fran white: 1008 NW 73rd Ter., Kansas City Missouri - 11/14/07 06:24 AM
 This gorgeous home boasts wonderful landscaping with brilliant fall colors in the yard.  The secluded back yard which backs up to woods can be an adventure for your children in the summertime holding hours of fun.  The neighborhood is tucked back in a community away from busy streets and the home is on a cul-de-sac.
The hardwoods in the kitchen and dining add a taste of elegance to the popular color scheme surrounding them.
At this price, this one won't last... if you hurry you could be moved in by the Holidays.
 
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fran white: Did You Hear The One About The... - 11/10/07 03:23 AM
I think that I'm going to start a new weekly post for fun.  One has to laugh at some of the calls they get or you'd end up eventually pulling your hair out.
My new weekly post is going to have the title of "Did You Hear The One About The..."   I'm sure you've all heard jokes that start out this way and since I cannot call them Trick or Treaters anymore...
So did you hear the one about the Real Estate Attorney that called me and wanted to know about all these properties.  He wanted me to call all the listing agents and see if … (9 comments)

fran white: Houston: We've Located Rusty Mason And We're Bringing Him Through To The Rain - 11/06/07 11:10 PM
Well, Rusty and I go back a few years before either of us were in real estate.  In fact it was funny when we both discovered that we were in the same profession and that our paths were crossing again.
I've been trying to get Rusty here for quite a little while now.  Gee, this must be how it feels when a broker gets an agent they've been chasing. :)  Glad to had you aboard Rusty.
Folks I'm sure you will enjoy his wit, sense of humor, knowledge and outlook on life.  And I think he'll be a very good addition to Active … (3 comments)

fran white: Look at Me Dance.... I'm Singing In The Rain, I'm Singing In the Rain - 11/04/07 11:18 PM
Alrighty then.... I could not go another day without my Active Rain ! 
The surgery went extremely well and I believe my surgeon, Dr. Gerald Dugan, who only does knees was FANTASTIC!
The facility where I had the outpatient surgery was WONDERFUL!  St. Lukes Outpatient was an absolutely unbelievable expierience, everyone was so nice and caring.
I'd like to thank these following kind people for writing too!
Missy Caulk- Ann Arbor Real Estate
Yolanda Hoversten - O'Fallon, IL Real Estate
Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman(RA) Century 21 Liberty Homes *Hawaii*
Nick M -Realtor®-Appraiser in West Palm- South Florida Real Estate Appraiser
Judy Kincaid, Tampa Home Stager
Dionne Morgan REALTOR®,GRI, e-PRO
Nancy Moeller
Mehmet Met … (14 comments)

fran white: Hey Hey Hey, another New TOY! - 10/31/07 12:15 PM
Ok, I'm going to have to be gone, hopefully not for long, need to have knee surgery in the morning, early morning.
But I wanted to leave you with a new little toy to play with  http://www.dumpr.net/
You can make these  and a few other COOL things!
So I want all my faithful readers to know that I may not be answering my phone for a couple of days or answering emails unless it's a real surprise recovery.
Happy November!!
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fran white: Do Not Tell The Cookie Monster About This OR Broker Bryant! - 10/31/07 03:55 AM
This fantastic client that I sold their home and helped them purchase another just sent me this wonderful email.
Of course I had to share it!
Just click on the name of the cookie and bam the recipe is there. Good to keep handy 1-2-3 Cookies 7 Layer Cookies Allie Nelson's Famous Snickerdoodle Cookies Almond Crescent Shortbread Amish Sugar Cookies Andies Candies Cookies Angel Crisps Angenets Applesauce Cookies Apricot Fold-Overs Aunt Edy's Molasses Crinkles Auntie Linda's Ginger Gems Bakeless Dream Cookies Banana Drop Cookies Best Chocolate Chip Cookies in the World Biscotti Biscotti Blueberry Cookies Boiled Chocolate Oatmeal Drop Cookies Bronwnies Brown Sugar … (2 comments)

fran white: Unexpected Surprise Close To One Of Al Capones Hangouts - 10/29/07 03:08 AM
My wonderful husband and I went on a little adventure yesterday to Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Home to the historic Elms Hotel which is a Legend of America. 
As the story has been told in 1880 Indians and hunters told a man who had a daughter with tuberculosis that the natural springs in Excelsior Springs had amazing healing powers.  The man decided to try it and after just a few weeks of bathing in the spring and drinking it's water she was miraculously cured.
During the prohibition years it was a hang out for the likes of Al Capone and other gangsters. 
I could … (8 comments)

fran white: Antibiotic-Resistant Staph Infection Discovered in Kansas City - 10/28/07 10:09 AM
Initially the Staph Infection started out in Kansas, but it didn't take it long to jump the river and hit the Northland.
Wednesday a Fox Hill Elementary student was confirmed with having the staph infection.
North Kansas City school officials say the most recent case poses little threat and the student has been allowed to keep attending school.
Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA can be life threatening.  The biggest preventative is to WASH YOUR HANDS! 
 
 
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fran white: Have Your Internet Prospects Been TRICKS or TREATS Lately??? - 10/26/07 11:41 PM
I don't want all my loyal readers to think I've fallen off the face of the planet lately (I've missed you too) I've just been dealing with TRICK or TREATERS...
It isn't Halloween yet you say?  You could have fooled me!
Please know that I am normally not one to complain about a prospect, who in their right mind would?  But lately I can't decide whether mine have been TRICK or TREATERS!
Take a spin for yourself....
Prospect #1 aka The Addams Family:  My husband and I will be moving to Kansas City in the next 6-7 months. (from where I couldn't ever get out … (14 comments)

fran white: Ghosts and Goblins Get Ready, Halloween is Coming:: New Toy To Play With - 10/15/07 11:55 PM
I was playing around with OneTrueMedia.com and thought, "Well it's close to Halloween, why not kick up my hills and do something a little silly." 
Now I've been known for doing many silly things in my time and I'd never deny that. (Boy could my girlfriends tell you the stories)
But anyway, here's a little number that I jazzed up mostly with the graphics you can customize from ImageChef.com
Make video montages at www.OneTrueMedia.com … (10 comments)

fran white: Coffee Apple Torte - 10/11/07 12:48 PM
UPDATE:   My wonderful husband and I made this today and I'm sorry to say it wasn't THAT good. :( … (6 comments)

fran white: Welcome Mary Richards of the Mary Richards Team! - 10/04/07 10:59 AM
Let's welcome another Reece and Nichols agent...... Mary Richards with the Mary Richards Team.
Mary attended the blogging presentation that I gave at our sales meeting this past week and is wanting to get into blogging.
 
Welcome Mary to Active Rain, there are a LOT of great people here and I'm sure you will enjoy it....... if you don't mind, please tell us a little about yourself.
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fran white: BlogTalkRadioShow With Joel From Inman & Bob From Active Rain & Tom Plant - 10/04/07 07:39 AM
Here's the Kansas City Real Estate Blog Talk Radio show in it's entirety.  It was a great show with good information on the upcoming Real Estate Connect Conference in NYC in January 2008.
Tom, Bob and Joel were great guests and gave some mindful insights on what to expect when you go to one of Inman's conferences.
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fran white: Welcome Jackie Howard from Reece and Nichols - 10/03/07 03:27 AM
Yesterday I gave a presentation at our sales meeting about ... whatelse but BLOGGING!!
And of course I included Active Rain in the presentation!
I'm happy to announce that Jackie Howard will be joining us and is the FIRST to sign up!
..... please help me welcome her.
 
Jackie, tell us a little about yourself, don't be shy!
Our goal is to begin a blogging group in our Kansas City North Reece and Nichols office. 
 
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fran white: It's Official: Kansas City Blog Talk Radio Show Guests Confirmed - 10/03/07 01:45 AM
It's Official!
Kansas City Real Estate's Blog Talk Radio show guests have been confirmed
Who:    Tom Plant who is not only a REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker in Murietta, California but also an accomplished author and the creator of the recent Real Estate Connect bloggers in New York contest here on Active Rain.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bob Stewart who heads up advertising here for Active Rain and obviously is a proud father from looking at his picture!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Joel Burslem who is the Social Media/Interactive Marketing Manager for Inman News and the owner of http://www.futureofrealestatemarketing.com/
 
What:What are we going to talk about you ask?The upcoming Real Estate Connect conference in New York in January 2008!
When:  … (5 comments)

fran white: Kansas City Real Estate is going LIVE again.... - 10/02/07 05:39 AM
Yes.... we're doing another BlogTalkRadio Show which will be within the next couple of days.
Remember the last one I did with Nick the Appraiser?  Here is its.. Fran interviewing Nick    Nick gave the consumers the 411 on appraisals.
This time I have two wonderful guests confirmed and waiting on confirmation from the third.
These guys will be supplying some information on something exciting for new agents, seasoned agents and bloggers.
Stay tuned for the announcement of the guests soon. 
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fran white: The Frost Will Soon Be On The Pumpkin - 09/27/07 03:11 AM

Ready for some old fashioned fun for your family weekend adventure?
It's time for Kansas Citians to visit one of the area Pumpkin Patches!
Weston Red Barn FarmThis farm was puchased in 1989 by Steve and Cindi Frey. They have a pumpking patch, orchards, sheep to pet and pony rides in beautiful and historic Weston.
Johnson FarmsWith over 30 acres you can pick your own pumpkin or buy them already picked! The wagon rides and animal corral are great fun for the kids. They have gourdes, squash and flowers too.
KC Pumpkin PatchHere you will find 10's or 1,000's of U-Pick pumpkins and many other … (9 comments)

fran white: What's Your Level Of Dedication? - 09/25/07 09:12 AM
In this day and the market we are dealing with it's even more important that we as Professional Realtors respond in a manner that's an eye opener to our clients.
We need to display our level of dedication to our clients... and this past Saturday was no different.
Momma always said, "Work Before Play" and I've translated that as an adult to "Business Before Pleasure."
I have 4 girlfriends that I went to high school with that I'm still extremely close to.
Each year for the last 10 years we've been having and annual "Big Chill" get together.
The "Big Chill" event this past weekend was … (12 comments)

fran white: My Daughter's Sign Language Professor is Deaf - 09/21/07 03:22 PM
My daughter is taking sign language and her professor is deaf.  When she came home and told me my first response was, "what a great opportunity and I cannot think of anyone better to be taught by.... it's like being transplanted into France or Germany or even Norway and no one speak English"
She agreed and has been absorbing ASL as fast as she possibly can teaching me all she can in between studying because it made me think... "how do deaf folks buy houses?... they need an interpreter.
One of her assignments for the semester is that she has to attend 12 … (3 comments)

fran white: A Taste of Norway - 09/20/07 09:59 AM
Ok, call it lame if you want, but it's my most favorite place in the world.
Tom Plant and I have shared pictures of Norway previously and today I found this great little video showing you a slice of Norway.
It's a pretty special place to me, just sit back, let your day disappear for just a few moments and relax.
A European trip without even leaving the country. :)
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