kansas city: Kansas City Parade of Homes
- 09/19/07 03:24 PM
Over 600 Kansas City Homes on Display One of my favorite times of the year is the Kansas City Parade of Homes where 640 homes are on display through out the Greater Kansas City area. The dates are from September 16 - 30th with open times from 11:00 am to 6:00pm. This event is the 60th annual Parade of Homes and is free to the public for admission. Location of homes are scattered through out eight counties with 338 homes in Kansas, 141 homes in Missouri North, 146 homes in Missouri South, and 14 homes in the urban living section of downtown Kansas … (2 comments)
kansas city: Plaza Art Fair, Kansas City
- 09/17/07 03:32 PM
The 76th Annual Plaza Art Fair This event is one that is really an awesome event here in Kansas City. Our Plaza area is really unique and one of the main attractions in Kansas City. Especially, during the Christmas season when all the unique buildings are light up with Christmas lights. I will write more on this later, but for now we will discover the Plaza Art Fair! The Plaza hosted its 76th Annual Art Fair where 230 artists displayed their art work under tents stretched from one end of the Plaza to the other and streets were blocked off for standing room … (4 comments)
kansas city: Olathe Kansas New Interchange
- 09/03/07 01:27 PM
More plans for growing the southern boundaries of Olathe, KS There have been proposals and offerings on a new interchange at 159th and I-35 for the past few years in Olathe, and it appears as though these changes are developing into reality. Although, the plan may be a ways off, it is to the credit of our city council and planning committee that they are thinking ahead and planning appropriately. The Lone Elm Vicinity Plan now appears to have a corporate and retail slate placed on it versus a large lot residential neighborhood that was once on the table. Olathe has a large … (2 comments)
kansas city: TBones Baseball in Kansas City
- 09/01/07 03:57 PM
Minor League Baseball in Kansas City Tonight our Keller Williams office went together as a group to a TBones Baseball game here in Kansas City. Our group took several rows and seats, there must have been close to a hundred of us there. You could see us from anywhere as we all wore our RED shirts in representation of Keller Williams. I guess for me, the joy of the game is really watching other people as they experience the game. Some for the first time in their young lives as they attended the game. Mom and dad helping them experience the game, … (4 comments)
kansas city: The Sole of Downtown Boot Sculpture - 150th years of Celebration for Olathe Kansas!
- 08/15/07 05:06 PM
The Sole of Downtown Boot Sculpture - another of the twelve Boot Sculptures which is in the 150th Birthday celebration for Olathe Kansas. The "Sole of Downtown" boot sculpture is sponsored by The Olathe News. This again is one of the twelve six foot sculptures helping to celebrate Olathe's 150th Birthday. The sculpture was designed by Diane Porter Triplett, and displays the historic architecture and building materials reflected in Olathe's courthouse square and downtown Olathe. The buildings in this display are the original Johnson County Courthouse, the Cherry Place building, Park Cherry building and an awning representing the original downtown businesses. The sponsor of this … (0 comments)
kansas city: Early Snow Boot Sculpture - Olathe Kansas Birthday at 150 Years!
- 08/08/07 05:12 PM
Another of the twelve Cowboy Boot Sculptures helping to celebrate the 150th Birthday of Olathe Kansas. The "Early Snow" boot sculpture is sponsored by the First National Bank of Olathe and is one of the twelve six foot sculptures helping to celebrate Olathe's 150th Birthday. The sculpture was designed by Linda Wisely of Rantoul, Kansas and recalls the scenery of the rural area near Olathe, Kansas. On the boot is a cowboy, a barn scene and a buffalo in the winter snow. The vivid aqua, violet and ochre colors give a resemblance to the winter snow reflections from the Kansas skies. This is … (4 comments)
kansas city: Proud Past Boot Sculpture - Olathe Kansas 150 years young!
- 08/07/07 04:25 PM
The celebration of Olathe Kansas and its 150th Birthday with Boot Sculptures The Proud Past boot sculpture is one of the twelve six foot sculptures helping to celebrate Olathe's 150th Birthday. The art teacher, Lora Simms, along with the students of Indian Creek Elementary School designed and painted this "Welcome Home! Cowboy Boots" sculpture. Lora and the student's collaborative efforts were a great way for the students to get involved with Olathe's 150th celebration. The sponsor of this sculpture is provided by Security Savings Bank. Security Savings Bank was established by Don Bell a pioneer in home development here in Olathe Kansas. In 1989, … (2 comments)
kansas city: Day Dreamin' in Dad's Cowboy Boots - Olathe Kansas Celebrates 150 Years
- 07/23/07 04:12 PM
Olathe Kansas is Celebrating it's 150th Birthday with the Day Dreamin' in Dad's Cowboy Boots Sculpture This boot sculpture is provided by MidAmerica Nazarene University and is one of the twelve sculptures in celebration of Olathe Kansas 150th Birthday Celebration! This sculpture illustrates a boy's imagination and his dad's cowboy boots. The design provides a convergence to become a bronco bustin' cowboy. Young boys and girls growing up in the heart of America, Kansas gives way to the imagination of a backyard rodeo with your best and dearest friend, your dog! Oh the life of a kid, lets bring back those days! Now a … (10 comments)
kansas city: Cedar Creek in Olathe Kansas
- 07/23/07 03:24 PM
Enjoy a relaxing home in Cedar Creek of Olathe Kansas Looking for an amazing community in the Kansas City area where you can sit back and enjoy that vacation style living everyday of the week! Look at Cedar Creek, a community of over 900 families, built on over 4,500 acres of Ozark like mountain views with heavy treed lots, streams and lakes, rolling hills, and limestone cliffs. Right here in Olathe, Kansas! Setting in the heart of Cedar Creek is the Shadow Glen Golf Club which offers an outstanding golf course with views of the 65 acre Shadow Lake, soft sponge like … (5 comments)
kansas city: The Bumble B. Boot - Olathe Kansas Celebrates 150 Years
- 07/21/07 04:08 PM
Olathe Kansas is Celebrating it's 150th Birthday with the Bumble B. Boot Sculpture Garmin International sponsored one of twelve cowboy boot sculptures displayed around Olathe Kansas in celebration of Olathe's 150th birthday. This boot sculpture is called the "Bumble B. Boot". It provides details of what the 1860s travelers would see as they make their way in stagecoaches to the Mahaffie Stagecoach stop. If you can set yourself back in time and imagine the images of nature that could be seen along the way, you would see vast open plains of wheat fields and blue skies. There would also be sunflowers swaying … (6 comments)
kansas city: Fluttering Butterfly Boot - Olathe Kansas Celebrates 150 Years
- 07/21/07 03:20 PM
Olathe Kansas is Celebrating it's 150th Birthday Farmers Insurance Group is sponsoring one of the twelve cowboy boot sculptures grazing the skyline of Olathe Kansas in celebration of Olathe's 150th birthday. This one is called the "Fluttering Along the Santa Fe Trail". This boot answers the question, "What would cover a cowboy boot walking along the Santa Fe Trail?" Monarch butterflies and sunflowers, of course! I had the pleasure of getting to visit this boot sculpture up close and personal. It's really an amazing design, full of color and it really catches the eye of those driving by. The three-dimensional monarch that graces … (2 comments)
kansas city: Kansas City Water Garden Tours
- 07/13/07 04:56 PM
Kansas City host 14th Annual Water Garden Tours Kansas City has been on a campaign to create water and rain gardens throughout the Kansas City area over the past three of four years and it has been successful in it's approach. This weekend is the annual event in Kansas City for hosting these amazing water and rain garden. The tour begins this Saturday and ends Sunday with starting and ending times on both days from 9 am to 5 pm. This is one of the biggest events of the year here in Kansas City and will host more than 50 residential and rain gardens. The cost is $10/person and are … (6 comments)
kansas city: Olathe Kansas, Tops eBay
- 07/08/07 04:53 PM
It seems Olathe, Kansas has made it's mark as the City of Champions on eBay for sports purchases. eBay discovered that Olathe, Kansas topped all cities in buying sporting goods and memorabilia. Purchases were made at $196,481 with nearly 4,000 items purchased during the past three months. The most expensive item purchased was a 1931-32 Reach Yankees baseball for $4,650. Other items purchased were an Alex Gordon rookie baseball, a Michael Jordon Master Collection and a set of Callaway x20 tour irons by Olathe, Kansas residents. Of the items purchased, trading cards worth $33,000, almost $80,000 in golf equipment and $14,000 on autographs were made … (1 comments)
kansas city: Any Way the Wind Blows
- 07/02/07 03:38 PM
Faith, Traditions and Beliefs I read a recent article in the Kansas City Star on "Professing and Practicing are not the same thing" and I was taken back by some of the statements and comments reflected in this article. Here are some of the statisitics given in the article. Eighty-three percent of those in the study stated identified themselves as Christians, yet only 49 percent were committed to Christianity.Sixty-six percent believe God is all-powerful, all-knowing perfect creator of the universe.Twenty-five percent believe Satan is a real spiritual being.But here's the one that took me back, two-thirds surveyed said they believed Jesus sinned or weren't sure! Hello, how can … (12 comments)
kansas city: Kansas City Farmers' Markets - Olathe, Overland Park...
- 06/24/07 03:18 PM
Kansas City Area Farmer's Markets Who doesn't like the taste of a juicy mouth watering watermelon, a fresh tart or tangy apple or a ripe tantalizing tomato? How about some fresh sweet corn, ripe cantaloupe, or crispy cucumbers? I don't think there's anything better than homegrown fruits and vegetables! You can get a fantastic selection of these delights at our local farmers markets here in Kansas City, Olathe, Overland Park, Shawnee, Merriam, Lenexa and many other cities. You can find just about anything you want at these events. So, if you live in Olathe, Overland Park, Shawnee, Merriam, Lenexa, Leawood or any of a … (2 comments)
kansas city: Real Estate Tips: Cheap and Easy!
- 06/16/07 02:54 PM
Cheap and Easy?! I was reading an article on Four Cheap and Easy Upgrades to your Home and as I thought about this article, I couldn't help but think that I wouldn't classify these four things as "Cheap and Easy". However, I thought I would do my due diligence and ask you? What do you think? Here's the article from MarketWatch, written by Marshall Loeb. ** Quote:NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- If your house sorely needs a makeover, but remodeling is beyond your reach, the DIY Network's Amy Devers, host of "DIY to the Rescue," suggests trying these four simple fixes: Touch-up exteriors. Repainting the trim and … (10 comments)
kansas city: Real Estate Tips: Who will Enter?
- 06/12/07 04:13 PM
The Entrance to your Home is Critical Homeowners that have lived in their homes for a long period in time tend to overlook simple cosmetic flaws and buyer obstacles. In fact, they may not even notice that crack in the wall or the ripped screen in the bedroom window, but new potential buyers will, they will make their minds up in the first 10 seconds of seeing the seller's home! It's these little things that will make a difference in selling a home quickly or it sitting on the market. Curb appeal is vital to selling a home and it's up to … (16 comments)
kansas city: Building a New Home: Builder Process and Follow-up
- 06/11/07 04:40 PM
What is the Process and Follow-up from Your Builder? Many new home buyers are cautiously optimistic about the builder and process that goes into building a new home. Oh yes, there is the search for the land, the house design and plans, what to put in the house when it is finished and Oh yeah, let's hope we don't have any problems with the construction after the home is built. Well, I recently came across a developer that provided a process they use in building a new home. I'm very fond if the idea of keeping the new owners aware of what is … (6 comments)
kansas city: Investing Tips: Hot Real Estate Markets?
- 06/08/07 06:14 PM
Investing in the Kansas City Metro Real Estate Market and Your Metro Area Want to know where the real estate market is booming in Kansas City or your investing area? If you live in a metropolitan area with surrounding communities, such as Olathe, Overland Park, Shawnee, Kansas City, and other areas, one good source for you to consult with is an appraiser in your area. Let me explain. Appraisers review numerous properties and with the news of real estate scams in the real estate investing arena, mortgage companies are now being required to use more than one appraiser for the properties they finance. So this allows more real … (11 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)
Decided to build a new home? Need answers to difficult questions on building a home? Want to know how to talk to a builder? Just need general information on building a new home or need a consultant to help you with building a new home, you've come to the right place!
Over 600 Kansas City Homes on Display
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