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Numerous arts and sports entities and supporters have invested $3 billion over the past decade, or so, in Kansas City. Is this the beginning of Kansas City's Golden Age? The Kansas City Star's Hampton Stevens thinks so. See if you agree: "The Golden Year Kansas City Came Of Age"
What do you think?
Agree/dissagree & why?
Better news for residential Sellers or Buyers or both?
If not local to KC, how does this compare to what is going on in your area?
Thanks for stopping-by and for your thoughtful remarks and insights--looking forward to your comments below...
-JC/CBA
All the best to the ActiveRain community for a wonderful and prosperous 2012!!!
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2935 Grand Ave |
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Kansas City, MO 64108 |
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WOW--AMAZING VALUE IN UNION HILL! |
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GREAT HOME + INCREDIBLE PRICE + WONDERFUL LOCATION = AN ABSOLUTELY AMAZING VALUE FOR YOU!!! -- Welcome home to YOUR beautiful townhouse boasting impressive views in the heart of the classic Union Hill community close to all the best of KC! Soaring ceilings cap numerous windows aglow with great light. The chef's delight granite Kitchen features stainless steel appliances a Hearth Dining room with generous deck terrace. You will love the entertainer's dream Great Room with 2nd fireplace & private Martini Deck. You'll find beautiful wood flooring throughout main floor & the baths all feature luxury tile flooring & upscale fixtures. Notice the 1st floor bedroom/office & full bath. Energy-efficient Pella Windows throughout & plantation shutters in the Master Suite oasis. The walkout basement boasts a media space, a rare 3rd full bath & your private laundry & storage! Leave the car in the garage as you take the super-convenient MAX to nearby shopping, parks, & downtown including Martini Corner, Crown Center, and Hospital Hill--Truman Medical Center, The UMKC School of Medicine, & Children's Mercy Hospital. Also, Liberty Memorial, Union Station, The Crossroads, The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Power & Light, The Sprint Center & so much more. Luxury & location awaits with THE UNION OF IT ALL IN UNION HILL--Welcome Home!!!
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| 2 Story |
Townhome |
2 Bedrooms |
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Martini Deck |
Private Garage |
| Private Laundry |
Luxury Tile Baths |
Pella Windows |
| Plantation Shutters |
Walkout Basement |
Media Space |
| Large Great Room |
Soaring Ceilings |
Granite Counters |
| Stainless Appliances |
Dining with Terrace |
Union Hill |
| near shopping |
art, culture |
KC life! |
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Coldwell Banker Advantage :
7501 College Blvd, Ste 101 -
Overland Park
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66210
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5800 Charlotte St |
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Kansas City, MO 64110 |
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Your Classic Brookside Charmer Awaits! |
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SOLD! |
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3 |
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1 |
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1,474 |
| Lot Size |
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7,020 |
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Rockhill Ridge |
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Jackson |
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Detached |
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1919 |
| MLS Number |
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1739107 |
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YOUR CLASSIC BROOKSIDE CHARMER AWAITS! The front porch welcomes you to generous room sizes lots of vintage character & charm! Natural light & beautiful woodwork flow throughout this well maintained home on desirable corner lot boasting fenced backyard perfect for pets or play. Beautiful built-in's surround the gas fireplace, & the bonus den/office offers options for work or fun. The spacious master bedroom is fit for king-size bed. Convenient basement garage & side-entry provide easy access and extra storage. Leave the car at home with Morningside, Brookside, & Crestwood shops, the Trolley Track Trail, parks, The Plaza, & much more within blocks! Update now or move right in--ALL APPLIANCES STAY & THE PRICE IS RIGHT: WELCOME HOME!!!
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| Front Porch |
Spacious Bedrooms |
Vintage Character |
| Hardwood Floors |
Natural Light |
Corner lot |
| Fenced Backyard |
Appliances Stay |
Built-in's |
| Gas Fireplace |
Bonus Den/office |
Huge Master |
| Side Entry Garage |
Garage in Basement |
Near Morningside |
| Brookside |
Crestwood |
Trolley Trail |
| Parks |
Plaza |
MUST SEE!!! |
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Equal Housing Opportunity. |
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Coldwell Banker Advantage :
7501 College Blvd, Ste 101 -
Overland Park
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JOIN ME AGAIN IN JUNE 2011!!!
Join Coldwell Banker Advantage & me in joining Harvesters of Kansas City fighting a cause that hits closer to home than you may realize--CLICK ON THE HARVESTERS LOGO ABOVE TO LEARN MORE!!!
There are 4 ways to get involved: 1. Online, 2. at our Overland Park, Kansas office, 3. Harvesters barrels anywhere in the KC Metro, and, 4. by contacting ME! Won't YOU join CBA, Harvesters, & ME in the fight again in JUNE 2011?!!!
Even though this is a Real Estate-focused site & Blog, felt this article from Popular Mechanics & Yahoo was too insightful to pass up sharing with all of my ActiveRain friends regarding the SECOND largest purchase most people make:
Confessions of a Car Salesman
Hoping you find it as interesting and informative as I did...
Regards,
-JC/CBA
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3678 Jefferson |
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Kansas City, MO 64111 |
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HOMEBUYER READY COLONIAL CLASSIC IN VALENTINE!!! |
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$350,000 |
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4 |
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3.2 |
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4,165 |
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7,656 |
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Roanoke |
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Jackson |
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Detached |
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1909 |
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1726488 |
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Spacious and majestic New England Dutch Colonial in Roanoke awaits YOU! Beautifully restored to a perfect combination of modern luxury and historic charm and close to all the best in Kansas City! Custom kitchen featuring center island bar with downdraft cook top, abundant cabinetry and organizing desk. Amazing 4150+ square feet of space boasting several bedroom suites, a perfect sunroom that opens to welcoming porch, separate living and family areas with two fireplaces and much more! Notice the beautiful woodwork, extensive wood floors, stately staircase, vintage stained glass and thoughtful colors. All rooms are wired for phone, high speed internet and cable with basement control center. You will find zoned heating and cooling systems on each floor with optional radiant heat to provide maximum comfort. The generous 3rd floor includes kitchenette, full bath, and ample storage for lots of lifestyle options. The classic wrought iron fenced front yard and gated driveway on beautiful tree-lined street in the heart of the Valentine community welcomes you home in style. The great location close to 39th Street West, Westport, The Plaza, area Parks, Power Light, Sprint Center & much more offers ultimate convenience! PRE-INSPECTED and with the WARRANTY PROVIDED, this colonial classic is HOMEBUYER READY FOR YOU!!!
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| Welcoming Porch |
Modern Luxury |
Historic Charm |
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Downdraft Cook top |
Custom Cabinetry |
| Organizing desk |
Butler's Pantry |
Relaxing Sunroom |
| Beautiful Woodwork |
Gleaming Wood floors |
Stately Staircase |
| Vintage Stained Glas |
net & AV-wired! |
Zoned heat/cool |
| Generous 3rd floor |
Kitchenette |
Wrought Iron Fence |
| Great Location |
Gated Driveway |
MUST SEE!!! |
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Equal Housing Opportunity. |
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Coldwell Banker Advantage :
7501 College Blvd, Ste 101 -
Overland Park
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Always a good idea to be reminded every once in a while about good security habits at home, in the auto, and while you are away on travel. Though you may not agree with every tip, believe you will find more helpful info here than not in this June 2011 Consumer Reports Article about Your Security.
There is also an 'expanded' version of this article at Yahoo right now, that includes security tips for while online, for personal finance, a few general safety ideas, and more.
What do you think? Please share your best security-related tips, tricks, and habits for while at work and at play!
Best, -JC/CBA
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3664 Jefferson |
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Kansas City, MO 64111 |
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AMAZING VALUE ON YOUR VALENTINE TREASURE! |
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SOLD! |
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4 |
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2.5 |
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3,586 |
| Lot Size |
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7,920 |
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http://www.kcmo.org/CKCMO/index.htm |
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Jackson |
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Detached |
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1910 |
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1718449 |
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SO MUCH VALUE FOR THE $$ ON YOUR IMPRESSIVE 3-story Stone & Stucco VALENTINE TREASURE that welcomes you home with a large tiled front porch perfect for that evening refreshment and catching up with neighbors. The tiled formal entry opens to a spacious and well-appointed floor plan boasting gleaming hardwood floors and beautiful classic John McKecknie-built character and charm: bay windows, extensive woodwork including beautiful moldings & boxed-beam ceilings, a unique sitting-window on the stair landing, and much more! Greet guests around the fireplace in the formal living room, and you will love the natural light provided through the bay windows in the office/study. Chefs will love this Kansas City Homes and Gardens Magazine-featured Kitchen with extensive cabinetry, two sinks, a butcher-block center island, newer dishwasher, Viking gas range with stainless vent-hood, and pantry. Enjoy those culinary creations with family and friends in the classic formal dining room, or, out on the deck that overlooks the private landscaped backyard oasis with stone walkway, fountain, stone-patio sitting area, and a chiminea fireplace. Spacious bedrooms await upstairs, and the Master includes 2 closets(1 a walk-in/dressing-area) and a 2nd fireplace. The fully-updated luxury bath features the perfect blending of classic and modern, with beautiful tile, a separate shower, and, take a soft water bath in the heavenly custom German soaker tub to wind-down at the end of the day. You will love the super-convenient bedroom level laundry with cedar closet and extra storage, and be impressed with the third-floor suite with generous family room, a kitchenette, the tastefully-updated 2nd full bath with classic claw foot tub, and a warm and inviting fourth bedroom. The full basement includes a side mudroom-entry and offers plenty of additional storage space. Save on those utility bills with the new 3rd-floor insulation, numerous new thermal windows, the new hi-efficiency HVAC, and more. Leave the autos in the detached two-car garage as you take advantage of all that the wonderful Valentine community has to offer--close to Roanoke Park, Westport, 39th Street West, The Plaza, Union Hill/Martini Corner, Crown Center, Liberty Memorial & Union Station, The Crossroads, Power & Light, & much, much more!
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Original Woodwork |
Bay Windows |
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Custom Kitchen |
Butcher Block Island |
| Updated Bathrooms |
Bed Level Laundry |
3rd Floor Suite |
| Pro Landscaped |
Thermal Windows |
Hi-Effic. HVAC |
| Private Fenced Oasis |
Fountain & Deck |
Outdoor Fireplace |
| Stone Walkway |
Historic Roanoke |
Valentine area |
| John McKecknie built |
Water Softener |
Close To Best of KC! |
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Equal Housing Opportunity. |
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Coldwell Banker Advantage :
7501 College Blvd, Ste 101 -
Overland Park
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 | WELCOME HOME TO YOUR KC MODERN!!! | | | 3423 Genessee Street, Kansas City, MO 64111
www.KCContemporary.com Features |
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Brazilian Granite Counter Tops & Imported Slate Tile! |
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Skylights, 2 Decks, 2 Fireplaces, Wrap-around Master Terrace, & a 2nd Balcony! |
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Entertainer's Dream Basement with Granite Wet Bar, Theater Room, and a 2nd Fireplace! |
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Slate-tiled Full Bath in Each Bedroom, and Loft-level Laundry! |
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39th St. West, KU-Med, Westport, The Plaza, Downtown, Power & Light & MORE Close-by! |
Remarks YOUR ONE OF A KIND CUSTOM CONTEMPORARY AWAITS!!! Meticulously thought-out and perfectly coordinated elements of design, finishes, and fixtures bathed in natural light define this distinctive property like no other! Enjoy the amazing Master Oasis in this modern home with wrap-around balcony, full tiled bath in every bedroom, a 2nd balcony, and two decks. Jenn-Air Appliances and Brazilian Granite Kitchen, Tank-less high efficiency water heater and purification system. Entertainer's dream down in the basement with fireplace, wet bar, and theater room! TOO MUCH TO LIST: Home theater, Granite wet bar, 2 fireplaces, Bamboo flooring, Brazilian Slate baths, soaring ceilings with skylights, designer lighting and fans. Plus bedroom-level laundry, central vacuum system, and Landscaped with sprinkler system. All this in the wonderful & eclectic Volker Neighborhood community CLOSE TO ALL THE BEST OF KC: 39th Street West, KU Medical Center, Roanoke Park, Westport, Country Club Plaza, downtown KC, Power & Light/Sprint Center, and much, much more!!! YOUR DISTINCTIVE MODERN HOME CLOSE TO IT ALL -- ACT NOW TO MAKE THIS INCREDIBLE HOME YOUR VERY OWN!!!
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2419 square feet |
| Contact Information |  | John Currey
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