dona reynolds real estate: Krug Park--A Family Affair--St Joseph Mo - 07/07/09 07:38 AM
              
In 1890 the Krug family, a family of St. Joseph donated land to the City of St. Joseph for park development.  Originally only a portion of the land that is occupied today was given, but over time a total of 162 acres was acquired.  The beginning plans were drawn up before the depression so many things were left undone.  But still today the Krug Family legend lives on as the property serves as the largest park in St. Joseph with many attractions of its own. 
               
Krug Park is located on the North Side of the St. Joseph Parkway … (1 comments)

dona reynolds real estate: BOOMIN' GOOD TIME FOR EVERYONE...4th OF JULY...St JOSEPH MO - 06/25/09 03:44 PM
                          
With the heat wave rolling through St. Joseph you'd think it was mid-August, but just ending the month of June it looks like we need to be ready for a hot summer!  Even with the hot weather conditions the St. Joseph community is boomin', just a drive through town you can check out all the activity. 
Speaking of BOOMIN'....the 4th of July is just days away and many celebrations are planned to light up the city skies!
The St. Joseph Mustangs will have a fireworks show following both Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th 7pm games. On Saturday, … (6 comments)

dona reynolds real estate: Kansas City Chiefs Football Training Camp One Step Closer to St Joseph MO-UPDATED - 06/19/09 03:23 PM
 
Construction of Chiefs Camp Facility to begin soon!!!
The original post can be found here
After many questions going back and forth between Missouri Western State University, the State of Missouri  and the Kansas City Chiefs...construction is set to begin as soon as July 1!  The facility design plans are down to the final drafts.
It is for sure that St. Joseph will be the new HOME to the KC Chiefs Training Camp starting in 2010!
For three weeks out of the year the KC Chiefs players and staff will reside in St. Joseph.  During this training process the players won't only … (2 comments)

dona reynolds real estate: St Joseph Calendar of Events-June & July-Things to do-St Joseph, MO - 06/10/09 04:23 PM
                                                                                                                                                    
 
June 11-Women of Excellence Awards Luncheon--11am-Civic Arena-reservations required
June 11-Parties on the Parkway--5-8pm--SW Parkway & 28th Street
June 12-14-Midwest Art in the Park-5pm-Civic Center Park
June 12-Sounds of Summer Concert-6pm-Coleman Hawkins Park at Felix Street Square
June 12-Total Non-Stop Wrestling-7:30pm-Civic Arena
June 13-Dance Arts Center Recital-1pm & 6pm-Missouri Theater
June 19-20-Coleman Hawkins Jazz Festival-5pm-Coleman Hawkins Park at Felix Street Square
July 9-Parties on the Parkway-5-8pm-SW Noyes & Messanie, Parkway A
July 17-18-RRT presents Fiddler on the Roof-7:30pm-Missouri Theater
July 19-RRT presents Fiddler on the Roof-2pm-Missouri Theater
July 25-1pm & 7pm-Darcee's Dance Recital-Civic Arena
for additional things to do in … (1 comments)

dona reynolds real estate: Remington Nature Center ~ Things TO DO ~ St Joseph MO - 06/09/09 04:05 PM
                                 
   St. Joseph's newest attraction booms with visitors, and I can see why!  WOW was I amazed when I drove up on the newly opened facility.  The building is so breathtaking even pulling into the parking lot.  The red, high standing structure has a modern, unique look.  Sitting along the Missouri River I assume the reason the building is built on what looks like stilts is to make it "flood proof".  Surrounding the building are beautiful trees, wildlife flowers, a butterfly garden, bridges, an outdoor classroom, a hike & bike trail, picnic tables and much more.  I couldn't wait … (2 comments)

dona reynolds real estate: Re-ride of the Pony Express Trails! ~ St Joseph, MO - 06/09/09 03:18 PM
Traveling 1,966 miles is quite a journey traveling by plane or car; can you imagine traveling that on horse back?  Well, between the years1860-1861 this route between St. Joseph, Missouri and Sacramento, California was traveled daily.  Although it was broken down into relay rides of 80-100 miles this is a journey people are still interested in today.  And the history of the Pony Express still remains alive.
 
Almost 150 years ago the Pony Express legend began.  This was the first type of mail service.  The destinations were located in St. Joseph and Sacramento with stopping points along the way.  A … (6 comments)

dona reynolds real estate: $8,000 FIRST TIME BUYER TAX CREDIT - CHECK RECEIVED !!!! St Joseph, MO - 06/08/09 03:59 PM
St Joseph home buyers here is the proof the $8000.00 tax credit is working!
Begin your home search for St Joseph and surrounding communities
Thanks to Shelton a realtor in NJ for allowing this reblog

 
 
 
This is an actual check from one of my First Time Buyers who bought a home last month, and immediately filed his 2008 tax return - which he had already filed an extension for - and this week received the above check !
 
... before his home purchase, his return was going to give him a refund of approximately $4,000 !!!! ... as you can … (0 comments)

dona reynolds real estate: Questions Answered About the $8,000. Homebuyer Tax Credit .....St Joseph, MO - 06/05/09 06:32 AM
This is a great article explaining the $8,000 Tax Credit for First Time Home Buyers and wanted to share.

Questions Answered About the $8,000. Homebuyer Tax Credit Rob Dietz, Ph.D. discusses the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit in this video interview provided by the National Association of Home Builders. 
What does the $8,000 tax credit mean for you?
Buy a home and you may qualify for the $8,000 tax credit on your 2009 taxes Even if you don't owe $8,000 in taxes, you may receive a refund check for the difference You or your spouse can't have … (0 comments)

dona reynolds real estate: Wordless Wednesday-Land or Sea-Always a Friend-Special Time.....St Joseph, MO - 05/18/09 03:23 PM

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dona reynolds real estate: A Rising Star of Innovation~Electric Tractor~St Joseph Mo - 03/14/09 03:45 PM
 
Andy DeShon is a rising star of innovation by not taking "no" for an answer, while others complained of fuel prices and global warming, Andy did something about it.
Andy became interested in electric motors when his uncle's dealership sold an electric lawnmower manufactured by General Electric.  In the 1980's he began working with battery-powered forklifts in his warehouse job.  In 1998, he started doing serious research and development work on his electric motors and electronics. 
You can talk on the phone while you're mowing the yard, as there is no roar of the engine, any puff or exhaust.  Even … (9 comments)

dona reynolds real estate: Houston Wyeth Mansion ....Past and Present....St Joseph MO - 02/17/09 04:33 PM
                                  St Joseph is known for its quality of beautiful mansions.                              
                              
In 1920, Houston Wyeth built the Georgian design mansion for his family.                                                      
The mansion included a total of 21,133 square feet with 15,332 square feet of living area, nestled on 24-gated acres. 
 
The stylish mansion consisted of 13 rooms on the first and second floors, the lower level 5 rooms for employee quarters and 4+ basement garage, with the third floor a ballroom and additional employee quarters.  
The general exterior features stucco with red clay tile roof, separate guardhouse, cabana and a small barn.
Solarium's include … (9 comments)

dona reynolds real estate: Memoir recounts surviving brain cancer-Twice ~Johnny Cathcart ~ St Joseph Mo - 02/14/09 11:50 AM
** The following story was featured in Life Stories of the St Joseph News Press last week, and felt it should be shared here with fellow Realtors.   Please take time to read Johnny's Story and purchase one of his books if at all possible.   
**Johnny's mom, Jane is a fellow Realtor at my office.                                               
Memoir recounts surviving brain cancer - twice by Erin WisdomThursday, February 5, 2009

Photo by Jessica Stewart
St. Joseph native Johnny Cathcart has written a book titled ‘Hotpants: A Memoir.' The Central High School alumnus started the autobiography when he was 17.

Johnny Cathcart knows … (2 comments)

dona reynolds real estate: East Hills Shopping Center Revitalization~Nearing Completion~St Joseph Mo - 02/13/09 05:21 PM
East Hills Shopping Center is located at St Joseph's busiest intersections                                           Frederick Avenue and Belt Highway just off I-29.
                   
The East Hills Story began with a commitment to the community of St. Joseph, Missouri.
East Hills was originally constructed in 1965 with 416,000 sq ft.,  JC Penny and  Montgomery Ward as anchors.

                                    
Since the original opening it has undergone many changes, including a major renovation and expansion in 1988.  With the addition of the Dillard's and Sears Department Stores and 34 new storefronts, the size of East Hills increased to 676,000 sq ft.
 
                            
The … (2 comments)

dona reynolds real estate: Speechless Sunday~Midwest Winter Friends - 02/01/09 12:56 PM

 Saturday it was almost 60 degrees, it really gave a false impression, that spring was here!  This is a view from my deck.  The geese are really fun to watch, early in mornings they fly away to feed in the area farm fields returning about dusk they all come flying in.  I am also thankful that our doberman keeps them in the lake.
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dona reynolds real estate: Missouri Calendar of Events Around the State ~ February ~Things To Do - 01/31/09 03:38 PM
                      
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                                     Dates and times are subject to change: please call ahead. 
 
Springfield  Feb 1-28  Hearts for the Arts - Creamery Arts Center - 417-862-2787
Branson - Feb 4-7 -13thAnnual Branson Tri-Lakes - Building & Home Show - Branson Convention Center-              417-334-5401
Joplin - Feb 6 - Sugar Snow! - Walter Woods Conservation Area - 417-629-3423
 
                                                            
Jefferson City - Feb 6-8 - United Bow Hunters of Missouri Anniversary Festival - Truman Hotel              573-243-7113
Springfield - Feb 6-8 - Auto Fest - Ozark Empire Fairgrounds - 417-833-2660
Osage Beach - Feb 7 - … (4 comments)

dona reynolds real estate: St Joseph Mo Calendar of Events - January 23-February 28 - 01/22/09 03:36 PM
                                  Calendar of Events  St Joseph, Mo
                                      January 23-February 28
                                      
                                          DATE   TIME   EVENT   LOCATION
January 23 10am-8pm KQ2 Midland Empire Farm & Ag Show   Civic Arena  
January 24 11am-4pm KQ2 Midland Empire Farm & Ag Show   Civic Arena  
January 24 & 25 24th@8pm & 25th@2pm Haygoods In Concert   Missouri Theater  
January 30 & 31 8am Jesse James Kennel Club Dog Show   Civic Arena  
January 31 7pm Dancing with the Stars-St. Joseph   Missouri Theater  
February 1 8am St. Joseph Kennel Club Dog Show   Civic Arena  
February 7 9am-5pm Antique Show   Civic Arena  
February 8 … (7 comments)