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2016
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Fall is THE time for special events in Kansas City, and PorchFest KC is relatively new to our metro area. This year marks #3 for the unusual yet charming local music celebration happening next month in the Valentine neighborhood. PorchFest is a one day free event, when local acoustic (and near...
09/30/2016
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As an agent, working with buyers can be very time consuming and frustrating for various reasons. Instead of complaining, I'm writing this blog to comment on the characteristics of buyers I really appreciate. I love working with buyers, especially when..... 1) They are realistic about what they...
09/29/2016
It's that time of year for outdoor festivals! Everyone is welcome to attend MeyerFest on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at St Peter's School and Church. Meyer Blvd, between Holmes and Rockhill, will be blocked off for the festivities. Bring the kids to the carnival, offering games, inflatables, a cl...
09/28/2016
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The weather has finally turned cooler, and you may be thinking about adding a few new pieces to spruce up your cold weather wardrobe. How about something different? Consider a hat...made right here in Brookside at Amina Marie Millinery.Amina's shop is in Brookside East at 633 E 63rd St. She's a ...
09/27/2016
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Last night I took two clients to dinner. This couple recently closed on their home purchase in Overland Park KS, and I enjoy spending time with them…so I invited them to dinner to celebrate their new purchase. My husband came along for the evening.When I first met the wife, Diann, I knew we wo...
09/26/2016
When working with another agent on a deal...who may not have quite the work ethic that you have, or who isn't 'doing the job' as it should be done, are you tempted to throw shade their way when talking to your buyer/seller? I find myself in that situation occasionally. There are some agents tha...
09/24/2016
I love art fairs....browsing and talking about the art you like, don't like, don't understand, the prices, the creativity--always a fun way to spend an afternoon or evening. This weekend is the Plaza Art Fair, now in it's 85th year, and probably the premier free social event in Kansas City. Alth...
09/23/2016
Waldo continues to attract homebuyers this year..sales are strong, desireable inventory is low. Here are the August 2016 stats for single family home sales in Waldo, using the boundaries of State Line to Holmes and Gregory to 85th:August 2016: Number of homes sold: 47Median list price: ...
09/22/2016
The nickname is....Wonderful Waldo! And there is a reason for it: Waldo is one of the most popular neighborhoods in Kansas City MO. Located about seven miles from downtown Kansas City MO, Waldo is a friendly, vibrant area, offering a mix of residents: families, singles, seniors and married f...
09/21/2016
Thinking about purchasing a home located in the Brookside/Waldo area of Kansas City? It's a desirable location: this area features so many unique locally owned and operated businesses, restaurants and shops; easy MAX bus service to midtown and downtown; the popular Trolley Track Trail and sev...
09/20/2016
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Mary Hutchison, SRES, ABR
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I love to write about my neighborhood, the Brookside area of Kansas City, where I live in the Armour Hills subdivision.
I keep it short, simple, and to the point with articles about general real estate topics so you have current, useful information about real estate trends and news. Sometimes I write about local politics, new homes for sale, and of course, my clients!
Thanks for reading! I welcome your feedback.