community: Developers Vision - Arbor Creek, Olathe, Kansas
- 07/29/07 05:29 PM
Subdivision with vision - Arbor Creek, Olathe, Kansas A community within a community! The developers of Arbor Creek, a new sub-division here in Olathe, Kansas began by putting together a truly interesting concept that has turned into a highy sought after community. The reality is there homes, estates homes, townhomes, a daycare, a small cafe, small mom and pop shopping centers, dry cleaning, a bank, a doctor's clinic and a small park with a fountain. I'm sure there are more businesses I should mention, but they escape me right now.
The first phase of homes started with three price ranges including townhomes and estate homes. During this … (1 comments)
Here are some tips to help prepare for "the move" for home buyers and sellers. Depending on the length of time you have, you man need to adjust this schedule so you will be ready for the BIG DAY!
8 Weeks Prior: Start getting estimates from moving companies so you can choose the one that best suits your needs. If you have any big items to move such as a "pool table", make sure the company you select moves that type of furnishings. Also check in with them on their insurance coverage.If you are moving yourself, get estimates from truck rental companies and set the reservation … (12 comments)
community: One of a Kind Here in Olathe, Kansas
- 06/07/07 04:16 PM
Olathe, Kansas could get a One of a Kind Museum Developers of the Olathe Gateway development area which includes the Bass Pro Shop are proposing to build a one of a kind museum with the University of Kansas. In the proposed 681,000 square foot retail center there are three museum's proposed for the west section of development. KU has provided a letter of intent to expand it's Spencer Art Museum and it Natural History Museum. The potential museums could have state-of-the art interactive and learning exhibits. Authorities state that these museum's will include items never been seen before. The City of Olathe has decided to conduit … (2 comments)
community: Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
- 05/17/07 04:17 PM
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition I will have to say that I'm a little jealous of the extreme makeover home edition show. The show recently aired it's second extreme makeover show here in Kansas City and I missed this one and the first one. I don't seem to know when these projects are getting started so I can put my name in the hat to volunteer for the Kansas City home edition project. I have had the pleasure of being the project coordinator for a Kansas City Habitat for Humanity home project that the organization I was working for at the time sponsored and I can tell you there is a … (9 comments)
Over the course of the past year, May 2006 to May 2007, the following statisics are for Briarwood are as follows: Listed: 28 homes Sold: 17 Average Sold Price: $232,341 Minimum Sold Price: $205,000 Maximum Sold Price: $294,000 Average Days on the Market (DOM): 32 Month with the longest DOM: May 2006 then Jan 2007 tied at 47 Month with least DOM: March at 21 days Amber Hills Estates Neighborhood Web Site No Local Subdivision Home Owners Association is listed. … (0 comments)
Over the course of the past year, May 2006 to May 2007, the following statisics are for Briarwood are as follows: Listed: 26 homesSold: 22Average Sold Price: $223,314Minimum Sold Price: $192,000Maximum Sold Price: $252,000Average Days on the Market (DOM): 47Month with the longest DOM: Feb 2007 then July 2006Month with least DOM: May.Briarwood Neighborhood Web SiteLocal Briarwood Subdivision Home Owners Association … (0 comments)
community: The Story of Mother's Day
- 05/12/07 04:31 PM
Okay we all know Mother's Day is here! What have we done to show for it? We may have sent our wive's and mother's flowers, called them, taken them out for a special meal, but have we really told them that we love them? What does that mean to us or more importantly to them? Have we thought about trying to keep this same spirit of respect we have for them for more than this one day? Do we think about them through-out the year? Don't they deserve to have our respect for more than this one day? I'm sure you are thinking yeah, I do that, but I would ask you this. How many times … (6 comments)
community: Relocating to Olathe Kansas?
- 05/10/07 04:44 PM
Olathe Kansas (click on picture for visitors guide) Olathe, Kansas, a great place to live, work, learn, shop, and play! Although Olathe is one of the fastest growing cities in the nation (U.S. Census), it retains a hometown flavor with a quality of life second to none. In fact, it was ranked not long ago as the "Thirteenth Best City" in which to live in the central United States (Money magazine). Ask Olatheans why they choose to live in this community, and they will cite the following reasons: Nationally-recognized schoolsSafe, friendly, affordable neighborhoodsAn excellent business and industrial climateOutstanding stores, restaurants, hotels, and other businessesAbundant … (4 comments)
community: America's Top 10 Places to Live
- 05/09/07 04:46 PM
America's Top 10 Places to Live, and the winner is Asheville, NC! The population of Asheville, N.C., is only about 70,000, but this midsize city ranked No. 1 on a list of the most popular places to live in 2007. Asheville made its second appearance on Relocate-America.com's annual top 10 list, compiled each year since 1998. The site attracts visitors in the process of relocating and is aimed at helping people research cities before making a move. The web site is a service of HomeRoute, a Howell, Mich.-based company that also connects consumers to Realtors. Below are the top 10 cities on Relocate-America.com's "America's … (16 comments)
community: Homeowners 10 Must Have Technologies
- 05/08/07 04:22 PM
Homeowners rated the top 10 technologies at the International Builders' Show. The most technologically savvy homeowners bask in crystal-clear television screens when they're home and can control the lights while they're out of town. Without moving an inch, they can decide what music is playing in each room and can monitor the well being of their aging mother in a different city. So says Greg Hoshaw, owner of High Definition Systems in St. Charles, Ill., who presented the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association's top 10 "must have" technology trends for homes at the International Builders' Show. Making the list: A home theater … (11 comments)
community: Branson Missouri...a Step Above
- 05/07/07 04:12 PM
Branson Missouri has developed into quite a place! My wife and I decided to take a couple of days off and enjoy our 27th anniversary by getting out of Kansas City. We decided to go to Branson, Missouri. We visit Branson, Missouri about two or three times a year and each time we are amazed at the development that is happened after each visit to Branson, Missouri. The new Branson Landing has developed into a world class water front. I have had the pleasure of visiting several water front creations in various US cities (New Orleans, LA; Monterey Bay, CA; San Diego, CA, Seattle, WA, Philadelphia, PA, and a … (3 comments)
community: 10,000 Rain Gardens
- 05/03/07 02:30 PM
Kansas City and 10,000 Rain Gardens Here in Kansas City, the former mayor presented a campaign of 10,000 Rain Gardens to help with water run off. Little by little, homes and communities are taking on this project and I think it is worth reporting on. So, here's some of the information presented on the web site, RainKC.com. Kind of goes with the ActiveRain theme don't you think! Creating a Rain Garden 1. Performing a percolation test. Dig a coffee-can sized hole where the deepest part of the rain garden will be. Fill the hole with water. Mark the water level with a popsicle stick. After … (6 comments)
community: Balance...what's that!
- 05/03/07 01:46 PM
Are you Keeping Balance in your a Life? Do you work 60, 70 or 80 hours a week? What about a vacation, are you planning time into your calendar to be with your family? Do you make time each week to spend with those special people in your life? Are you giving up your life to make a living? In recent reports from the Christian Science Monitor and Harvard Business Review (HBR), they say extreme jobs are on the rise. Why? The HBR found these reasons (and I think you will agree, each applies to the real estate industry): Competitive pressures. Communication technologies. Cell phones, … (7 comments)
community: Determining a Market Niche?
- 05/02/07 03:39 PM
What is your Marketing Niche? How many of us real estate professionals (if we are honest) have focused our marketing efforts too broadly? Then we wonder why we have such little success. The solution? Determine and develop your niche market. Niche marketing is the process of focusing on a defined segment of a much larger market. So, how do you develop your niche? Step 1: Identify what you do best, your niche. If you are unsure of what this is, begin by writing down all the possible niches you could serve based on your location, expertise and interests. Consider your expertise. Do you speak a … (33 comments)
community: What do you SEE!
- 04/30/07 02:55 PM
Ever watch a movie and come away with that one liner you just can't get out of your mind? You repeat it again to someone else and they say, Oh yeah, I remember that one! They repeat it to someone else and before you know it, the whole office is talking about it! Well, I'm asking for your help in putting together a listing of those "one liners" that you remember from a movie, a play or theatre that gives you inspiration, food for thought or just a good hearty laugh or two! Here's one I remember that I like and here's why. It comes from "Patch Adams", where there's a … (7 comments)
community: Community: Are you involved?
- 04/19/07 04:04 PM
Olathe Kansas Chamber of Commerce, Are you involved in your Chamber?! This is a follow-up to my Free Publicity post about getting involved in your community. Getting involved in your local chamber can be a great asset to you. You meet a lot of interesting people and can get involved in giving back to your community. I think the Olathe Chamber of Commerce is one of the best in the country, but then again I'm from Olathe and I love what Olathe has to offer! What make's the Olathe Chamber different for me is the weekly coffee meetings every Thursday at 9:30 am. The Olathe Chamber meets at … (6 comments)
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Subdivision with vision - Arbor Creek, Olathe, Kansas 
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