John Currey's (Kansas City Real Estate) BLOG

7501 College Blvd
Overland Park, KS 66210

913.345.9999

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

John Currey (Coldwell Banker Advantage) — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 07:51:37 -0500

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

7501 College Blvd
Overland Park, KS 66210

913.345.9999

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

John Currey (Coldwell Banker Advantage) — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 09:19:30 -0500

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!

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

John Currey (Coldwell Banker Advantage) — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 09:01:41 -0500

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

7501 College Blvd
Overland Park, KS 66210

913.345.9999

YOUR Magnificent Treasure Awaits in Roanoke!

John Currey (Coldwell Banker Advantage) — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 08:53:53 -0500

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

7501 College Blvd
Overland Park, KS 66210

913.345.9999

Condo near Downtown Overland Park, Farmer's Market, & Parks is a Real Charmer!

John Currey (Coldwell Banker Advantage) — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 08:44:11 -0500

Perfect Overland Park Condo Living!!! -- FIRST TIME BUYERS: up to $8,000 FREE MONEY!!!

$79,494

8221 Santa Fe Drive, #5, Overland Park KS

Features:

1 bedroom, 1 bath
Gleaming hardwood floors in living & dining area; Ceramic tile in kitchen & bath!
Rare laundry closet in master, your own private terrace, & ALL appliances stay!
Great location close to downtown Overland Park, Farmer’s Market, South Lake Park, & Highway access!
1 close & convenient reserved parking space, & extra storage in basement!
Low monthly HOAs include a community clubroom & refreshing community pool for those hot summer days!
www.OPCondo.com

Remarks:
You'll fall in love with this unique, maintenance-provided Lowell Condo! Awesome location that is close to South Lake Park, Old Downtown Overland Park shopping, Rio Theater, and Farmers Market! Great condo community with a rejuvenating pool for those hot summer days and some of the lowest association dues in Johnson County! Low cost gas and electric, lots of privacy with no residents below this unit. Gleaming hardwood floors in living, dining, and under the carpet in Master bedroom. Keep your back and your wallet happy as all appliances staying - this is a must see!! Master bedroom features two walk-in closets, one to holds washer and dryer too! Small condo community just off of Lowell, privacy maintained! HOA’s include water, trash, snow removal, Club House, Community laundry, and building maintenance. FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS, YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR up to $8,000 in FREE MONEY when you buy before December 1st, 2009!!!

John Currey
YOUR Agent for SOLD!

816.225.3888 Direct

800.403.0945 Toll Free

1. http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org

7501 College Blvd
Overland Park, KS 66210

913.345.9999

Sure Could Use a Little Good News...

John Currey (Coldwell Banker Advantage) — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:39:54 -0500

Forgive me if this posting is not quite what you expect, as this blog post is NOT real-estate specific (I hope you make it such with your contributions!), although, I would like to think it could sure have a positive impact on our outlook and approach to same!

I'll save the dramatics, as you know the old adage: "If it bleeds, it leads!" It is so easy to find just that approach to news applied across the board in our pop-media, from the international to local level. Not debating the validity of reporting the world in which we live, just wishing there were a bit more of a balance to what gets all the attention across our airwaves and monitors, especially regarding the level of hype and production received.

So, this blog post is dedicated to GOOD NEWS, and I am requesting your contributions. I will get things started with a few LINKS to sites with a pitch towards the positive, and, please feel welcome to add your own favorite "good news" websites, blog spots, wikis, & stories under the "Comments" section below. POSITIVE REAL ESTATE-RELATED CONTENT IS ESPECIALLY WELCOME, for obvious reasons!

Looking forward to your contributions, and hope these sites give you a reason to smile today!

Best, -JC/CBA

A few "Good News" sites:

2. http://www.happynews.com

3. http://www.dailygood.org

4. http://www.goodnewsbroadcast.com

THANKS, in advance, for YOUR contributions below:

Looking Up this Spring in Kansas City!

John Currey (Coldwell Banker Advantage) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 07:26:34 -0500

You can feel it in the air. The blue skies and warmer weather, the huge success of the festive St. Patrick's Day Parade just past, the Royals gearing up for opening day in their newly-renovated Kaufmann Stadium, the madness of hosting both an NCAA Regional and the NAIA basketball tournaments this March, and more. It makes you believe: everything's looking up this spring in Kansas City! And, apparently, I'm not alone in thinking this way. Checkout what SmarterTravel.com recently had to say about our ‘City of Fountains' when naming Kansas City one of the top ‘Destinations to Watch' in 2009.

Here's the article:

http://www.smartertravel.com/travel-advice/destinations-to-watch-in-2009.html?id=2778746&page=3

Low interest rates, $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit, a great inventory of available housing with more choices coming on the market daily, homes priced at a discount compared to a year ago, and...everything's looking up this spring for home buyers in Kansas City, too!

-JC/CBA

GREAT POTENTIAL in this Century-old Fixer-Upper

John Currey (Coldwell Banker Advantage) — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:44:17 -0600

Property Information

107 N Jackson Av

Kansas City, MO 64123

$29,900

MLS#	1520248
Status:	Available
Bedrooms:	3
Full Baths:	2
Sq. Feet:	1,821
Subdivision:	Belgravia
County:	Jackson

John Currey

Coldwell Banker Advantage

Office:	913-345-9999 x609

School District:

Kansas City Mo

Living Room
13x12 (156 sq. ft.) : Main Floor
Dining Room
13x12 (156 sq. ft.) : Main Floor
Breakfast Room
12x9 (108 sq. ft.) : Main Floor
Kitchen
8x8 (64 sq. ft.) : Main Floor
Bathroom Full
Main Floor
Master Bedroom
15x14 (210 sq. ft.) : Floor 2
Second Bedroom
14x12 (168 sq. ft.) : Floor 2
2nd Full Bath
Floor 2
Third Bedroom
15x11 (165 sq. ft.) : Floor 2

Tax Amount: $759

GREAT POTENTIAL in this century-old FIXER-UPPER w/large room sizes & many accents intact. Master Bedroom features bay window sitting area & fireplace. 2nd-floor Bath very spacious, all Bedrooms include large Closets. Kitchen & 1st-floor Bath await your renovation talents. Property offered 'AS-IS'--Inspections welcome for Buyer info only.

Driving Directions:
AT St. John Ave. & Jackson Ave.: NORTH on Jackson to 1st house on Right.

Age	101 Years/More
Architecture	Traditional
Basement	Full, Stone, Inside Entrance
Cooling	None
Dining Room	Formal Dining
Appliances	Refrigerator, Rng/Oven- Electric
Property Accessories	Storm Windows, Fixer Up, Porch
Fireplace	Master Bedroom
Floor Plan	2 Stories
Garage	Shared Drive
Heating	Forced Air Gas
Accessories	Walk-In Closet, Fixer Up, Wood Floor
Lot	City Lot
Roof	Composition
Laundry	In The Basement
Water	Public/City

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Opportunity Knocks Twice--Bring Your Builder!

John Currey (Coldwell Banker Advantage) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:44:02 -0600

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS--BRING YOUR BUILDER!!! TWO very desirable adjacent cul-de-sac lots for sale in wonderful Woodland Hills Neighborhood. Enjoy quiet, secluded atmosphere of this friendly community only minutes away from Village West shopping & entertainment district that includes The Legends, T-Bones baseball, & Kansas Speedway. Convenient highway access to KC-metro destinations including KCI airport, the Verizon Wireless Theater, the Power & Light District / Sprint Center, Royals & Chiefs, & much more. Great Piper Schools.

3742 N 112th St., Kansas City, KS 66109, approx. .33 acre, $17,495, MLS #1519595

3752 N 112th St., Kansas City, KS 66109, approx. .28 acre, $17,495, MLS #1519594

From I-435 & Donahoo: W on Donahoo to 112th St--S to Sortor--L to 112th Ct.--L to Lots

*112th St. is the entrance to Woodland Hills & is AKA Lakeview Dr., it becomes 113th St at Sortor.

An Exceptional Value Priced To Sell!!!

John Currey (Coldwell Banker Advantage) — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 07:47:58 -0600

Beautiful Queen Anne at an Amazing Price!!!

$350,000

15401 Antioch Road, Overland Park KS

Features:

4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths
Wall-to-wall premium hardwood floors, lots of natural light
True Victorian built from vintage blue prints: full wrap around porch, towers, & brand new roof!
Antique hand-carved mantels & staircase end post, & antique lighting
3 season tiled screened-in porch with electric blinds.
Soaring ceilings, 6-panel hardwood doors, extensive crown moldings & woodwork.
www.15401Antioch.com

Remarks:
AN EXCEPTIONAL VALUE & HOMEBUYER READY, THIS VICTORIAN HOME IS TRULY FIT FOR A KING OR QUEEN! Space galore, wall-to-wall premium-grade hardwood floors, antique hand carved mantels, extensive crown molding, an abundance of closets, antique lighting, and that is just the beginning! Receive your guests from the Balcony or Catwalk overlooking the dramatic Grand Foyer. You will find a main floor Guest Suite (or private Parlor/Library) with a closet and walk-through Dressing Room (or Butler’s Pantry) that leads to a charming full bath. The light & bright Kitchen is an entertainer’s dream, and discover the built-in china cabinet and stained-glass window in the Breakfast Room. The formal dining room features a hand carved fireplace and numerous cabinets in the built-in sidebar. The 2nd floor begins with a dramatic family room with fireplace! The master bedroom opens into a luxurious master bath with shower, rejuvenating whirlpool tub, and convenient separate mirrored vanities. From here you’ll get lost in the custom master walk-in closet that includes its own cedar closet for additional storage. There is well over 5200 square feet of breathing room in this beautiful Painted Lady that includes a roomy Media/Game Room with an Office Nook and a half-bath in the largely unfinished Basement--full of additional potential. You will find lots of natural light that flows through the many picturesque windows, and numerous french doors adorn the Formal Parlor. Step out onto the full wraparound porch to enjoy a lovely day and to watch the birds visit the large beautiful pond across the street. Escape to your 3 season screened in porch that boasts a tile floor and electric blinds for when the temperatures are unforgiving. YOUR Victorian treasure sits on a well manicured lot with built-in sprinkler system and many custom landscape touches. And all of the best of southern Overland Park is only minutes away: award-winning Blue Valley schools, nearby shopping and entertainment, Kingston Lake Park, St. Andrews Golf Club, the Johnson County Executive Airport, and much more! Authentic historic charm with all the conveniences of a modern-day build: 15401 Antioch Road. PRE-INSPECTED and HOME WARRANTY PROVIDED--Don't let this one pass you by!!!

John Currey
YOUR Agent for SOLD!

816.225.3888 Direct

800.403.0945 Toll Free

7501 College Blvd
Overland Park, KS 66210

913.345.9999

KC RE Market Seminar--NOT TOO LATE TO ATTEND!!!

John Currey (Coldwell Banker Advantage) — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 20:24:10 -0600

Doom, gloom--ahh the humanity!!! Listen to the news for 5 minutes or so, and surely it is the end of the world as we know it, right?!!! Well, of course, times are hard for many economically, as I can attest to first hand given that a family member was recently down-sized after 10 years of exceptional loyalty and service to a local company. But, how bad is it here in KC? For those wanting or needing to make a move, or just interested in cutting through all the politics, urban legends, and media hype, I have your answer:

Guest speakers include:

Bob Marqusse - President of the Kansas City Area Development Authority

Allison Holmes - Coldwell Banker Mortgage

Joe Shields - Homestead Title

and others.

Best of all--NO SALES PITCH!!! No worries about the RSVP, we will make room for you!

Hope to see you there!

Best,

-JC

CBA

Amazing VALUE for Condo in Castle-topped Gem Overlooking The Plaza--6 months HOAs PROVIDED!

John Currey (Coldwell Banker Advantage) — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:37:32 -0600

GREAT Plaza-area Condo & SELLER PAYS 6 MONTHS of HOAs!!! -- FIRST TIME BUYERS: up to $8,000 MORE in FREE MONEY!!!

$194,900

4555 Main St., #203, Kansas City MO

Features:

2 bedrooms, 2 baths
Enjoy the Plaza living, frequent the art museums, or head downtown for a night on the town!
Incredibly low HOA fees include water, gas, AND electric!
Cross the street to the Plaza, MAX bus nearby, and a convenient gated parking space!
Warm decor with lush hardwoods, stainless steel appliances, and luxurious bathrooms.
Additional storage & commons laundry in basement.
www.4555Main.com

Remarks:
AMAZING VALUE IN LIKE-NEW CONDO IN CASTLE-TOPPED GEM overlooking the Plaza! BONUS: SELLER PAYS 6 months of HOA fees (a $1,494 value!)! FIRST TIME HOME BUYER DOUBLE-BONUS: YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR up to an ADDITIONAL $8,000 in FREE MONEY when you buy before December 1st, 2009! Notice the luxurious commons "Great Room" has a wonderful sitting area and toasty fireplace to enjoy a good book. The condo greets you with rich hardwoods, elegant tile, lots of natural light, and high ceilings. Sleek black granite countertops and stainless steel appliances appoint the chef's kitchen. Entertain in the spacious dining/living room area. Bathrooms are luxurious with updated lighting, fixtures, and tile throughout. The 2nd bedroom has a laundry closet, or if you prefer, clean your clothes in the commons laundry area in the basement. There is also additional storage space in the basement as well. Be sure to make use of the new patio with warming firepit, grill, and an extraordinary view of the Plaza. Incredibly low HOA fees include gas, water, and electric utilities! One conveniently gated parking space is included, and the MAX bus stop is nearby. Cross the street and entertain yourself with all the shopping, restaurants, parks, and entertainment that the Plaza has to offer! Soak in the culture of the city and frequent the new Plaza Branch of the KC Public Library, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, or the Kemper Museum of Art. Be downtown in minutes for a night out in the new Power & Light District or attend an event at the Sprint Center. GREAT Plaza condo, 6-months of HOAs, & possible 1st-time buyer up to $8K of FREE CASH -- WOW!!! -- The ultimate choice for an enriched lifestyle!!!

John Currey
YOUR Agent for SOLD!

816.225.3888 Direct

800.403.0945 Toll Free

http://www.realtor.org/wps/wcm/connect/7e7d71804ace5fd5a1c3e9d8d4cd799b/final+brochure+Language.20080808.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CACHEID=7e7d71804ace5fd5a1c3e9d8d4cd799b

7501 College Blvd
Overland Park, KS 66210

913.345.9999

$7500 First Time Home Buyer Tax 'Credit' FAQ Resources

John Currey (Coldwell Banker Advantage) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:32:40 -0600

Greetings, all! Have seen a lot of questions and info./mis-info. floating around on the web lately regarding the $7500 First Time Home Buyer Tax 'Credit'. Without attempting to rehash it all again in yet another blog, thought it might be helpful to offer sources of base material on the subject. I hope you find this helpful. Of course, when in doubt, consult your tax professional regarding any aspect of this topic. Best, -JC/CBA

$7500 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Info.:

http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=186831,00.html

http://www.realtor.org/GAPublic.nsf/files/chart_homebuyer_tax_credit_.pdf/$FILE/chart_homebuyer_tax_credit_.pdf

http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93737729

Other resources you recommend on the subject? Add in 'Comments' below:

Why Banks Short Sale Pre-Foreclosure--AGENTS:You might want to read this, too!

John Currey (Coldwell Banker Advantage) — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 08:35:16 -0600

Dear Active Rain Community & Guests,

I apologize for the lack of regular, consistent posting at my blog, but I appreciate you stopping-by, and pledge to work on that.

This posting is to share with you a blog post by Brett Carman at the Trump Blog regarding the interest banks have in participating in pre-foreclosure short sales (Short sales are most always an adventure for all involved, to say the least, and the more you read-up on them, the better!). A good overview on the topic I recommend you read, and, yours-truly added the comment by "JC". Here's the LINK:

www.trumpuniversity.com/blog/post/2008/11/real-estate-101-why-banks-short-sell-pre-foreclosure.cfm

The web is tops amongst plentiful great, GREAT resources for information and knowledge on the world of real estate, and, frankly, studying-up on your areas of interest BEFORE our first meeting is the best way to maximize my effectiveness as YOUR Real Estate Counselor & Guide. So, do your home work, and when it comes time to let the rubber meet the road, so-to-speak, remember that your trusted real estate agent (with expertise in your area of interest, of course!) is really YOUR GO-TO RESOURCE for all your real estate needs.

NOTE TO AGENTS: Is Mr. Carmen talking about you in this article, or, are you the expert consumers will turn to?!!!

Again, THANKS for visiting; your comments are always welcome.

Best,

-JC/CBA

Consumer Blog-Forum: All Real Estate Agents Are The Same!

John Currey (Coldwell Banker Advantage) — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:16:52 -0500

"All Real Estate agents are the same!" or, maybe "You are all alike", or, possibly even "Real Estate agents come a dime a dozen!"

CONSUMERS: Do you BELIEVE this to be the case? Have you ever said something similar to your agent? Did you mean it in a positive manner, or as a compliment? How did your agent respond? Were they able to change your perception? Why/why not? What would YOU like to see change for the better? How can we as agents set ourselves apart for the better?

PLEASE SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS AND EXPERIENCES HERE by posting your COMMENT below. AND, be sure to check out the agent responses at my agent-version of this posting!!!

Thanks, in advance, for taking your valuable time to contribute to the improvement of the Active Rain and Real Estate community!!!

Best,

-JC/CBA

Agent Blog-Forum: All Real Estate Agents Are The Same!

John Currey (Coldwell Banker Advantage) — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:14:01 -0500

"All Real Estate agents are the same!" or, maybe "You are all alike", or, possibly even "Real Estate agents come a dime a dozen!"

AGENTS: Ever heard one of these or something similar? Was it meant as a positive observation or offered as a compliment? How did you respond? Were you able to change this perception? Why/why not? How do YOU break this mold?

PLEASE SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS AND EXPERIENCES HERE by posting your COMMENT below. AND, be sure to check-out consumer responses at my consumer-version of this posting!

Thanks, in advance, for taking your valuable time to contribute to the improvement of the Active Rain and Real Estate community!!!

Best,

-JC/CBA

SOLD FAST!!!--Rare Find in Hampton Park!

John Currey (Coldwell Banker Advantage) — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:32:47 -0500

SOLD FAST!!!--Rare Find in Hampton Park--I Can Help YOU Sell Too!

$235,000

9329 West 125th St., Overland Park KS

Features:

4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths
Former Model home in great neighborhood close to Kensington Park
Open floor plan with neutral decor & lots of natural light
Warm & welcoming with sweeping 17' Ceiling in the Great Room
Master Bedroom features a raised ceiling & luxury Master Bath
Builder-finished Basement boasts the Family Room, a possible Guest Suite, & extra storage
www.West125th.com

Remarks:
A RARE FIND IN HAMPTON PARK--This VERY well-maintained former model features a warm & welcoming entry with a ceiling that rises to 17’ in the Great Room, an open Kitchen & Dining Room design, neutral colors, and lots of natural light throughout. The wonderful builder-finished Basement boasts the generous Family/Media Room, the comfortable 4th Bedroom, the 3rd Full Bath, and lots of extra storage (or even MORE potential finished space!!!). The comfortable Master Bedroom features a raised ceiling and luxury Master Bath with an ample corner tub, separate shower, and split vanities. The step-saving 2nd-floor Laundry Room, nice walk-in closets, and an inviting back deck are all included on this quiet corner lot that backs to mature trees. One block to wonderful Kensington Park, convenient to shopping & more, and Blue Valley Schools--WOW!!!

John Currey
YOUR Agent for SOLD!

816.225.3888 Direct

800.403.0945 Toll Free

7501 College Blvd
Overland Park, KS 66210

913.345.9999

SOLD!!!--BROOKSIDE CHARM & CLOSE TO IT ALL!

John Currey (Coldwell Banker Advantage) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 22:07:36 -0500

SOLD--Brookside Charm & Close to it All! Call JOHN for SOLD!!!

$145,000

5901 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City MO

Features:

3 bedrooms, 2 baths
Newer Windows and lots of Fresh Paint
Generous Room Sizes and High Ceilings in Living & Dining Rooms
Beautiful 2nd-floor Master Retreat features a brand-new Luxury Bath
Private Off-street Parking and Extra-Large Fenced Yard
Super-convenient to Schools, Shopping, Entertainment, and More!
www.5901Rockhill.com

Remarks:
BROOKSIDE CHARM & CLOSE TO IT ALL in this wonderful old beauty featuring wood floors, spacious rooms, & lots of natural light! The upstairs “Master Retreat” includes a generous master bedroom, a brand-new luxury bath with custom tile, separate shower and whirlpool tub, a possible office in 2nd upstairs bedroom, & a unique sitting area. The main floor bedroom & updated bath with shower are ideal for house guests. Fresh decorator colors, high ceilings in the Living & Dining Rooms, numerous newer windows, great extra-large fenced side-yard, the 2-car private drive, and side storage room are all features not to be overlooked. Only blocks from shops on 59th St., the Trolley Track Trail, UMKC, Rockhurst U., &, The Metro #55 connects you to much more!

John Currey
YOUR Agent for SOLD!

816.225.3888 Direct

800.403.0945 Toll Free