missouri: Gladstone, Missouri in CNN-Money's Top 25! - 08/12/13 10:50 PM
Congratulations to Gladstone, Missouri -- recenlty included in CNNMoney's 25 Best Places For Affordable Homes! Coming in at Number 9 on the list, highlights cited include the new Gladstone Community Center, and, the expanding Ford Plant nearby. One community highlight they missed: Google Fiber is on its way!
 

Only minutes from downtown Kansas City, Missouri, Gladstone offers great community amenities, a broad range of housing options, and, convenient access to all the KC-Metro has to offer. CONGRATULATIONS, Gladstone, Missouri!
 
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missouri: Gorgeous Park Ridge Meadows Home in Lee's Summit! - 07/26/13 12:59 AM
FEATURE LISTING
1833 NE Parks Summit Blvd, Lee's Summit, Missouri  64064

 
Property Highlights
Bedrooms: 5   
Bathrooms: 4 full 1 half
Garage: 3-car
County: Jackson
Property Type: Single Family Home  
MLS Number: 1836501
 
Property Description
This gorgeous 5 bedroom, 4.1 bath, 3-car garage home in Park Ridge Meadows features an inviting main-level master bedroom & bath suite. You will enjoy gathering in the formal dining room, and beautiful wood floors accent the kitchen and breakfast area. The kitchen boasts granite counter tops, stainless appliances and a walk-in pantry. You will find updated lighting, neutral colors, … (2 comments)

missouri: 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)

missouri: FEATURE LISTING: 4-bdrm, 2.1-bth, 3-car home in Lee's Summit, Missouri - 07/10/13 12:09 AM
FEATURE LISTING 3116 SW Ragan Dr, Lee's Summit, Missouri 64082  

Property Highlights
Bedrooms: 4   
Bathrooms: 2.1
Garage: 3
County: Jackson
Property Type: Single Family Home  
MLS Number: 1837560
 
Property Description
Desirable flowing floor plan designed for entertaining. Features inviting entry that opens to formal dining room. Beautiful hardwood floors in kitchen and breakfast room, sparkling granite, island with breakfast bar. Stainless appliances with built-in microwave, walk-in pantry and breakfast area for casual dining. Large great room offers floor to ceiling windows, fireplace with fan and half bath in hall to garage. Spacious master bedroom has tile … (0 comments)

missouri: 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)

missouri: Kansas City In Top-10 In Patriotism Says FourSquare - 07/06/13 10:28 PM

Still warm and aglow from the numerous July 4th fireworks displays here in the metro area, turns out Kansas City, Missouri ranks in the top-10 of 'most patriotic cities' in the USA, according to a recent analysis of check-in data by the FourSquare app/social network company at July 4th activities in 2012. Check out the USAToday article for more details, and, way to go KC--proud to be American in the heartland (not that you had to tell us, but, nice to know folks notice)!

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missouri: First Fridays in Crossroads Arts District, Kansas City, Missouri - 07/05/13 02:04 AM

It's hard to beat the eclectic mix of art, music, food, and much more that you'll find on First Fridays in the Crossroads Arts District in Kansas City, Missouri. First Fridays in the Crossroads is a great way to kick-off your weekend, and, especially tonight, given the wonderful weather and long July 4th weekend! Most galleries and shops are open until at least 10pm, with many food/beverage/entertainment establishments just getting started at that time--fun, Fun, FUN! Begin your evening at around 18th & Baltimore, and work your way out from there--hope to see you there!
 
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missouri: Merry Christmas, ActiveRain!!! - 12/24/10 03:15 AM

Wishing all of my ActiveRain community a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS 2010 from Kansas City, Missouri!!!
-JC/CBA
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missouri: KC MO 7th Least Expensive Housing Market & Most Affordable in State!!! - 09/23/10 02:50 AM
Coldwell Banker just released the COLDWELL BANKER REAL ESTATE HOME LISTING REPORT OF MOST EXPENSIVE AND AFFORDABLE U.S. HOUSING MARKETS and, once again, Kansas City, Missouri shines bright when it comes to Real Estate--ranked as the 7th least expensive housing market nationwide and THE most affordable market within the state of Missouri (Our sister city on the east side of the state takes the most expensive honors for Missouri)!
 
Check out the report for the details, and, give the City of Fountains some serious thought when it comes to buying your next home!!!
 
Best,
 
-JC/CBA
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missouri: Kansas City Amongst Kiplinger's 10 Great Cities for Young Adults! - 07/29/10 12:49 PM
Austin, Chicago, New York--all cities you can easily imagine being great places for young adults. But, one place you might easily overlook that Kiplinger did not: Kansas City, Missouri! If you are familiar with KC, then probably not a surprise--we have a great balance of affordable housing & low cost of living, businesses and business opportunities, and, our fair share of arts/culture/nightlife/entertainment (More so than the article would seem to indicate!).
One correction: Though light rail has been explored here on many occassions, NOTHING under construction at this time.
Check out the full article here: http://realestate.yahoo.com/promo/10-great-cities-for-young-adults.html
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missouri: 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)

missouri: CONGRATS to Blue Springs, Missouri--Amongst the Best Places to Raise Your Kids - 11/20/09 01:18 AM
Blue Springs, Missouri, centered approx. 20 miles east of downtown Kansas City, MO, and--FWIW--the hometown of American Idol David Cook, has just been recognized as one of 'America's Best Places to Raise Your Kids: 2010' by BusinessWeek Magazine. Reasons cited include award-winning schools, great community amenities, convenient location, and affordability.
And, in a double-win for the region, Runner-up Lee's Summit, Missouri (Musical luminary Pat Metheny's hometown!), is located about 13 miles southwest of Blue Springs.
The Full Story:
Best Place to Raise Your Kids: Missouri--Blue Springs
CONGRATULATIONS to BOTH outstanding Kansas City-metro communities!!!,
-JC/CBA
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missouri: SOLD!!!--BROOKSIDE CHARM & CLOSE TO IT ALL! - 06/05/08 03:07 PM
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missouri: SOLD--HOMEBUYER READY w/Warranty and Workshop! - 06/05/08 03:02 PM
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