kansas: GOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL For Overland Park, Kansas! - 07/25/13 12:31 AM
While a number of Kansas City sports fans are a buzz about last night’s exciting Royals come-back win and many more offer their opinions on how the Chiefs are going to do this year, did you realize there is a national championship sports series being played out right now in the Kansas City metro?

 
That’s right, for the second time in just four years, the Overland Park Soccer Complex is hosting the US Youth Soccer Nation Championship Series. With twelve lighted, regulation-size fields and a number of amenities covering 96 acres at the southwest corner of 135th & Switzer … (2 comments)

kansas: FEATURE LISTING: Charming Classic Bungalow in Mission, Kansas! - 07/22/13 12:01 AM
FEATURE LISTING 5424 Lamar Ave.  Mission, Kansas  66202
Property Highlights
Bedrooms: 2   
Bathrooms: 1 full
Garage: 1-car
County: Johnson
Property Type: Single Family Home  
MLS Number: 1825285
 
Property Description
Your charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath ranch style bungalow awaits in the Morrison Ridge subdivision of close-in Mission, Kansas. Gleaming hardwood floors run throughout the living room / dining room combination and the bedrooms. You will find a tile floor and new stainless appliances in the updated kitchen, and, the refrigerator stays! The solid-surface counter tops and glass tile back splash make food prep and clean up … (0 comments)

kansas: FEATURE LISTING: 3-bed, 3.1-bth, 3-car Home in Colonies of Canaan Lake - 07/17/13 11:57 PM
FEATURE LISTING 4800 N 125th St.  Kansas City, Kansas  66109  

Property Highlights
Bedrooms: 3   
Bathrooms: 3 full, 1 half
Garage: 3-car
County: Wyandotte
Property Type: Single Family Home  
MLS Number: 1840240
 
Property Description
Welcome home to this gorgeous Reverse 1.5 story with a spacious, flowing floor plan, extra high ceilings, and a 3 car garage. The dream Kitchen features an island, beautiful ceramic tile flooring, and shining granite counter tops. Gleaming wood floors run throughout the open living, dining, and breakfast rooms. The generous main floor master suite boasts a luxury master bath and high … (0 comments)

kansas: Kansas City Metro June 2013 Real Estate Market Number Highlights - 07/16/13 10:22 PM
 
The Kansas City Regional Association of Realtors recently released the June 2013 Kansas City Metro residential real estate market numbers. Here are a few highlights:
 
1. Average existing home sale price was $184,739, 7% higher than June 2012.
 
2. All metro counties experienced an increase in average sale price EXCEPT Johnson County, Kansas and Cass County, Missouri.
 
3. The number of existing homes sold was 2,719, a 10% increase over 1 year earlier.
 
4. Existing home inventory was 8 percent lower than in June 2012, representing a 5.7 months supply, which is considered a balanced … (0 comments)

kansas: FEATURE LISTING: 4-bedroom, 2.2-bath Home Near Park in Lenexa, Kansas - 07/11/13 10:50 PM
FEATURE LISTING 9719 Millridge Drive Lenexa, Kansas 66220  

Property Highlights
Bedrooms: 4   
Bathrooms: 2 full, 2 half
Garage: 2-car
County: Johnson
Property Type: Single Family Home  
MLS Number: 1838143
 
Property Description
Desirable flowing floor plan designed for entertaining friends and family. Beautiful neighborhood across the street from park. The 2010 basement finish includes a half bath, surround sound, and built-in media cabinet. Living room features a convenient gas log fireplace and a great view of the back yard. Gleaming hardwood floors in the open kitchen and breakfast area. Master bed features a vaulted ceiling and new … (6 comments)

kansas: So, How IS the Market In Kansas City? - 07/08/13 01:27 AM
We at The GreatLife Team of KC love talking real estate, with the question we get most often being: ‘So, how’s the market?’ And, the bottom line is that it always depends on WHERE you are talking about--you know, that location, location, location thing. But, having said that, there are certainly some national and local trends worth highlighting and comparing, and, recently, The National Association of Realtors did just that, analyzing 2013 first-quarter numbers for the Kansas City area, and, comparing them to national averages and market trends. Here’s some highlights of what the NAR came up with for residential real estate … (0 comments)

kansas: SOLD--Prairie Village Treasure--Pre-inspected & Warranty! - 03/08/11 01:18 AM
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kansas: Palace on the Park!!! - 03/08/11 01:12 AM
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kansas: Kansas City Ranked 1st as Mortgage-friendly by Forbes! - 07/17/10 05:24 AM
Though the KC-area market has experienced a slow down post-the April 30th Tax Credit Expire--like in numerous places across the country--we, by far, still have a rock-solid Real Estate Market, with some great Buying opportunities out there!
 
Also, were you aware (BEFORE you saw this headline), that the KC-metro was recently ranked TOPS by Forbes as Mortgage-friendly for Barrowers?!!! Surprised? Shouldn't be--there is a lot to love about living in the heartland of America!!! Here is the complete Best for Barrowers article:
http://www.forbes.com/2010/03/22/best-cities-borrowers-lifestyle-real-estate-home-loans.html
 
If you are shopping for a home, barrower-friendly KC and killer-low interest rates really make it … (0 comments)

kansas: SOLD--An Exceptional Value Priced To Sell!!! - 02/13/09 11:47 PM
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kansas: SOLD--Rare Find in Hampton Park! - 09/08/08 05:32 AM
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John Currey, Residential Market Specialist (Coldwell Banker Good Life Real Estate Group Kansas City)

John Currey

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