Blue Springs, Missouri, centered approx. 20 miles east of downtown Kansas City, MO, and--FWIW--the hometown of American Idol David Cook, has just been recognized as one of 'America's Best Places to Raise Your Kids: 2010' by BusinessWeek Magazine. Reasons cited include award-winning schools, great community amenities, convenient location, and affordability.

And, in a double-win for the region, Runner-up Lee's Summit, Missouri (Musical luminary Pat Metheny's hometown!), is located about 13 miles southwest of Blue Springs.

The Full Story:

Best Place to Raise Your Kids: Missouri--Blue Springs

CONGRATULATIONS to BOTH outstanding Kansas City-metro communities!!!,

-JC/CBA

 

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just considering getting your feet wet in real estate investing, in the Kansas City metro, the Kansas City Investment Group (KCIG) is for you! This non-profit association is all about education and support in all things related to investing in real estate. A member of the National Real Estate Investors Association (NaREIA), benefits of membership include monthly meetings, networking opportunities, special presentations & seminars, a monthly newsletter, a resource library, and more. Visit online at www.KCIG.org to see all KCIG has to offer.

-JC/CBA

 

Social networking, THE hot item on the web these days. Facebook, Twitter, MySpace (well, kind-of), ActiveRain--the list goes on & on. So, here is my question for you (actually, several, I suppose), please answer via comments: 

Are you a member of ActiveRain? (Pretty good bet that a YES here!)

Are you a member of LinkedIn?

What about Facebook?

OK, here is where it gets a little more interesting:

Are you a member of the ActiveRain Group on LinkedIn?

What about a member of the LinkedIn Group on ActiveRain?

The ActiveRain Fan Page on Facebook?

The LinkedIn Fan Page on Facebook?

And the Facebook Group on LinkedIn?

Starting to see a pattern? Thoughts: Good? Bad? Irrelevant? Useful? Overdoing it? Great support opportunities? Reinventing the wheel?  ???

Looking forward to your responses--thanks for taking the time to comment!

Best, 

-JC/CBA

 

If you were not convinced before, maybe now you are, as the home buyer tax credit has been EXTENDED for many first-time home buyers, and, EXPANDED to allow a number of current homeowners to take advantage of the savings on that upcoming move! Many more details will come out over the next few days, I'm sure. But, for the highlights, check-out the following from the National Association of Realtors website:

 

TAX CREDIT HIGHLIGHTS

 

The Bottom Line:

-Tax Credit Extended & Expanded!

-Mortgage Interest Rates at Historic Lowes!

-Great Values in the Residential Marketplace!

 

So, what do you think--is NOW the time to BUY?!!!

(Your comments are most welcome--would love to hear from all sides on this!)

 

With Thanks & Warmest Regards,

-JC/CBA

 
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NEW PRICE, 6 MONTHS OF HOAs, & OPEN FOR FIRST FRIDAY WITH CLASSICAL GUITARIST JIM LAMMERS!!!
Spacious Living & DiningLiving RoomDining AreaLiv2Soaring Ceilings!
WELCOME HOME!
2107 Grand Blvd Unit #802, Kansas City, MO 64108
www.LOFTinKC.com
Features
» Low Maintenance, Low Energy Cost, Great Commons, 2 Secured Parking Spots, & Only $46/yr. Taxes!
» Soaring Ceilings & Huge Windows Provide Lots of Natural Light & Great Views!
» Gleaming Wood Floors with Open Kitchen/Dining/Living Areas!
» Floor to Ceiling Walls for Privacy in Bedrooms, & Contemporary Loft Style!
» Just Minutes to Crown Center, Union Station, Hospital Hill, Sprint Center & Power & Light District!

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Start your First Friday in the Crossroads at our First Friday Open House(11/6, 5pm-7pm) in the Historic Western Auto Lofts community. Tour a variety of lofts, enjoy refreshments & snacks, and, I will be featuring the musical artistry of classical guitarist Jim Lammers (www.GuitarElegance.com) in unit #802. Hope to see you all there! NEW PRICE & SELLERS OFFERING 6-months of HOAs (on acceptable offer Closing by 12/31/2009) ON YOUR piece of Kansas City history--Western Auto Loft #802! An amazing 2 bedroom, 2 full bath space in the historic Western Auto building. Soaring ceilings & picturesque windows provide tons of natural light and fantastic views of downtown. You'll love the open floor plan and gleaming wood floors along with the floor to ceiling walls for privacy in the bedrooms--all within great spaces full of contemporary character & style! The Master Bedroom features double walk-in closets & a luxury bath with double vanity. This unit is 1 of only 2 floor plans where you can fit a full-sized side-by-side washer & dryer in the laundry room. Great commons areas include a park, roof-top deck, an exercise room, extra storage, and even a bike room! You may never need to move the cars from the 2 secured parking spots, as the Crossroads is just out your front door. Hospital Hill that includes Children’s Mercy Hospital, Truman Medical Center, & the UMKC School of Medicine is just around the corner. Crown Center, Union Station, & the Liberty Memorial are all close by. And, it is so convenient to MAX-it to the Power & Light District and the Sprint Center; The KC Public Library, the City Market, Union Hill, The Plaza, UMKC, Brookside, & so much more! YOUR loft #802 awaits in the Historic Western Auto Lofts—WELCOME HOME!!!
Price : $ 315,000
Type : Condominium
Beds : 2
Baths : 2
Size : 1470 square feet
Contact Information
John Currey
John Currey
YOUR Agent for SOLD!
(816) 225-3888 (Direct)
(800) 403-0945 (Toll Free)
www.JOHNforSOLD.com
Coldwell Banker Advantage
Coldwell Banker Advantage
7501 College Blvd
Overland Park, KS 66210
913.345.9999
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Posted by John Currey on 11/06/2009 06:11 AM   Comments (0)   western auto, loft, kansas city, crossroads, first friday, open, garage, wood floors, hoas, granite, tile, historic  

Perfect Brookside Jewell!!!

Perfect Brookside Jewel!!!
SOLD!!!
5729 Grand Avenue, Kansas City MO
Features:
  • 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths
  • Spacious kitchen with lots of cabinetry, counter space, and skylights!
  • Gleaming hardwood floors, formal dining room, and cozy sun room!
  • Beautiful and private backyard with gazebo, hot tub, and 2 car garage!
  • Great newer master bathroom with tile floors, double vanity, and tiled shower!
  • Gorgeous landscaped front and back yard – incredible curb appeal!
  • www.YOURbrooksideHOME.com
Remarks:
SO MANY UPDATES, GREAT LOCATION & CONDITION, & ALL THE BROOKSIDE CHARM! Beautifully redone kitchen with gleaming hardwood floors, newer luxury master bath with oversized shower, and, BOTH full baths include double vanities! Gas fireplace with beautiful mantle, crown moldings & fabulous paint colors throughout, & more! Private and beautiful backyard with gazebo, deck, & hot tub perfect for entertaining. And, this one includes that often hard-to-find Brookside feature--a large 2-car garage! So many special features in this home: Skylights in the sun room and kitchen, new furnace in 2008, shelving systems in closet spaces, newer roof, modern electrical wiring throughout the house, and room to expand in the attic. Location, location, location, right?: 57th & Grand is the HEART of Brookside! Take the Trolley Track Trail to the Crestwood shops to the North & the Brookside Shops to the South. Brookside Park, UMKC, Rockhurst University, Loose Park, the art museums, the Plaza Library, & the Country Club Plaza are all within blocks. And, MAX-it to the rest of all the best of KC--WOW! This is a one-of-a-kind jewel that YOU MUST SEE...while you still can!!!

John Currey
YOUR Agent for SOLD!
816.225.3888 Direct
800.403.0945 Toll Free
View My Website
View My Other Listings




Coldwell Banker Advantage
7501 College Blvd
Overland Park, KS 66210
913.345.9999








©2007Properties Online, LLC, Patent No. US 6,760,707. The above information including square footage is based on data received from the seller and/or from public sources. This information is deemed reliable but has not been independently verified and cannot be guaranteed. Prospective buyers are advised to verify information to their own satisfaction prior to purchase.
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Posted by John Currey on 08/08/2009 10:08 AM   Comments (0)   brookside, grand, kansas city, 2 car, garage, location, updated, landscaped, formal, crestwood, plaza, skylight, crown moldings, hot tub  

Great West-Plaza Condo with Rare Feature: a 1-car Garage!

Welcome to Luxury West-Plaza Condo Living!!!
$183,500
4614 Holly St. #4, Kansas City MO
Features:
  • 2 bedrooms, 1 bath
  • Ultimate condo luxury & West-Plaza location!
  • Recently renovated with granite counters, cabinets, tile, wood floors, and more!
  • Plaza shopping, dining, & entertainment nearby, with 3 great parks only blocks away!
  • Relax on your private front balcony, or take your back access to patio & pool area to cool off!
  • Rare 1-car garage space plus an additional off-street parking spot included!
  • www.KCWestEndCondo.com
Remarks:
Fabulous West Plaza Condo recently renovated with premium tile, cabinetry, granite counter tops, updated fixtures, wood floors, & custom breakfast bar. Bring out your Top Chef in the ample & spacious gourmet kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances that all stay. Talk about convenience, this condo features a hard-to-find-Plaza-area feature: a 1-car garage space, plus, an additional off-street parking space within steps of your front door, and, your private laundry closet features efficient Bosch Washer & Dryer stack units. Find lots of space in the wide closets, with extra storage in the commons basement. Enjoy the afternoon out on your own private terrace, entertain guests on the commons patio, and cool off in the sparkling commons pool. The community party room with fireplace offers another great place for hanging out with family and friends. Leave the car at home as you head down the hill to legendary Country Club Plaza shopping, entertainment, and a wide variety of restaurants, or, spend a relaxing day in any of the three beautiful parks only blocks away. Finally, make it a night on the town with a variety of options in the nearby Westport entertainment district. Such a great condo and an amazing location so close to all the best of the Plaza District--don't let this one pass you by!




John Currey
YOUR Agent for SOLD!
816.225.3888 Direct
800.403.0945 Toll Free
View My Website
View My Other Listings

Coldwell Banker Advantage
7501 College Blvd
Overland Park, KS 66210
913.345.9999


©2007Properties Online, LLC, Patent No. US 6,760,707. The above information including square footage is based on data received from the seller and/or from public sources. This information is deemed reliable but has not been independently verified and cannot be guaranteed. Prospective buyers are advised to verify information to their own satisfaction prior to purchase.
Equal Housing Opportunity

 
Posted by John Currey on 07/05/2009 07:51 AM   Comments (0)   condo, condominium, garage, pool, laundry, plaza, westport, kansas city, renovated, granite, stainless steel, parking, parks  

Facebook, Linked-in, ActiveRain--LOVING the connections with everyone, trying to find the balance!

Dear ActiveRain community: Just posted this as a comment on my Facebook site, and thought I would put it out here, too. Surely, I am not alone in this! Likewise, looking forward to all of your wonderful thoughts, suggestions, and input (via the COMMENTS section of this post)! THANKS, so much, for taking YOUR TIME to reply! -JC/CBA Here is what I wrote:

John LOVES connecting & re-connecting with everyone, but is finding it a challenge to balance between his Facebook, Linked-in, & ActiveRain--thoughts & suggestions welcome & appreciated!

 
Posted by John Currey on 06/14/2009 09:19 AM   Comments (8)   Online Social Networking--Your Input on Finding the Balance in the Networking Channel   facebook, linkedin, activerain, time, connect, reconnect, challenge, suggestions  

Meticulously Kept 3-bed/2-bath 1.5 Story Bungalow, & It Shows!!!

Meticulously Kept & It Shows!!! -- FIRST TIME BUYERS: up to $8,000 FREE MONEY!!!
$100,000
5321 Wayne, Kansas City MO
Features:
  • 3 bedrooms, 2 baths
  • Gleaming hardwood floors throughout much of home, new vinyl in kitchen, & ceramic tiled baths!
  • Nicely landscaped lot & a great front porch to sit and entertain guests!
  • Backyard also has a patio for entertaining, a heated dog house, & dog door to kennel in basement!
  • Spacious master bedroom with room to expand the master bath into the unfinished attic space!
  • Convenient Midtown location minutes from Rockhurst, UMKC, The Plaza, Brookside, Gates, & area parks!
  • www.5321WAYNE.com
Remarks:
A MUST SEE!! Fully remodeled in 2004 and fastidiously kept ever since! SO MANY GREAT FEATURES: newer thermal windows, lots of fresh paint, new roof in 2008, & new kitchen floor in 2009 all in this great home full of character and charm. You can’t beat the convenient Midtown location: blocks to Rockhurst University and UMKC, great access to 71 Highway, 5 minutes to Brookside & The Plaza, and 10 minutes to downtown! Neighborhood parks, tennis courts, and Gates BBQ all near by! House designed for dog lovers with heated dog house and dog door from backyard to basement kennel that doubles as a tornado shelter! The pride of ownership and value shine through in this 3 bedroom, 2 full bath Bungalow charmer! -- FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS, YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR up to $8,000 in FREE MONEY when you buy before December 1st, 2009! -- YOU MUST COME AND CHECK OUT YOUR NEW HOME!!!




John Currey
YOUR Agent for SOLD!
816.225.3888 Direct
800.403.0945 Toll Free
View My Website
View My Other Listings

Coldwell Banker Advantage
7501 College Blvd
Overland Park, KS 66210
913.345.9999


©2007Properties Online, LLC, Patent No. US 6,760,707. The above information including square footage is based on data received from the seller and/or from public sources. This information is deemed reliable but has not been independently verified and cannot be guaranteed. Prospective buyers are advised to verify information to their own satisfaction prior to purchase.
Equal Housing Opportunity

 
Posted by John Currey on 06/14/2009 09:01 AM   Comments (0)   kansas city, bungalow, midtown, rockhurst, umkc, 15 story, remodeled, new, plaza, brookside, dog, gates, fresh, 8000  

YOUR Magnificent Treasure Awaits in Roanoke!

Magnificent Treasure Awaits
$549,000
3666 Belleviw Avenue, Kansas City MO
Features:
  • 6 bedrooms, 4.5 baths
  • Located In The Historic Roanoke District
  • Carriage House Loft With Full Bath & Kitchen
  • Charming Antique Woodwork & Built-ins
  • Third Floor Family Room
  • Stunning Brick Front With Porch
  • www.3666Belleview.com
Remarks:
This Roanoke five bedroom, three and one-half bath three-story home has it all! From the minute you walk up to the stunning brick front with the cozy front porch you will know you’ve arrived. Begin your tour through the inviting entry with rich hardwood floors and solid wood doors then retreat to the formal living room boasting rich hardwoods, brick fireplace and built-ins. The kitchen is a cook's dream with all the appliances, spacious island and old world charm. Entertain in the formal dining room that features antique lighting, coffered ceiling, and lead glass pocket doors. Upstairs retreat to the stunning master bedroom featuring soaker tub & shower, roomy walk-in closet. The 2nd full bath, a generous laundry area, and two additional bedrooms--with one including a Murphy Bed--round out the second floor. Wait there’s more! Continue on to the third level where you’ll find an additional family room, two more bedrooms, the 3rd full bath, and lots of built-ins. Venture outside and you’ll find the charming Carriage House that includes a two-car garage with a loft apartment including a bedroom/studio with closet, a kitchen, & a full bath with laundry. YOU HAVE ARRIVED!




John Currey
YOUR Agent for SOLD!
816.225.3888 Direct
800.403.0945 Toll Free
View My Website
View My Other Listings

Coldwell Banker Advantage
7501 College Blvd
Overland Park, KS 66210
913.345.9999


©2007Properties Online, LLC, Patent No. US 6,760,707. The above information including square footage is based on data received from the seller and/or from public sources. This information is deemed reliable but has not been independently verified and cannot be guaranteed. Prospective buyers are advised to verify information to their own satisfaction prior to purchase.
Equal Housing Opportunity

 
Posted by John Currey on 06/14/2009 08:53 AM   Comments (0)   roanoke, kansas city, historic, carriage house, apartment, belleview, hardwood, lead glass, walkin, twocar, brick, porch, neighborhood  
 
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