Together with Stephanie Cachero-Henry of Bank of America Mortgage and Kurt Goeser with State Farm Insurance, I will be presenting the Acorn Housing Program on May 10, 2007 at the Bank of America Building, Suite 225, 10000 College Blvd. in Overland Park, KS.

The presentation is presented from 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm.

We will provide answers about buying a home for low and moderate income buyers (those with less than $54,080 household income) with lower interest rates, low or no down payment and lower closing costs.

Those who don't qualify for the program now may find out about the free budget and credit mortgage counseling program.

To register, send e-mail to PaulaWalter@remax.net or phone 913-339-0682.

I have experience with the process of the first time homebuyer seminars. Knowledge is power for the client. The Acorn Housing Program has helped people invest in their own homes for quite sometime.

According to information at the Acorn Housing web site: "AHC is governed by a diverse five-member Board of Directors. The Board is best described as a dedicated and diverse group of individuals that is committed to seeing that AHC achieves its mission". Brief bios on the AHC Board of Directors are presented at the web site along with updates on projects across the country.  Acorn Housing Program   http://www.acornhousing.org

Sure, I love a salad. Especially with little green onions. Or the sprouts I can grow in a fruit jar. I will gobble any vegetable that will hold still. I like having a philodendron around to clear the air. I don't have a lot of inside plant space at present, so my collection is limited to an Anthruium, a peace lily and a wandering jew during the winter. TV programs like Victory Garden and Garden Home are favorites. Another Rainer, JudyAnn Lorenz, subscribes to Organic Gardening for her kids because of the beauty in it and the enjoyment they all get about dream planning their own greenery. She says her husband's favorite catalogs are seed and plant catalogs or the organic, safer supplies to be ordered from Gardens Alive.   

We crave some green around us for our eyes. The craving is a hunger one-- hungry eyes needing something GREEN and hopeful. Green coordinates with other growing things. Green indicates production and life on the land. Come spring, I'm looking for the plants to set outside on my steps front and back. Blooming is nice, but I am drawn to the green. Or the gold of the first dandelion. Not entirely the pest of their image, Dandelions are a big part of the first spring boost for bees. Learning that gave me a different view on tolerating a few dandelions. Besides, with no dandelions to glow on baby chins how would we figure out if they like butter?

There is a deep gatherer connection that finds therapy in planting and growing green. Watching the genetic programing of that 'chip' of a seed wake up and begin to grow. We water it, we talk to it, we enjoy the fruit of our labors and we live to see another winter. We put it in pots and bring it in to survive with us. I love the midwest because of the flowering things that begin popping before the weather lets us shed the woolens. Friends who have lived at high desert locations say the severity of the winter isn't what gets them; the length of time without GREEN.. There is green therapy in the hard work of lawnmowing. Our souls crave a tree, a plant, something growing and GREEN. We can measure the progress of the days by the development of the plant. We can rejoice on a blossom if there are any. We can be just outrageously allergic to some of them. But, the good guys keep trees. The planners in crowded cities have learned to put trees in big pots on the sidewalk, have carved out pocket parks among the buildings, have made greenways of flood control areas (when there's not a flood, there is a park). Businesses know they benefit from tubs of flowers by the door. Developers put some trees in the open space before the people move in; in some areas, the purchase of new construction is finished with a gift certifcate toward trees in the yard. I love to read about successful inner city gardens on vacant lots or in apartment atriums -- answering the desire of eyes hungry for green

One acquaintance told me she sort of regretted adding new plantings to her yard as part of the sale staging. The new buyers made the property into a rental and removed everything the tenants could neglect to death. But, I think Chelly was right in the beginning and the new buyer erred in renter treatment and expectations. A property staged for the GREEN eye has influenced a potential buyer long before a door is ever opened.

We can prove the physical need for green around us; air quality, vegetative food production, living art in blossom and leaf. The rain forest, the prairie, the lawn, the garden, the house plants all help clean toxins from our air outdoors and indoors. Agriculture has kept green eating species alive in all parts of the planet.

For a wild and crazy look at the GREEN world around us, I suggest reading THE SECRET LIFE OF PLANTS. I can get radical about GREEN desires and needs for water management, xeriscaping, planting choices for best survival and care, utitlity management with trees and greenery, my impatience with people who refuse to GET it. But, today, I wanted to acknowledge that our eyes are hungry for greenery and encourage you to celebrate and fulfil that yearning with me. To paraphrase the old adage about giving a man a fish and teaching a man to fish -- if the hunger is great, then a fish must be given to get strength to learn to fish. When the hungry eyes are fulfilled, the options and issues for other facets of green living are better learned. And applied so we'll be healthier and happier.

Now, I must put on my hat and get myself down to the greenhouse before you buy all the petunias and pansies ahead of me!

Heidi has big ideas about the Canoe that she got for her Dad's birthday.

The canoe has dreams of floating on Clinton Lake near Lawrence, Kansas. Clinton Dam was built in 1971 to reduce seasonal flooding in the Wakarusa Valley. In this area, the Kaw River and Wakarusa River come together to make a rich valley. Wakarusa is a word taken from the Potawatomie language meaning "knee deep in mud." There was a severe, damaging flood in 1951. Read more about the Floods of 1951 .  Clinton Lake  provides safety and earth protection from flood damage and far more with the recreational opportunties and wildlife habitat for nesting bald eagles, flocks of geese and other wildlife that enjoy an undeveloped area. 

Years ago, a delicious potato called the Wakarusa potato  was grown in the valley. The potatoes were canned at canning factories in the area and produced up to 20,000 per acre. They didn't keep and ship well and have fallen into disuse commercially.

Besides opportunities to camp and have water recreation experiences such as the canoe trip, there is the Wakarusa River Valley Heritage Museum  and Clinton Lake Museum 5 feature exhibits about the history of the Underground Railroad in the area, the "Border War" and the first 20 years of Clinton Lake.

You can learn mora about lake and wildlife recreation opportunities near the KC Metro area at my other blog. KC Matters

Clinton Lake is a nature and recreational opportunity that would be reasonable for you to expect to enjoy when you have your home in the KC Metro area.  I am readyt to work with you to meet your real estate needs for buying or selling.  Contact me for information about the Acorn Mortgage Project which is a lending possibility for low to moderate income buyers.   Call me at 913-339-0682  or email me at paulawalter@remax.net

When summer comes to Shawnee Kansas, the lawns start to green up and you can see people doing minature gardening in flowerbeds or containers. Hungry eyes desire greenery and the treat of a tomato or herb from a patio garden is a culinary delight.

Shawnee, with a rich pioneer heritage, has a great climate for a little backyard gardening. The temperatures are slightly lower on average while the precipitation is steady through the summer. The wind blows a little more than average which is probably contributory to the general comfort level.

Shawnee has maintained the pioneer and community character while being approached and working with the rest of Metro Kansas City.

The team works well when considering schools, work and other cultural amenities.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I am ready to work with you for your real estate needs in Shawnee, Kansas or other nearby communiities.  Shawnee native, Hannah, assures you there is a lot to like about this town. 

 

Tiffany Greens will be the location for the 2007 Women's Golf Expo on June 5th. This expo is for the Mercedes Benz of Kansas City Championship.

For your golfing enjoyment, the membership options include benefits such as family membership privileges where appropriate, advanced starting times, Club Charge Account, Practice Areas, Playing fees, Handicap, lockers, club storage and the newsletter.

Green Fees are DAILY GOLF FEES

Rates effective April 1 through October 31

(All fees include cart)

• PRIME TIMES (before 3:00 p.m.)
• WEEKDAY (Mon-Thu) 56.00
• WEEKEND (Fri-Sun) 66.00
• TWILITE TIMES (after 3:00 p.m.)
• WEEKDAY (Mon-Thu) 49.00
• WEEKEND (Fri-Sun) 56.00
• SUPER TWILTE (after 5:00)
• WEEKDAY (Mon-Thu) 41.00
• WEEKEND (Fri-Sun) 46.00
• SENIOR (Mon-Thur Only) 40.00  (Must be 62 years or older)

RENTAL CLUBS AVAILABLE

ALL FEES INCLUDE SALES TAX

T-Times can be reserved online at the Tiffany Greens Reservation Page. Tiffany Green Clubhouse, located at the Northlands is available for banquets with inhouse professional catering services.

There are local accommodations available at Embassy Suites Hotel and Homewood Suites Hilton

Golf is only one facet of the relaxation, regeneration and recreation opportunities in the KC Metro area. I am ready to help you with your real estate needs in the area either to buy or sell. Contact me at my website PaulaWalter.com or call 913-339-0682

 

 

 

 

During the 1940's Swope Memorial Golf Course was home of the PGA Tour's Kansas City Open. According to the website, Swope Memboer is the only public course in the Kansas City area to have hosted a PGA Tour event.

The website information says that Swope Memorial is "the premier classic public golf course. Designed in 1934 by legendary architect A.W. Tillinghast, Swope Memorial Golf Course features rolling fairways, beautiful mature trees and small undulating greens"

There is a wide selection of membership options. The Unlimited Adult Pass includes Free greens fees at Heart of America, Hodge Park, Minor Park and Swope Memorial anytime. The rate is $995.00 ($50.00 Senior Discount (must be 60 or over) The Unlimited Family Pass includes Free Greens fees at Heart of America, Hodge Park, Minor Park and Swope Memorial anytime The rate is $1,370.00 ($50.00 Senior Discount (must be 60 or over)
Or, the Limited Junior Pass includes $6.00 Greens fees at Heart of America, Hodge Park, Minor Park and Swope Memorial anytime Monday through Friday and after 1:00 pm Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. The rate is $100.00

The Golf Rates are appealing

Non-Prime
	walk	ride
Open - 3:00pm	$23.00	$37.00
3:00pm - 6:00pm	$17.00	$31.00
6:00pm - Close	$13.00	$20.00
Juniors*	$16.00	$30.00
Seniors**	$19.00	$33.00

 

Prime [Friday - Sunday & Holidays]
	walk	ride
Open - 3:00pm	$28.00	$42.00
3:00pm - 6:00pm	$17.00	$31.00
6:00pm - Close	$13.00	$20.00

 

*	9 hole cart fee $7
*	Junior Rate availale to guest 17 years and younger
**	Senior Rate availale to guest 60 years and older

I am ready to help you with your real estate needs in the KC Metro area.  Looking to buy? Call me or go to my website Paula Walter.com to learn about available properties or get information for your move or about financing.   I am ready to list and market your property that is ready to sell.  

 

 

 

 

 

I am forming new real estate partnerships to invest in affordable housing (rental [not Section 8], condo conversion, student housing and/or assisted living) projects.

This is a great opportunity to join me and my team in a passive real estate investment.  I will be allowing 2-4 other partners to join me in a group LLC.  Each member will have full ownership in the LLC and its assets.  There's a place for working partners to earn a percentage of profits instead of cash payments for work done.

I'm using a nationally known partnetship system that is based on using new business lines of credit to invest in real estate instead of cash.

If you possess the following:

 = a good credit score (>660)

 = cash to invest for up to 12 months

 = desire to be a PASSIVE partner

Call me at 913-339-0682 to accept this invitation or email paulawalter@remax.net  Reservations are required.   Thursday April 24, 2007  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

PLACE:

21 Corporate Woods - Bldg 21

10870 Benson Drive Ste 2160

Overland Park, KS  66210

When kids live in a neighborhood where the homes belong to them and their familes, they tend to stay closer, playing in their own yard or with friends a few doors away. Apartment complexes have a different culture for kids to get around in -- strange halls to roam, new people moving in, friends being temporary, moving away just about the time they get acquainted

I've had clients tell me that their kids calmed down in school after the family bought a house. I know of one little girl beset by sleeping problems while her family was in a temporary renting situation, plus the entire family seemed more susceptible to colds and other ailments

The close quarters of apartment structures is acceptable for grown-ups who are often at work all day and can appreciate the benefits of group security. Kids touch things like other people's cars, hall decorations, mail boxes --- let your imagination run. While it is good for kids to learn to respect other people's things, it can weigh heavily on them to live in an environment of constant reminders and negative perception by the people who don't want them touching stuff or want to hear their noise

Kids thrive on the security of having something to depend on. Kids like to say, "I'm from Smalltown, Kansas." and know this is their hometown. 

There are many neighborhoods in Overland Park, Shawnee, Roeland Park, Lenexa, Leawood, and Olathe which are constructed in a PUD (planned urban development) design for security and pleasant views. These arrangments give your kids a sense of community on their culdesac.

I am prepared to help you look at the homes that fit your family's needs and get your kids a place to count on. Please contact me for more information at PaulaWalter.com

If you already have one of these desirable locations, but are looking at moving to larger or smaller housing, I want to list and market your property.

Renting works in some circumstances, but when you are ready to commit to the community and make a home somewhere, buying your own spot on the earth becomes a fulfilling experience for you and your family. 

There are some top level gains from owning your own home such as

• tax savings.
• Knowing that the mortgage payment will be the same helps you budget without the stress of potential rent increases.
• You aren't stressed by landlords highgrading the value of the property by dodging maintenance issues to your discomfort.
•  Your own home is an investment and an equity for your valuation. As the market prices increase, if you choose to sell, you make money. Make this the home of your heart and you don't have to sell when the market appears to have a downturn. Your spot is still stable within the economic concept.

As a homeowner, you become more attached to the city or town. You now have a vested interest in the roads, schools, hospitals and services. You care if you can shop in your own town or if you have to shop in someone else's. Renters seldom become involved in the political life for the management of a town.

Making that commitment that I mentioned earlier stabilizes you and your family. Everyone wakes up every morning in THEIR room and kids go to THEIR school. Everyone comes home at night to THEIR place

Ever have a landlord hold it against you because you changed a lock or moved a picture. I knew a young couple who rented an apartment that had a sticker on one bedroom door intended to lead firement or other emergency personel to a child's room. When they removed the sticker, they found it covered a hole in the door. They were so determined not to lose their deposit at some future date that they preseved the sticker between sheets of waxed paper, then hung a pretty ornament over the hole in the door. When they moved out, the sticker was replaced over the hole.

There is a lot in our lives and work places where we don't have control over events, having dominion over your home is good for you and your valuation. You can see the shape of your investment and take the responsibility for making it the highest that you can. 

You can read more indepth on this topic at KC Metro Real Estate Blog.   Contact me today for ways you can own your "Castle."  The Kansas City Metro area, particularly Overland Park has a lot to offer you in terms of desirable 'castles' and mortgages.