Hi neighbors! It's time for Waldo Fall Festival! Now in it's 24th year, the festival is happening this Saturday, September 17 2016 in the heart of Waldo...at 75th St and Wornall. Waldo is known for it's neighborhood get togethers, and this is usually the largest event for the area. It's a family friendly festival, starting at 10am, finishing up at 5pm. Here are a few more details: *Free admission *Games, face painting, rides for the kids *Various local vendors in booths *Live music *Food trucks! *Brought to you by the Waldo Business Association
If you plan to go....please remember this is a high vehicle intersection on any regular … (0 comments)
waldo real estate agent: Waldo (Kansas City MO) Home Sales Stats-July 2016
- 08/23/16 07:09 AM
Wonderful Waldo continues to be a sought after location for homebuyers...so many bars and restaurants to explore, along with personal services, coffee shops, grocery, Trolley Track Trail and convenient bus service. Here are the July 2016 stats for single family home sales in Waldo, using the boundaries of State Line to Holmes and Gregory to 85th:
July 2016
Number of homes sold: 41 Median list price: $165,000 Median sales price: $164,000 Average days on market: 22
The lowest sales price was $91,000 and the highest was $340,000.
July 2015
Number of homes sold: 46 Median list price: $157,000 Median sales price: $155,750 Average days on market: 43
As you can see from … (1 comments)
waldo real estate agent: Waldo (Kansas City MO) Home Sales Stats-March 2016
- 05/02/16 06:41 AM
It’s definitely a seller’s market in Waldo! Prices are up from 2015 and sellers are getting very close to asking price for their homes. Here are the sales stats for single family home sales in Waldo, using the boundaries of State Line to Holmes and Gregory to 85th St:
March 2016:
Number of homes sold: 33 Median list price: $139,900 Median sales price: $139,900 Average days on market: 44
The lowest sales price was $35,000 and the highest was $349,900.
March 2015:
Number of homes sold: 27 Median list price: $135,000 Median sales price: $135,000 Average days on market: 26
More homes are selling, at a higher price.
Checking Jan - March figures:
2016 / 2015: … (1 comments)
waldo real estate agent: Waldo (Kansas City MO) Home Sale Stats - Feb 2016
- 03/23/16 05:56 AM
Wonderful Waldo! A popular area for homebuyers...and prices are on the upswing early in the year. Here are the sales stats for single family home sales in Waldo, using the boundaries of State Line to Holmes and Gregory to 85th St:
February 2016:
Number of homes sold: 16 Median list price: $171,450 Median sales price: $165,750 Average days on market: 34
The lowest sales price was $66,100 and the highest was $340,000 (which was $10,050 over the asking price!)
February 2015:
Number of homes sold: 24 Median list price: $154,500 Median sales price: $148,500 Average days on market: 40
Fewer homes sold this year so far….due to a lack of good inventory, because … (2 comments)
waldo real estate agent: Kansas City's Caffeine Crawl April 15-17, 2016
- 03/23/16 05:39 AM
You've heard of boozy pub crawls...today I want to mention the sixth annual Caffeine Crawl happening next month. This outing has become wildly popular in Kansas City, and it usually sells out well before the event date...so if you are looking for something different to do on the weekend, consider joining in!
The Caffeine Crawl is a guided tasting tour of various coffee, tea, chocolate and juice shops in KC--over fifteen different spots are participating this year. Waldo hot spots Bier Station, McLain's Bakery, One More Cup, Second Best Coffee and Unbakery and Juicery are on this year's route. You do need … (5 comments)
waldo real estate agent: Spotlight on The Clay Guild in Waldo
- 02/22/16 04:23 AM
You have probably driven by the KC Clay Guild in Waldo many times..it sits at the corner of 200 W 74th St at Wyandotte. . The long brick building may not catch your eye...but inside, there’s a buzz of activity going on as artists and amateurs create sculptured, colorful pieces out of dull gray clay blocks.
I met with Vice President Josh Wood recently to find out more about the Guild. Wood says he ‘geeked out’ on ceramics in high school, then took a few classes in college and got hooked on the process. He’s been with the Guild nine years (plus … (0 comments)
Bright news during these drab winter days for Waldo homeowners: prices were up in 2015! Buyers are discovering what we already know about Waldo: the convenient location, friendly neighbors and many locally owned restaurants and services attract homeowners to the area! Let’s look at the specific home sales stats for 2015, using the street boundaries of State Line to Holmes; Gregory to 85th St: :
In 2015: *351 single family homes sold *The median list price was $160,000. *The median sales price was $162,000. *Average days on market was 34. *The lowest sales price was $18,000; the highest was $495,000.
Why was the sales price higher than the … (0 comments)
Blow dry bars are very popular on the east and west coasts. It's a throwback to the traditional 'beauty shop' in the 1950s and 60s when women would come in once a week, get their hair 'done', chat with friends and neighbors and pamper themselves for an hour or so. The Flatiron Blow Dry Bar has the same goal, but with … (2 comments)
waldo real estate agent: Waldo (Kansas City MO) Home Sales Report - Nov 2015
- 12/29/15 04:49 AM
It’s almost the end of 2015...time for one more blog reporting home sales for Waldo. Higher sales prices and more units sold...that’s what’s been happening all year in Wonderful Waldo. Let’s check the specific single family home sales in the area of State Line to Holmes, and Gregory to 85th St:
In November 2015, 14 homes sold. The median list price was $147,500 and the median sales price was $150,500 with 34 days on market. The lowest closed sales price was $68,000 and the highest was $285,000.
In November 2014, 25 homes sold. The median list price was $125,000 and the median sales … (1 comments)
waldo real estate agent: Waldo (Kansas City MO) Home Sales Report - August 2015
- 10/12/15 02:44 AM
The home buying season is winding down now as we head into the cooler weather. However, Waldo homes have continued to sell well, and quickly, through the month of August. Here are the home sales stats for Waldo in Kansas City MO, using the boundaries of State Line to Holmes, and Gregory to 85th:
In August 2015, 23 homes sold with a median list price of $124,950 and a median sales price of $125,000 and 29 days on market. The lowest closed sales price was $45,000 and the highest was $255,000.
In August 2014, 21 homes sold with a median list price of … (1 comments)
waldo real estate agent: New Preschool Opens in Brookside/Waldo Area (Kansas City MO)
- 09/01/15 11:40 AM
A new preschool opens this month serving Brookside/Waldo families:Rhyme&Reason Preschool of the Arts at 7100 Main St, inside the New Reform Temple. (Note: the school is renting space, there is no religious affiliation). This is a wonderful addition to our neighborhood, and the two sisters operating the school are so very excited to show off their new space to prospective children, their parents, and the community.
Rhyme&Reason has a unique focus as well--their mission is to 'encourage, inspire and guide every child through a school based on community, experience and learning through the arts". All types of art will be introduced … (1 comments)
waldo real estate agent: Waldo (Kansas City MO) Home Prices Continue Upward Trend in 2015
- 08/02/15 04:41 AM
Wonderful Waldo in Kansas City MO continues to be a hot location for buyers this year! There are so many different types of housing here: everything from charming, spacious two-story homes with welcoming front porches to smaller, two bedroom ranch style homes. I am reporting on single family home sales stats for the area of State Line to Holmes, and Gregory to 85th:
In June 2015, 50 homes sold with a median list price of $160,000 and a median sales price of $162,300 and 33 days on market. The lowest closed sales price was $36,500 and the highest was $495,000.
In June 2014, … (20 comments)
waldo real estate agent: Waldo (Kansas City MO) Home Sales Report - Oct 2014
- 12/02/14 09:37 AM
It’s time again to report October 2014 home sales stats for Waldo. People often ask me what the boundaries of Waldo are, and I don’t have a firm answer for them! For purposes of this market update, the area I focus on is single family home sales between State Line east to Holmes, and Gregory south to 85th St.
In October 2014, 42 homes sold with a median sales price of $140,000 and 49 days on market. The lowest home sale price was $37,500 and the highest was $247,500.
In October 2013, 19 homes sold with a … (2 comments)
waldo real estate agent: New Grab and Go Healthy Food Spot in Waldo
- 09/09/14 11:48 PM
My daughter used to work at Cosentino's Brookside Market as a ‘utility clerk’ (she bagged groceries). During lunch and dinner hours, she would watch busy. single professionals and parents with kids rush in, grab food from the prepared food section and dash out. Let’s be frank: it’s a daily, often boring chore to plan and prepare fresh and healthy meals for one yourself or a family of five, even if you enjoy cooking. When my family is scattered and it’s just me at 6pm--I’m fine with eating a bowl of cereal or steaming some edamame to munch on with a side … (2 comments)
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!
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