Investing In Real Estate - Lesson 2 - 11/25/11 06:42 PM
The phone call was a bit strange; the person calling a bit evasive. Apparently, the woman is running some sort of 'real estate investment company' (or maybe a scam?).
She tells me that she has an 'investor' coming into town who wants to buy a duplex and he wants the owner to finance the purchase. But she's not a real estate agent.
Because she is not a licensed, paying member of our MLS, she has to call a real estate agent to find out how the property can be sold. How can she be in this business and not have … (13 comments)

House For Sale For Less Than Half Value in Kansas City Kansas - 11/25/11 03:48 PM
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Kansas City Real Estate Market Report Thanksgiving Eve Day 2011 Homes sold in zip code 64113 - 11/23/11 02:16 PM
13 homes sold in Brookside [zip code 64113] so far this month. 12 Single Family Homes and 1 Condo. The condo unit sold was in the 333 Meyer West Building (AKA 'the Blue Goose). The 2 bedroom, 2 bath sold for $102,000. It needed new carpet and updating in the kitchen and baths.
The chart depicts the sold price of the home compared to the list price for each month between Dec 2010 and Nov 2011. Noice that the difference between list price and sold price has lessened.
The average price paid for a house in Brookside this month … (9 comments)

5 Things A Real Estate Agent Cannot Do - 11/14/11 06:02 PM
by Maria Morton 1. I Cannot Sell Your House For More Than It Is Worth. Seriously, I do not set house values. A house is worth what a ready, willing and able buyer will pay for it today. Home Buyers are not stupid. Most will have an agent to help them determine value of houses they are considering. They will not pay more for your house than what the recent comparables show it to be worth. They will not pay an extra $100,000 just because that's how much you'd like to get. If the number you want is unrealistic, I won't … (17 comments)

2024 The Future of Real Estate - 11/13/11 01:28 AM
Remember the George Orwell book 1984? Well this is a prediction of where I see Real Estate going in the next decade or so. Chapter 1 of 2024      by Maria Morton
Imagine a buyer is jetting by a house that grabs his attention. Buyer emails/texts a request in to the Centralized Clearing House and pulls his vehicle alongside the curb in front of the home. R2-D2's cousin, R3-D3, is dispatched by the comptroller at CCH. While he's waiting, Buyer strolls around on the sidewalk in front of the 3 story Craftsman style home noticing the swing on the front porch; imagining … (14 comments)

Open Houses Beyond Sunday - 11/12/11 11:59 PM
Open Houses don't have to be on Sunday afternoons. Houses can be Open anytime.
Did you ever stop to think about the people who, for whatever reason, cannot come to Sunday Open Houses?
Try a Saturday afternoon Open House. Yes, soccer players probably can't come then but no time is perfect for everyone. Hold the home Open at different times to get different people inside.
If the house is on a route many people take to or from work, try holding an Open House from 4pm until 6pm on a Wednesday - catch people as they're going home. Put up … (23 comments)

Remembering Veteran's Day 11/11/11 - 11/11/11 04:17 PM
As 11/11/11 approached, I found myself remembering all those who have gone before me. Some were veterans; some were civilians; all are loved and well remembered.
 
Have you ever visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier? As a child, I was struck with the immense respect and honor flowing out from the Old Guard as they marched their 21 steps north and then south. The pauses at each turn were riveting; the changing of the guard impressive and awe inspiring. As an adult, I found the meaning behind the soldier's dedication so pure and naked that it brought tears … (10 comments)

Check Your Budget - What Is The Cost Of Living? - 11/11/11 03:40 PM
Has anyone been paying attention to United States' Health Care, cost of living, minimum wage, and how many pundits are saying that the key to getting over the recession is the recovery of the real estate market?  
Who here believes that?
Let's say a regular person earns $10/hour; that's $21,200/year gross income. Suppose this regular person pays 20% in taxes, that leaves $16,960/year or $1,413/month. Please keep in mind that, according to the United States Department of Labor, the minimum wage for Kansas and Missouri is $7.25/hour, not $10.
According to the US Census Department, monthly housing costs are   … (4 comments)

Kansas City Number 7 in Best Downtowns by Forbes Magazine - 11/11/11 01:01 PM
Forbes magazine used subjective criteria to evaluate the downtown atmosphere of cities across the US in order to come up with their list of the Top 10. This is really how you choose your favorite cities, isn't it? By their ambiance, ease of getting from one point to the next, and amenities available along the way? All of the downtowns chosen by Forbes have numerous parks and green spaces. Naturally, Kansas City was noticed for its' fountains and parks.  
Cities on Forbes' list of best downtowns:
#1: Chicago, IL
#2: Portland, OR
#3: Burlington, VT
#4: Indianapolis, IN
#5: San … (1 comments)

Veteran's Day 11-11-11 FREE Meals & Services - 11/11/11 10:52 AM
Kansas City 11-11-11  Free Veterans Day Meals and Services
 
 
 
Applebee’s – free meal, Friday, Nov. 11: Last year, Applebee’s served 1,024,000 million free meals to military veterans and active service emembers. Applebee’s is again offering a free meal to military veterans and active-duty service members on Veteran’s Day, Friday, Nov. 11, 2011. There will be 7 entrées to choose from. Military ID or proof of service required. Find locations at http://applebees.com/.
 
 
 
Chili’s – free meal, Friday, Nov. 11. Chili’s is offering all military veterans past and present their choice of one of 6 meals. … (2 comments)

Kansas City Real Estate Market Report - Waldo 64114 - 11/09/11 06:06 PM
 
 
 
 
Looking at the Waldo Area and 64114 zip code in Kansas City for the last 7 days, we see that there are currently 222 Active Listings (Homes For Sale) at an average list price of $142,509.
There are 18 homes with Contracts Pending;  20 Accepting Back UP Offers.
5 homes SOLD in the last 7 days:  
7 W 108th Court Sold for $200,000
9804 Holly Sold for $178,000
814 W 75th Street Sold for $61,000
8005 Washington Sold for $85,000
102 W 98th Ter Sold for $33,000.
So, how do you know what your home is … (0 comments)

Wordless Wednesday in Kansas City 2011 November 9 - 11/09/11 11:17 AM
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 Maria Morton [816-560-3758]     Leading Edge Society 2010  .   .For your convenience, the QR Code can be scaaned with your Smart Phone to capture my contact information.     ♫ Columbus Park and the Old Northeast    ♫ ♫ Favorite Brookside Home  ♦ Prudential Kansas City Realty . 435 Nichols Rd. 3rd Floor . Kansas City MO 64112 . Office 816-410-5499 Blog: www.MariaMorton.com   ♫  Kansas City Real Estate Home Values By County Years 2001-2011   ♫ ♫ Do You Know Jack? Lesson 1 … (0 comments)

Kansas City Real Estate Market Report- Brookside 64113 - 11/03/11 01:39 PM
3 homes sold in Brookside during the last week. (10/27/2011 - 11/3/2011) The average sold price for a home in the 64113 zip code was $237,063. 
6020 Brookside Blvd Sold for $194,640. List Price was $205,000. The 2 bedroom, 1 and 1/2 bath house is in Wornall Homestead. Days On Market (DOM) from List to Close was 87.
203 Dartmouth Rd Sold for $226,500. List Price was $239,000. The 3 bedroom, 2 and 1/2 bath house is in Armour Hills. DOM = 89.
437 W 59th Terrace Sold for $260,000. List Price was $274,000. The 4 bedroom, 2 and 1/2 bath … (0 comments)

Kansas City Real Estate Investing In Multi Family Properties (MO & KS) - 11/03/11 01:16 AM
by Maria Morton
People who already own their Primary Residence in Kansas City are now looking for investment property to buy. I'm getting phone calls every day from another person who wants to invest in real estate to produce monthly income. They've done their research and know that the ROI is better than the ROI they are getting on their stocks,  bonds and money market accounts.
It's best to start off with a single family home as a rental and progress to multi family buildings after you have some experience. Once you have a property manager, accountant, and good contractors in … (3 comments)

Wordless Wednesday in Kansas City 2011 November 2 - 11/02/11 10:06 PM
 
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It rained most of the day in Kansas City. Driving home through the Brookside neighborhood, Photos from my iPhone show the autumn leaves looking good in the rain.
Then it began to rain harder 

 
 
 
 Maria Morton [816-560-3758]    Leading Edge Society 2010  .   .For your convenience, the QR Code can be scaaned with your Smart Phone to capture my contact information.♫ Columbus Park and the Old Northeast  ♫ ♫ ♫ Crossroads District in Kansas City - home to artists! ♫ ♫  John Wornall House  ♫ ♫ Favorite Brookside Home  ♦ Prudential Kansas City … (8 comments)

Best In Show-Brookside- Kansas City Real Estate - 11/01/11 11:30 PM
Of all the homes on Agent Tour today, in the Brookside area, my favorite is 1215 W 61st Terrace. This charming Tudor house entices you in with an elegant front door and keeps your interest as you explore every gracious room.
Inviting living room to the left as you enter; formal dining room to your right. Beyond the dining room, the updated kitchen connects to the hearth room with cathedral ceiling and skylights. The circular floor plan is perfect for entertaining. Are you planning a holiday party?
  
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