Mary Richards' Kansas City Metro Real Estate Blog

I was in McDonald's for lunch the other day.  I don't eat there that often, but this was just one of those days.  I was sitting in a newly remodeled store eating my lunch when I noticed they had redone what used to be the play area.  In its place was a small kiosk with game controllers with indiv...

 Farmhouse in Dearborn on Close to 15 Acres - $250,000You'll have a few minutes to relax and unwind as you make the short drive from the interstate to this charming farmhouse.  It has been lovingly updated including replacement windows and siding.  The owners have made the updates in keeping with...

Breath taking views of Platte County can be had here.  3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage $275,000 20 acre horse property is fenced and cross-fenced with auto-waterers supplied by a well in each outbuilding. The convenient location is only 10 minutes to Platte City, Weston, Kansas City Internationa...

Today is a somber day as I come to grips with the fact that my trusty calculator will have to be retired.  It has been with me since 1992.  We have listed and sold hundreds of homes together, figured closing costs for buyers and sellers, figured production, you name it.  Did I mention that I know...

Everyday, we interact with other people.  We choose the way that we will treat them and how we will react to them.  Will we show them kindness or impatience?  You just never know when something as simple as smiling at someone or saying "hello" can make their day.  It's nice to hear about the good...