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While home prices are dropping across the nation, with metro areas being the most affected, according to a new study of housing. Eighteen of the 20 cities recorded price declines in Standard & Poor's Case-Shiller home price index.
Cleveland recorded the biggest drop, 3 percent from a month earlier. Although San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego had showed strength, home prices in these cities dropped from August to September. Only Washington and Las Vegas posted gains in home prices.Our Olathe and Overland Park Real estate prices have dropped slightly, but nowhere near the levels of most other major metro areas.Home prices are being affected by high unemployment, tight lending standards and millions of foreclosures, according to analysts."Unemployment is still high, people are afraid of losing their homes and credit is hard to get," said Maureen Maitland, vice president of S&P indices.Despite drops in home prices, due in large part to foreclosures, consumer confidence in the economy seems to have increased, although it is not yet at a healthy level.Other consumer experts are not as hopeful, as mortgage rates, though currently low, are expected to rise next year.On the other hand low interest on mortgage rates help drive housing purchases.When it’s time to find the perfect Olathe or Overland Park home, let’s talk.RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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Dramatic open floor plan in great condition w/ vaulted ceilings FP in vaulted grt rm. Newly finished walkout LL. Vaulted master BR has private bath w/tile floor. DEEP garage, backyard w/5' privacy fence & large deck, extended patio, Tuff shed, sub bsmt, fenced cul-de-sac lot and walkout finished basement! |
| 32639 W 171 Court
Gardner, KS 66030 |
| Price: | View Website | | MLS#: | View Website | | Address | 32639 W 171 Court
Gardner, KS 66030 | | Type | Single-Family |
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Most Realtors think that all distressed sales are the same. They’re not!
We know the difference between a short sale, foreclosure, reo, relo and an auction sale.
We’re saving our clients thousands like . . .
Lenexa homebuyer bought a $565,000 home on acreage for $245,000
Lenexa homebuyer bought a $924,000 property for $445,000
Mission homebuyer bought a $225,000 property for $94,000
Overland Park homebuyer bought a $565,000 home for $362,000
Olathe homebuyer bought a $180,000 house for $145,000
Gardner homebuyer bought a $190,000 home for $140,000
(this is a short list. We’re helping homebuyers everyday.)
If you would like to save thousands, maybe we should talk . . .
Give us a call at (913) 712-9313. | Listing information courtesy of: RE/MAX BEST ASSOCIATES
The information displayed on this page is confidential, proprietary, and copyrighted information of Heartland Multiple Listing Service, Inc.(Heartland MLS). Copyright 2011, Heartland Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Heartland MLS and RE/MAX Kansas-Missouri do not make any warranty or representation concerning the timeliness or accuracy of the information displayed herein. Listing Information last updated 1/15/2011. In consideration for the receipt of the information on this page, the recipient agrees to use the information solely for the private non-commercial purpose of identifying a property in which the recipient has a good faith interest in acquiring. Read Listing Data Terms of Use
Each RE/MAX Office is Independently Owned and Operated. © 2004-2011 Reliance Network and RE/MAX. All rights reserved. US Reg. Copyright TX-5-910-991, TX-5-910-992, TX-5-910-993, and TX-5-910-994. It is illegal to discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Equal Housing Opportunity www.remax.com More RE/MAX website links |
RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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A true 5 bedroom 1.5 story with 5 bedrooms above ground. 3 bedrooms on main floor and 2 bedrooms on 2nd floor. Tandem living room & dining room - big enough for a grand piano and a dining room table. Family room with fireplace - flanked by builtins. Gourmet kitchen with double oven. Plenty of light with skylight. Beautiful corner treed lot! |
| 10111 Oakridge Drive
Overland Park, KS 66212 |
| Price: | View Website | | MLS#: | View Website | | Address | 10111 Oakridge Drive
Overland Park, KS 66212 | | Type | Single-Family |
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Most Realtors think that all distressed sales are the same. They’re not!
We know the difference between a short sale, foreclosure, reo, relo and an auction sale.
We’re saving our clients thousands like . . .
Lenexa homebuyer bought a $565,000 home on acreage for $245,000
Lenexa homebuyer bought a $924,000 property for $445,000
Mission homebuyer bought a $225,000 property for $94,000
Overland Park homebuyer bought a $565,000 home for $362,000
Olathe homebuyer bought a $180,000 house for $145,000
Gardner homebuyer bought a $190,000 home for $140,000
(this is a short list. We’re helping homebuyers everyday.)
If you would like to save thousands, maybe we should talk . . .
Give us a call at (913) 712-9313. | Listing information courtesy of: RE/MAX BEST ASSOCIATES
The information displayed on this page is confidential, proprietary, and copyrighted information of Heartland Multiple Listing Service, Inc.(Heartland MLS). Copyright 2011, Heartland Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Heartland MLS and RE/MAX Kansas-Missouri do not make any warranty or representation concerning the timeliness or accuracy of the information displayed herein. Listing Information last updated 1/15/2011. In consideration for the receipt of the information on this page, the recipient agrees to use the information solely for the private non-commercial purpose of identifying a property in which the recipient has a good faith interest in acquiring. Read Listing Data Terms of Use
Each RE/MAX Office is Independently Owned and Operated. © 2004-2011 Reliance Network and RE/MAX. All rights reserved. US Reg. Copyright TX-5-910-991, TX-5-910-992, TX-5-910-993, and TX-5-910-994. It is illegal to discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Equal Housing Opportunity www.remax.com More RE/MAX website links |
RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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Gardner, KS. Wastewater and Water Rates Increase RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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Parkhill Manor Subdivision in Olathe, KS. Real Estate Stats The Parkhill Manor Subdivision is located East of 143rd Parkhill Manor Subdivision Stats for the past 6 months: - 11 homes were on the real estate market
- 7 homes are currently for sale
- 0 homes are currently under contract
- 4 homes have sold in the past 6 months
- The average home sold for $217,250 in 78 days
- The highest priced home sold for $231,000
The Median Listing Price for the Parkhill Manor Subdivision for the past year was $202,000. RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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HUD Awards 127 Million Dollars in Grants including over 3 Million to the State of Kansas
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development today awarded the State of Kansas nearly $3,100,000 in grants to conduct a wide range of activities intended to protect children and families from potentially dangerous lead-based paint and other home health and safety hazards (see chart below).The grant is part of a 127 million dollar grant announced this past week that is targeted toward the clean up lead and other health hazards in more than 11,000 homes, train workers in lead safety methods, and increase public awareness about childhood lead poisoning. Children who get lead poisoning can have severe developmental issues that will last into adulthood..“Protecting the health, and indeed the futures, of our children is a top priority for HUD. We cannot allow children to be poisoned in their own homes,” said HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan. “These grants will help communities around the nation to protect families from lead exposure and other significant health and safety hazards.”HUD Deputy Secretary Ron Sims added: “With these grant awards, HUD makes it clear that providing healthy and safe homes for families and children is a priority. It’s simple: you can’t be healthy if your home is sick. There are far too many ‘sick homes’ in our communities, and these funds will target the worst of those homes. HUD is committed to protecting children from these hazards, as part of the Department’s effort to help make the nation’s housing healthy and sustainable.”The following is a breakdown of the funding announced today:Grant Program | Funding Awarded | | Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Grant Program | $66,600,000 | | “Healthy Homes Initiative” funding | $2,300,000 | | Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program | $48,000,000 | | Healthy Homes Production Grant Program | $10,000,000 | | TOTAL $126,900,000 |
Through these grant programs, HUD’s Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Controlpromotes local efforts to eliminate dangerous lead hazards from lower income homes; stimulates private sector investment in lead hazard control; and educates the public about the dangers of lead-based paint. A complete project-by-project summary of the programs awarded grants today can be found on HUD’s website .Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control Grant ProgramsEven though lead lead-based paint was banned for residential use in 1978, HUD estimates that approximately 24 million homes still have significant lead-based paint hazards today. Lead-contaminated dust is the primary cause of lead exposure and can lead to a variety of health problems in young children, including reduced IQ, learning disabilities, developmental delays, reduced height, and impaired hearing. At higher levels, lead can damage a child’s kidneys and central nervous system and cause anemia, coma, convulsions and even death.
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Most Realtors think that all distressed sales are the same. They’re not!
We know the difference between a short sale, foreclosure, reo, relo and an auction sale.
We’re saving our clients thousands like . . .
Lenexa homebuyer bought a $565,000 home on acreage for $245,000
Lenexa homebuyer bought a $924,000 property for $445,000
Mission homebuyer bought a $225,000 property for $94,000
Overland Park homebuyer bought a $565,000 home for $362,000
Olathe homebuyer bought a $180,000 house for $145,000
Gardner homebuyer bought a $190,000 home for $140,000
(this is a short list. We’re helping homebuyers everyday.)
If you would like to save thousands, maybe we should talk . . .
Give us a call at (913) 712-9313.
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Terrific value in Prairie Village! Wonderfully updated; windows, kitchen, bathrms, LL rec rm & more. Screen porch, new patio, optional room in LL for office or den. SO MANY EXTRAS: Kit is beautiful: new cabinets, SS appls, eating bar, tile flr, great counters, sink,etc. Lg mstr bath w/steam shower. Large yard, fenced for pets! |
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Most Realtors think that all distressed sales are the same. They’re not!
We know the difference between a short sale, foreclosure, reo, relo and an auction sale.
We’re saving our clients thousands like . . .
Lenexa homebuyer bought a $565,000 home on acreage for $245,000
Lenexa homebuyer bought a $924,000 property for $445,000
Mission homebuyer bought a $225,000 property for $94,000
Overland Park homebuyer bought a $565,000 home for $362,000
Olathe homebuyer bought a $180,000 house for $145,000
Gardner homebuyer bought a $190,000 home for $140,000
(this is a short list. We’re helping homebuyers everyday.)
If you would like to save thousands, maybe we should talk . . .
Give us a call at (913) 712-9313. | Listing information courtesy of: RE/MAX BEST ASSOCIATES
The information displayed on this page is confidential, proprietary, and copyrighted information of Heartland Multiple Listing Service, Inc.(Heartland MLS). Copyright 2011, Heartland Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Heartland MLS and RE/MAX Kansas-Missouri do not make any warranty or representation concerning the timeliness or accuracy of the information displayed herein. Listing Information last updated 1/15/2011. In consideration for the receipt of the information on this page, the recipient agrees to use the information solely for the private non-commercial purpose of identifying a property in which the recipient has a good faith interest in acquiring. Read Listing Data Terms of Use
Each RE/MAX Office is Independently Owned and Operated. © 2004-2011 Reliance Network and RE/MAX. All rights reserved. US Reg. Copyright TX-5-910-991, TX-5-910-992, TX-5-910-993, and TX-5-910-994. It is illegal to discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Equal Housing Opportunity www.remax.com More RE/MAX website links |
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Record cold weather has got us all thinking...How do we cut the costs of our winter heating bills? 
Most people will pay roughly the same amount for heat this winter as they did last winter, the Energy Department predicted recently. The average household heating costs between October 1 and March 31 will be $962, the Department said. That's just $11 more than last year's total.[Click here to check savings products and rates in your area.]As usual, people in the Northeast and who use oil or propane to heat their homes will pay the most. The average winter heating bill for oil customers there will be $2,225 this year, up 14.5 percent from last year, the department said in its latest projections. Northeastern propane customers will pay the most: some $2,685 between October 1 and March 31.There are ways to minimize that, and here are a few:Make Small ImprovementsHomeowners have until December 31 to winterize their homes and get tax credits for it, the IRS has said. Items like high-efficiency heaters, water heaters and stoves all qualify for a 30 percent tax credit, up to $1,500. The catch is that the $1,500 ceiling is for 2009 and 2010 combined. If you used it up last year, you're done.[See America's Top Debt-Fighters]Make Big ImprovementsThere is a second tax credit that expires at the end of this year. You can also take a 30 percent tax credit if you install a solar electric system, hot water heater, geothermal pump, wind turbine or fuel-cell system. There's no cap on that credit, so it could be a good time to make a long-term investment in saving energy.Call Your UtilityMany local utilities also offer deals that can cut heating bills. Some give away free programmable thermostats or offer home energy audits. Others offer discounts and rebates on efficient heaters and other appliances.Get a Space Heater and Use ItKeep your house cool, and use the space heater in the room you're hanging out in. Annual savings? $1,023 if you use electric heat, according to the energy-saving calculator at MichaelBlueJay.com, a website that offers electricity-savings advice.Consider Switching SuppliersEnter your zip code at WhiteFence.com to see if there is another energy supplier in your area that charges less, or would cost less overall.Finally, Make All of Those Tried-and-True Little MovesUse heavy curtains or shades, close them at night and open them in the morning. Keep the house cool and wear sweaters. Seal windows and doors. Close off rooms not being used. Program the thermostat, or remember to turn it down when you go to bed and when you leave the house in the morning.Pay Your Heating Bill With a Cash-Back Credit CardIf you are going to spend $1,000 this year, you might as well squeeze an extra $10 out of it for yourself. That assumes your card offers a 1 percent bonus, and that you pay off your card every month. You can use that $10 to buy some nice hot cocoa, sip it while you daydream about spring, and see if it warms you up.[See When Not to Use Your Credit Card]RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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Storage Container Regulations Passed in Gardner, Kansas If you are planning on using a "PODS" or similar storage device this year in Gardner, Kansas be sure to obtain a free permit. The permits are good for two weeks. The "PODS" or similar storage unit must be placed on a paved surface and off of the street. Additionally, the storage units cannot block the sight line for drivers or interfere with traffic safety. To apply for a free permit you can visit the Gardner, Kansas City Hall or go to: www.GardnerKansas.gov/Build_Permits RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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The City Council of Overland Park has approved an additional $30 million in tax incentives for a new development that will showcase a museum with exhibits from the American Museum of Natural History. The most popular exhibits of the American Museum of Natural History is the dinosaur exhibits.
The City Council voted unanimously on Monday night to approve a tax incentive never before used in Overland Park for the $588 million Prairiefire at LionsGate. The project will be located at the southwest corner of 135th Street and Nall Avenue in southern Overland Park. The project already has won $66 million in state tax incentives intended to foster tourism. The state tax incentives coupled with what the city approved means that public financing for the project would reach $96 million, or 16 percent of the $588 million cost of the project. The new incentive, called a community development district, stems from a law the Kansas Legislature passed in 2009 that has not been used in Overland Park although it has been used by some smaller nearby cities. Prairiefire at LionsGate covers 60 acres and calls for 350,000 square feet of retail stores, 291,000 square feet of offices, bike-hike trails and the museum. A movie theater also is being considered
. RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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Blue Valley’s newest middle school will be home to the Wolverines, according to the Blue Valley School District. The future students and parents of the new middle school, Aubry Bend, were given the opportunity to vote on the mascot and colors.
The new middle school will open in August near 175th Street and Pflumm Road in Overland Park. The school’s official colors will be forest green and silver, to match the colors of the Blue Valley Southwest High School Timberwolves. Aubry Bend students will go on to attend Blue Valley Southwest High School. RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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According to the Economic and Market Watch Report on Johnson County, KS. real estate, the average home in the Olathe, KS. zip code 66062 sold for $234,800 in 98 days. The average home also sold for 98.4% of list price. RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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Quailwood Estates Subdivision in Olathe, KS. Real Estate Report The Quailwood Estates Subdivision is located just East of 143rd and Blackbob. Quailwood Estates Subdivision Real Estate Stats for the past 6 months: - There have been 23 homes on the real estate market
- 6 homes are currently for sale
- 14 homes have either have cancelled or expired
- I home is currently under contract in backup status
- 2 homes have sold
- The average home sold for $352,400 in 79 days
- The highest priced home sold for $384,800
Real Estate Stats for the Quailwood Estates Subdivision for the past year: - The Median Listing Price was $334,975
- The Median Days on the Real Estate Market was 41 days
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"That's How I got to be This Way"
So you watched Kansas City Mortgage interest rates with the anticipation, the certainty, that rates would drop as surely as the temperature on your wireless thermometer.
Giggly with excitement, you contemplated refinancing your Olathe home...perhaps thought of purchasing a new home. And you waited. 
We know....We were watching you when you contacted us for help in finding a new Overland Park home.
As friends purchased their new Lenexa homes, you watched them pack and move, helping them unpack again, warming their feet by the fires of fireplaces new to your friends' Christmas traditions. Their Christmas parties overflowed with Holiday cheer, and you waited.
We know....We were listening to you as we viewed the 27th home together, and you told us you wanted a "Better Deal".
Your spouse asked with innocent trust, "Are you sure we can get this home at a better discount and still get this incredible interest rate?". Barely containing your smirk, you assuredly responded, "Yes dear. The market hasn't hit bottom, not only will this one be available in a month, interest rates will go lower."
With a glint in your eye, you stated confidently,"Then we'll make our move."
We discussed stats, average sales data, saturation rates, reviewed countless photos, and watched as your spouse longingly ran fingertips over granite counter tops.
We knew you were headed for trouble.
You waited.
Last week you called me, disappointment clearly hanging from every word. "I know I said we'd wait. I thought things would only get better in this Buyer's market. Trulia, Zillow...all the EXPERTS told me the downward spiral would continue."
"Now I've lost it. My dream home. Gone. Where do we start?"
Hey Cheer up Buttercup, don't worry....Interest rates are at record lows and there is less competition during the Winter months, let's get out there this week while all of the lazy slugs are sitting on their sofas watching parades and college football games.
RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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Edgerton, KS. Real Estate Stats for Zip Code 66021 - The Average Sold Price was $122,000
- # of Homes Sold is Down -28.57%
- The Average Edgerton, KS. Home Sold in 98 Days
- The Average Edgerton, KS. Home Sold at 93.9% of List Price
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Amber Hills Estates Subdivision in Olathe, Kansas Real Estate Stats The Amber Hills Estates Subdivision is located just Southwest of 151st and Blackbob. Amber Hills Estates Subdivision Real Estate Stats for the past 6 months: - 3 homes have been on the real estate market
- 1 home is currently on the market
- 2 homes are currently under contract
Amber Hills Estates Real Estate Stats for the past 1 year: - The Median Listing Price is $219,950
- The change in the Median Listing Price is -1%
- The Median Days on the Market is 58 days
- The 12 Month change in the Median Days on the Market is -35%
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New Street Parking Regulations Go In Effect for Gardner, Kansas After December 10, 2010, only passenger cars, passenger vans, pickup trucks, and motorcycles may park on public residential streets within the City of Gardner. All other vehicles are allowed to park on residential streets only when necessary for loading and unloading, when performing a service, or when used in connection with construction or maintenance authorized by the City or upon property within the block that vehicle is parked.
Prior to the adoption of this ordinance, the Municipal Code did not restrict the types of vehicles that could be parked on public residential streets except as covered by Truck Route regulations. However, existing Municipal Code regulates the types of vehicles that can be parked on private residential properties. Parking of vehicles in excess of one ton on private residential properties is prohibited and recreational vehicles cannot be parked in residential driveways except for temporary periods for loading and unloading.
The Gardner Police Department will issue warnings for violations for 30 days. After that time, violations will be subject to the fine schedule in the ordinance.
The parking restrictions of this ordinance are similar to those adopted by other cities within the Metro Area. The purpose of the ordinance is to improve safety by limiting the size of vehicles that can be parked within residential areas.
For more information on this ordinance, please call the Gardner Police Department at 913-856-7312 or the Public Works Department at 913-856-0914.
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Stonehurst Subdivision in Olathe, Kansas Real Estate Stats The Stonehurst Subdivision is located just Southeast of 151st and Murlen in Olathe, Kansas. Real Estate Stats for the Stonehurst Subdivision for the past 6 months: - There have been 12 homes on the real estate market
- 6 homes are currently for sale
- 1 home is currently under contract
- 1 home sold in the past 6 months
Real Estate Stats for the Stonehurst Subdivision for the past 12 months: - The Median Listing Price was $179,950
- There was no change in the Median Listing Price over the past 12 month
- The Median Days on the Market was 97 days
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Homes Sell all Year 'Round!
"Will my Kansas City home sell during the Winter?" 
By far and away the most common question we get from Sellers this time of year.
Most home sales take place during the months included from Spring to Fall. Does the weather encourage people to spend money? Do the spring flowers blooming provide a back drop for growth and change? Do the hot summer months bring out a strong desire to leave your old home and find something with a better AC system?
Does the Holiday season, with the familiar scent of kitchen cooking and warming fires in our family rooms engender feelings of nesting...staying home? Or is it simply a pain the the rear to move while it's snowing outside?
Who knows? The Shadow....Nah, he doesn't know either!
Truth is, while fewer homes sell during the Winter months, there are advantages to selling during the Winter.
Winter Buyers are less likely to be "tire-kicking low ballers" bent on moving ONLY if they find the proverbial, "Great Deal"! Winter Buyers are a hardy group of rugged individualists, braving snow and cold in an effort to find a HOME. They know that they are moving family and hearth prepared to send children to new schools because they are driven. Driven by changes in circumstance, job relocation, lottery winnings....does it matter?
Winter Sellers of Kansas City Real Estate are motivated. Oh Yes.
These folks are not dabbling their toes in the water....No, these folks are diving into the icy waters like they were members of the Polar Bear Club, knowing their goals are not optional, their focus is clear, their purpose edged with resolve.
Selling your Olathe or Overland Park home has never been easier, with interest rates are at near record lows, and dozens of qualified Buyers chomping at the bit to get started...and FEWER COMPETING HOMES MEANS YOUR HOME STANDS OUT!
RE/MAX sells more real estate than any other company in the world. When should we talk?
RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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Palisade Park Subdivision in Olathe, KS. Real Estate Stats The Palisade Park Subdivision is located in Southern Olathe just East of 159th and Ridgeview. Real Estate Stats for Palisade Park Subdivision for the past 6 months: - There have been 26 homes on the real estate market
- 15 homes are currently for sale
- 1 home is currently under contract
- 10 homes have sold
- The average home sold for $225,600 in 75 days
Real Estate Stats for Palisade Park for the past year: - The Median Listing Price is $244,950
- The 12 month change in the Median Listing Price is 14%
- The Median Days on the Market is 83 days
- The 12 month change in the Median Days on the Market is 43%
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“You can’t have your sign and lockbox back...”. At this point I’m thinking my client, er, “Sandy” is really upset at me. Ya think?
I had just told “Sandy”....”You’re fired.”
There are some folks who just don’t get it. If we can’t show your Olathe home for sale, if we can’t get buyers into your Olathe Property, it doesn’t make any sense to let Olathe Realtors know the home is for sale. Of course the rules are different when selling Overland Park real estate.
When marketing Overland Park homes, Overland Park Realtors simply write offers without showings. We’ll go with that....
Kids get sick, pets can’t be removed, all of life’s dance....No worries.
When you cancel ALL showings, then complain you have no offers...time to part ways as friends. Make sense?
Winter is a great home selling and buying season, for folks who share our sense of commitment....Are you like us?
You can’t raise your price if you won’t show your home. RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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South Hampton Subdivision in Olathe, Kansas Real Estate Stats The South Hampton Subdivision is located just Southwest of 159th and Ridgeview in Southern Olathe, Kansas. According to the Heartland MLS, there have been 27 homes for sale in the South Hampton Subdivision. The Following stats are for the South Hampton Subdivision from the past 6 months. - 14 homes are for sale in South Hampton
- 12 homes sold in the South Hampton Subdivision
- 1 home is currently in pending status
- The average sales price in the South Hampton Subdivision was $175,098
- The average home in the South Hampton Subdivision sold in 76 days
- The highest priced home sold for $186,000
More South Hampton Subdivision Real Estate Stats: - The Median Listing Price was $179,997
- 12 month change in the Median Listing Price is -5%
- The Median Days on the Market is 142 days
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Where do I start when I want to save money after Christmas? Clients tell us finding the right loan when purchasing your Olathe home can save you hundreds each month, and tens of thousands over the life of your loan! Once you’ve found the right home, getting a great deal on on an Overland park home is never as important as getting the right loan! We often get asked, “Where do I start”? Today's choices include banks, mortgage brokers, home builders, and Internet lenders. Each has its advantages and disadvantages, and rates vary from lender to lender.
Types of Mortgage LendersType | Advantages | Disadvantages | Banks | Regulated by state and federal agencies Current banking relationship can get you a reduced mortgage rate Numerous branches provide you with face-to-face access
| Limited to products only the bank has to offer May not have the best rates May lack negotiation leverage when it comes to publicized rates
| Mortgage Brokers | Access to a variety of mortgages and lenders Can save you money by shopping for the best rates Can quickly find another lender if your loan initial application is turned down
| Some function as the lender's agent and have the lenders best interest at heart Free to set their own pricing and may mark-up wholesale rates to whatever they want Service may vary from broker to broker
| Home Builders | | | Internet Lenders | | |
Typically, most lenders do not keep money on hand but instantly sell conforming loans to third parties like the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac). The most common source of Kansas City home lending is a retail mortgage financial institution. They offer specific loan products and handle their own direct financing by taking consumer deposits and lending them to home buyers.
Kansas City Mortgage brokers, on the other hand, act as the middleman and don't fund the loans themselves, but handle the mortgage financing for the borrower. Most earn their fees directly as a percentage from the lender and some from the borrower, or a combination of both. Since mortgage brokers have access to a wide variety of lenders they are usually on top of the latest rates, fees and lending practices. Mortgage brokers typically offer the most loan programs at the best rates.
Home builder financing is common in new developments where there is a single builder. The builder carries the construction costs until the homes are built. The builder works with a lender to set-up financing for the buyer and finances the construction costs. The buyer doesn't make mortgage payments until the property is finished.
The popularity of finding a mortgage on the Internet mortgage has grown in recent years. Many lenders offer competitive rates and the convenience of tracking your application through the approval process. Some can save you a significant amount in closing costs, since everything is automated and the time to get approved can be shortened.
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For many of us, Social Media sites are used to stay in touch with families, promote causes, build our businesses....Restart old friendships, make new friends.
Recently a friend sent a link to an article describing a trend that is becoming all-too familiar....Real life tragedy while thousands ignore on Facebook....We know experientially and quantifiable that social media pulls prospects and clients towards us...allows people, real people to swirl and eddy into one another. The river of life, know what I mean?Most of our clients experience us face to face, via our blogs, through social media, and such....Yet we are told that no matter how much they read, ultimately trust is developed when we meet over coffee, a Diet Coke, adult beverage...etc/Make sense?Take time out. Pick up the telephone. Reach out for real, get belly to belly, (so to speak, some of you might get a little too close, chuckle)....”Relationships” that develop over social media alone don’t develop the same gravity as friendships that include face to face time.Have an awesome weekend. Weather will stink, but if you’re in the mood to get out with me and look at a few homes, lets talk?RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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 Too many Kansas City homes don’t sell! It’s as simple as understanding there IS a difference between price and value.
Price is the amount you are asking for the property. Value is buyer perceived, and this perception of value is influenced by many factors such as location, features, condition, comparison to other purchase option, etc. Kansas City home sellers can significantly increase their chance of attracting qualified buyers willing to pay the asking price if they pay attention to Buyer’s definition of value.
Some tips to achieve a positive impact on value are:Perceived size impacts value, even more so than actual square footage. Open floor plans make a room feel bigger than larger spaces with smaller rooms. Since you can’t change the size of your home, property that is furniture free, or with reduced clutter, helps to make the space feel bigger. Vacancy MAY increase sale-ability. Property is easier to show and easier to sell, and quicker to take possession of when it is vacant at the time it is offered for sale. At the same time, furnishings make a house feel like a home....ask me over and we’ll discuss YOUR home’s unique selling proposition. Sellers should remove personal trinkets and family pictures as well as being absent during a buyer tour. Cosmetics are important. Fresh paint will always add more value than it costs. Clean or new carpet/flooring adds more value than it costs. Landscaping adds more value than it costs. At the very minimum, make the entrance area neat. If you can, add some colorful flowers and new sod.
Take care of the obvious! The spot on the ceiling from the roof leak takes thousands of dollars from the perceived value and the offer price. Condition affects value. Do a seller's home inspection to identify and fix the problem BEFORE closing. No point holding up your check a few extra days; plus a failed buyer's inspection could cost you the sale. Buyers often bargain down your asking price to accommodate for property condition and repairs. A remodel/update of the kitchen and master bathroom. may have a big impact on home buying decisions. Strategic renovations impact value and your bottom line.
Don't spend more money to renovate the place than you can recapture in value on the sales price. Give us a shout, we’ll review your home in detail, look at comparative homes, and in the end, you’ll have a home worth a second look from any Kansas City home buyer! RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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Fallbrook Subdivision in Olathe, Kansas Real Estate Report The Fallbrook Subdivision is located in Olathe, Kansas. It is located just Northeast of College Blvd. and Woodland Road.
According to a NAR report about the Fallbrook Subdivision, here are the stats for the subdivision: **There is a 0% change in the Median Days on the Market for the past 12 months. **There is a 0% change in the Sales Volume over the past 12 months. **The Median Listing Price is $258,369 **There is a 1% change in the Median Listing Price over the past 12 months. **The change in the Median Listing Pricing did not calculate correctly due the calculation of new home activity.
To view a Fallbrook Subdivision Property Analysis, go to: Fallbrook Subdivision Stats RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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"Married When You were 12...?" That may cause problems in getting a mortgage approval.
Yep, that's exactly what I asked Larry. He and Ginnie are in the middle of purchasing an Olathe home appraised at $37,000 over our contracted price. Pretty good deal, huh? Not the best we negotiated this year, but this home is the perfect fit for their family of 8. Yes, I said 8.
We made the offer on the foreclosure, it needs a little foundation work. We ran whole house and mechanical inspections, invited a structural engineer in to let us know the extent of the issues....With a small investment in repairs, (thanks to a FHA 203K mortgage Loan), we're all good.
We delivered the contract with updates and amendments to the lender for final underwriting.
"The Buyer has a challenge with his credit", my trustworthy mortgage professional tells me. "These are unusual in that they just popped up."
Not a problem, there are a few unique folks with perfect credit, most everyone else's history reflects the successes and failures of adult life. Normal stuff.
It pays to use professionals who can also help with credit counseling. If your mortgage lender doesn't do this for you, call me, we'll get you started with THE expert.
"The dates are odd", says Larry. "According to this report, I was 12 when I married my first wife....I guess things didn't turn out too well, we divorced when I was 15! Maybe I should track down my 5 children and find out how life has treated them?"
Problem is, Larry missed his first child support payment, and several thereafter, before he was granted his Kansas driver's license.
Not kidding, his credit report is a huge problem.
Quite obviously Larry was not married at that age, yet the credit bureaus little about fact or fiction, they simply restate whatever has been reported.
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Fewer Olathe, Kansas Homes go to foreclosure?
 Nope. Nationwide, the number of foreclosure notices filed in November plunged 21%, the biggest month-over-month drop ever recorded. Filings fell 14% compared with November 2009.Why should YOU care?The number of Americans who actually lost their homes to bank repossessions plummeted even more steeply -- to 67,428. That was off a whopping 28% from 93,236 in October. Repossessions are down a third since September.Ever heard of “Robo-Signing”?A loan servicer, or lender, applies signatures electronically to documents they never see, and affix an electronic Notary stamp at the same time.Many times the documents are found to be incorrect, even fraudulent....Doesn’t even slow down the system.Robo-signing exposed sloppy industry practices that critics charged violated state laws and regulations. Some lenders froze the foreclosure process for all their loans until they could check whether their procedures were flawed and make any needed corrections.The robo-signing moratoriums were responsible for the lion's share of the decrease in November filings.For most borrowers in foreclosure, it will be a temporary reprieve.In judicial foreclosure states, ones where courts are involved and where banks are most vulnerable to scrutiny over their foreclosure practices, filings dropped substantially more than in states where courts do not usually participate in foreclosure actions.There were 34% fewer auctions scheduled in judicial states, month-over-month, compared with a 7% decline in non-judicial states. Already, the banks have begun to restart the foreclosure process. Bank of America announced last week that it was phasing out its moratorium.The temporary freezes likely won't benefit many homeowners, most will still lose their homes. Many homeowners will use the extra time to negotiate loan modifications or do a short sale but not in any meaningful way.Most experts agree we will see an acceleration of foreclosure activity in the first quarter of 2011. Conditions will return to what people now refer to as a "normal market" during the second quarter.While interest rates are near 30 year lows, it’s a great time to sell your Olathe home, and go hunting for the perfect Overland Park real estate purchase. RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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National economists predict growth in 2011, according to an article in the Washington Post on New Year’s Eve. Even in Kansas City.One of the factors used in predicting growth was that the National Association of REALTORS(R) (NAR) statement that pending home sales were up 3.5%. This showed that more home buyers are moving into the real estate marketplace, and a sense of confidence about future home prices maybe rising.The Washington Post article by Neil Irwin also states that many consumers are paying down their debt, and lenders are loosening their credit availability, also adding to the ability of potential homeowners to buy houses. Since the real estate mortgage crisis, Kansas City mortgage borrowers have actually have had fewer loan options. The pendulum had shifted from nearly every borrower getting a loan to only the top credit worthy borrowers getting mortgage loans.Ecomomist think that residential housing still won’t be a huge factor in the ecomomic growth, because the housing sector has been a drag on the economy for four straight years. But neither does housing appear set to be a major drain on growth. Residential investment constituted its lowest proportion of overall economic activity on record in the third quarter, meaning that even if it were to contract a bit, it would have little impact on growth. 
There also is a glut of homes somewhere in the foreclosure process. Banks have estimated the number of homes in the foreclosure process to be in the millions and they will be coming on the market soon. This year, we do not expect to see housing prices rise in the spring as in the past years during the springtime.
So what does this mean to Kansas City home buyers and sellers?
It means it appears we are in the beginning of recovery process in our recession. This will take time.
Kansas City home sellers need to be aware that low prices are what are driving buyers into the real estate market. In order to sell your Kansas City County home, you need to be priced aggressively and show like a model new home.
Kansas City home buyers have a little bit longer to take advantage of the low home prices and low mortgage interest rates. They will not last much longer. The home prices will start rebounding and the interest rates will rise.
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By 2015, more than two out of every five households occupied by people from the Y Generation will be WINKS - Women with Incomes and No Kids. According to PROSALES Magazine, the share of single female homebuyers increased from 14% in 1995 to 21% last year. In contrast, only 10% of homebuyers were single men, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
There are various reasons for this trend. First, the average age of a woman's first marriage has increased from 20 in 1970 to 25 in 2003, leaving more unmarried women in the population.
And according to the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University, fewer young adult women than men are choosing to live with their parents, thereby forming their own households. RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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The Comb-Over....And the Comb-Forward
As we head out for a long-overdue family vacation from Kansas City, settling into our seats and finding a comfortable positions for our 3 hour and 37 minute flight, a site more horrifying than Godzilla rears up before us....
Long feared by both hairstylists and Amish folk the world over, the long-dreaded comb-over rears its ugly head on Frontier Airlines flight 1737 as we roar skyward.
Standing 5'4" tall, the flight attendant needs someone to tell him the ridiculous nature of his predicament; it's impossible to take seriously in-flight warnings of water landings, dropping oxygen masks, and dual-use seat cushions when the authority figure is actually using his hair as dual use....
The comb-forward is a little known variation of the venerable, and more traditional, comb-over. In this variation, the hair is combed forward from the rear of the hairline, barely covering the balding pate. Held in place with hair product delivering more hold than a Sumo wrestler, those few valiant strands of hair appear prepared to give up the struggle whenever their caretaker will send them to their final rest upon the barbershop floor.
"Back to your seat", he barks at an elderly gal who obviously needs the use of the in-flight facilities.
Those of us seated nearby chuckle...he looks about nervously, then with suspicion at our barely covered smirks.
Like most men,I realize society looks with careless disregard upon the thinning hair and receding hairlines of those of us blessed with testosterone....But for the love of Pete, somebody tell this guy to go slowly into that balding goodnight with class!
Just be who you are. Folks will appreciate your authenticity, your originality, and your character.
Since I can't take you with me on my vacation, I can only offer educated, erudite humor and sarcasm as we travel together through the process of buying or selling your Kansas City home.
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Is It Still a Magic Place?
First time I went I was 8 or 9. We drove 7 hours to stay overnight with friends.
Where would we start? So much to see, so many people.
As we walked thought the gates, my mind was on fire. Was it cool to just walk up and say "hi", or was there some secret protocol regarding an introduction? All the "little" kids looked right at home....The furthest thing from my mind was Olathe Real Estate.
I mean, I wanted to just run up, but then what? You know a guy's gotta be cool in front of his younger brother, right?
My brother was shy, stood behind me as we inched forward....Mom standing beside me, encouraging us, memories of her big hair still make me chuckle. Dad sporting his trademark Jack Nicholson grin. Like me, this was their first visit.
Throwing out my hand and delivering my best handshake, the overstuffed, three fingered glove of a famous mouse allowed only a finger to squeeze. My brother cut around from behind me and stuck his hand out. Like a couple of hillbillies at a family wedding, we were grinning from ear to ear with smiles missing more than a few teeth.
We rode many rides, with my younger brother, the thrill seeker, up front whenever possible. Mom and Dad marvelled at the size, the complexity....They were born in the thirties, and thought it was all so COOL!
I'm headed back for my first visit since my Senior year in high school. Back in the day (when the Dinosaurs ruled the earth), the park was open for "Grad Night" as thousands of graduating high schoolers flocked from all over the state, roads and parking lots packed with school buses. What a great night, rode the rides with all my friends, met new friends....
More hillbilly grins, this time flecked with braces, retainers....
Looking over my shoulder at my daughters seated a row behind me, (my vision partially obscured by the flight attendant with the ridiculous hair), I can see the grins starting. The gals checked all the rides out on the internet, first in wonder, then with a keen eye toward strategy.
"I'll ride the coasters first", said Caroline, latest in a procession of Taggart thrill seekers.
Cate stated with purpose, "You're not getting me outta there without pictures of me and You Know Who."
My throat is dry, more than a little choked with memories. Two of our original four visitors, my dad and my brother, will make this trip as Angels at my left shoulder....Dad never made it back to Disneyland, while Tim went at least one more time when he enjoyed "Grad Night" as much as I had two years earlier. He wasn't aware the next four years would contain all of the adult memories he would ever know.
Last time, I didn't bring a camera. This time, we coming back with pictures of Mickey, Minnie, Buzz Lightyear, and the whole gang.
Disneyland, we can do this easy, or...Or else Dad goes "Wally World". With us will return a treasure of new memories of a magic place.
Looking to sell your Olathe home? Maybe find a new magic place for yourself, your family.
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The Top 13 Kansas City Social Media And Technology Trend Predictions For 2011 This is always an exciting time of the year. We just celebrated Christmas, Hanukkah and of course New Years. You may have just gotten back from visiting family and now you’re planning a Colorado ski trip or a sunny vacation in Texas or Florida.
Now we’re into 2011 and you’re wondering what the new years will hold for you? What will be the major social media and technology trends to look out for? And how will this whole social media thing play out?
Here’s a few things we do know.
The rate at which technology is changing our online world is pretty awe inspiring. The changes we see almost daily on our social media sites are an indication of that. I have been monitoring some important blogs and I have been noticing many changes being announced about social media.
If you haven’t realized, you need to realize that the online world that we operate in today will look vastly different in just 6 months from now, let alone a few years.If you’re ready to accept this and be open to this continual change, then you’re in a great position to capitalize on the Top 13 Kansas City Social Media and Technology Trends for 2011.1. More Social Media adaptation in Kansas CityIf you’ve been using the Top 5 social media sites for more than few years – Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and a blog, then you’re considered an early adopter. Slowly the rest of Kansas City is catching on.When Harvard and Browns Universities started teaching Social Media classes, you knew this `stuff’ was important and no longer just a fad.Does Google have social media figured out? Not completely. Google has many of the spokes mastered like Youtube and Gmail. Now they are working on their masterpiece, Google Me. Google Me was anticipated to be released by December of 2010. Now the rumours are that Google Me will be released in the spring of 2011. Prediction: More people in Kansas City will adopt social media as their key platform of personal and professional communication, networking, branding, marketing and sales. It’s here to stay. Yes, my prediction is social media will grow. My measuring stick for full acceptance is when my parents start using any of the top social media sites. I also look for Google Me to really change the social media landscape and more people to jump onto the social media bandwagon.. 2. Single User Access to Multiple sites in Kansas CityWe already know that Facebook Connect has been widely adopted by individuals and businesses alike in Kansas City. It makes sense to make it as easy as pie for people to connect with you on your website using one of the largest social media sites as your login credentials. Plus it spreads the word further by ensuring every action they take on your site is shared on Facebook.YouTube was smart to allow Google Connect on their site, so that you could use your Gmail login to access our account.Prediction: More social media sites will allow for this single access sign-on using one main login credential in Kansas City. Perhaps even merging – i.e using your Facebook login for Twitter or vice versa too. This will make it far more likely that people will interact across the platforms on a more regular basis. At the same time their online footprint will be available on more sites and also their information….3. New laws on privacyWe all want the scoop on the next big fad, but we’d like to share as little as possible about ourselves....The battle between privacy and secrecy will rage on, with the side of the fence you're on depending in large part on your age.The trend away from privacy concerns many of us. We understand the desire for transparency, but when is enough, enough? Who currently holds the power? Is it the Mark Zuckerbergs’ of this world who have virtually all your personal information at their fingertips? Or the governments who can shut down such a social media site at will on one hand, and demand access to your information on the other?A great example of this was China’s government banning Google earlier this year and the power battles that ensued. I know we’re not in China and Kansas City isn’t under a communist regime, but have you really read the privacy statements that social media sites have? Surprise yourself, get informed.Prediction: Ongoing privacy issues will lead to a tightening up on the key social media sites and a universal legislation developed. This will primarily deal with the increasing attacks on our privacy due to the amount of information we’re putting out and who owns this. The information as always been there, it is just easier for unwanted people to get to it. Look for universal legislation to address online privacy.4. Social Media TV in Kansas CityTwitter has already stated they want to be the real-time TV channel of the decade. They showed it at the MTV Awards earlier this year. By allowing TV fans watching to interact by tweeting, they bridged a connection of the online world to the offline world in real time.It’s getting easier and easier to make and produce videos and more personalities are tending towards creating their own `free’ TV channels that will compete with mass media. Gary Vaynerchuk’s Wine Library TV is a great example of this.Google has gone to the next level and have joined Apple in producing TV access to the internet. If you haven’t checked it out, head over to a friends house who has it or over to Best Buy. It is really cool. Google has even produced TV access to the Android operating software.Prediction: Major networks will look to host online channels with free and paid for access to content in real-time. They will seek to partner with influential individuals creating great TV content through social networks. Look for more TV access to your TV and phone. With 4G access, this will grow..5. Merging of the big names with the upstartsIt’s not just the big companies like Google and Microsoft that acquire startups with new technology. Some of the main social media sites have done a great job at acquiring companies that have built valuable applications and plugins to extend their platforms.6 weeks ago I was reading about an awesome startup on a blog post. When I started surfing for the company, I found out that the recent success and publicity of the startup led it to be acquired by another company.Prediction: Smaller social media sites and services will look to merge to become a larger entity able to compete on a bigger stage, along with LinkedIn and Facebook. It wouldn’t come as a surprise if MySpace became integrated with YouTube to enhance its dying service in a unique creative spin-off merging a site with a local TV network.6. Online marketing spending will increaseIt’s been baffling to read reports of the continual spending on traditional forms of marketing such as magazines, billboards, TV ads and print fliers. Especially when the figures clearly show that it’s becoming way less effective in a world dominated by online users. I can understand 15 years ago when 85% of a companies marketing budget was spent on traditional marketing. We’re in a new decade. Hopefully more Kansas City companies will get wiser.Newsflash- we don’t look up from our laptops, netbooks, smartphones or tablets to read that billboards anymore (ok slight exaggeration but you’re nodding your heads in agreement). Look at what has happened to the Kansas City Star over the last 15 years. If you’re going to sell an old unwanted item in your home, would you go to the Kansas City Star or Craiglist in Kansas City?Prediction: Finally this ridiculous activity of spending huge amounts of money on traditional forms of advertising will shift towards spending online. Companies will recognize the value of the potential audiences they can reach for far less and much more quickly and invest in social media as a delivery vehicle. Look for ads on Google, Facebook and maybe someday, Twitter, to increase because of their targeted traffic.7. Smartphone dominance in Kansas CityFirst, I’m going to start with, 4G is in Kansas City. Yes, you read that right. Most of the major cell phone carriers have installed or retrofitted their cell towers to carry the fast 4G service. If you think it is a fad. You’re thinking wrong. 4G service is much faster than 3G service.Why is this important? With over 70% of the world having mobile access now it’s only time before many of those become smartphones. Imagine what this means for us as individuals, but more importantly businesses seeking a global audience.Prediction: Look for more people to access the internet with their cell phones in 2011.8. Kansas City will expand to the International communitiesThe above prediction means of course that Kansas City businesses will go more global. The fact that China’s social network is larger than Facebook and Brazil’s is close on its heels means there’s a wide audience not dominated by the western world.Prediction: The ability to start a Kansas City business and go online with international partners and offerings will become far easier. New services will be catering to language barriers and payments to ensure this trend becomes mainstream.9. Women powerThe recent report put out by Intuit shows that over the next decade, women around the world will enter the workforce at an unprecedented rate. Close to 1 billion women, who had not previously participated in the mainstream global economy will do so by 2020. This includes the women of Kansas City.The fastest growing demographic of Facebook users are currently 55 year old plus women. We are creating a She-conomy. Plus women are naturally more social so it makes sense that we are adapting well to the social media sites.Prediction: Look for more Kansas City businesses recognizing the growth in usage by women and starting to create customized products and services online to cater to them.10. Consumers shape the online marketplaceThanks to the number of amazing tools and services we have out our disposal these days it’s starting to transform the communities we build and the relationships we make online and offline.Now you have these social networks where you’re exposed to your friend’s friends’ too and their influence will continue to expand.Prediction: Kansas City businesses are going to be forced to step up and take on multiple, inter-connected approaches to reach new customers, most of whom are hanging out on the web. Look for more Kansas City businesses to find influencers and have them starting to give recommendation about their products or services. We will see more companies using their customers as the face of their business – either by sponsoring bloggers or highlighting top customers in their online campaigns.11. Look for more Android Tablets to hit the Kansas City marketOver the course of 2010 the rumours circulated the technology market that tablets will hit the holiday season and compete with the Apple IPad. The only 2 big players who had tablets in Kansas City for the holidays were Viewsonic and Samsung. Both of them had many limitations and they were no IPad. They don’t operate like an oversized phone because the operating software, Android, was developed for a small mobile phone screen. It only makes sense for the Android Tablets to grow. Look at how fast the Android App market is growing. In 45 days over 100,000 Android Apps were added to the Android market place. Until new Android software gets developed to use on tablets, I wouldn’t upgrade or go out and grab a tablet yet. Prediction: The rumours are that Google is about to release a new update to the Android operating software in the next month and that it will work on tablets much easier. Kansas City retailers should start getting the new tablets that are hitting the retail market in the next 60 days. Tablets are fun and I see them really picking up in sales in Kansas City by the summer of 2011.12. Which Social Media Club should I join?That is a million dollar question. What disturbs me is that I have heard rumours that the metropolitan Kansas City area is not big enough for multiple social media groups. That is bogus! Just as people are different, so are social media media groups in Kansas City. Kansas City is a big city and can support multiple social media groups. Prediction: I look for more social media groups to grow in Kansas City. I predict that the current social media groups to form more of an identity and work to encourage more people to use social media. I also predict that the current groups will work together to promote tweetups, mashups and conferences.13. Mobile applications replace traditional web applicationsThe smart phones have now become the web in your hand. This has emerged in just the last 3 years with the introduction of the Apple iPhone leading the charge with a design that took technology from the geeks by designing interfaces that are natural and intuitive with a usable interface that put technology power in the hands of the masses. The high speed mobile and wireless networks have also evolved to provide the backbone to distribute the data including video and images. It is transforming industries such as music, book publishing, online shopping and newspapers. Mobile makes it even easier to share with your friends with Facebook and Twitter apps at your fingertips. Prediction: If you can’t carry it with you, you’re wasting your time. If you don’t advertise via mobile enabled apps, you’re wasting our time. Look at even faster 4G speeds to help increase mobile applications.These are just some of the trends that 2011 holds. Do you think I’m right on or I’ve gone raving mad? Do you have some more to add? Let’s hear em!RE/MAX sells more homes than any other real estate company. For a reason...should we talk? Let us know what you think or add to our blog by writing a comment. Do you have a real estate question for the Real Estate Wizards? Email us at RealEstateWizard@DowellTaggart.comBlog post written by the Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates
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