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Numbers You Need

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT:

Kansas City Metro Area Map

10 Places to Go in Kansas City

COVER STORY:

74 Cottonwood Canyon

Going for the Greens

Your New-Home Community Guide

Shopaholics Beware

Maintenance-Provided Communities

Feel Better Soon

Lofts, Condos and Urban Living

Homeward Bound

The State(s) of Business

Your Kansas City Rental Guide

Building Your Dream Home

Finding a New Job

Back to School

Redefining Your Style

Stretching Your Dollar

Kansas City School Smarts

In The Zone

The Counties of Kansas City

Finding the Right Day Care

Marketplace

The Best Established Neighborhoods

Moving Your Pets

Falcon Properties

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Numbers You Need electric

trash/recycling

MANY PARTS OF THE METRO AREA

GREATER KANSAS CITY AREA

Black Hills Energy: 888/890-5554 or

Allied Waste: 816/254-1470 or

high-speed Internet/ digital phone/cable and satellite services (continued)

www.blackhillsenergy.com

www.alliedwastekansascity.com

PARTS OF CASS COUNTY, MO

Kansas City Power & Light: 816/471-5275 or

Deffenbaugh Industries: 913/631-3300 or

Galaxy Cablevision: 800/365-6988 or

www.kcpl.com

www.deffenbaughindustries.com

www.galaxycable.com

Westar Energy: 800/383-1183 or

Hickman Disposal Service: 913/831-2072 or

KCNet: 816/221-4658 or www.kcnet.com

www.westarenergy.com

www.hickmandisposal.com

People PC: 888/587-9669 or www.peoplepc.com

KANSAS CITY, KS

post office

WESTERN WYANDOTTE COUNTY

Board of Public Utilities: 913/573-9000 or

KANSAS CITY METRO AREA

AND DOUGLAS COUNTY, KS

www.bpu.com

800/275-8777 or www.usps.gov

Knology: 877/566-5649 or

INDEPENDENCE

high-speed Internet/ digital phone/cable and satellite services

KANSAS CITY METRO

WYANDOTTE COUNTY AND PARTS OF

877/722-3755 (DSL) or www.att.com

www.kansas.knology.com Independence Power & Light: 816/325-7930 or www.ci.independence.mo.us/pl

AT&T: 800/331-0500 (phone)

PLATTE & CLAY COUNTIES

METRO KANSAS; IN MISSOURI PARTS OF

Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative: 816/628-3121

CLAY, CASS AND BATES COUNTIES

KANSAS CITY METRO AND

or www.pcec.coop

Charter Communications: 888/438-2427 or

LEAVENWORTH, KS

www.charter.com

Time Warner: 816/358-8833, 913/682-2113 or

gas

www.timewarnercable.com

KANSAS CITY, KS AND PORTIONS OF

INDEPENDENCE, PARTS OF CASS,

JOHNSON COUNTY

JACKSON AND LAFAYETTE COUNTIES IN

JOHNSON AND WYANDOTTE COUNTIES

Atmos Energy: 888/286-6700 or

MISSOURI, AND OLATHE, KS

IN KANSAS, AND SOUTH AND

www.atmosenergy.com

Comcast: 816/795-1100, 800/266-2278 or

EASTERN MISSOURI METRO

www.comcast.com

Vonage: 800/980-1455 or www.vonage.com

Kansas Gas Service: 800/794-4780 or

KANSAS CITY METRO

water

www.kansasgasservice.com

CenturyLink: 877/290-5458 or

KANSAS CITY, KS

www.centurylink.com

Board of Public Utilities: 913/573-9000 or

PARTS OF THE METRO

DirecTV: 888/777-2454 or www.directv.com

www.bpu.com

United Cities Gas Co.: 866/298-1514

Dish Network: 800/823-4929 or

or www.connectutilities.com

www.dishnetwork.com

KANSAS CITY, MO

Black Hills Energy: 888/890-5554 or

Earthlink: 800/327-8454 or www.earthlink.net

KCMO Water Services Department: 816/513-1313

www.blackhillsenergy.com

SureWest: 913/825-2882 or

or www.kcmo.org/water

Atmos Energy: 888/286-6700 or

www.surewest.com

JOHNSON COUNTY

www.atmosenergy.com

PORTIONS OF JOHNSON COUNTY Water District #1 of Johnson County:

KANSAS CITY, MO Missouri Gas Energy: 816/756-5252 or www.missourigasenergy.com Atmos Energy: 888/286-6700 or www.atmosenergy.com

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913/895-1800 or www.waterone.org

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Kansas

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Missouri

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Courtesy of Nelson-Atkin Museum of Art

10 Places to Go in Kansas City Kansas City’s bi-state geography is a ‘two-fer,’ with a multitude of cultural and entertainment options straddling the state line. 1. Power & Light District

best of European and American professional

Projects Consultants and Nagata Acoustics,

Eight-blocks and a half-a-million square feet

league play.

Kansas City’s skyline boasts a stunning new world-class performing arts center. The

dish up an epicenter of dining, drinking and shopping. The Power & Light District, a

3. Liberty Memorial

center will host Kansas City’s acclaimed

primary revitalizing force for downtown

Recognized by Congress as our country’s

ballet, opera and symphony companies in

Kansas City, Mo., is chock-full of boutique

only WWI monument, the Liberty Memorial,

two spacious performance halls designed to

retailers, happening restaurants and a

originally opened in 1926, has the largest

delight audiences.

gourmet grocery store. Smack in the center

and most comprehensive collection of

of it all is Kansas City Live!, otherwise

World War I artifacts, relics and archival

known as “The Living Room,” designed for

materials in the world. The newly restored

5. The Bloch Building at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

outdoor music and festivals.

museum and tower were rededicated and

Acclaimed architect Steven Holl’s five

reopened on May 25, 2002. Two more

interconnected glass lens structures are

2. Sporting KC at Livestrong Sporting Park

expansions have followed, including a 230-

the competition-winning addition to the

seat auditorium and an education center

iconic, neoclassical Nelson-Atkins building.

Ushering in a new era for soccer, the Kansas

beneath the memorial.

Opened June 2007, the addition offers new spaces and angles unparalleled by almost

City, Kan., Sporting KC soccer stadium,

any other structure in the Midwest. Named

2011. Joining Kansas Speedway and the

4. Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

CommunityAmerica Ballpark at Village

Thanks to the internationally known design

museum trustee, Henry Bloch, and his wife,

West, the 18,500-seat stadium features the

team of Moshe Safdie & Associates, Theater

Marion, the new building complements the

Livestrong Sporting Park, opened summer

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in honor of longtime benefactor and

Courtesy of Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association

Courtesy of Country Club Plaza

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original museum building, picturesque lawn

hockey, concerts, family shows and special

area featuring 15 blocks of romantic Spanish

and sculpture park.

events. As the cornerstone of downtown

architecture and European art, where

Kansas City’s revitalization, the gleaming

people actually live, work and shop. It was

6. Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

18,500-circular-seat structure underscores

designed in 1922 as the nation’s first

why Kansas City is a national sports and

suburban shopping district. Since then, this

Named in honor of local art collectors

vital entertainment hub.

retail and artistic venue has continuously

Jerome and Margaret Nerman, the glass and

attracted visitors with fountains, sculptures,

limestone Nerman Museum opened in

8. 18th and Vine Jazz District

spring 2007 on the Johnson County

From

the

Community College campus in Overland

jazzy

neighborhood

Park. Designed by Cambridge, Mass.-based

African-American culture, commerce and

Thirty miles east of Kansas City, a bountiful

architect Kyu Sung Woo, the 36,000-square-

entertainment. Tribute to the heart and soul

botanical garden is blooming. Powell

foot museum features national, regional

of this area is thriving in a $24-million,

Gardens treats visitors to 915 acres of

and local exhibitions, in addition to a

50,000-square-foot complex housing the

perennial gardens, shady rock and waterfall

comprehensive arts education program.

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, the

trail, wildflower meadow and new island

Blue Room nightclub and American Jazz

garden set on a 12-acre lake. Explore more

Museum.

than 6,000 varieties of plants on vibrant

7. Sprint Center Downtown

KC’s

$285-million

1920s

the paid

’40s, tribute

distinctive shopping and fine dining. this to

Sprint

10. Powell Gardens

display. Be sure to visit Cafe Thyme then

Center, one of the finest, state-of-the-art

9. The Country Club Plaza

discover garden treasures in the visitor’s

arenas in the country, hosts basketball,

The Plaza is an outdoor museum/shopping

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Make Yourself at Home Relocating to Kansas City? You’ll soon find that KC’s housing prices are already some of the most reasonable in the country. Topping that, custom build jobs at communities like Falcon Valley and Falcon Village can give you exactly what you want for less than you would expect. ant your home to overlook a golf course? No problem.

clubhouse and more. Developer Kaivan Ferzandi says the homes are

Looking for a walkout lot that backs to a forest or

competitively priced and many include popular amenities like granite

lake? These communities have plenty of both. Need

countertops, wrought iron spindles, hardwood floors and three-car

enough space for the kids to play and for you to get away and relax?

garages. But, as Ferzandi adds, “We don’t have ‘standard features.’

Welcome home!

It’s about how far you want to go to personalize the home.” To get

Marketed by Reece and Nichols, the upscale communities of Falcon Valley and Falcon Village feature high-quality, reasonably priced homes in a neighborhood complete with a pool, golf course,

started finding your new dream home, read on to find out more about Falcon Valley and Falcon Village. Falcon Valley, which consists of single-family homes, continuously garners great press for its award-wining nine-hole golf course. In the February 2010 issue of Golf World, it was No. 14 in the “25 Best 9-Hole Courses in America.” The championship course is only one of many amenities the community provides its residents in addition to a beautiful clubhouse, sport court, pool and two lakes. The area also offers an abundance of shopping and other conveniences within walking distance. Local retail includes a grocery store, gas station, car wash, pizzeria, sports bar and grill, coffee shop, gift shop, frozen yogurt store, veterinary clinic, eye doctor, dry cleaner, liquor store, fitness center, martial arts training, tanning salon, hair salon, bank, pharmacy, fast-food restaurants and dentists.

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Even with all of these choices, there’s still room for more, so look for

For buyers who want to reorganize space but not downgrade

new stores and businesses to make their home in this area in the future.

amenities, Falcon Village may be the perfect solution. Inside the

As education continues to take No. 1 priority, neighborhood children

attached twin villas, buyers will find the best materials seen in luxury

attend top-rated schools, including Manchester Park, Prairie Trail

homes, such as crown molding, iron spindles and granite countertops.

Junior High and Olathe Northwest High School, not to mention the

“We’ve found that people still want the high-end materials they’re

several private and parochial schools just 30 minutes or less from the

used to, and they’re really surprised at the quality they see here,” says

community. For extracurricular activities, the close proximity to

Ken McDaniel, the on-site agent. Located between fairways seven and

Shawnee Mission Park is a huge draw, as it includes an open-air

eight of the Falcon Valley Golf Course, residents have beautiful views

theater, stables, lots of green space, walking trails and an off-leash

of the greens and optional use of the pool for a nominal annual fee.

policy. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the City of Lenexa’s extensive biking trail that runs nearby.

Finalized in 2011, a new floor plan has garnered much attention. The reverse story-and-a-half features a fully covered deck, walk-in

Falcon Valley is located in the City of Lenexa and offers close

pantry, separate laundry room and a wall of windows to maximize

access to several major highway arteries; K-10, I-435, I-35 and I-69

outside views. Additional floor plans include reverse 1.5-story and

are literally just minutes away. “Area residents have commented how

ranch homes. Prices range from the mid-$200,000s to $300,000s.

glad they are that they’ve chosen Falcon Valley for their home and

Energy-efficient perks like R-38 insulation in the attic is an extra

how convenient it is to get around the area,” notes Christyne Doherty,

step that the builder took to lower utility bills, while lawn care,

the on-site agent. “We have a wide variety of residents and ages —

snow removal and exterior painting is left to the maintenance crews.

a lot of local residents build homes here because it’s a solid

For more information on Falcon Valley or Falcon Village, call

community.” And homeowners couldn’t agree more.

913/780-9004.

“We’ve lived in the final phase of Falcon Valley for four years now,” say homeowners Lyn and Patty. “The view of the Valley is breathtaking and the close proximity to the highways can’t be beat. With the area growing so quickly, we find ourselves exploring the new shops and restaurants. For those looking for great schools, great homes and a great golf course, this community is a tremendous value!” Lot prices range from mid-$60,000s to $140,000, while homes range in price from the upper $300,000s to $700,000s. Buyers are free to choose a builder of their liking, but the community reserves the right to approve plans, exterior colors and landscape designs. Tour some of the available spec homes today.

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The State(s)of Business he Internet giant Google recently

Great Plains and Texas that managed to

chose Kansas City to be the

navigate the recession with less fallout than

around 8-9 percent, lower than the national

recipient of its new, ultra-fast

other areas.

average of about 10 percent. The major

broadband network project. The city was

No one has escaped the recession, but

picked from among more than 1,000 that

Kansas City has managed to keep businesses

applied nationwide to be a “guinea pig,”

in the area and workers employed in much

One major industry in Kansas City is

working with Google to build the network

larger numbers than other parts of the

health care. With organizations like HCA,

and figure out how to best utilize it on a

country, just one more reason that makes it

Saint Luke’s Health System and Cerner,

small scale.

a good place to relocate. The region also has

health care overall is one of the largest

continued to see steady population growth,

employers. Other important sectors include

an indicator that jobs are available.

telecommunications, with businesses like

The company will be working with local organizations such as the Kauffman

Unemployment

continues

hover

employers in the area span a wide range of markets.

Foundation and KCnext on the project.

“You can tell a lot about a community by

These two organizations are well-known for

whether its population is rising or falling and

helping grow local startups and attract new

at what rate,” says Bob Marcusse, president

The Kansas City region also has been

businesses to the region.

of the Kansas City Area Development

dubbed the Animal Health Corridor because

And businesses are increasingly finding

Council. “In the past 20 years, the Kansas

of its slow, steady growth in this industry.

Kansas City to be an attractive locale. This is

City region has increased by more than

About 30 percent of all companies that

likely due in part to its position directly in

25 percent. People move when there is

perform research and produce materials such

the middle of the “Zone of Sanity” — what

opportunity and a quality of life and cost

as consumables for companion animals, and

Forbes magazine called the swath of the

of living that is attractive.”

medicine and feed for livestock are located

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Sprint and AT&T, and engineering with Black & Veatch and Burns & McDonnell.

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expanding or relocating.

in the region, says Mike Kirchhoff, vice

The financial-services industry is also

president of business retention and expansion

strong in the region, Marcusse says, with

It also tries to foster existing innovation

for the Kansas City Economic Development

a range of major regional banks and

through efforts like KCnext, which works

Council. They include Hill’s Pet Nutrition,

companies that offer services like mutual-

to bring entrepreneurs together to find

S&M NuTech and Cargill.

fund processing.

funding and learn from each other. It does

Logistics has historically played a large

“A lot of behind-the-scenes work in the

this through developing infrastructure for

role in the region’s economy and continues

financial-services industry is done here in

technology businesses, marketing in the

to do so with a growing number of projects

Kansas City,” Marcusse says. “A lot of

industry and enhancing the region’s image

like intermodal sites and business centers in

people also would be surprised to know that

nationally.

the works.

the third-largest stock exchange is based here

The region is rife with opportunity in

in Kansas City,” he says, referring to BATS,

many sectors of the economy. Along with

the Better Alternative Trading System.

its title as the Zone of Sanity during the

“You can’t talk about Kansas City without talking about transportation and logistics,” says Chris Lester, senior vice president of

One emerging market is alternative energy

recession, it has been bestowed numerous

business growth for the Greater Kansas City

and its technologies. Smith Electric Vehicles

other honors like one of the Top 10 cities for

Chamber of Commerce. “We have always

and Nordic Wind Power are both companies

innovation by Fast Company; one of the

been that — we move people and things and,

that have a presence in the area.

nation’s biggest “brain magnets” by Forbes;

increasingly, data.”

“There is a fair amount of focus being put

Though manufacturing has taken a hit in

on attracting alternative energy, from wind

many areas, it has remained stable here. Two

energy to biofuels,” Lester says. “There is a

car manufacturers have stayed in the region:

push in that space to get companies here.”

Ford Motor Company and General Motors.

and one of the best job markets by Monster.com. “I could almost unequivocally say to anyone, ‘You will find a lot of opportunity

Marketing the region is an important

here,’” Marcusse says. “People want more

“If you look at our project pipelines, the

part of attracting business, and Marcusse

than a job, they want a place to raise their

largest segment here is manufacturing,”

says his organization is always looking

family, and you can do that here.”

Kirchhoff says.

for the next major company that may be

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Follow the Leader A trailing spouse’s guide to finding his or her own job. DO start the job search online or with local papers and business

DO practice your interviewing skills. Websites such as

magazines, such as Kansas City Business Journal, The Kansas City

emurse.com and interviewup.com can offer help as you edit your

Star, Ingram’s and Kansas City Business Journal Book of Lists.

résumé and brush up on your interview skills.

DON’T drag your feet. It’s important to begin networking immediately. Check with your spouse’s new company to see if it

DON’T turn down temporary jobs. Accepting one helps keep income flowing and skill sets sharpened. It

has any useful relationships that are already

could also become a starting point for a

established with job recruiters.

permanent position.

DO contact employment agencies.

DO develop a 30-second commercial,

Speaking to more than one is ideal

which is often used in networking

because each one has access to a

meetings or interviews to help

different job pool.

potential employers understand your

DON’T write off companies

background and the type of position

that turn you down. Tell them

you are pursuing. Be sure to

you’re from out of town and

include what type of professional

would love any suggestions they

you are, your last position and what

might have.

it entailed, your reason for leaving

DO volunteer or join a chamber,

and future focus.

church or community organization.

DON’T forget to compare the cost

Doing so can provide access to a new

of living in the Kansas City area with

network of individuals.

the cost of living in the area you are

DON’T forget about social media.

moving from. This can significantly

affect what salary you should expect.

and Facebook.com for online networking.

DO check out these helpful job-

DO investigate companies online,

hunting websites:

which can provide invaluable information

www.careerbuilder.com

about their needs. DON’T have a one-size-fits-all résumé.

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www.monster.com

Tailor your résumé to each individual position you

www.npconnect.org

apply for.

www.bizjournals.com www.computerwork.com www.seeker.dice.com www.kc.careerlink.com www.kansascityjobforce.com

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Stretching Your Dollar

ith gas prices and living expenses on the rise, people are

searching for ways to save a few bucks. Fortunately, Kansas Citians have a few perks with good schools,

various parks, low housing costs and a thriving business climate.

Checking the Facts ●

According to the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center, Missouri and Kansas were the eighth and seventh least-expensive states, respectively, in the United States in 2010. ●

The median price during the first quarter of

2011 for a single-family home in Kansas City was $125,300 — comparable markets came in at $125,000 in Louisville, Ky.; $148,500 in Houston; and $223,800 in Denver, according to statistics from the National Association of Realtors. ●

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the

annual mean income for the metropolitan area is $44,060 — compared to $40,320 in Louisville, $46,290 in Houston and $49,440 in Denver.

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Boasting Points ●

Housing in the area is affordable because Kansas City’s building

community is comprised mainly of local builders, says Cindy Guttery, president of the Coldwell Banker Relocation Center in Kansas City.

Helpful Links for Business Owners KCSourceLink kcsourcelink.com or 816/235-6500 Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce kcchamber.com or 816/221-2424

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Many of the suburbs are filled with Blue Ribbon school districts.

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The city is easy to travel, and you can get from almost any part of

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Traveling to other parts of the country costs less because the distance

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Village West, a $400-million complex, features exciting shopping, restaurants and entertainment, from Kansas Speedway and the new Sporting KC soccer stadium to a water park and casino. Douglas County is home to one of the metropolitan’s most visited destinations, Lawrence, Kan. This little gem known for its distinctive philosophy and liberal culture is just 40 minutes west of Kansas City. A college town at heart with a fiery history, this cosmopolitan city of 87,000 residents boasts an exceptional arts and music scene, a lively downtown and some of the best dining around. It’s no wonder Rolling Stone magazine named Lawrence “One of the best lil’ college towns around” (August 2005). Easy living is a hallmark of North Kansas City, located along the northern fringe of Kansas City, Mo. Defined by the locals as “The Northland,” the rolling hills of Clay and Platte counties beckon to those who enjoy quiet, dappled streets, both mature and new neighborhoods, and, of late, a variety of retail developments, including Briarcliff Village, Zona Rosa and the Tuileries Plaza. Economically, the Northland has evolved from a primarily agricultural base to a strong industrial base. Approximately 5,000 residents experience small-town hospitality and tradition coupled with a wealth of recreational and cultural offerings. While Johnson County has set the bar high in Kansas, the competition from Jackson County’s Lee’s Summit isn’t far behind. Steeped in history, Lee’s Summit is an affordable, safe community booming with pride and character. As a city with a vision, Lee’s Summit owes its progressive expansion to city leaders who recognized the potential with astute business planning. This is a city with a sense of place and one that teems with abundant natural beauty. Missouri Town 1855, Powell Gardens, Stonehaus

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Sunset Hill

Waldo

Brookside

The Best Established Neighborhoods Live life comfortably in one of these 12 Kansas City favorites. Brookside

Gardens, Rockhill Ridge and Tower Homes.

through the center of this community. When

The charm of older homes is proudly

The neighborhood’s close proximity to the

you think of affordability with a high

maintained along well-manicured streets;

Country Club Plaza, The Nelson-Atkins

real-estate resale value and a close-knit

just one of the hallmarks of Brookside —

Museum of Art and Kemper Museum of

neighborhood, think Waldo.

one of Kansas City’s best-kept secrets.

Contemporary Art further enhance the

Brookside is a neighborhood celebrating

desirability of this friendly midtown Kansas

Hyde Park

diversity coupled with a solid reputation.

City community.

If you’re looking for distinction, century-old

Many proud residents who grew up here

Hyde Park is one of Kansas City’s oldest,

have either never left or returned to raise

Waldo

most unique neighborhoods. Today, the

their families.

When it comes to convenience, count the

brass fixtures are shining, the leaded glass is

Built in the late l920s by J.C. Nichols,

Waldo neighborhood at the top of the list.

sparkling, and the woodwork is glowing.

this neighborhood appeals to many with

Nestled just south of Brookside, this

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distinctly different housing options, shopping,

attractive area is filled with a local shopping

association, stately homes featuring the

restaurants, and multiple subdivisions

and dining district, block after block of

grand craftsmanship of Victorian, Colonial

including Armour Hills, Astor Place,

beautiful older two- and three-story homes,

Revival, Prairie and bungalows line the lush

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The Hyde Park Neighborhood Association cares about its citizens with committees ranging from beautification, crime watch, social planning and history. Neighbors work together to make this neighborhood a truly great place to live.

Mission Hills Affluent Mission Hills is defined by 2.1 square miles of wooded hills, winding streams, stately homes and magnificently landscaped gardens. This area’s small-town feel and tight neighborhood bond epitomizes upscale residential living at its finest.

Hyde Park

Known for well-maintained homes, this neighborhood of approximately 3,500 residents is perhaps one of Kansas City’s

and Gillham Row, entices residents to stay

waterfront park, stay and play a round of

most sought-after locations to live. Excellent

and become involved in the neighborhood

golf at The National, or visit Park

schools and wide, tree-lined streets, many

renaissance.

University’s eclectic cultural events. It’s

with golf-course frontage, bloom with a

easy to become captivated with this small-

varied collection of architectural styles

Parkville

including French Colonial, Modern and

Here’s a delightful riverfront community

Tudor.

that flirts with a historic past. Built on

Old Leawood

limestone bluffs, wooded vistas and the

An abundance of character is just part of the

Union Hill

Missouri River, the winding hills provide an

“City of Trees,” otherwise known as

Urban living is at the core of Union Hill’s

enchanting backdrop for Kansas City’s

Leawood. Picturesque stone houses and

residential area. Older, single-family homes,

bedroom community.

equally impressive large single-family

many built around the turn of the century,

town community’s exceptional quality of life.

The shopping and dining district features

developments highlight this city; one of the

a mix of mid-1800 to 1900 architecture,

fastest-growing in Kansas. In the past 30

If urban living, with close proximity to

blending traditional homes with trendy new

years, the city has grown dramatically to

downtown, Westport and the Plaza, is

venues. Exceptional dining and shopping are

more than 32,000 residents.

appealing, Union Hill offers a desirable

complemented by a delightful historic

Leawood maintains its inviting tree-lined

location. This enclave of decorative “Painted

downtown sidling right up to the mighty

neighborhoods and distinctive, well-thought-

Lady” Victorians and tidy rows of new

Missouri River.

out retail and commercial development

mingle easily with newer lofts and condos.

condos, such as Founders at Union Hill

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incorporated with a first-class park system, highly rated schools and superior housing. The city boasts one of the metro area’s highest real estate values, translating into an industrious, affluent demographic that values an upwardly mobile lifestyle.

Prairie Village Affectionately known as “The Village,” this charming city has that quintessential small-town America feel. Construction in Prairie Village started in 1941, and by 1949, Mr. Nichols’ dream became a reality

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when the city was named the best-planned community in America by the National

Association of Home Builders. Prairie Village is the sixth largest in population in Johnson County with a residential population of approximately 21,700 within its 6.7-square-mile city limits. Today,

Prairie Village

preserves

the

ambiance of a village with the livability of a neighborhood. The “village” lifestyle is enhanced by award-winning schools, multiple housing options, recreation and local commerce in pedestrian-friendly centers.

Strawberry Hill Slovak and Croatian culture is deeply rooted in northeastern Wyandotte County’s Strawberry Hill neighborhood. Within a 60block area, new life is being pumped into this historic district. Strawberry Hill’s advantageous location, just minutes from

Lake Quivira

downtown Kansas City, Mo., is attracting new faces, sparking affordable residential

located in eastern Jackson County, just off

acres is hidden in gentle, rolling hills. Lake

and commercial building. Strawberry Hill’s

I-470. Approximately 2,000 residents enjoy

Quivira homes range from modest one- and

redevelopment is on the upswing. Nearly

a broad selection of activities including

two-story homes to multimillion-dollar

everything is within walking distance,

numerous boating groups and a garden club.

residences. This private community boasts

from quaint storefronts and mom-and-pop

Housing ranges from small, second-home

its own country club, 18-hole golf course

shops to new townhouses mingling with

fishing cabins to million-dollar estates. This

and a variety of organized social activities. A

stone-faced one- and two-story homes.

self-contained area is its own municipality

flank of tennis courts, a sand beach fronting

with AAA-rated schools with a professional

the 200-acre spring-fed lake, boating and

police and fire department.

fishing give you reason enough to never

Lake Lotawana

leave. If you do, however, there’s easy access

Lakeside living is a mere 30 minutes from the city at Lake Lotawana, one of the area’s

Lake Quivira

to nearby cultural and commercial centers.

oldest communities. Experience the pleasures

On the Kansas side of the state line, another

A family-friendly environment appeals to

of this deep and clear lakeside enclave

lakeside community spanning across 900

young families, retirees and singles.

Sunset Hill The lush sanctuary just south of the Country Club Plaza is one of Kansas City’s most beautiful neighborhoods. Sunset Hill captures the fancy of its residents who are devoted to maintaining their well-tended properties. Graced with unique homes located throughout the winding streets, the neighborhood prides itself on distinctive architecture. Nestled snugly against Loose Park, Sunset Hill is a hidden gem.

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Cottonwood Canyon: The Best of Both Worlds The charm of tranquil countryside nestled within a bustling suburb.

omeowner Duane Henderson has a

Located just off Prairie Star Parkway at

“We are close to all the major things of

privilege that is unfamiliar to many

Ridgeview in Lenexa, Kan., and just minutes

the city, yet we’re in a country atmosphere,”

living in a metropolis. From his home, he

away from the Lenexa City Center and Mill

homeowner Gary Moden says.

can hear birds chirping, spot deer and watch

Creek Trail, Cottonwood Canyon, a new

The development, which completed its first

turkeys. His home backs up to the rolling

housing community, is the ideal location for

phase of 52 lots in 2009, is a maintenance-

terrain of an award-winning golf course.

couples and families who are searching for

free community that provides snow removal,

And I-435 is a mere mile away.

the tranquility of the countryside but also

lawn care and trash services. Manager of

want the conveniences of a city.

Development Steve Hughes says that plans for the second phase include a pool and cabana for residents and possibly a lakeside picnic area. Currently, three homes are occupied, but several people are in the planning stages or have lots reserved. Cottonwood Canyon, voted Best New Community by Kansas City Homes & Gardens magazine in April 2011, is divided into two neighborhoods: The Village, which has 60-foot-wide lots and overlooks the golf course, and The Lake, which has 71- to 83-foot-wide lots and offers panoramic views of the course and lake. Hughes says that plot prices in The Village range from $75,000-$135,000, and

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from $89,000-$189,000, with homes selling for $600,000-$900,000. Architects Scott Bickford, Gerald Janssen, Team 3 and Tim Fisher all have designed homes in this new community as Bruce Rieke, Starr Homes, Reed Fuller and Rob Morrissey round out the list of builders who have been involved. The homes, which are stucco with asphalt, concrete, and tile or clay tile roofs, are reverse ranch style with lower-level walkouts. Most houses have first-floor masters with two or more bedrooms located upstairs or downstairs. They have multiple bathrooms and are polished off with upscale interiors. Both Henderson and Moden have

hosts multiple amateur and professional

beautiful,” Hughes says. “There’s so much

tailored their homes to their own tastes.

golf tournaments throughout the year. Kelly

elevation change that you have dramatic

Henderson designed the layout of his

says that the Club reserves membership

views in all directions.”

home with the help of architect Gerald

spots for Cottonwood Canyon residents who

Janssen

purchase a lot/house.

Elswood

Smith

Carlson

Having lived in Cottonwood Canyon for 18 months, Henderson and his wife can

Architects. Moden used wood from his

Originally, Hughes and Kelly were

pecan farm to construct the interior trim. He

partners who invested in the abandoned rock

fully appreciate the benefits of living in the community. “We do like the location and the fact that we’re so close to the highway,” Henderson says. “There are awesome views across the canyon, and animals are just everywhere.” Moden, who moved in December 2009, couldn’t agree more. While searching for a new home, he and his wife wanted a smaller development with a unique feel. When they

also had mobile screens built into the wall,

quarry that would one day transform into

found Cottonwood Canyon, which Moden

giving him and his wife a screened-in porch

Cottonwood Canyon. Hughes has been in

describes as having a “resort atmosphere,”

at the touch of a button.

real estate in Kansas City for years and Kelly

they knew it was the place for them.

In both neighborhoods, residents are

had built golf courses in other states and was

“I just think of how fortunate we are that

treated to sprawling views of The Golf Club

hoping to bring one to the Kansas City area.

we live close to major thoroughfares, and yet

of Kansas, a nationally recognized golf

“Tom took the agreed upon golf site

we don’t hear any of that noise,” Moden

course that has been voted the sixth Best

and built the golf course and we kept all

says. “We feel like we’re in the middle of

New Private Course in America by Golf

the ground around it for residential and

the country.”

Week magazine, Kansas City’s “Must Play”

commercial development,” Hughes says.

Golf Course by Travel and Leisure Golf

Founding a new development didn’t come

magazine and was nominated for Best New

without its challenges, but Hughes, Kelly

Private Course in Golf Digest magazine,

and their partners are extremely pleased

Founder/General Manager Tom Kelly says.

with the outcome. Many people like

“There are features such as exposed rock

Henderson are taken aback by the dramatic

and a lot of elevation change that really

scenery that Cottonwood Canyon offers. In

make [the golf course] unique,” Kelly says.

fact, both Henderson and Moden say that

“It’s the only course in the area with a

it was the vistas that first attracted them to

precisionaire underground ventilation system

the development.

under the greens.” The golf course opened in 2008 and

“Homeowners said it has exceeded their expectations because it’s so quiet and so A

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LOCATION

PHONE NUMBER

SCHOOL DISTRICT

WEBSITE

KANSAS UNDER $300,000 Austin Meadows

Olathe

913/764-7401

Olathe

www.priebhomesinc.com/austinmeadows

Arbor Ridge

DeSoto

913/219-9365

DeSoto

www.arborridgeindesoto.wordpress.com

Brighton’s Landing / pg. 41

Olathe

913/782-0075

Olathe

www.brightonslanding.com

Brookwood Farms

Spring Hill

913/686-4738

Spring Hill

www.brookwoodfarmsks.com

Cedar Ridge Park / pg. 1

Olathe

913/829-5813

Spring Hill

www.rodrock.com

Clearwater Creek

Olathe

913/488-2368

Olathe

www.clearwatercreek.net

Delaware Ridge

Kansas City

913/400-7225

Bonner Springs

www.gwahomes.com

Dorset Village at Manchester Park / pg. 1

Lenexa

913/390-7900

Olathe

www.rodrock.com

The Estates of Connor Creek

Piper

913/593-5569

Piper

www.connorcreek.com

The Estates of Prairie Haven / pg. 1

Olathe

913/254-7144

Olathe

www.rodrock.com

The Estates of Wolf Creek

Spring Hill

913/592-3633

Spring Hill

www.estatesofwolfcreek.com

Fallbrook

Olathe

913/383-1800

Olathe

www.fallbrookcommunity.com

Gleason Glen

Lenexa

913/915-2029

DeSoto

www.gleasonglen.com

Holly Ridge

Overland Park

913/205-9444

Blue Valley

www.tomfrenchhomes.com

Maple Brook Park / pg. 1

Olathe

913/254-0058

Olathe

www.rodrock.com

The Meadows of Forest Hill

Olathe

913/592-2226

Spring Hill

www.foresthillskc.com

The Meadows of Forest View / pg. 1

Olathe

913/254-1002

Olathe

www.rodrock.com

Mission Cliffs

Kansas City

913/484-5946

Kansas City

www.missioncliffstownhomes.com

Oak Run Meadows

Olathe

913/856-8010

Olathe

www.priebhomesinc.com/oakrunmeadows

Piper, The Highlands

Piper

913/219-9365

Piper

www.gwahomes.com

Reserve, The

Lenexa

816/214-2191

Olathe

www.rauschcolemanhomes.com

Saddlebrook of Cedar Ridge Park / pg. 1

Olathe

913/829-5813

Spring Hill

www.rodrock.com

Sweetwater Creek

Spring Hill

913/592-4555

Spring Hill

www.sweetwatercreeknewhomes.com

Whispering Ridge

Piper

816/228-1188

Piper

www.whisperingridge.com

Willow Springs

Gardner

816/308-6804

Gardner

www.willowspringsgardner.com

Woodland Manor

Olathe

913/780-5001

Olathe

www.woodlandmanorhomes.com

Ashford Villas

Olathe

913/647-5700

Blue Valley

www.ashfordvillas.blogspot.com

Avignon Village

Olathe

913/254-0279

Olathe

www.avignonvillage.com

Bristol Ridge

Lenexa

913/647-5775

DeSoto

www.bristolridgehomes.com

Canyon Creek / pg. 45

Lenexa

913/441-8998

Olathe

www.canyoncreekkc.com

Cedar Creek / pg. 22-23, 41

Olathe

913/829-6500

Olathe/DeSoto

www.cedarcreek-kc.com

Coffee Creek Crossing / pg. 3

Overland Park

913/897-9666

Blue Valley

www.coffeecreekcrossing.com

College Meadows

Olathe

913/208-4386

Olathe

www.collegemeadows.com

Cottonwood Canyon / pg. 17, 38-39

Lenexa

913/829-6500

Shawnee Mission

www.cottonwoodcanyon.info

Cross Pointe

Shawnee

913/962-0666

Shawnee Mission

www.therealestatebook.com

KANSAS OVER $300,000

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NEIGHBORHOOD

LOCATION

Deerbrook Estates

Overland Park

Deer Valley

Overland Park

Eagle View of Grey Oaks / pg. 1

Shawnee

The Estates at Forest View / pg. 1

Olathe

Fairfield at Heritage Park

Olathe

Falcon Lakes / pg. 29 Falcon Ridge Estates / pg. 29

PHONE NUMBER

SCHOOL DISTRICT

WEBSITE

913/897-1000

Blue Valley

www.donjulianbuilders.com

913/685-4010

Blue Valley

www.primekc.com

913/522-6959

Shawnee Mission

www.rodrock.com

913/254-1000

Olathe

www.rodrock.com

913/768-4800

Spring Hill

www.nottinghamrealty.com

Basehor

913/724-5400

Basehor-Linwood

www.falconproperties.info

Lenexa

913/780-9000

Olathe

www.falconproperties.info

Falcon Valley / pg. 29

Lenexa

913/764-7838

Olathe

www.falconproperties.info

Granite Falls / pg. 49

Shawnee

913/268-4407

Shawnee Mission

www.granitefallskc.com

Grey Oaks / pg. 1

Shawnee

913/441-4111

DeSoto

www.rodrock.com

Hallbrook Farms / pg. 5

Leawood

913/345-8877

Blue Valley

www.hallbrookteam.com

Hallbrook Village / pg. 5

Leawood

913/345-8877

Blue Valley

www.hallbrookteam.com

Highlands Creek

Leawood

913/814-7999

Blue Valley

www.highlandscreekkc.com

Highlands of Kensington

Olathe

913/897-9662

Blue Valley

www.highlandsofkensington.com

The Hills of Forest View / pg. 1

Olathe

913/254-1188

Olathe

www.rodrock.com

LakeShore Estates

Overland Park

913/530-1096

Blue Valley

www.gwahomes.com

Linden Place

Leawood

913/663-2616

Blue Valley

www.prukc.com

Mills Farm, The Estates of

Overland Park

913/239-8799

Blue Valley

www.millsfarm.net

Mills Farm, The Manor of / pg. 3

Overland Park

913/239-8589

Blue Valley

www.millsfarm.net

Mills Farm, The Meadows of / pg. 3

Overland Park

913/239-8799

Blue Valley

www.millsfarm.net

Old Leawood, The Estates of

Leawood

913/642-3400

Shawnee Mission

www.covenanthomeskc.com

Patrician Village

Lenexa

913/393-4999

Olathe

www.thepreserveatclearcreek.com

Prairie Brook / pg. 41

Olathe

913/764-7007

Olathe

www.primekc.com

Prairie Point / pg. 41

Olathe

913/685-4010

Olathe

www.primekc.com

Polo Fields

Overland Park

913/681-1004

Blue Valley

www.polofieldskc.com

The Preserve at Clear Creek

Shawnee

913/721-3550

DeSoto

www.thepreserveatclearcreek.com

Quail Park Villas

Olathe

913/387-0188

Blue Valley

www.quailpark.homesinkc.com

Ridgestone Meadows

Shawnee

913/422-5151

DeSoto

www.ridgestonemeadows.net

Rockwood Falls / pg. 13

Spring Hill

816/589-6960

Blue Valley

www.rockwoodfalls.com

Stonebridge Court

Overland Park

913/387-0188

Blue Valley

www.tomfrenchhomes.com

SummerWood Estates

Overland Park

913/945-3700

Blue Valley

www.summerwoodestates.info

Tallgrass at Wilderness Valley

Overland Park

913/831-3388

Blue Valley

www.thewildernessvalley.com

The Timbers at Clear Creek

Lenexa

913/647-5775

DeSoto

www.timberhomeskc.com

The Village of Tuscany Reserve

Leawood

913/269-6038

Blue Valley

www.tuscanyreserve.us

WatersEdge

Overland Park

913/681-7775

Blue Valley

www.watersedge-op.com

Wilshire Farms / pg. 41, 45

Overland Park

913/663-1910

Blue Valley

www.wilshirefarms.net

Wyngate

Overland Park

913/908-4942

Blue Valley

www.wyngatecommunity.com

Woodland Reserve

Lenexa

913/764-9100

Olathe

www.woodland-reserve.com

The Woods of Colton Lakes

Overland Park

913/897-1824

Blue Valley

www.covenanthomeskc.com

Arbor Walk

Lee’s Summit

816/537-4200

Lee’s Summit

www.arborwalk.com

Benson Place Fieldstone

Kansas City

816/781-3354

Liberty

www.bensonplace.com

Benson Place Woodchase

Kansas City

816/781-3354

Liberty

www.bensonplace.com

MISSOURI UNDER $300,000

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NEIGHBORHOOD

LOCATION

PHONE NUMBER

SCHOOL DISTRICT

WEBSITE

Carlton Plaza

Kansas City

816/960-1300

Kansas City

www.carltonplaza.com

Creekmoor / pg. 45

Raymore

816/322-6092

Raymore/Peculiar

www.creekmoor.com

Dalton’s Ridge

Lee’s Summit

816/795-9255

Blue Springs

www.daltons-ridge.com

Eagle Creek / pg. 45

Lee’s Summit

816/554-1318

Lee’s Summit

www.eaglecreeknewhomes.com

Eagle Glen

Raymore

913/491-1550

Raymore/Peculiar

www.eagleglenofraymore.com

Greyhawke at the Lake

Smithville

816/223-5701

Smithville

www.greyhawkeatthelake.com

Highland Meadows / pg. 45

Kansas City

816/935-5551

Park Hill

www.summitcustomhomeskc.com

Highlands of Northview

N. Kansas City

816/210-5777

North Kansas City

www.prukc.com

Legacy Wood

Lee’s Summit

816/554-8881

Lee’s Summit

www.legacy-wood.com

New Longview

Lee’s Summit

816/765-9535

Lee’s Summit

www.newlongview.com

Northgate Village

N. Kansas City

816/221-7681

North Kansas City

www.northgatevillage.info

North Pointe Village

Peculiar

913/345-3033

Raymore/Peculiar

www.prukc.com

Park Ridge / pg. 45

Lee’s Summit

816/373-5900

Blue Springs

www.parkridgecommunities.com

Raintree Lake

Lee’s Summit

816/537-6656

Lee’s Summit/Ray-Pec

www.raintreelake.com

Rock Hill

Blue Springs

816/228-1316

Blue Springs

www.rockhill-neighbors.com

Running Horse

Platte City

816/858-2512

Platte County R-3

www.runninghorse.info

Shoal Creek, The Village

Kansas City

816/792-2400

Liberty

www.shoalcreekvalleyhomes.com

Sunrise Farms

Grandview

816/585-1729

Grandview

www.prukc.com

Tiffany Lakes

Kansas City

816/410-5500

Platte County R-3

www.tiffanylakes.info

Timbercreek

Belton

816/590-4817

Belton

www.prukc.com

Timber Trails

Raymore

816/318-4424

Raymore/Peculiar

www.timbertrails.info

Woodland Shores / pg. 45

Lee’s Summit

816/246-0064

Lee's Summit

www.woodlandshores.com

Copperleaf

Liberty

816/407-7347

Liberty

www.copperleafkc.com

Green Glades at The Masters

Kansas City

816/410-6284

Park Hill

www.prukc.com

MISSOURI OVER $300,000

Highlands of Weatherby

Kansas City

816/407-5250

Park Hill

www.thehighlandsofweatherby.com

Lakewood

Lee’s Summit

816/350-1500

Lee’s Summit

www.lakewoodhome.com

Manderley

Kansas City

816/785-2100

Liberty

www.brownfigdevelopment.com

Montebella

Riverside

816/741-6504

Park Hill

www.barthrealestate.com

Oakwood Forest

Kansas City

816/505-9494

Park Hill

www.acuffrhodeskc.com

Private Gardens

Kearney

816/781-4700

Liberty

www.privategardens.info

Riss Lake

Parkville

816/741-3002

Park Hill

www.risslakehomes.com

Riverstone, The Reserve

Kansas City

816/584-2654

Park Hill

www.huntcommunities.com

Seven Bridges

Platte County

816/210-5777

Platte County R-3

www.sevenbridges.homesinkc.com

Shoal Creek, The Preserve

Kansas City

816/792-2400

Liberty

www.shoalcreekvalleyhomes.com

Silverbrooke

Kansas City

816/741-6504

Park Hill

www.silverbrookekansascity.com

Staley Hills

Kansas City

816/942-5486

North Kansas City

www.staleyhills.com

Stonegate

Platte County

816/587-6101

Park Hill

www.barthrealestate.com

Thousand Oaks

Kansas City

816/891-7266

Park Hill

www.thousandoaks-neighbors.com

Winterset Valley / pg. 45

Lee’s Summit

816/761-9755

Lee’s Summit

www.wintersetpark.com

Woodneath Farms

Kansas City

816/781-7925

Liberty

www.woodneathfarms.com

Woodland Shores

Lee’s Summit

816/246-0064

Lee’s Summit

www.woodlandshores.com

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RelocatinginKC

Golf Course Communities LOCATION

COMMUNITY

SCHOOL DISTRICT

WEBSITE

PHONE NUMBER

Cedar Creek / pg. 22-23, 41

Olathe, Kan.

Olathe/DeSoto

913/829-6500

www.cedarcreek-kc.com

Cottonwood Canyon / pg. 17

Lenexa, Kan.

Shawnee Mission

913/469-4604

www.cottonwoodcanyon.info

Creekmoor / pg. 45

Raymore, Mo.

Ray-Pec

816/331-0754

www.creekmoor.com

Deer Creek

Leawood, Kan.

Blue Valley

913/814-0990

www.deercreekgc.com

Drumm Farms

Independence, Mo.

Independence

816/478-2203

www.tewoods.com

Falcon Lakes / pg. 29

Basehor, Kan.

Basehor/Linwood

913/724-5400

www.falconproperties.info

Falcon Ridge / pg. 29

Lenexa, Kan.

Olathe

913/780-9000

www.falconproperties.info

Falcon Valley / pg. 29

Lenexa, Kan.

Olathe

913/780-9004

www.falconproperties.info

Greens of Chapel Creek

Shawnee, Kan.

Shawnee

816/820-8216

www.thegreensofchapelcreek.com

Links at LionsGate

Overland Park, Kan.

Blue Valley

816/210-5777

www.lionsgatehomes.com

Loch Lloyd

Village of Loch Lloyd, Mo.

Belton

816/331-9500

www.lochlloyd.com

The National

Parkville, Mo.

Park Hill

816/587-4663

www.thenationalgolfclub.com

Prairie Highlands

Olathe, Kan.

Olathe

913/856-8550

www.prairiehighlandskc.com

Reserve at Prairie Highlands

Olathe, Kan.

Olathe

913/764-1440

www.reserveatprairiehighlands.com

Shoal Creek Valley

Liberty, Mo.

Liberty

816/536-0635

www.townhomesshoalcreek.com

Staley Farms

Kansas City, Mo.

North Kansas City

816/734-1800

www.staleyfarmshomes.com

Stone Canyon

Independence, Mo.

Blue Springs

816/228-1188

www.tewoods.com

Tiffany Greens / pg. 67

Kansas City, Mo.

816/801-8181

www.tiffanygreens.com

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LOCATION

HOUSING TYPE

PHONE NUMBER

WEBSITE

KANSAS SUBURBS $150,000-$300,000 Asbury, The Villas of

Olathe

townhome

913/254-1100

www.asburyvillas.net

Arbor Creek Brownstones

Olathe

townhome

913/254-9090

www.arborcreek.org

Brighton’s Landing Villas

Olathe

villa/ranch

913/481-6708

www.brightonslanding.com

Delaware Ridge Twin Villas

Kansas City

villa

913/400-7225

www.gwahomes.com

The Estates of Wolf Creek

Spring Hill

townhome/patio home

913/592-3633

www.estatesofwolfcreek.com

Enclave at the Reserve

Lenexa

townhome

913/764-9898

www.enclaveatthereserve.com

Falcon Lakes Villas / pg. 29

Basehor

villa

913/724-5400

www.falconproperties.info

Falcon Village / pg. 29

Lenexa

attached twin villas

913/780-9699

www.falconproperties.info

Hazelwood Villas

Kansas City

villa

913/915-6500

www.hazelwoodvillas.com

Holly Ridge

Overland Park

townhome

913/205-9444

www.tomfrenchhomes.com

Lakeview Villas at Alvamar

Lawrence

villa

785/766-8621

www.livingatlakeviewvillas.com

Maple Crest, The Retreat at

Overland Park

townhome

816/678-2689

www.retreatatmaplecrest.com

Mission 159

Overland Park

townhome/patio home

913/322-0800

www.mission159.com

Prairie Brook Villas

Olathe

single family/villa

913/764-7007

www.prairiebrookhomes.com

The Wilderness, The Haven at

Overland Park

condo

816/678-2689

www.havenatthewilderness.com

The Wilderness, The Retreat at

Overland Park

townhome

816/678-2689

www.theretreatatthewilderness.com

Willowbrooke Villas

Olathe

villa

913/491-1700

www.willowbrookevillas.com

Avignon

Olathe

patio homes

913/254-0279

www.avignonvillage.com

Canyon Creek Villas

Lenexa

villa

913/441-8998

www.canyoncreekkc.com

Cedar Creek, The Villas of Shadow Glen

Olathe

villa

913/829-6500

www.cedarcreek-kc.com

Crescent Court / pg. 27

Prairie Village

single family

913/231-8900

www.crescentcourtkc.com

Falcon Ridge Villas / pg. 29

Lenexa

villa

913/780-9001

www.falconproperties.com

Parkway 133

Leawood

condo

913/219-6065

www.parkway133.com

Pavilions of Piper, The

Kansas City

single family

913/406-1301

www.thepavilionsofpiper.com

Prairie Villas at Falcon Valley / pg. 29

Lenexa

villa

913/764-7838

www.prairievillas.com

KANSAS SUBURBS $300,000+

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COMMUNITY

LOCATION

HOUSING TYPE

PHONE NUMBER

WEBSITE

Quail Park

Olathe

villa

816/210-5777

www.quailpark.homesinkc.com

Tuscany Reserve, The Village of

Leawood

villa/townhome

913/269-6038

www.tuscanyreserve.us

Villas of Highlands Ranch

Leawood

villa

913/317-8525

www.bfbuilder.com

Whitehorse, The Villas of

Leawood

villa

913/851-9996

MISSOURI SUBURBS UNDER $150,000 Northaven Village Condominiums

Kansas City

condo

816/560-0637

Steeple Oaks Townhomes

Kansas City

townhome

816/734-0675

www.huntcommunites.com

Timber Trails Townhomes

Raymore

townhome

816/318-0964

www.timbertrails.info

MISSOURI SUBURBS $150,000-$300,000 Benson Cove

Kansas City

patio home

816/781-8647

Creekmoor, Edgewater/Westbrook Villas

Raymore

villa

816/331-0754

www.creekmoor.com

Eagle Creek Countryside

Lee’s Summit

villa

816/554-2380

www.eaglecreeknewhomes.com

Fountains at Raintree Lake, The

Lee’s Summit

villa

816/537-5113

www.fountainsatraintree.com

Meadowood at the Good Ranch

Raymore

single family

816/318-4100

www.thegoodranch.com

Northgate Village

North Kansas City

row home/patio home

816/221-7681

www.huntcommunities.com

Park Ridge Manor

Lee’s Summit

villa

816/877-8743

www.parkridgecommunities.com

Red Bridge Greens

Kansas City South

villa

913/652-4382

Remington Villas

Independence

villa

816/985-0942

www.remingtonvillas.com

Royal View Meadows, The Villas of

Kansas City

villa

816/985-0942

www.villasofroyalview.com

Trails at Park Ridge, The

Lee’s Summit

villa

816/877-8743

www.parkridgecommunities.com

Winterset Garden Villas

Lee’s Summit

villa

816/761-9755

www.wintersetpark.com

Woodbrooke Villas

North Kansas City

villa

816/453-9100

www.woodbrookevillas.com

Creekmoor, Westbrook Villas

Raymore

villa

816/331-0754

www.creekmoor.com

Lakewood Shores Villas

Lee’s Summit

villa

816/350-1500

www.lakewoodhome.com

Lakewood, The Falls at

Lee’s Summit

villa

816/251-1745

www.thefallsatlakewood.com

Loch Lloyd, The Highlands of

Belton

villa

816/331-9500

www.lochlloyd.com

The Reserve at Riss Lake

Parkville

single family

816/741-3002

www.risslake.com

Saddle Ridge, Villas at

Lee’s Summit

villa

816/686-5476

www.saddleridgedevelopment.com

Southgate Village at Lake Winnebago

Lake Winnebago

villa

816/537-7530

www.southgate-village.com

Staley Farms, Elan Villas

Kansas City

villa

816/734-1800

www.staleyfarmshomes.com

MISSOURI SUBURBS $300,000+

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Lofts, Condos and Urban Living Looking for a place in the city? Take your pick. NAME

LOCATION

TYPE

PHONE NUMBER

WEBSITE

700 Broadway

706 Broadway St.

loft

816/842-6544

www.kcloftcentral.com

909 Walnut

loft/condo

816/278-3099

www.909walnut.com

Board of Trade Condos

127 W. 10th St.

condo

816/842-6544

www.kcloftcentral.com

Campbell Lofts

1535 Walnut

loft

816/842-6544

www.kcloftcentral.com

Coffee Lofts

721 May St.

loft

816/842-6544

www.kcloftcentral.com

DElofts

502 Delaware St.

loft

816/842-5800

www.delofts.com

First and Main Lofts

136 Main St.

loft

816/808-9848

www.firstandmainlofts.com

Fountains Lofts

712 Broadway

loft

816/842-6544

www.kcloftcentral.com

Freight House Lofts

2029 Wyandotte St.

loft

816/842-6544

www.kcloftcentral.com

Liberty Lofts

360 W. Pershing Road

loft

816/866-1009

www.thelibertykc.com

Northgate Village

2901 Gentry Park

townhome

816/221-7681

www.huntcommunities.com

Roanoke Plaza Condos

45th & Roanoke

condo

816/304-7458

www.roanokeplazacondos.com

Robert Louis Stevenson

4804 Jefferson St.

condo

816/756-1717

www.rlscondos.com

Sante Fe Place Condos

2525 Main St.

condo

816/421-0077

Soho Lofts

308 W. 8th St.

loft

816/842-6544

www.kcloftcentral.com

Union Carbide Condos

912 Baltimore St.

condo

816/595-7000

www.unioncarbidecondos.com

Vista Condominiums

3838 Rainbow Blvd.

condo

913/432-3838

www.vistacondoskc.com

The Westport Edge Condominiums

4201-4215 Clark Ave.

condo

816/333-5638

Winston Churchill Condominiums

803 W. 48th St.

condo

816/531-2023

41 Penn

4120 Pennslyvania

loft

816/410-6273

www.41penn.com

4646 Broadway

4646 Broadway St.

loft

816/560-1273

www.4646broadway.com

Belleview Plaza

45th and Belleview

condo

816/561-2819

Crestwood Condominiums

5401 Brookside Blvd.

condo

816/333-7500

Kirkwood

4950 Central

loft/condo/TH/SF

816/531-9444

www.kirkwoodkc.com

One Park Place

700 W. 31st St.

condo

816/756-2221

www.oneparkplacekc.com

Parkway 133

133rd and Roe

condo

913/219-6065

www.parkway133.com

The Summit

1715 Summit Ave.

townhome

913/302-2439

www.kcsummitcondos.com

Villas at Plaza West

9507 Jarboe

condo

816/333-5638

Wallstreet Tower

1101 Walnut

condo

785/550-9684

www.wallstreettower.com

UNDER $200,000

OVER $200,000

48 â&#x20AC;˘ 2012 RELOCATING IN KANSAS CITY

Your Kansas City Rental Guide Not quite ready to own a home? Kansas City offers an array of rental options. BUILDING

PHONE

PRICE RANGE

WEBSITE

DOWNTOWN/MIDTOWN/PLAZA 45 Madison

816/561-5445

$946 - $1870

www.45madison.com

909 Walnut

816/221-5500

$870-$2,690

www.909walnut.com NA

Casa Loma

816/753-1200

$620-$795

Celtic Property Management

816/214-8354

www.celticproperties.net

City Place at Westport

816/931-9004

$886-$1,744

www.cityplaceatwestport.com

Clubhouse Lofts

816/268-0386

$795-$3,000

www.clubhouselofts.com

Dunleith Towers

816/531-9344

$600-$2,020

www.dunleithtowersapts.com

Fountainview on the Plaza

816/561-4800

$859-$1,878

www.fountainviewontheplaza.com

George W. Miller Properties

816/931-9318

$450-$800

KC Loft Central

816/474-2299

www.kcloftcentral.com

KC Loft Space

816/474-5638

www.kcloftspace.com

Longfellow Heights

816/474-0067

$506-$1,084

www.longfellowheightsapts.com

MAC Property Management / pg. 53

816/931-2108

www.macapartments.com

Market Station / pg. 53

816/421-2232

$800-$1,685

www.marketstationapts.com

Old Town Lofts Management

816/842-1424

$450+

www.oldtownloftskc.com

Plaza House Apartments

816/561-6496

$515-$3,000

www.cohenesrey.com

Quality Hill Apartments

816/472-4663

$655-$900+

www.liveatqualityhill.com

Quality Hill Towers

816/471-7312

$405-$540

www.qualityhilltowers.com

River Market Lofts

816/472-1344

$625-$1,150

Roanoke West

816/701-9283

$550-$740+

www.roanokewest.com

Valentine Apartments

816/756-5295

$350-$950

www.valentineapts.com

Walnut Tower Apartments

816/221-4555

$500-$875

www.cohenesrey.com

KCK/KU MED Arrow’s Mark

913/299-0300

$575-$675

Cambridge at River Oaks

913/334-3030

$468-$762

Delaware Ridge

913/800-6413

$895-$995

Falls at Cottonwood Creek

913/432-0701

$525-$575

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Legend Oaks

913/800-6186

$445-$665

Madison at Wood View / pg. 53

913/262-8733

$630-$760

www.madisonwoodview.com

Royal Ridge

913/800-6213

$430-$790

Suntree Apartments

913/800-6189

$390-$690

www.suntreeapt.com

The Waterstone Apartments

913/262-1166

$738-$1,052

www.waterstone-apartments.com

Vista Condominiums

913/432-3838

$536-$1,064

www.vistacondoskc.com

Aloha Bay @ Harbor Town

816/455-9999

$770-$1,200

www.kcvillasforrent.com

Applewood at the Coves

816/741-4100

$450-$675

Arbor Mist Townhomes

816/452-5877

$950-$1,180

www.kchomerental.net

Barclay Club Apartments

816/436-2202

$700-$1,040

www.barclayclubapartments.com

Bennington Park Townhomes

816/452-5000

$975-$1,295

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Bennington Ridge

816/455-1551

$550-$775

Bicycle Club

816/587-8660

$515-$725

www.bicycleclubapts.com

Briar Hill

816/454-4381

$520-$960

www.sederson.com

The Briarcliff City Apartments

816/442-8833

$975-$1,500

www.thebriarcliffapartments.com

Broadway Village

816/454-3479

$445-$645+

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BUILDING

PHONE

PRICE RANGE

WEBSITE

Camden Passage

816/587-2900

$500-$1,166

www.camdenliving.com

Carrington Park

816/436-6260

$769-$1,489

Carrington Place at Shoal Creek

816/792-1440

$739-$1,479

www.carringtonplaceatshoalcreek.com

Continental North

816/436-4851

$495-$775

www.signaturepropmgt.com

Cordillera Ranch

816/781-7555

$705-$1,390

www.cordilleraranchapts.com

The Crossing at Barry Road

816/505-9700

$650-$1,075

www.thecrossingkc.com

The Ethans

816/436-8662

$485-$840

Falcon Falls

816/584-8000

$729-$929

www.falconfalls.com

Forest Park

816/454-3535

$410-$785

www.forestparkapt.com

Kendallwood Apartments & Townhomes

816/454-4422

$435-$1,100

www.curryre.com

Kensington Court

816/452-2288

$555-$795

Knollwood Apartments

816/454-1562

$459-$965

www.knollwoodaptsmo.com

The Lakes Apartments

816/741-7565

$520-$800

Madison at Walnut Creek / pg. 53

816/459-8733

$540-$770

www.madisonwalnutcreek.com

Northland Lofts

816/842-7000

$580-$725

www.curryre.com

The Manor Homes of Fox Crest / pg. 53

816/468-8111

$799-$1,495

www.manorhomesapts.com

Oakbrook at New Mark

816/734-4030

$540-$870+

www.oakbrookatnewmark.com

The Oaks at Prairie View/ pg. 55

816/741-7600

$500-$800

www.launchliving.com/theoaks

Pinehurst

816/455-2660

$580-$705

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Province of Briarcliff

816/505-3101

$815-$1,490

www.provinceofbriarcliff.com

The Reserve at Barry

816/741-6733

$625-$1,100

www.villagegreen.com

Riverstone

816/886-9100

$699-$1,435

www.riverstoneaptskc.com

The Vintage at Zona Rosa

816/584-9500

$603-$1,163

www.vintageatzonarosa.com

Wau-Lin-Cree

816/436-1840

$495-$695

Whispering Oaks

816/454-6369

$450-$600

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Wild Oak

816/407-7100

$649-$999

Williamsburg Plaza

816/858-9055

$650-$749+

www.williamsburgplaza.com

Zona Rosa Luxury Apartments

816/505-1146

$700-$1,715

www.livingatzonarosa.com

KANSAS CITY SOUTH Apple Creek

816/941-4144

$540-$690

Arbors of Grandview

816/761-3411

$450-$659

Briarwood Gardens

816/761-7731

$450-$710

Bridgeport

816/763-7008

$425-$725

www.liveatbridgeport.com www.coach-apts.com

Coach House / pg. 57

816/942-1522

$681-$1,289

Fountainhead

816/942-4777

$530-$755

www.fountainheadaptsmo.com

Gatehouse

816/763-6828

$460-$715

www.liveatgatehouse.com

Grand Summit

816/331-3968

$535-$775

www.lindseymanagement.com

Greenway Villas / pg. 55

816/322-6543

to come

www.launchliving.com

Hilltop Village

816/356-6334

$440-$645

www.renthilltopvillage.com

King’s Manor

816/765-5151

$430-$740

www.kingsmanorapartments.com

King’s Quarters

816/761-5994

$525-$675

www.kingsquartersapartments.com

Lakewood Terrace

816/331-1855

$575-$795

www.wilhoitproperties.com

Madison Park

816/761-7617

$535-$725

www.capreit.com

Madison at the Woodlands / pg. 53

816/941-4079

$655-$833

www.madisonwoodlands.com

Manor Homes of Eagle Glen / pg. 55

816/331-5599

$600-$1,140

www.launchliving.com/eagleglen

Nob Hill

816/763-8526

$399-$675

www.liveatnobhill.com

Park Meadows

816/737-1225

$555-$645

www.parkmeadowsapts.net

Prairie Walk

816/761-9310

$560-$740+

www.thebornecompany.com

The Ridge at Chestnut

816/361-3395

$499-$760

www.ridgeatchestnut.com

Santa Fe Village

816/444-0425

$415-$745

www.santafekc.com

Three Fountains

816/942-1918

$699-$1,299

www.threefountains.info

Timber Lakes at Red Bridge

816/763-0330

$599-$999

www.tlrbapts.com

Timberlane Village

816/761-7771

$455-$895

Waldo Heights

816/333-5401

$399-$499

KANSAS CITY EAST The Apartments at Bristol Park

816/355-0123

$719-$1,194

www.rentbristolpark.com

Cedar Brooke

816/373-8500

$565-$760

www.cedarbrookeapartments.com

Chapel Oaks

816/525-4894

$795-$1,150

Chapel Ridge

816/220-8500

$535-$730

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City Homes at Fall Creek

816/229-7700

$675-$999

WEBSITE

Cliffside Apartments

816/373-8510

$515-$615

www.cliffsideapartments.info

Cornerstone

816/923-9300

$675-$805

Coventry Park

816/373-6239

$585-$710

www.rentcoventrypark.com

Creekside Village

816/355-0241

$550-$1,095

www.curryre.com

The Dunes at Eastland Center

816/795-8464

$772-$1,250

www.dunesateastlandcenter.com

The Fairways at Lakewood

816/272-6175

$735-$1,250

The Mansion

816/478-2100

$545-$880

www.cohenesrey.com

The Manor Homes of Arborwalk / pg. 55

816/525-9797

$685-$1,250

www.launchliving.com/arborwalk

Maple Hill

816/921-9663

$475-$990

www.maplehillapts.com

New Longview / pg. 51

816/761-1407

$735-$1,264

www.newlongviewapts.com

Pepperwood Apartments

816/795-8881

$709-$1,259

www.pepperwood-apartments.com

Pheasant Run

816/524-0103

$610-$710

Quail Creek/Roundtree

816/373-7666

$529-$719

Summerset Apartments

816/373-5100

$415-$760

www.summersetapartments.com

Summit Ridge / pg. 51

816/607-8851

$708-$1,429

www.thesummitridgeapartments.com

The Trails at the Ridge

816/353-6060

$515-$620

www.thebornecompany.com

The Orchards

816/373-2277

$605-$850

www.orchardsapartments.com

The Village at Adams Dairy

816/224-3334

$825-$999

Whispering Lake

816/737-2787

$449-$645

www.liveatwhisperinglake.com

Williamsburg Square

816/373-7254

$565-$690

www.williamsburgsquareapts.com

AMLI at Wynnewood Farms

913/897-6200

$697-$1,102

www.amli.com/apartments

AMLI at Clear Creek

913/851-9191

$725-$1,181

www.amli.com/apartments

Aspen Lodge / pg. 57

913/642-1750

$609-$925

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Bella Palazzo

913/681-0700

$745-$1,550+

www.bella-palazzo.com

The Boulevard

913/396-9546

$585-$806

www.liveattheboulevard.com

Bradford Pointe

913/851-5000

$825-$1,695

www.bradfordpointe.com

The Bridges at Foxridge

913/831-2900

$735-$1,255

www.timberlandpartners.com

Cambridge Square / pg. 51

913/385-7111

$752-$1,293

www.livecambridgesquare.com

Casa De Fuentes / pg. 57

913/469-5798

$579-$845

www.casadefuentes.com

Corbin Crossing

913/681-5700

$757-$1,251

www.corbincrossingapts.com

Corinth Communities / pg. 57

913/642-1237

$517-$1,555

www.corinth-apts.com

Creekside

913/402-8400

$780-$1,090

www.creeksideoverlandpark.com

The Dunes at City Center

913/492-5442

$641-$850

www.dunesatcitycenter.com

The Dunes at Falcon Valley

913/780-5353

$699-$1,287

www.dunesatfalconvalley.com

The Dunes at St. Andrews

913/685-3939

$696-$1,403

www.dunesatstandrews.com

Essex Place / pg. 51

913/381-7020

$580-$1,299

www.liveatessexplace.com

The Falls

913/428-0183

$410-$811

www.fallsapartmentsks.com

The Fairways at Corbin Park

913/681-1222

$760-$1,490

www.fairwaysatcorbinpark.com

Four Winds

913/871-4316

$599-$1,009

www.fourwindsapartments.com

The Greens at Shawnee

913/422-8295

$690-$845+

www.lindseymanagement.com

Hampton Woods / pg. 51

913/268-4111

$715-$870

www.hamptonwoodsapartments.com

Herrington Park Townhomes

913/422-1910

$1,245-$1,475

www.curryre.com

The Homestead

913/829-0204

$650-$920

www.thehomesteadapartments.com

Hunter’s Pointe

913/451-1850

$685-$1,025+

www.hunterspointe.net

Indian Meadows

913/791-1000

$650-$895

www.indianmeadowsapts.com

Jefferson Place

913/764-1471

$455-$555

www.cohenesrey.com

Jefferson Pointe

913/906-9100

$775-$1,725

www.jeffersonpointe.com

Kelly Park

913/685-9500

$790-$1,345

www.kelly-park.com

Kenilworth / pg. 57

913/649-6656

$629-$1,760

www.kenilworth-apts.com

The Lakes at Lionsgate

913/402-7000

$700-$1,290

Lexington Farms / pg. 51

913/851-3200

$694-$1,081

www.lexingtonfarmsapts.com

Madison at Mill Creek / pg. 53

913/888-4860

$559-$714

www.madisonmillcreek.com

Madison at Woodridge / pg. 53

913/894-5468

$568-$679

www.madisonwoodridge.com

The Meadows

913/631-4000

$490-$770

www.bannerapartments.com

Mission Manor Homes / pg. 55

913/915-0659

to come

www.launchliving.com

Moonlight Apartments

913/856-6118

$589-$789+

Park Apartments

913/381-6666

$490-$695

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Pinecrest Townhomes

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$935-$1,185

Pointe Royal / pg. 51

913/345-2888

$730-$1,000

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The Preserve at Overland Park / pg. 51

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$774-$1,375

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$750-$1170

Ridgeview Apartments

913/829-8088

$560-$730

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Rosehill Pointe / pg. 57

913/888-9501

$525-$1,054

www.rosehillpointe.com

Sandstone Creek

913/402-8282

$715-$1,550

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Silverwood

913/677-1271

$604-$934

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Torries Chase

913/782-6149

$475-$763

Villa Medici / pg. 51

913/649-5050

$615-$2,025

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Villas at Carrington Square

913/402-1800

$699-$1,325+

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The Village at LionsGate

913/533-7546

$649-$1,680

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West End at City Center

913/310-9914

$815-$1,615

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Weston Point

913/851-4200

$685-$1190

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WEBSITE

Jackson

Kansas City, Mo.

www.kcmsd.net

Jackson

Lee’s Summit

www.leessummit.k12.mo.us

K-12

Jackson

Blue Springs

www.bluesprings-schools.net

Jackson

Raytown

www.raytownschools.org

Jackson

Independence

www.indep.k12.mo.us

Jackson

Center

www.center.k12.mo.us

Jackson

Hickman Mills

http://hickman.mo.schoolwebpages.com

Jackson

Fort Osage

www.fortosage.net

Jackson

Grandview

www.csd4.k12.mo.us

Jackson

Oak Grove

www.ogsd.k12.ca.us

Jackson

Grain Valley

www.grainvalley.k12.mo.us

Jackson

Lone Jack

www.lonejackc6.net

Johnson

Blue Valley / pg. 61

www.bluevalley12.org

Johnson

Shawnee Mission

www.smsd.org

Johnson

Olathe

www.olathe.k12.ks.us

Johnson

DeSoto

www.usd232.org

Johnson

Gardner Edgerton

www.usd231.com

Johnson

Spring Hill

www.usd230.k12.ks.us

Wyandotte

Kansas City, Kan.

www.kckps.org

Wyandotte

Turner

www.turnerusd202.org

Wyandotte

Bonner Springs/Edwardsville

www.usd204.k12.ks.us

Wyandotte

Piper

www.piperschools.com

Clay

Excelsior Springs

www.essd40.com

Clay

Kearny

www.kearnyschools.com

Clay

Smithville

www.smithville.k12.mo.us

Clay

Lawson

www.lawsoncardinals.org

Clay

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www.nkcsd.k12.mo.us

Clay

Liberty

www.liberty.k12.mo.us

Platte

Park Hill R-IV/Platte County R-III

www.co.platte.mo.us

Cass

Belton

www.beltonschools.k12.mo.us

Cass

Archie R-V

www.archie.k12.mo.us

Cass

Drexel R-IV

www.drexel.k12.mo.us

Cass

East Lynne

www.eastlynne40school.org

Cass

Harrisonville Cass R-IV

www.harrisonvilleschools.org

Cass

Midway R-I

www.midway.k12.mo.us

Cass

Pleasant Hill R-III

www.pleasanthillschools.com

Cass

Raymore-Peculiar

www.raypec.k12.mo.us

Cass

Sherwood Cass R-VIII

www.dese.mo.gov

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Strasburg C-3

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COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY

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WEBSITE

Lawrence, Kan.

www.ku.edu

HIGHER EDUCATION University of Kansas University of Missouri-Kansas City

Kansas City, Mo.

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University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Mo.

www.ucmo.edu

Park University

Parkville, Mo.

www.park.edu

Avila University

Kansas City, Mo.

www.avila.edu

Missouri Western State University

St. Joseph, Mo.

www.missouriwestern.edu

Northwest Missouri State University

Maryville, Mo.

www.nwmissouri.edu

Rockhurst University

Kansas City, Mo.

www.rockhurst.edu

William Jewell College

Liberty, Mo.

www.jewell.edu

Webster University

Kansas City, Mo.

www.webster.edu/kc

MidAmerica Nazarene University

Olathe, Kan.

www.mnu.edu

Baker University

Baldwin City, Kan.

www.bakeru.edu

Haskell Indian Nations University

Lawrence, Kan.

www.haskell.edu

Kansas City Art Institute

Kansas City, Mo.

www.kcai.edu

Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, Kan.

www.jccc.edu

Kansas City, Kansas Community College

Kansas City, Kan.

www.kckcc.edu

Metropolitan Community College

Kansas City, Mo.

www.mcckc.edu

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Kansas City, Kan.

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ity or suburb? Public or private?

these schools are eligible to receive two years

have a specific focus that targets a need

Missouri or Kansas? These are

of tuition and general fees reimbursements

identified by community leaders. These

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students are also eligible for scholarships

academic goals by the time allotted in the

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(leopoldgallery.com).

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Leopold Gallery partners with area high schools, such as the Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts in the Kansas City, Mo.

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arts institutions.

Vocational Training For business-minded students, consider schools with strong professional development curriculums. At Olathe North High School, students who participate in DECA, an organization that prepares emerging leaders in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high school and college, get real-world experience by running the Eagle Express Coffee CafĂŠ and Spirit Wear. This on-site store gives students real-world money and management experiences. The Blue Valley School District in Overland Park, Kan., features a Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS). In 2010, CAPS hosted a symposium for the FAB Lab, a program started by MIT. University directors, researchers, instructors and students came together for the FAB Lab symposium where they brainstormed and prototyped new inventions. Experiences such as these give students the opportunity to work with industry professionals and learn what it takes to have a career in a math- or science-based field. Many districts also offer vocational and technical training. Students interested in the specialties offered at area vocational schools can split their days between high school classes and the vocational school.

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Kansas City Area Child-Care Resources: Kansas Department of Health & Environment Child Care Licensing and Registration 785/296-1500 or www.kdheks.gov/health Missouri Bureau of Child Care Northwestern District Section for Child Care Regulation 3717 S. Whitney Ave., Independence, MO 816/350-5450 or www.dhss.mo.gov/childcare Missouri Child Care Resource and Referral Network

800/200-9017 or www.moccrrn.org The Family Conservancy 444 Minnesota Ave., Ste. 200, Kansas City, KS 913/342-1110 or www.thefamilyconservancy.org

Child-Care Options: KinderCare Learning Centers

Far from Child’s Play Kansas City has many child-care facilities to choose from that vary in terms of needs, education and schedules. With a wide range of alternatives, from at-home day-care options to early education, you are sure to find an option that’s right for your family. Things to consider when searching for a facility: ●

If you are seeking minimal care, check with

your local places of worship.

Some things to remember: ●

Licensing requirements differ on either

side of the state line. ●

In Kansas, anyone providing care for

If you are looking for a more educationally

children other than those related by blood,

oriented and curriculum-based setting for your

marriage or adoption must be licensed or

toddler, try preschools and learning centers.

registered.

●

Always ask the center about licensing and

accreditation. ●

Request a proof of claims from the owners.

●

Visit the facilities you are considering in

person. ●

Ask for references from previous clients.

●

No license is required in Missouri if the

family child-care home provider cares for

Child day-care, pre-school and pre-k programs 816/741-4331 or www.kindercare.com Creative World School Early education child care 4747 S. Hocker Road, Kansas City, MO 816/478-1988 or www.creativeworldschool.com La Petite Academy Educational child care (10 Kansas City locations) www.lapetite.com Spectrum Station High-quality daycare and early learning center 3250 N. Ameristar Drive, Kansas City, MO 816/459-8000 or www.spectrumstation.com The Primrose School Full-time, part-time, and before- and after-school programs (3 Kansas City locations) 913/897-8900 or www.primroseschools.com

four children or fewer. ●

Preschools do not have to be accredited by

Montessori Academy

the state, but they should be accredited by a

Privately owned pre-school/child-care facility

nationally recognized organization.

2939 Cherry St., Kansas City, MO 816/561-7664 or www.montessori-academy-kc.com

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Moving Your Pets Your new home wouldn’t be the same without your family pet, yet he or she might not be the same without some special attention during the stress of moving. Here’s what you can do.

P ●

ets — like people — react to change much the same way

or you can choose to stow it in the cargo compartment, which is

different from those of their owners.

air-conditioned and pressurized. You must have a health certificate

Maintain your pet’s routine as much as possible. Feed, exercise and Consider keeping your pet at a friend’s home while you’re packing

and moving so it doesn’t become upset. ●

Keep your pet under your plane seat if it meets weight requirements,

humans do, and in some ways, a pet’s needs are not terribly

play with it at the same times as usual. ●

●

Minimize digestive upsets with special foods. Pheromones might

from your vet to transport an animal this way. ●

Put your pet in an insulated carrier to minimize large temperature

shifts, especially during plane travel. ●

Check to see if your airline provides a personal hand-carrying

service. Be sure to leave instructions and include the last time your

also calm stressed pets. Use dog- and cat-appeasing pheromones in an

pet ate and drank or had a bathroom break.

outlet for two weeks before and after your move.

●

Don’t use sedatives, especially on planes, but Dramamine can help

them combat motion sickness. ●

Prepare your animal for flight a month before by getting it used to

its carrier. Make it a familiar, comfortable place by keeping treats or a favorite blanket or toy inside.

If you’re driving to your new location with your pet, make sure it

has access to water and be prepared to stop regularly. Never leave your animal in a car in hot weather, but if you must, purchase grills to put up in place of windows so air can move through the car. ●

Before leaving town, get your pet one last check-up, including

vaccinations, medications and records. ●

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Going for the Greens Tee off on Kansas City’s premier golf courses.

NAME

LOCATION

PHONE NUMBER

WEBSITE

KANSAS PUBLIC COURSES Deer Creek Golf Club

7000 W. 133rd St., Overland Park

913/681-3100

www.deercreekgc.com

Dub’s Dread Golf Club

12601 Hollingsworth Road, Kansas City

913/871-7616

www.dubsdreadgolfclub.com

Falcon Lakes Golf Course

4605 Clubhouse Drive, Basehor

913/724-4653

www.falconlakesgolf.com

Falcon Ridge Golf Course

20200 Prairie Star Pkwy., Lenexa

913/393-4653

www.falconridgegolf.com

Falcon Valley Golf Course

9801 Falcon Valley Drive, Lenexa

913/780-5976

www.falconvalleygolf.com

Heritage Park Golf Course

16445 Lackman Road, Olathe

913/829-4653

www.jcprd.com

IronHorse Golf Club

15400 Mission Road, Leawood

913/685-4653

www.ironhorsegolf.com

Oak Country Golf Course

8800 Scott Drive, DeSoto

913/583-3503

www.oakcountrygolfcourse.com

Painted Hills Golf Course

7101 Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City

913/334-1111

www.paintedhillsgolfcourse.com

Prairie Highlands Golf Course

14695 S. Inverness St., Olathe

913/856-7235

www.prairiehighlands.com

St. Andrews Golf Course

11099 W. 135th St., Overland Park

913/897-3804

www.opkansas.org

Sunflower Hills Golf Course

12200 Riverview Road

913/573-8570

www.wycokck.org

Sycamore Ridge Golf Course

21731 Clubhouse Drive, Spring Hill

913/592-5292

www.sycamoreridgegolf.com

Sykes Lady Overland Park

12501 Quivira Road, Overland Park

913/897-3809

www.opkansas.org

Tomahawk Hills Golf Course

17501 Midland Drive, Shawnee

913/631-8000

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LOCATION

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WEBSITE

KANSAS PRIVATE COURSES Brookridge Golf & Fitness

8223 W. 103rd St., Overland Park

913/648-1600

www.brookridgegf.com

The Golf Club of Kansas

18145 W. 87th Pkwy., Lenexa

913/888-4894

www.gcofkansas.com

Hallbrook Country Club

11200 Overbrook Road, Leawood

913/345-9292

www.hallbrookcc.org

Indian Hills Country Club

6847 Tomahawk Road, Mission Hills

913/362-6200

www.ihcckc.com

Lake Quivira Country Club

100 Crescent Blvd., Lake Quivira

913/631-7577

www.lakequivira.org

Leawood South Country Club

12700 Overbrook Road, Leawood

913/491-1313

www.leawoodsouthcc.com

Meadowbrook Golf & Country Club

9101 Nall Ave., Prairie Village

913/642-4640

www.meadowbrookcc.org

Metcalf Ridge Golf Club

6302 W. 295th St., Louisburg

913/837-5476

www.metcalfridge.com

Milburn Golf & Country Club

7501 W. 69th St., Overland Park

913/432-9053

www.milburn.org

Mission Hills Country Club

5400 Mission Drive, Mission Hills

913/722-1085

www.missionhillscc.com

Nicklaus Golf Club and LionsGate

14225 Dearborn Ave., Overland Park

913/402-1000

www.nicklausgolflg.com

Shadow Glen Golf Club

26000 Shadow Glen Drive, Olathe

913/764-2299

www.shadowglen.org

MISSOURI PUBLIC COURSES Adams Pointe Golf Course

1601 R.D. Mize Road, Blue Springs

816/220-0310

www.adamspointegolfclub.com

Bent Oak Golf Club

1300 SE 30th St., Oak Grove

816/690-3028

www.bentoakgolfclub.com

Country Creek Golf Club

21601 E. State Route P, Pleasant Hill

816/540-5225

www.countrycreekgolf.com

Drumm Farm Golf Club

15400 E. 34th St., Independence

816/350-9900

www.drummfarmgolfclub.com

Eagles’ Landing Golf Course

4200 Bong Ave., Belton

816/318-0004

www.eagleslandinggolfcourse.com

Fred Arbanas Golf Course at Longview Lake

11100 View High Drive, Kansas City

816/761-9445

www.jacksongov.org

Hillcrest Country Club

8200 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City

816/523-8601

www.hillcrestkc.com

Hodge Park Golf Course

700 NE Barry Road, Kansas City

816/781-4152

www.hodgeparkgolf.com

Paradise Pointe Golf Complex

18212 Golf Drive, Smithville

816/532-4100

www.paradisepointegolf.com

River Oaks Golf Club

14204 St. Andrews Drive, Grandview

816/966-8111

www.greatlifegolf.com/RiverOaks

Rockwood Golf Club

2400 S. Maywood

816/252-2000

www.rockwoodgolfclub.com

Royal Meadows Golf Course

10501 E. 47th St., Kansas City

816/353-1323

www.royalmeadowsgc.com

Shamrock Hills Golf Club

3161 S. 291 Hwy., Lee’s Summit

816/537-6556

www.shamrockhills.com

Shoal Creek Golf Course

8905 Shoal Creek Pkwy., Kansas City

816/407-1079

www.shoalcreekgolf.com

Swope Memorial Golf Course

6900 Swope Memorial Drive, Kansas City

816/513-8910

www.swopememorialgolfcourse.com

Tiffany Greens Golf Course

5900 NW Tiffany Springs Pkwy., Kansas City

816/880-9600

www.tiffanygreensgolf.com

WinterStone Golf Course

17101 E. Kentucky Road, Independence

816/257-5755

www.winterstonegolf.com

MISSOURI PRIVATE COURSES The Country Club of Blue Springs

1600 NW Circle Drive, Blue Springs

816/229-1194

www.countryclubofbluesprings.net

Lakewood Oaks Golf Club

651 NE St. Andrews Circle, Lee’s Summit

816/373-2505

www.logc.org

Loch Lloyd Country Club

16750 S. Country Club Drive, Loch Lloyd

816/322-1022

www.lochlloyd.com

The National Golf Club of Kansas City

6700 N. National Drive, Parkville

816/746-0200

www.thenationalgolfclub.com

Staley Farms Golf Club

10310 N. Olive Ave., Kansas City

816/734-3839

www.staleyfarms.com

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Kansas City has enough reasonably priced, locally owned and nationally known retailers to feed your addiction.

NAME

LOCATION

PHONE NUMBER

WEBSITE

Crown Center

Grand and Pershing

816/274-8444

www.crowncenter.com

Independence Center

I-70 and Hwy 291

816/795-8602

www.simon.com

Oak Park Mall

95th and Quivira

913/888-4400

www.thenewoakparkmall.com

Briarcliff Village

169 Hwy and Briarcliff Pkwy.

816/595-5820

www.briarcliffvillagekc.com

Country Club Plaza

47th and J.C. Nichols Pkwy.

816/753-0100

www.countryclubplaza.com

Hawthorne Plaza

119th and Roe

www.hawthorneplazashopping.com

one NINETEEN

119th and Roe

816/607-5420

www.onenineteenshopping.com

Park Place

117th and Nall

www.destinationparkplace.com

The Legends at Village West

I-435 and Parallel Pkwy.

913/788-3700

www.legendsshopping.com

Town Center Plaza

119th between Roe and Nall

913/498-1111

www.towncenterplaza.com

Tuileries Plaza

I-29 and NW 64th Street

816/531-5303

www.tuileriesplaza.com

Zona Rosa

I-29 and Barry Road

816/587-8180

www.zonarosa.com

Corinth Square

83rd and Mission

www.corinthsquare.com

MIGHTY MALLS

MALLTERNATIVES

Prairie Village Shops

71st and Mission

www.prairievillageshops.com

Downtown Parkville

Parkville, Mo.

816/505-2227

www.parkvillemo.org

Power and Light District

14th and Main

877/697-5347

www.powerandlightdistrict.com

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Feel Better Soon Kansas City has many options to help you locate the right health care facility that fits your requirements. Johnson County, Kan. Children’s Mercy South

5808 W. 110th St.

913/696-8000

Children’s Mercy College Boulevard Clinic

5520 College Blvd.

913/696-8000

www.childrensmercy.org www.childrensmercy.org

KU MedWest

7405 Renner Road

913/588-1227

www.kumed.com

Menorah Medical Center

5721 W. 119th St.

913/498-6000

www.menorahmedicalcenter.com

Olathe Medical Center

20333 W. 151st St.

913/791-4200

www.olathehealth.org

Overland Park Regional Medical Center

10500 Quivira Road

913/541-5000

www.oprmc.com

Shawnee Mission Medical Center

9100 W. 74th St.

913/676-2000

www.shawneemission.org

Saint Luke’s South

12300 Metcalf Ave.

913/317-7000

www.saintlukeshealthsystem.org

Children’s Mercy West

4313 State Ave.

913/233-4400

www.childrensmercy.org

Providence Medical Center

8929 Parallel Pkwy.

913/596-4000

www.providence-health.org

St. John Hospital (Leavenworth)

3500 S. 4th St.

913/680-6000

www.providence-health.org

The University of Kansas Hospital

3901 Rainbow Blvd.

913/588-1227

www.kumed.com

Kansas City, Kan.

Kansas City, Mo. Children’s Mercy Hospital

2401 Gillham Road

816/234-3000

www.childrensmercy.org

Children’s Mercy Teen Clinic

4605 Paseo Blvd.

816/234-3050

www.childrensmercy.org

Kindred Hospital Kansas City

8701 Troost Ave.

816/995-2000

www.kindredhospitalkc.com

Research Medical Center

2316 E. Meyer Blvd.

816/276-4000

www.researchmedicalcenter.com

Research Medical Center Brookside Campus

6601 Rockhill Road

816/276-7000

www.researchbrookside.com

Research Psychiatric Center

2323 E. 63rd St.

816/444-8161

www.researchpsychiatriccenter.com

Saint Joseph Health Center

1000 Carondelet Drive

816/942-4400

www.carondelethealth.org

Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City

4401 Wornall Road

816/932-2000

www.saintlukeshealthsystem.org

Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute

4401 Wornall Road

816/932-2000

www.saintlukeshealthsystem.org

Truman Medical Center — Hospital Hill

2301 Holmes St.

816/404-1000

www.trumed.org

Kansas City, Mo. — East Centerpoint Medical Center

19600 E. 39th St.

816/698-7000

www.centerpointmedical.com

St. Mary’s Medical Center of Blue Springs

201 NW R.D. Mize Road

816/228-5900

www.carondelethealth.org

Kansas City, Mo. — South Cass Regional Medical Center

2800 E. Rock Haven

818/380-3474

www.cassmedicalcenter.com

Lee’s Summit Medical Center

2100 SE Blue Pkwy.

816/282-5000

www.leessummitmedicalcenter.com

Research Belton Hospital

17065 S. 71 Hwy.

816/348-1200

www.researchbeltonhospital.com

Saint Luke’s East — Lee’s Summit

100 NE Saint Luke’s Blvd.

816/347-5000

www.saintlukeshealthsystem.org

Truman Medical Center — Lakewood

7900 Lee’s Summit Road

816/404-7000

www.trumed.org

Children’s Mercy Northland

501 NW Barry Road

816/413-2500

www.childrensmercy.org

Liberty Hospital

2525 Glenn Hendren Drive

816/781-7200

www.libertyhospital.org

North Kansas City Hospital

2800 Clay Edwards Drive

816/691-2000

www.nkch.org

Saint Luke’s Northland Hospital

5830 NW Barry Road

816/891-6000

www.saintlukeshealthsystem.org

Saint Luke’s Northland Hospital (Smithville)

601 S. 169 Hwy.

816/532-3700

www.saintlukeshealthsystem.org

Kansas City, Mo. — North

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Homeward Bound Finding your new home can be painless with a fast Internet connection and a competent agent. ith its famous barbecue, storied jazz history

Chances are you may already know someone who

and vibrant sports scene, Kansas City has

lives here. What better resource than a current resident

always been a place of exciting possibilities,

with an intimate knowledge of the city? If that’s not an

including a lot of different home options. As a bi-state

option, you could make a quick trip to the city before

metropolitan area, Kansas City has the advantage of

you make your permanent move. Spend a few days

offering a wide breadth of options on where to live. From

here to get a feel for different parts of the city. Read

the historic Brookside neighborhood to newer suburban

the local newspaper (kansascity.com) or visit the Kansas

developments across the state line, this diverse city has a

City Convention and Visitors Bureau (visitkc.com) to

lot to offer, which can make the home-buying experience

familiarize yourself with the area.

a bit daunting. Whether you’re moving to Kansas City

Increasingly, a lot of what you need to know about

for work, family or to simply make a fresh start, there

buying a house requires only your computer and an

are some essential steps to finding a new home in a

Internet connection. According to a study conducted

neighborhood that’s right for you.

by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), an

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overwhelming 87 percent of buyers used the Internet in their search for a home. Most real estate offices in Kansas City have websites that allow you to search for all properties available in the city. Online home listings are much more detailed, with specific information on nearby schools, neighborhood demographics and crime rates in the area. There are a lot of helpful resources on realtor.com, which is the official site for the NAR. The site has information on top real estate agents who have local knowledge and offer a variety of services to help in your relocation process. Other websites such as CitySearch (kansas city.citysearch.com/guide/kansas-city-mo) can help you identify neighborhoods with criteria that are important to you. When narrowing down your search, consider what qualities are most important to you in community. Is it the neighborhood, schools, commute, or location to retail and dining? Of course, while the Internet is a valuable resource, a good real estate agent will have access to more timely information about houses on the market. Finding the right agent depends on a number of factors. Make sure you feel comfortable with your agent. Home buying — especially in an unfamiliar city — depends on a good working relationship with a knowledgeable and competent agent. The agent should be both responsive to your needs and realistic about what’s out there. Ask a lot of questions and be specific about what’s important to you in a new home and community. Local knowledge is especially important in big cities. Find an agent who works in the neighborhoods where you want to buy. A

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While enhanced innovations in technology certainly account for much of how people find new homes these days, there’s something to be said about good old-fashioned word of mouth. Real estate agents depend on positive customer testimonials for future business. Ask your new co-workers or acquaintances for a referral. Or, if you sold a house before moving here, you could also ask your previous agent to refer you to a local agent here. Contrary to what some people might think, real estate agents interact within a broad network and often work closely with each other to refer clients, especially if they have buyers who are out of their geographic reach and expertise. Looking for another good way to find a home? Ditch the computer and take a drive! Spending a Sunday afternoon driving through the city’s diverse neighborhoods can offer a glimpse into what life would be like in a certain part of town. Attending open houses is a great way to interact with agents in a noncommittal way. Don’t let your lack of interest in that particular house keep you

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Building Your Dream Home You don’t have to settle for less than your dreams when you’re settling down. Kansas City has a number of excellent architects, builders and remodelers who can help you create the home that’s perfect for you, even from miles away.

From the Ground Up

All About the Money

The first step on your homebuilding list

Dream homes usually aren’t cheap, so you

is to find the right location. Choose the

must make creating a budget a priority. The

neighborhood, school district and proximity

amount you have to spend will affect the

to work that fit your lifestyle. Factor in the

size, style and materials of your home.

site’s landscape, as different shapes and

For instance, a two-story Williamsburg-style

sizes will determine what style of home you

house is simple to build, but adding on wings

can build.

increases complexity, construction cost and

Stay open and honest to the suggestions

utilities bills down the road, says Bruce

your team of architects and builders makes;

Wendlandt of Wendlandt & Stallbaumer

remember communication is the key to a

Architects.

successful project, and having the right

Most people know what loan amount they

team to talk to will make the process run

qualify for when starting the homebuilding

smoothly. Ask to talk to a builder’s previous

process, according to David Dussair of

clients and see if you can get a walk-through

Design Build Team. “They need to design or

of their homes. Having references on hand

search for a house plan to fit into that range.

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you want in a house than to find out it costs twice what you can afford,” he says. Doing a budget beforehand also will save frustration and disappointment. “It’s good to know in your heart of hearts where you want to be budget-wise, where your goals are and to be educated on price points,” Wendlandt adds. “It’s always easier to upgrade in the process than to get emotionally attached to a project and have to downgrade due to budget. At the same time, if the budget seems to be creeping upward, carefully consider the value of components that are causing the increase. Oftentimes, the long term benefits of a feature can greatly outweigh what is perceived as an initial budget-buster at the onset.” The way to determine your budget and expectations should come from a discussion of every detail, small and large. “Develop a list before you talk with the architect or the builder and just take it one room at a time and make a list of everything you want to do in that room,” Dussair says. “Prioritize the list from the most important to least important. More than likely, when you get through the list and you start talking cost, you may have to leave off some less important items to get the more important things you want.”

Tele-Communicating If you’re building from a distance, you can get a better feel for your builder if you meet in person, and design ideas can more easily be discussed over the table. Once you have the right ideas and the right people assembled for the job, technology, such as digital cameras and e-mail, make it easier to watch construction from afar. “Our goal is that when we start construction, we want the drawings as close to perfect as possible so it minimizes the need for questions or problems,” Wendlandt says. “There’s always going to be something that comes up, but our goal is to write that instruction manual as clearly and accurately as possible and pull as many of the unknowns out of the equation.” 80 • 2012 RELOCATING IN KANSAS CITY

Tweaking an Existing Home If you’ve found a great place but it needs a nip and a tuck before it fits your exact needs, remodeling may be the option for you. One way to determine both physical and budgetary feasibility of a remodel project is to have a professional check out the property before you buy, says Greg Rothers of Rothers Design/Build. “You want to make sure the house is solid, has good bones, as people say. You should compare it to the value of the other homes in the neighborhood to make sure what you are going to do will be supported by the neighborhood,” he says. After you’ve settled on a home, develop a master plan for it, especially if you have multiple projects in mind. A plan will allow you to make an accurate time schedule and set the limitations of your budget. Donna Kirsopp of Schloegel Design Remodel suggests speaking to a design/build firm, which keeps all parties on the same page, instead of separate contractors. “We are constantly checking back with the budget in terms of each selection from a construction and material standpoint,” she comments. Rothers

suggests

working

with

contractor to remodel your home in phases. You may need to complete certain rooms, such as a bathroom and kitchen, to make the house livable when you move in. Secondary rooms can be updated later. “Get the details worked out upfront so there aren’t emergencies during the project,” Kirsopp adds. Once everything is discussed and good to go, your dream home could be ready by the time you settle in your new city.

A Starting Place To find a list of local contractors and remodelers, contact the Home Builders Association (HBA), www.kchba.org; the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), www.nari.org; or the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), www.nkba.org. 2012 RELOCATING IN KANSAS CITY • 81

Redefining Your Style Sink into your new surroundings with an updated look. elocating to a new city is all about

Experience Counts

the ins-and-outs of where the best resources

discovery. Leaving the familiar

When a couple decided to relocate from

were for everything from buying antiques to

and moving to a new location

Boston to Kansas City, they found interior

finding a good dry cleaner.

presents not only apprehension but myriad

designer Anna Marie DeMayo’s name and

opportunities. Whether it’s expanding on

pictures of a home she designed in a book.

It’s not hard to see why experienced design professionals are invaluable aids

the tried and true or experimenting with a

“They happened to see images of a house

totally unique style, here’s your chance to

I completed that matched their design ideas,

completely redefine one of the most

so they called me. They trusted me to help

Locating an interior designer can

important areas of your life — your home.

them turn their newly purchased 10-year-old

present somewhat of a challenge at first,

With the guidance of a design professional

home into something as livable as their East

but one

to accompany your journey, reinventing

Coast home,” DeMayo says.

chapter of the American Society of

your design style can be a seamless, joyous new beginning. 82 • 2012 RELOCATING IN KANSAS CITY

while you’re acclimating to your new surroundings.

reliable resource is the local

Not only did DeMayo assist with

Interior Designers (ASID). Find a list of

decorating, but she also helped them learn

professionals at asidmowestks.org. You also

Photo by James Maidhof

RelocatinginKC

can ask your real estate agent,

make more of an impact, I try to

builder or architect. Generally

bring a global, luxurious approach

these people will have longstanding

into a home. If they loved the

relationships with area designers.

headboard and elegant bedding

A relocation specialist referred

from recent travels, reinterpret

interior designer Susan Sage,

those elements. Add drama with bold

owner

Elegance

color and distinctive accessories. You

Interiors, to Byron and Nancy

Casual

want a client to feel special every

Meeks,

time they walk into their home.”

semi-relocating

from

Kinsley, Kan., to Kansas City, Mo.

And that’s the beauty of using a

“The Meekses were seeking a

knowledgeable design professional.

second home to simplify their

Jan Kyle of Kyle Wells Design

lifestyle and be closer to their

closes with this thought: “Contrary

grandchildren,” Sage explains.

to the conception that professional

“Before buying a permanent home,

design services are expensive, a

they decided to purchase a condo

good designer will actually save

on the Plaza. Since they still owned

you

money

keeping

you

Photo by James Maidhof

a home in western Kansas, we

from making expensive mistakes.

discussed design preferences then bought

offers plenty of open spaces; there are

Partnering together with you, they can make

everything new, from window treatments

no more boxy, small rooms. Buyers

your vision into a reality.”

and bedding to paint colors and furnishings.”

want convenient, useful features that

A couple years later, they sold the condo

speak to their personal style, from flexible

and bought a home in Prairie Village. Sage

entertainment areas, large pantries and

was once again enlisted to help furnish

generous bathrooms to covered decks and

their new residence. “That’s the best type of

multiple fireplaces.”

referral,” she says.

Scandia Down by Terrasi Home shares these tips: ●

Hand-in-hand with smart design is the

Determine which pieces you already own

that you want to keep in your new home. Do you want to stay true to a particular

Interior designer Ann Egan, ASID, has

decor that needs the boost of the interior

●

had similar experiences. She’s very specific

designer’s professional eye to achieve

style or mix it up? Either works, but both

when she works with new clients.

potential. Kathleen Ramsey, Allied Member

will take discipline and planning.

“I have an itinerary that I go over, and

ASID, believes that a client’s surrounding

●

since most of the time this will be their

should re-energize, inspire and provide

— formal or relaxed, light and airy, warm

first time with a designer, I want to find

maximum comfort.

Determine the overall feel of your house

and cozy? Remix and repurpose furnishings. A

out their expectations. I interview them and

“The metro is loaded with great, classic

they interview me,” she says. “I will ask

architectural styles — there’s no such thing as

favorite chest can become the base for a new

them to take pictures of their current house

one overriding design,” she notes. “There’s so

vessel sink for instance.

so that I can become more familiar with

much variation to choose from today. I’m

●

their preferences.”

noticing rustically elegant interiors; simpler,

years to come. Quality upholstery can be

cleaner lines; and bold patterns, often

recovered rather than disposed of and well-

Home Sweet Home

from wallpaper (that’s currently making a

constructed wood pieces can be refinished or

Jeff Reglin, chief marketing officer for

comeback) to overscaled graphics and

painted to give them new life.

Rodrock Homes, says homebuyers are more

classic

●

involved with the process of building and

acceptable.”

ornamentation.

Everything

●

Buy investment pieces that you’ll have for

Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Make sure

your preferences are heard throughout the process.

buying. Rodrock works with relocation

There’s quite a bit of observation interior

buyers and interior designers from the start.

designer Trina J. LeMasters utilizes with her

●

“What makes a home unique, we feel, is the

clients. “I do a lot of soul-searching with my

finished is often in the details: accessories,

ability to choose from a number of plans that

clients,” she says. “I notice what their

artwork, lighting and personal artifacts.

fit your lifestyle,” he says. “Today’s home

lifestyle is and how to personalize it. To

The difference between furnished and

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RelocatinginKC

You might be an old pro at planting, pruning and picking in your former hometown, but moving to a new city means new rules — especially ones established by Mother Nature.

ardening, to some people, is one

“Being right in the middle of the country

Weidenbach, president of Rosehill Gardens.

of life’s simpler pleasures. But,

has the advantage of allowing people to grow

“It makes all the difference in the world if

when your plants and flowers fail,

a wider variety of plants than some areas, but

the trees and plants are already accustomed

pleasure might give way to frustration. This

it has the disadvantage of being susceptible

to the Kansas City soil when you buy them

is common for relocators who learn the hard

to almost every bug and disease,” says Eric

and plant them in your own yard.”

way the complexities of the Midwestern soil

Nelson, owner of Family Tree Nursery,

Sustainable trees include ash, maple, oak,

and weather. Understanding our climate zone

which has three nurseries in Kansas City.

evergreens, sweet gum and bald cypress

is critical for selecting permanent landscape

“One of the biggest challenges is finding

trees. Ornamental trees include red bud, pear,

plants. If you want a shrub, flower or tree to

plants that can withstand the freezing and

dogwood, crabapple, birch and whitebud.

survive and grow year after year, it must

thawing of the soil that often happens in

tolerate year-round conditions: the lowest

Kansas City.”

Popular shrubs include rose bushes, lilacs and forsythia. Hydrangeas, barberry, burning

and highest temperatures, the amount and

The surest way to know if a plant will

bush, boxwood, spirea and witch hazel also

distribution of rainfall (or availability of

survive in your yard is to buy materials native

fare well in the Kansas City climate, as do

irrigation), and soil conditions. Kansas City

to the Kansas City landscape.

bulb flowers like daffodils and tulips.

is considered zone 5b, a borderline area

“One of the best tips I could give

But before you plant anything, test the soil

between zones five and six, which means this

someone moving here is to buy trees and

around your home. Both Kansas and Missouri

climate can support zone six plants.

plants that are locally grown,” notes Gary

extension centers offer soil testing for a small

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Photo by Paul Bonnichsen

In The Zone

fee. Jeff Svilarich, senior landscape designer

to do much extra watering. “After the first

bulbs to grow roots and stay underground

for Red Oak Landscaping in Overland Park,

year, if you have properly selected the plants

until spring.

adds that your soil might be hard and

and done a good job of preparing the soil,

With these things at the forefront of

compacted with clay, especially if you are in

most plants should be able to survive on

your mind, your new surroundings should

new-home communities where topsoil is lost

rainfall.”

spring to life by the first anniversary of

in construction. If you live in some of the

If you have a sprinkler system or decide to

older neighborhoods in Kansas City, your

add one, make sure to set up different zones

soil might already be ripe for planting. You

for the lawn and garden beds. “You usually

would simply need to amend it with organic

will water the lawn much more than the bed

materials and compost and possibly add

where the trees, shrubs and flowers are

sand, which allows it to drain.

located,” Weidenbach says.

your move.

Good Resources: University of Missouri Extension/ Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City www.mggkc.com

Next and most importantly, devise a

Father Time Sets His Watch

K-State Research and Extension/

One erroneous step includes planting too

The best time to plant for spring ranges

Johnson County

close to the house. “You need to know the

from March to May, and the best time

www.johnson.ksu.com

eventual size that trees and shrubs will be,”

for fall is September through November.

Svilarich warns. “You don’t want to move

Keep in mind the average frost-free date

Kansas City Community Gardens

trees or plants later because it is more work

for Kansas City is April 15, but the

www.kccg.org

and often risky.”

official frost-free date is May 15. Flowering

master plan before breaking ground.

bulbs can be planted up until the ground

The Kansas City Gardener www.facebook.com/thekansascitygardener

Maintaining Itself

freezes, which usually is in November.

Even though Kansas City can have hot

October is best for planting bulbs, when

Savvygardener Community

summers, Svilarich says you shouldn’t have

cooler temperatures roll in to encourage

www.savvygardener.com

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The Marketplace Visit us online at www.kchandg.com A.B. May ..............................................................................................61

Kitchens by Kleweno ............................................................................77

A&L Painting ........................................................................................35

Last Tangle ..........................................................................................35

Allstate Management Corp. ..................................................................57

Launch Development ............................................................................55

America’s Heartland Gallery .................................................................75

“Living Large” ......................................................................................76

Amini’s Galleria....................................................................................7

MAC Property Management..................................................................53

Antioch Dental Group ...........................................................................11

Madison Apartment Group....................................................................53

Apartment Finder .................................................................................62

Marble Restoration ..............................................................................44

Becky Berg Designs ..............................................................................79

Mid-Continent Library ..........................................................................63

Blue Valley School ...............................................................................61

Missouri Organic ..................................................................................35

Bordner Installation..............................................................................33

Morgan Group ......................................................................................53

C&M Builders.......................................................................................3

Nannies of Kansas City ........................................................................11

Capitol Federal Savings ........................................................................75

Nebraska Furniture Mart ......................................................................8

Cedar Creek.....................................................................................22-23

Plaza Living Center...............................................................................56

City of Bonner Springs..........................................................................32

Prudential KC Realty/Suzy & Eric Goldstein ..........................................5

City of Shawnee...................................................................................32

Quality Home Concepts ........................................................................80

CLK Management .................................................................................57

“Real Talk With Dave”..........................................................................88

Commerce Bank....................................................................................4

Reece & Nichols/Charlene Muller.................................Inside Front Cover

Cone Team ...........................................................................................10

Re/Max __ Ken Hoover ........................................................................2

Cottonwood Canyon ................................................................... 17, 38-39

Rockwood Falls Estates ........................................................................13

Crescent Court .....................................................................................27

Rodrock Development ...........................................................................1

Decorative Touch..................................................................................25

Roeser Homes ......................................................................................41

Delaware Interiors ...............................................................................59

Rosehill Gardens ..................................................................................63

Design Build Team ...............................................................................31

Scandia Down ...............................................................Inside Back Cover

Designer Consignment..........................................................................81

Schlitterbahn Waterparks .....................................................................27

Factory Direct Appliance.................................................................15, 87

Schutte Lumber ....................................................................................31

Falcon Properties ............................................................Cover, 20-21, 29

Small Step ...........................................................................................62

Fogelman Management Group ..............................................................51

Sub Q Artistic Concrete ........................................................................35

Friedrichs Roofing ................................................................................61

Summit Custom Homes.........................................................................45

Graham-Welch & Associates...........................................................17, 49

The Tile Shop .......................................................................................6

Granite Falls ........................................................................................49

Tiffany Greens......................................................................................67

HCA Midwest Health System................................................................73

Two Chic Blvd. .....................................................................................71

Hensler Homes .....................................................................................10

United Mosquito ..................................................................................69

Her Majesty’s Closet ............................................................................69

Urban Dwellings Design .......................................................................69

Holthaus Building Inc. ..........................................................................79

We Buy Gold............................................................................Back Cover

Intelligent Line A+D .............................................................................81

Wendlandt & Stallbaumer ....................................................................85

Kansas City Building Supply .................................................................9

Western Awning ..................................................................................69

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