kansas city real estate: Did You Hear The One About The... - 11/10/07 11:23 AM
I think that I'm going to start a new weekly post for fun. One has to laugh at some of the calls they get or you'd end up eventually pulling your hair out.
My new weekly post is going to have the title of "Did You Hear The One About The..." I'm sure … (9 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Kansas City Home for sale, Kansas City Real Estate, Kansas City Mo Homes For sale - 11/07/07 05:31 PM
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kansas city real estate: Houston: We've Located Rusty Mason And We're Bringing Him Through To The Rain - 11/07/07 07:10 AM
Well, Rusty and I go back a few years before either of us were in real estate. In fact it was funny when we both discovered that we were in the same profession and that our paths were crossing again.
I've been trying to get Rusty here for quite a little while … (3 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Look at Me Dance.... I'm Singing In The Rain, I'm Singing In the Rain - 11/05/07 07:18 AM
Alrighty then.... I could not go another day without my Active Rain !
The surgery went extremely well and I believe my surgeon, Dr. Gerald Dugan, who only does knees was FANTASTIC!
The facility where I had the outpatient surgery was WONDERFUL! St. Lukes Outpatient was an absolutely unbelievable expierience, everyone was so … (14 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Kansas City Real Estate, Wyandotte County Real Estate, Price reduced, must sale - 11/01/07 05:22 PM
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kansas city real estate: Hey Hey Hey, another New TOY! - 10/31/07 07:15 PM
Ok, I'm going to have to be gone, hopefully not for long, need to have knee surgery in the morning, early morning.
But I wanted to leave you with a new little toy to play with http://www.dumpr.net/
You can make these and a few other COOL things!
So I want all my faithful readers … (14 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Do Not Tell The Cookie Monster About This OR Broker Bryant! - 10/31/07 10:55 AM
This fantastic client that I sold their home and helped them purchase another just sent me this wonderful email.
Of course I had to share it!
Just click on the name of the cookie and bam the recipe is there. Good to keep handy 1-2-3 Cookies 7 Layer Cookies Allie Nelson's Famous Snickerdoodle … (2 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Is your market suffering from "Guilt by Association?" - 10/31/07 08:28 AM
As I look at our local market and see inventories rising and sales dropping I wonder why.
Does my market believe the media about the housing bubble? Are a lot of the people with their homes on the market thinking they have to sell now to hit the top of the market?Or are … (2 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Raytown Real Estate, raytown homes for sale, raytown new homes, raytown builders - 10/30/07 02:18 PM
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kansas city real estate: Late Mortgage payments, stop foreclosure, short sale - 10/29/07 02:29 PM
Are you behind on your mortgage payment?
Do you owe more than your home is worth due to declining home values?
Is the possibility of foreclosure becoming a reality for you?
Have you thought about selling your home but just cannot make it happen when you add the REALTOR fees and closing cost … (0 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Unexpected Surprise Close To One Of Al Capones Hangouts - 10/29/07 10:08 AM
My wonderful husband and I went on a little adventure yesterday to Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Home to the historic Elms Hotel which is a Legend of America.
As the story has been told in 1880 Indians and hunters told a man who had a daughter with tuberculosis that the natural springs in … (8 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Antibiotic-Resistant Staph Infection Discovered in Kansas City - 10/28/07 05:09 PM
Initially the Staph Infection started out in Kansas, but it didn't take it long to jump the river and hit the Northland.
Wednesday a Fox Hill Elementary student was confirmed with having the staph infection.
North Kansas City school officials say the most recent case poses little threat and the student has been allowed … (2 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Have Your Internet Prospects Been TRICKS or TREATS Lately??? - 10/27/07 06:41 AM
I don't want all my loyal readers to think I've fallen off the face of the planet lately (I've missed you too) I've just been dealing with TRICK or TREATERS...
It isn't Halloween yet you say? You could have fooled me!
Please know that I am normally not one to complain about a … (14 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Ghosts and Goblins Get Ready, Halloween is Coming:: New Toy To Play With - 10/16/07 06:55 AM
I was playing around with OneTrueMedia.com and thought, "Well it's close to Halloween, why not kick up my hills and do something a little silly."
Now I've been known for doing many silly things in my time and I'd never deny that. (Boy could my girlfriends tell you the stories)
But anyway, … (10 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Coffee Apple Torte - 10/11/07 07:48 PM
UPDATE: My wonderful husband and I made this today and I'm sorry to say it wasn't THAT good. :( … (6 comments)
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kansas city real estate: My motivation - 10/10/07 01:49 PM
A couple days ago I wrote a blog about our hike to the top of Half Dome in Yosemite. This was a great personal accomplishment for me. I have never been an athlethe and have never been a big workout person. To prepare for and actually accomplish this, in my mid … (4 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Thanks Fran White - 10/10/07 11:19 AM
Thanks Fran for taking time out of your busy day to teach us to blog. There is so much to learn! … (3 comments)
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kansas city real estate: One Step at a Time! - 10/08/07 04:09 PM
I have a new motto for my life and my business. "I can reach any goal, one step at a time." My husband and several of our friends and family climbed to the top of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park in early September. It was a 17 mile, 12 hour … (1 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Trade up Now or Wait? Why a soft market might be ideal! - 10/08/07 11:53 AM
Trade Up Now or Wait?
Why a Soft Market Might Be Ideal!
The general media has invested so much into perpetuating the idea of a "housing bubble" that it may be just the right time to turn that to your potential advantage.
Just a couple years ago just about any buyer had to … (3 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Welcome Mary Richards of the Mary Richards Team! - 10/04/07 05:59 PM
Let's welcome another Reece and Nichols agent...... Mary Richards with the Mary Richards Team.
Mary attended the blogging presentation that I gave at our sales meeting this past week and is wanting to get into blogging.
Welcome Mary to Active Rain, there are a LOT of great people here and I'm sure you … (7 comments)
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kansas city real estate: BlogTalkRadioShow With Joel From Inman & Bob From Active Rain & Tom Plant - 10/04/07 02:39 PM
Here's the Kansas City Real Estate Blog Talk Radio show in it's entirety. It was a great show with good information on the upcoming Real Estate Connect Conference in NYC in January 2008.
Tom, Bob and Joel were great guests and gave some mindful insights on what to expect when you go … (2 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Welcome Jackie Howard from Reece and Nichols - 10/03/07 10:27 AM
Yesterday I gave a presentation at our sales meeting about ... whatelse but BLOGGING!!
And of course I included Active Rain in the presentation!
I'm happy to announce that Jackie Howard will be joining us and is the FIRST to sign up!
..... please help me welcome her.
Jackie, tell us a little about yourself, … (4 comments)
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kansas city real estate: It's Official: Kansas City Blog Talk Radio Show Guests Confirmed - 10/03/07 08:45 AM
It's Official!
Kansas City Real Estate's Blog Talk Radio show guests have been confirmed
Who: Tom Plant who is not only a REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker in Murietta, California but also an accomplished author and the creator of the recent Real Estate Connect bloggers in New York contest here on Active Rain.
Bob Stewart who heads … (5 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Kansas City Real Estate is going LIVE again.... - 10/02/07 12:39 PM
Yes.... we're doing another BlogTalkRadio Show which will be within the next couple of days.
Remember the last one I did with Nick the Appraiser? Here is its.. Fran interviewing Nick Nick gave the consumers the 411 on appraisals.
This time I have two wonderful guests confirmed and waiting on confirmation from the … (1 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Kansas City Real Estate, Homes for sale Kansas City - 10/01/07 04:46 PM
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kansas city real estate: Overland Park Kansas Home For Sale, overland park real estate, johnson county homes for sale - 10/01/07 04:08 PM
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kansas city real estate: What's Your Level Of Dedication? - 09/25/07 04:12 PM
In this day and the market we are dealing with it's even more important that we as Professional Realtors respond in a manner that's an eye opener to our clients.
We need to display our level of dedication to our clients... and this past Saturday was no different.
Momma always said, "Work Before … (12 comments)
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kansas city real estate: My Daughter's Sign Language Professor is Deaf - 09/21/07 10:22 PM
My daughter is taking sign language and her professor is deaf. When she came home and told me my first response was, "what a great opportunity and I cannot think of anyone better to be taught by.... it's like being transplanted into France or Germany or even Norway and no one … (2 comments)
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kansas city real estate: A Taste of Norway - 09/20/07 04:59 PM
Ok, call it lame if you want, but it's my most favorite place in the world.
Tom Plant and I have shared pictures of Norway previously and today I found this great little video showing you a slice of Norway.
It's a pretty special place to me, just sit back, let your day disappear … (2 comments)
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kansas city real estate: JAVA, Coffee, LATTE, Mocha..... Dunn Brothers has New Fall Flavors... - 09/20/07 03:46 PM
We all know I love coffee as much as Bertha loves BLOGGING!
Here's the latest from Dunn Brothers:
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kansas city real estate: Mortgage News from First Community Bank in Kansas City - 09/20/07 03:36 PM
Here's the latest Mortgage News from my friend: Carol Poppe, Vice President Mortgage
Ph 913-652-7302 cell 913-707-1153
MORTGAGE NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF 09/17/2007
The long anticipated Fed Rate cut arrived on Tuesday. The surprise was that the Feds cut the rate .500%, higher than the anticipated .25%. What does this mean? Rates … (0 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Fountain Hills Subdivision Rain Water Retention System - 09/18/07 07:50 PM
Yesterday and today several men spent hours cutting all the weeds and saplings cleaning up the Water Retention System at Fountain Hills Subdivision in Kansas City, Missouri. It looks fantastic!Did you know it's illegal to dump grass clippings and sod, oil or dumping of anything into this system? Sure is, and … (2 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Women Realtors - 09/13/07 01:13 PM
A girlfriend of mine sent this to me and I got a really big charge out of it.... my how things change in 50 plus years.
I couldn't help but share this with you so you can have a laugh for the day also. Long gone are the days where we stay … (7 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Starter home in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas City Real Estate - 09/12/07 01:05 PM
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kansas city real estate: Five Factors That Can Kill (Your Home's Resale Value) - Kansas City Real Estate Info - 09/10/07 02:07 PM
During the home search, buyers go on the lookout for the "perfect home". Outside of the general factors of price, location and condition of the home, there are many other factors that should also be taken into consideration. These should not be overlooked when purchasing a home and should you choose to ignore them, understand that they are … (0 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Jesse James Festival... in my Neck of The Woods - 09/06/07 04:16 PM
I've written previously about Jesse James Birthplace.. now I want you to know about Jesse James Festival in Kearney Missouri.
Here's what Mary Anne McNeish-Sharp from About.com has to say about it:
The Jesse James Festival: Kearney, Missouri is most noted as the boyhood home and final resting place of America's most famed … (2 comments)
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kansas city real estate: You Know How I LOVE Coffee - 09/06/07 03:19 PM
Here's a recipe I think I will try:
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kansas city real estate: Kansas City homes for sale, Kansas City Real Estate, Arrowhead Village homes for sale - 09/05/07 01:38 PM
8019 Oakland Ave, Kansas City, MO 66112
To view more photos or to learn more, visit our website at www.mykchometeam.com
Or call BJ Ersery at 913-710-0807
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kansas city real estate: Fall Lawn Tips From My Favorite Ryan Guy - 09/04/07 12:27 PM
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kansas city real estate: New Kansas City Real Estate Search Tool! - 09/03/07 07:41 PM
The Dowell Taggart Team announces new innovative state of the art real estate search tool integrated with Google maps that will save Time and Money when searching for a home in Kansas City.
We are not charging a fee . . .
That is right, It's FREE!
Search Kansas City homes for … (0 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Renewing Old Acquaintances - 08/31/07 09:01 AM
Isn't it great renewing relationships of people you went to high school with? Sure it is!!
When I recently moved to my new office I found out that a great gal I went to high school with was moving to my office also.
I have just invited Barb to ActiveRain and please help … (9 comments)
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kansas city real estate: A Kansas City Investment Property With Mold - 08/27/07 10:38 PM
One of my Kansas City real estate investors owns an investment property that is turning on him. And not turning for the good. So this is a lesson post. A "what to watch out for" post, if you will.
This investor bought a home that needed quite a bit of rehab. Since … (12 comments)
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kansas city real estate: New Site Plan Breaths Life Into My Old Stomping Grounds= Antioch Shopping Ctr. - 08/23/07 03:17 PM
I've written previously about Antioch Shopping Center and how it was dying a miserable death.
Well now they have a new and smaller budget to cover the cost of re-developing my old stomping grounds.
The new budget has been approved by the Kansas City Tax Increment Finance Commission.
The total cost of the project … (2 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Kansas City Irish Fest - 08/23/07 01:46 PM
Kansas City's Irish Festival will take place once again this year at Crown Center on August 31st thru September 2nd.
It's a grand ole' time with everything Irish: music, food, dancing, clothing, jewelry, decor.
From the size of the crowd you'd think everyone who's Irish in Kansas City attends! This year plans to be … (4 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Liberty Corn Maze Brings "Border Showdown" - 08/23/07 01:28 PM
The Liberty Corn Maze season will open Labor Day weekend.
This year the 1000 foot X 1000-foot corn maze will bring the "Border Showdown" to Liberty.
Arch rivals MU (Missouri University) and KU (Kansas University) logos are the design for this years corn maze.
What is a Corn Maze you ask? (Hesitating just a … (0 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Udderly Elsie Is Alive And Well Near Kansas City - 08/23/07 11:21 AM
You've heard of the term "milking it for all it's worth"
That's definitely not the case at Shatto Farms...Dairy Farming hasn't been a big money maker for cow milkers in this area because they had to sell it to a dairy co-op. Diary farmers sell milk by weight and 100 pounds … (0 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Evidence That President Bush Is Reading My ActiveRain Blog - 08/23/07 10:10 AM
I wrote previously about the Saturday morning that we stopped by the Corner Cafe for some of their delicious bisquits and gravy. It was so good.... good enough for the President I guess.
There are many things President Bush did while he was in Kansas City yesterday: snarled traffic, addressed the VFW Convention … (2 comments)
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kansas city real estate: How To Help NOT Being a Victim of Identity Theft - 08/22/07 12:58 PM
Imagine this: You are sitting at your desk or the kitchen table balancing your check book and preparing to pay your monthly bills. You open your credit card statement and you realized there's an $1100.00 charge you are sure you didn't make...
Unbelievably upset with that sick feeling in your gut you … (3 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Kansas City Home For Sale * 1015 NE 92nd Court * Kansas City Homes For Sale - 08/20/07 11:14 AM
1015 NE 92nd Court - Kansas City Home For Sale
View all of this home's photos and a virtual tour at... http://www.jbprealtygroup.com/ - Kansas City Realtors Jason Brown Premier Realty Group
$240,000
This Spacious 2 Story, 5 Bedroom, 3 1/2 Bathroom Home Is Located In The Oak Hill Estates Community In Kansas City!!
Located On … (0 comments)
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kansas city real estate: My Favorite Place in the World - 08/19/07 10:41 AM
Goodmorning!
I thought I would share a picture of my favorite place in the world with you this morning. This is the Geiranger Fjord in Norway. I was there this time last year and it was absolutely wonderful. A beautiful small town that has so much character and history.
It's really like … (3 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Oh that's ~HOT~... - 08/18/07 08:25 AM
It's ~HOT~HOT~HOT~ in Kansas City and all the pools are packed, but.... not THIS packed!Disclaimer: I am not responsible if you watch it and have motion sickness.... barf bags are under your seats. I've written previously on places to cool off in Kansas City at Water Parks and this ending to August … (0 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Further Proof Of Kansas City Real Estate Bubble Bursting!!! A Must Read! - 08/16/07 10:26 AM
See, I can tell who watches the national news and/or cable news networks. They are constantly asking me about the real estate bubble bursting and how bad is the market? Here I have actual proof of the Great Kansas City Housing Bubble Burst of 2007. From today's Kansas City Star they … (11 comments)
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kansas city real estate: 298 Visitors Since Aug 1st. - 08/08/07 04:59 PM
I've had 298 visitors to this Blog since August 1st.
I'd like to take a moment to thank each and everyone of you for stopping by....... and please, keep coming back for more!
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kansas city real estate: Did you know Jesse James Was From Near My Neck Of The Woods? - 08/08/07 04:39 PM
That was the long way of saying...... he was from these parts. :)
Here's what Wikipedia has to say about Jesse James.
I've been to the James Farm before ... years ago.... and while up at my listing in Kearney this week the wonderful husband and I drove by his place.
They've built it … (2 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Mortgage News from First Community Bank in Kansas City - 08/06/07 09:51 PM
This is mortgage news from my friend the Vice President of Residential Lending at First Community Bank here in Kansas City
Mortgage Division
From: CAROL POPPE 913-652-7302
WEEKLY NEWS REPORT: 8/6/2007
Well as we say in this business, "the wheels are falling off the bus." Last week was The Good, The Bad and The … (5 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Powell Gardens and the 11th Annual Festival of Butterflies - 08/06/07 01:47 PM
11th Annual Festival of Butterflies is happening Aug. 10-12 and Aug. 17-19 from 9-6 at Powell Gardens
I've not had the opportunity to go but my daughter says that it is absolutely gorgeous!
Again this year they will have free-flying butterflies from the United States and this year from Costa Rica.
This year … (3 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Information For Your Lawn and Trees - 08/06/07 09:17 AM
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kansas city real estate: All You Need is Link Love.... All You Need is Link Love - 08/05/07 12:31 PM
After reading Colleen Kulikowski's Link Love post I thought perhaps I should give a little piece of my heart now baby and send out some L I N K L O V E !!
I wonder if you all have read the wonderful writings of Sparky and Buckwheat on their SoundBiteBlog
Buckwheat aka … (4 comments)
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kansas city real estate: The Sun Always Shines on People Who are Cool! - 08/05/07 08:41 AM
It's going to be another hot day here in Kansas City!
Generally August is really how as you probably know if you've lived in Kansas City for any amount of time.
There are a number of ways to stay cool!
There is Oceans of Fun the largest tropically themed water park in the Midwest, offers … (2 comments)
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kansas city real estate: HP 6180 All-In-One Fax, Copy Scanner, Printer - 08/05/07 08:23 AM
Now I rarely buy any type of equipment anymore without reading all the customer reviews I can find on the internet.
This past week was no different when I began reading reviews on all-in-one (AIO) unites for printing, faxing, scanning and copying.
Of course since I've had HP printers ever since I began … (0 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Parkville's Farmers Market and the Corner Cafe - 08/05/07 07:13 AM
I'm back to report about the Parkville's Farmer's Market
We went yesterday morning and it was a nice experience.
Small compared to the City Market, but all of the same basic selections:
Locally grown tomatoes; honey from this area; onions; green beans; flowers; peppers; watermelon; cantaloupe; and bread.
One thing I've not seen at the … (0 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Questions When Hiring a Mover - 08/02/07 08:01 PM
I don't know about you, but I like the thought of hiring a mover. It really worked well for us.
I guess I think about it like this, you hire a realtor for real estate, you hire a mover for moving. If you get a good one, who knows the business and … (2 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Lawn Guy.... saved the day! - 08/02/07 09:45 AM
I have this wonderful new lawn guy, Ben with Ryan Lawn and Tree.
I used Ryan at our previous home and I've always been extremely satisfied with the quality of their lawn care. If you have a question you can call and ask or if something is sprouting up and you want … (2 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Rental Property In Kansas City - 08/01/07 09:28 PM
Rental property in the Kansas City area can come in all shapes and sizes. The great thing about this market is that rental properties can be;
- Apartments.- Fourplexes.- Triplexes.- Duplexes.- Single Family Homes.
Now, if you are reading this and you are a California based real estate investor (or Maryland or New … (2 comments)
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kansas city real estate: How to Convert a Can Light to a Pendant Light & How to make your Wife Happy - 08/01/07 06:19 PM
I've loved these Pendant Lights ever since I saw one. I think they are just absolutely stunning!
My wonderful husband promised me that when we moved into our new home I could have one! To say the least, I was excited.... well today the Pendant light went up and replaced our can … (3 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Uploading your Videos from your Cell Phone to YouTube.com - 07/28/07 10:38 PM
Well, I was uploading my goose video and discovered that you can set up your cell phone to upload your videos to YouTube. I was quite excited! I tried a really quick video which is below, but when I tried to send it to YouTube it said anything over 49KB couldn't … (5 comments)
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kansas city real estate: GOOSED again.... - 07/28/07 09:56 PM
Well in the past I've blogged about "How I was Goosed at Corporate office".... none of you were impressed (giggle) so I thought I'd write and tell you that now I've been "goosed in my own new neighborhood."
Of course when I say GOOSED, I mean a GOOSE sighting. I don't know … (3 comments)
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kansas city real estate: First Time Sellers - 07/26/07 03:11 PM
We've all had clients that were 1st Time Buyers, but what about 1st Time Sellers?
I had a previous cleint call me the other day because they liked the way I walked them through their First Time Home Buying process.
Now a few years later they are making plans to put their first … (2 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Mortgage Advertising: What a Joke! - 07/24/07 07:55 AM
Over the past six plus years I have seen and heard a lot of different mortgage advertisements and it's no wonder that according to a Harris Interactive poll upwards of 67% of Americans feel mortgage ads are only slightly credible or not credible at all.
I have heard the ad for the … (8 comments)
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kansas city real estate: 3 bedroom, 2.1 bath Ranch: 808 E 14th Street, Kearney, MO - 07/18/07 03:06 PM
Brand NEW on the Market and PRICED RIGHT!
If you are wanting Kearney living at it's best for a great price, this is YOUR HOME!
You backyard is host to deer and turkey that you can watch from you pergola covered deck.
The Master bedroom is on the opposite end of the other bedrooms.
The … (0 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Missouri's Sales Tax Holiday for 2007 is Near! - 07/16/07 05:57 PM
Just a reminder for all you parents in with children going to school.
There is another sales tax holiday coming on August 3rd thru 5th.The sales tax holiday does not have mandatory participation, local jurisdictions and declare not to participate. Be sure to ask when going into a store if they are … (2 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Can I pick your brain for some information because we're friends? - 07/16/07 05:13 PM
When I'm your friend I'm the type of person that I'm your friend to the end. That's just the kind of person I am. But please don't use me just because I'm your friend and a REALTOR®.
I had an email the other day from a friend I use to work with... … (7 comments)
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kansas city real estate: The World From My Backyard... - 07/15/07 09:05 PM
I thought I would share with you The World From My Backyard and what better way to do it than with a www.realestateshows.com show.
Enjoy
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kansas city real estate: We're not in Kansas anymore! - 07/15/07 10:54 AM
Now it's rather funny, but at the time it was really scary! Ken and I were sitting on the deck with the cat. I'd just gotten up to put down the umbrella because we were seeing the storm coming in. I commented as I looked to the left … (4 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Why Working With Kansas City Real Estate Investors Is My Niche - 07/15/07 10:52 AM
I began my real estate career in late May of 2002 with no clue that I would be working primarily with real estate investors before too long. Like so many inexperienced real estate agents I grabbed a sign and held an open house that first weekend. The listing belonged to my … (6 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Do you have a REALTOR®?? - 07/14/07 06:20 PM
It's been an amazing day.... there I was out watering the grass.
A car pulls up and they were looking at the house next to us. I looked up, the driver waved and I said, "You should buy the house, it's really nice!" She said..." Yes, it's really pretty." Of course … (4 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Going to Kansas City North, Kansas City North Here I AM ! - 07/13/07 11:07 AM
I've been working on transferring offices!
Have you ever walked into someone's office, sat down and began talking and felt like you've known them all your life?
That's how I felt when I met my new Broker, Carol Lalumondier.
You absolutely couldn't find a nicer lady who's spunky and sassy and on … (2 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Stress? Who me? Moving can be STRESSFUL - 07/13/07 10:55 AM
I certainly have a new appreciation for what buyers and sellers go through when they are preparing to move. It's said to be one of the most stressful things that you encounter in your life and I believe it to be true.Even with careful planning and mindful packing it's nearly impossible … (1 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Back in the day.... compared to today - 07/08/07 08:14 AM
Back in the day when I was a kid ...
At the corner of N. Oak and Vivion Rd in the Northland was this beautiful pasture that contained these gorgeous horses. The nice thing about having to stop at that stoplight is the horses were normally in the corner of the … (2 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Happy Fourth of July!! - 07/03/07 05:02 PM
Greetings to all my friends from the RAIN and all my BLOG readers!! Happy Fourth of July!
We are getting settled in quite nicely in our new little abode and LOVING IT !!!
I feel like I am HOME again, but that's another post which is to come.
I've missed you all terribly..... and … (7 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Kansas City Real Estate: Kansas City Ranch with Walkout Basement - 06/25/07 04:39 PM
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kansas city real estate: Fairway Kansas Real Estate For Sale: Fairway CapeCod - 06/25/07 11:52 AM
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kansas city real estate: Kansas City Real Estate - 06/25/07 11:45 AM
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kansas city real estate: Kansas City Real Estate Investing Market Report - 06/07/07 09:15 AM
Kansas City real estate investing
The Kansas City real estate investing market is a mixed bag. Here are my opinions:Buy & Holds - This market is in great shape. There are several values out there right now and many, many homes priced at a realistic market value based on their community. I'm … (2 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Does Absence Make the Heart Grow Fonder? - 06/04/07 09:42 AM
Well I just looked at my blog and it's been nearly two weeks since I've written, my apologies, but I'm temporarily swimming in a sea of boxes!
PACKING to MOVE.. quiet honestly... S T I N K S!
But I'm donating a lot of stuff and slowly but surely systematically getting things packed. Gee, … (4 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Kansas City Area HUD Homes For Sale Information - 05/31/07 12:37 AM
Looking for HUD homes in Kansas City need not be a chore. There is a website out there found at www.firstpreston.com that will have all the information you will need on finding, bidding on and closing a HUD home for both personal use and for investing purposes.First Preston has THE list … (2 comments)
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kansas city real estate: MMMmmmmm COFFEE! - 05/24/07 07:33 AM
My favorite coffee to enjoy while working on Kansas City Real Estate has some new blends!!
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kansas city real estate: Be AWARE of your SURROUNDINGS....and know some safety tips. - 05/23/07 10:04 AM
As REALTORS® we face the unknown every day. The Heartland MLS offers the following tips for REALTORS®
Not only in Kansas City Real Estate, but Nationwide we need to be careful and aware of our surroundings. There have been more and more individuals looking at homes searching for drugs.
Always remind your … (0 comments)
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kansas city real estate: It's time to get MOOOOOVING! - 05/23/07 08:09 AM
So you've put a contract on a home, it's been accepted. All the negotiations are complete and now it's time to get ready to MOVE!
Moving is said to be one of the most stressful things you can do in your life.
With some careful planning it doesn't need to be!
Start by planning … (5 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Follow up to SCRATCH & DENT.... Just sell it on E-Bay - 05/16/07 07:58 AM
Oh boy.....I got a call yesterday.....and it was from the Scratch and Dent Client that I wrote about in my post: Don't be Surprised If You Want Your Home Listed and the Realtor says: No Thank you.
Well if you recall, I refused to list the property for 20K over the highest … (1 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Allergic to NUTS? Nationwide NUT Alert! - 05/16/07 06:27 AM
I don't want you to think I'm NUTS and I don't want any of my readers or potential clients getting sick, so I wanted to pass along this tid-bit regarding Interstate Brands Corp. who makes Hostess Mini Pound Cake. This doesn't just effect the Kansas City Real Estate area but nationwide!
Interstate … (12 comments)
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kansas city real estate: 60 Minutes and NAR - 05/14/07 07:54 PM
I trust you all received this email and if there is a chance that someone didn't get it, I want them to be able to read what National Association of Realtors is sending out and utilize the link they provide to voice your concerns to the CBS Network that is responsible.
Dear … (0 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Tool Boy Challenge - 05/12/07 01:27 PM
Well.... it seems that it's a challenge to me now everytime TOOL BOY puts up a new gadget, I have to see if I can do it..........
I tried and tried and finally got it accomplished. It's great that we here at ActiveRain share new ideas, concepts, procedures and tools with … (5 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Inspections 1st = Contract 2nd ? Say it isn't so!!! - 05/12/07 07:29 AM
I'd like to share with you a situation in Kansas City Real Estate where we did Inspections first, then did Contract negotiations.
You're going to this: "this broad is nuts..." well, not hardly. Someone told me they do this in California all the time.
Granted this will not work in every situation, but … (3 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Heating and Cooling in Kansas City Missouri - 05/12/07 07:10 AM
I learned a couple of things yesterday that will help me in my Kansas City Real Estate adventures!
Of course I try to learn something everyday, but yesterday was something that will definitely help my clients!
Ever since we moved in our home five years ago we've maintained a maintenance contract with A.M. … (0 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Message from a Consumer Received Through Active Rain - 05/07/07 03:08 PM
This is just to show you that Active Rain WORKS!
I received this message this morning from Mitch, through AR to my e-mail. He's been reading my blog... SO CONSUMERS are reading AR.
With Mitch's permission I am including his e-mail to me after he read my blog.
Thanks Mitch...... and since you were … (2 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Kansas City Neighborhoods: The River Market - 05/06/07 04:35 PM
The City Market is found in Kansas City's River Market area.
The River Market
When I left Kansas City in 1986 to begin my journey in Washington, DC, I left a downtown area of Kansas City that no one really wanted to be a part of. My how things have changed.
When I … (7 comments)
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kansas city real estate: It's Raining MEN !:: Kansas City Missouri - 05/06/07 10:52 AM
I don't know why we do it... it seems silly. Everytime it rains really hard, I mean really hard, we all three jump in the car and drive down to Indian Creek to see the rapids!
This morning was no different, since about 8AM this morning it's been raining MEN! (which means … (3 comments)
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kansas city real estate: RIBS for KIDS @ McGonigle's Market 79th and Ward Parkway, Kansas City, Missouri - 05/05/07 11:42 AM
From the B.B.Q. Capital of the world....... one of the things that Kansas City, Missouri is FAMOUS for.... B.B.Q.
McGonigle's Market was the location today for a great benefit for Midwest Foster Care and Adoption Association (MFCAA)
McGonigle's Market donated $5.00 from every slab of ribs purchased to MFCAA and of course we … (5 comments)
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kansas city real estate: Buyer Incentives:: My Wife STAYS! - 05/05/07 07:10 AM
I've seen a lot of Buyer Incentives lately in Kansas City Real Estate.....
"Hot Tub Stays" "Big Screen TV Stays"..... "My Wife Stays... she cooks AND cleans"
No but seriously....... do you feel that those are really things that encourage buyers to buy that particular home?
Would you buy a home just because the … (3 comments)
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