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Stay-at-home improvement By Cory Bosiljevac cory@emporia.com
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ctivities surrounding home improvement have taken on a new meaning this year.
Without plan or preparation, many of us have been more residence-centric for the past several weeks, and will be for the foreseeable future. As the anxiety of our new situation settles, we can still experience the rewards and joys of digging into our early-year projects. While chatting with folks around town, I have heard rumblings of cleaning and reorganizing. They Cory Bosiljevac have used their extra time at home ✦✦ Install accent lighting outdoors or indoors. to catch up on little chores that were nagging It’s a wonder what illuminating areas of at them through the winter months. This can the house can do to places that are otherbe typical for the first week of a prolonged wise dull and overlooked. Highlight pichome stay. tures, shelving, landscaping and porches. For some, small cleanups can spark ideas ✦✦ Yard cleanup. This is often passed over of more involved home enhancement activibecause of its sloppy nature, but it is esties, but reorganizing can only go so far. Once sential for a healthy outdoor terrain. Trimyou spend a few more days in your home, there ming trees, removing leaf and roughage may be inspirations of more elaborate projects. debris and putting down some fresh mulch Harness some creativity and take advantage of can leave you happy to look at your home your time to go a little further with your ideas from the street. around the house this April. ✦✦ New hardware and drawer-pulls for the kitchen or bathrooms. This is another suThese spring projects don’t have to perficial upgrade that isn’t too invasive. be grand, full-on remodeling adventures. Consider the following: For these projects and many more, you can find how to get started by searching online for ✦✦ Painting a room. Sprucing up one or more the best methods. When we are able to get out rooms in your space can bring in life and to our local hardware stores again, it is always energy for the new season. great to swap ideas with the employees and ✦✦ Touching up trim around doorways, baseget the best advice. boards and molding. This can mean replacOnce we settle down and become accusing altogether or simply repainting for a tomed to this new normal of “stay at home” fresh look and feel. and social distancing, we can refocus on our ✦✦ Building a raised-bed garden space. Grow your own vegetables this summer and enjoy lives and know that we will be moving forward. the calm it can bring into your life. I have seen over the years that many family memories occur around a small garden area. ✦✦ Build new shelving in your closets or near the washer and dryer. Organization and storage are always useful in these areas. ✦✦ Stain seal your deck/outdoor space. This gives a new look to your wood and extends its life for years to come.
Hardware stores will still be open locally. Some will be offering delivery and they are expecting more call-in orders for pick-up service.
Let’s take advantage of this time we have and enrich our lives with a little hands-on work. It’s a great opportunity to step back and smell the springtime.
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Madison Listings 620.342.0022
2160 W. Hwy 50 • Emporia, KS 66801 PENDING
317 N 4th St, Madison, KS 66860 1242 Thompson
3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath ranch with full basement. Hardwood floors, 2 kitchens.
$139,900
2061 Huntington
Clean & Neat ~ This all brick ranch features 3 bdrms, 2 1/2 bath & finished bsmt. Main floor laundry.
$215,000
1833 E. 6th.
529 Lincoln
Updated and move in ready 3 bedroom, 2 bath with all living on one lever.
Just listed ~ updated 2 bedroom, full bath with basement & attached garage.
2628 Twin Lakes
2136 E. Bayshore Ct.
$399,900
$237,900
$149,900
Exceptional & unique 5 bdrm custom built home with lake view & finished walk out basement. Hard wood floors throughout. Spacious Master suite.
$ 72,900
Great layout with tons of updates, great neighborhood, huge yard & so much more! 4 bdrms, large eat`in kitchen, formal dining space.
1605 Sherwood Way
This 4 bdrm, 2 bath offers great location and lots of living space. Secluded back yard.
3bed 2bath 1,923 sq ft
6,250 sqft lot
$89,900
$139,900
2463 N Hwy 99
Dream big with this maintenance free all brick ranch home on 67 acres. The sky is the limit the country views are breathtaking!
$554,900
223 Road K, Madison, KS 66860 3 bed 3 bath 2,016 sq ft
1300 Road 270
108 East St
223 Road K
1503 E. Logan Ave
$220,000
$149,900
$255,000
$395,000
1.7 acre lot
$255,000
87+- acre property already has your In Olpe & price reduced ~ Very Madison ~ Escape from the hustle & Beautiful sprawling ranch on almost water & electric hooked up ready nice & updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath bustle. Remodeled & spacious 3 bedroom, 10 acres. Incredible sunsets & beautiful for that dream home. Large stocked ranch with main floor laundry 3 bath ranch. Custom oak cabinetry & scenery that overlooks the pond in pond, deer & turkey. 30X40 shop and full basement. More in ready! the back yard. Check this out today! hardwood flooring. Sits on 1.7 acres.
Norma Watson 366-0875
Jackie Lutz 794-0646
Becky Baumgardner 366-0048
Kristie Arndt 366-3560
John Paul Sandstrom 481-4317
Judy Turner 344-6165
Chuck Clark 481-0277
Tyler Olmsted 785-342-7295
Rene Tovar 481-3430
Ali Aceves 481-6858
Crystal Aceves 757-5538
Will Symmonds 757-3154
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1668 360th St, Madison, KS 66860 4 bed 2 bath 1,599 sq ft
Includes 103 acres
$350,000
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Chase County Listings
530 E 6th St, Strong City, KS 66869 3bed 2bath 2,708sqft
5.5acres lot
$114,900
221 Spring St, Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845 3bed 1bath 1,340sqft
8,750sqft lot
$69,900
2265 U Rd, Strong City, KS 66869 2bed 2bath 1,340sqft
312 Cherry St, Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845 1bed 2bath 988sqft
9,680sqft lot
$99,900
7.24acres lot
$230,000
2402 Rd # Z, Strong City, KS 66869 3bed 2bath 0.83acres lot
$65,000
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2628 Twin Lakes Dr, Emporia, KS 66801
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5 Bedrooms 3 baths 3,386 sq ft .43 acres Built in 2017
This exceptional and unique 5 bedroom custom built home has it all! Only two year old home with lake view and totally finished walk out basement. Two large front decks and one backyard deck for plenty of space for relaxing and stunning view of sunrise and sunset. Vaulted ceilings and hard wood floors throughout the house. Spacious Master suite with large walk in closets. All ceiling-mount LED lights and remote-controlled ceiling fans throughout the home. Large windows with plenty of sun lights to enjoy!
$399,900
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Large Double lot Partially Fenced Fresh Paint and New Carpet HVAC New in 2017 Refrigerator new in 2018 Roof less than 10 Years Old Extra Parking Space Reduced Price $210,000
2902 Prairie St., Emporia, Kansas
Square Feet: 2,000 plus Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Full Basement
Rented for $700 Out of town owner. Looking for offer
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206 S. East St.
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DEAR HLC
for FHA did increase, so that does make it where some people will not be HLC’s Karina Hender- able to get approved for fison and The Emporia Ga- nancing now. “The increase in job zette have teamed up to answer YOUR questions layoffs and furloughs hurt about anything design, de- a buyer’s ability to buy as cor, floor plans or real es- well. We are hopeful that as tate that affect the Emporia we get past the worst parts area. Here is this months of the virus impacts from everything being question: shut down that Q How is rewe will see the al estate doing market rebound during this time once again.” of COVID-19? “ The COH o n e s t l y, VID-19 virus is this is a very affecting the real valid question. estate market by Both for buyslowing down ers and sellers. the number of This time of year in real es- By Karina Henderson showings which tate, the spring HLC Interior Solutions normally happen during the market is hot, spring market,” and houses are coming on the market and Baumgardner said. “It selling like crazy. Buyers seems only serious buyers are coming out of the win- are interested in still viewter looking for renewed vi- ing a number of properties that are available. Some sions of spaces to live. What about this year? sellers are also being cauThis virus has changed our tious by only allowing buylandscape in so many ways, ers to view their homes by and many are wondering virtual tour. Right now our how its affecting Emporia business is day-to-day, because we don’t know what real estate. I decided the best way tomorrow will bring with to get this answer was the possible closing of the to ask three of our local title companies and courtagents from three differ- house.” So, things have changed ent firms here in town. The first two agents I talked a lot from last year’s landwith really gave us insight scape. But is this someon what is going on in re- thing we can’t over come? gard to how showings and Not at all! I spoke with Wendy closings are progressing. I talked to Tasha Sailer from Watters of Coldwell BankEK Real Estate and Becky er and this is what she Baumgardner from Farm had to say: “We, as real estate agents, are trying and Home Real Estate. “We are grateful that to make sure public safety most of the existing con- is first and foremost when tracts we had closing in working with our clients. March and now into April Houses are still moving seem to be closing with in this market, buyers are little to no issues,” Sailer still buying and sellers are said. “The concerns will be still selling, but I would say for new business. The mar- it has slowed somewhat. ket has slowed way down Showings have been done with buyer activity, with in various ways ... some in houses not being available person, making sure that to be shown. Interest rates agents are in control of are good, but minimum opening doors and turning credit score requirements on and off light switches, By Karina Henderson HLC Interior Solutions
etc. and sanitizing when we are finished. Also, we are doing more video and virtual tours. Lenders have been extremely helpful during this time and have been extremely helpful in navigating through this time.” So, as you can see, the landscape has changed, yes, but it’s adaptable! Knowing more and more buyers are relying on virtual tours and online pictures, I highly recommend when you list and your agents are there to take photos, your house is top-notch and staged. That may be the only way people see your house at this time. You want to present your house in the very best way possible. Also, if you’re going to have an in-person viewing, you can request that people wear masks and gloves for your safety and theirs. You may even provide a small “safety” basket by the door with disposable gloves, masks and shoe booties, as an idea. If you’re out looking to buy, don’t let the virus scare you away. Look online as mentioned and when you see a property you just need to see in person, let your agent know and take appropriate precautions. Yes, COVID-19 has changed and interfered with a lot of what we are or would be doing on a regular basis, but we all adapt; so does the real estate market. There are lots of agents, lenders and a stager, all here willing to walk through this with you! Remember There is ALWAYS a solution! — Each month we will be answering a question that’s important to us here in Emporia. Remember, we want to hear from YOU! Please email your questions to karina.hlc@hotmail. com
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118 W Santa Fe, Olpe 3 bedrooms, 1 bath ranch style brick home with partial finished basement w/double car attached garage on 6.1 acres with a lot of mature trees. 2 outbuildings, 1 with concrete floor, pipe fencing, located directly north of school. $229,000 411 S Elm, Lebo - 10,800 sq ft metal building with concrete floor. 5” reinforced concrete in large shop. Property is plumbed for 4 bath home. $238,000
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2421 Mava Ave, Emporia, KS - 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2,616 sqft. This home was masterfully remodeled!! New wood cabinets, Real wood floor through out the home. New tile back splash in the kitchen, new tile on the fireplace, fully remodeled main floor bathroom with new tile surround w/jetted tub, New Tile on the walls in the bathroom, new vanity cabinet. Remodeled basement with a wide 2 person jetted tub in the basement bedroom Making it the perfect get away w/Egress window, All new plank flooring in the basement. This home is located a short walk to the Village school. $195,000
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1730 W Wilman Court, Emporia - This Amazing Charming, one-of-akind, rock exterior home is a home where you can be unique and create your own space. This home includes lots of improvements including new paint, flooring, and lighting through out the home. Master bedroom and bathroom added in 2018. New carpet and flooring in 2019. This home has a large backyard. Come and take a look. This home has a incredible large backyard with lots of room to create your own outdoor space. $169,000 1595 Road W, Neosho Rapids - Country living at its finest!!! Master bedroom and bath, with 2 other main floor bedrooms, a main floor laundry room. It includes a kitchen dining room combo with a breakfast bar. A sun room with windows that can be removed which turns it into a screened in room for the summer. Security camera system. A full unfinished basement With a basement bathroom and fireplace. A 2 car attach garage and 40 x 60 shop. There are 10 acres of land with the home and an additional 70 more acres available for purchase. Call Victor Edelman for your private tour @ 620-366-0339. $298,000
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NEW - 956 25th Road, Lebo -COUNTRY 3 bedroom, T LIVING RAoverC2600 2 bath home built in 2007 finished square NTwith CO G on 15 acres. feet with outbuilding DIallNlocated PEandNshed For sale Olpe Locker - operating meat locker with $333,000 building, all equipment and smokehouse. Owner will provide NEW - 231 W. 7th, Lebo - 2 bedroom, 1 bath home with training if so desired. Please call Dwayne partial basement and attached garage. $52,500 620-794-2061 for complete details. 517 Broad Street, Hartford - 2 bedroom, 2 bath with over Lebo Lake Lot - 9 acres Lebo City Lake, great building site 1800 square feet and partial basement. Property also has extra lots and large outbuilding. $88.000 opportunity. $48,900 Tri County Real Estate is here to list your property. We also offer you personal service in finding the right property for you. Give Carmen or one of her agents a call TODAY!
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