Kansas City

Waldo Home Sales Report – September 2021

Nov 2, 2021 |

Waldo home sales last month were similar to what happened in September 2020:  similar sold prices and number of homes changing owners.  Home prices continue to rise, of course!  Here are the stats for single family home sales in Waldo, using the boundaries of State Line to Holmes; Gregory to 85th St: September 2021                                                                September […more]

Real estate update for Lenexa Kansas ~ November 2021

Nov 1, 2021 |

The Jason Brown Group Lenexa Kansas Real Estate Update There were 27 homes sold (closed) in Lenexa Kansas the past 15 days. Comparing This can be achieved by Ginkgo Biloba, cute-n-tiny.com viagra on line magnesium, pycnogenol, resveratrol and omega 3 fatty acids (i.e. Test for the presence cheap levitra of blood in direction of your […more]

Brookside Trick or Treat Street Is Back!

Oct 30, 2021 |

A long standing Brookside tradition is back on Sunday…Brookside Trick or Treat Street! Last year’s event was cancelled due to the pandemic. Families and kids are welcome to stroll 63rd St between Wornall and Main on Sunday Oct 31 from 3-5pm, stopping at the shops and services for treats. Please note, there will be hundreds […more]

Armour Hills Home Sales Report-September 2021

Oct 27, 2021 |

Some interesting figures here as I researched Armour Hills home sales for last month—fewer homes sold!  However, values continue to rise.  I have a theory as to why; will share in the comments!  Here are the numbers: September 2021                                                                September 2020 Medium list price:      $399,000                                            $349,000 Medium sales price:  $405,000                                            $351,500 No. of homes sold:        […more]

What’s This $600 IRS Reporting Requirement All About?

Oct 27, 2021 |

The Internal Revenue Service has recently gotten a lot of attention on social media, specifically, a proposal by the Biden administration to widen authority to root out tax evasion by allowing the IRS to get annual reports of money flows from bank accounts with a minimum of $600. Under this proposal, banks would be required […more]

Should I Pay for a Home Inspection Before Putting My Home on the Market?

Oct 22, 2021 |

A few weeks ago, one of our home buyers decided to write an offer on a home that had already been given a full, professional home inspection prior to going on the market. The home was in great shape, priced well, and there were multiple buyers interested in the property. Because the seller had already […more]

Brookside Home Sales Report-September 2021

Oct 20, 2021 |

We are seeing double digit increases in Brookside home values; houses continue to sell very fast and at over the list price.  This is the same news I have been delivering for the past several months!  Here are the stats for Brookside, using the main Brookside zip code of 64113: September 2021                                                                September 2020 Med […more]

Retirement Worth Having

Oct 18, 2021 |

I started this Kansas City real estate investing blog back in January of 2006. That’s a long time ago. And this has been a fun project, no doubt about it. But time marches forward and times change. From this point forward most of my business writing will be over at RetirementWorthHaving.com. RTW launches this Wednesday, […more]

Where Did All the Restaurant Workers Go?

Oct 14, 2021 |

My wife and I decided to go eat dinner at Steak ‘n Shake, and as we walked in the door, a big sign read, “Please order at the counter and then seat yourself.” As I read the sign, I was a little confused. If you’ve never been to a Steak ‘n Shake, you typically have […more]

Brookside Welcomes a New Full Service Breakfast Restaurant!

Oct 13, 2021 |

The core shopping area of Brookside  offers many restaurant choices:  Italian, American, Mexican, sushi, burgers, etc for lunch and dinner.  What’s missing?  A  full service breakfast spot: welcome HomeGrown Kansas City Brookside, recently opened at 338 W 63rd St, in the former Avenues Bistro.  Manager Mark Androes says this location is the  fourth one for […more]