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• Drain boards making a comeback in the kitchen
• Did the cold weather damage your paint?
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Real Estate Pioneers tribute
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rowth and development in eastern Jackson County have transformed our area in the last forty years. That growth has relied on the efforts of many people in the real estate industry, and the Kansas City Regional Association of Realtors (KCRAR) is holding a tribute for six of them on April 28. Realtors in our area who
are members of the KCRAR Show Me Region will host the event. Honorees include Judy Comstock, Joe Dittmer, Marge Pfaff, Maurice Russell, Clay Swope and Frances Tribble. “Each of our honorees is a true ‘Pioneer of Real Estate,’” said Marshall Stapleton, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker John Moffitt in Blue Springs. Stapleton is one of the event’s orga-
nizers in a group led by Brenda Oliver, who is with Heritage Real Estate in Odessa. “We’re looking forward to a wonderful evening and a nice crowd,” said Oliver. “We hope people in the community who worked with or knew one of the Pioneers will attend.” The tribute will include a salute to each of the six honorees, with photos and anecdotes from their long careers. All Realtors, past and present, as well as others engaged in real estate and related services, are invited.
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The dinner event will be Thursday, April 28 at the Hilton Garden Inn (19677 E Jackson Drive in Independence) and will start at 5:30 pm. The ticket price is $30 per person. More details can be found at www.kcrar. com. Current KCRAR members may register online to attend. Others may make reservations by calling Carrie Stricker at 913-6611600 or e-mailing carries@kcrar.com.
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lthough spring and summer are typically months when I’m not in the kitchen as much as during the fall and winter, I’m beginning to realize that shedding winter weight isn’t going to happen without learning how to cook healthier. I’m anxious to plant the garden, now, more than ever, as I pour over recipe books that are teaching me how to cook with more protein and less carbohydrates — plus there’s nothing better than being able to throw fresh vegetables in the mix. Spring is the perfect time to plant a crop of snow peas and besides tasting great, they’re awesome to look at as they bloom. On page 13 are some tips for giving your pea crop a kick-start this season. Although I’ve never used the product, it sounds like something I may give a try. If you’re wondering when to start planting, the University of Missouri Extension Center website provides a month-by-month calendar for your garden and lawns. Check it out at http://extension.missouri.edu/ Still on the kitchen kick, several articles
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this week talk about ways to spruce up your kitchen as well as ideas to make cooking and cleaning an easier task. Mary Garrity gives some great advice on page 5 on ways to bring spring into your cooking arena and Ed the Plumber on page 12 seems very intrigued with the comeback of natural drain boards. The warmer months are a great time to bring the wealth of food from the outdoors into the kitchen. Even though it has snowed after the official date of the beginning of spring, I know it’s just around the corner when we can again open the windows and enjoy the outdoors. The only consequence of being inside for so many months is realizing the damage that the harsh winter has done to not only the landscape but also to the house. We’ve been putting off painting the house for several years but I think this summer it’s going to have to happen. As talked about on page 10, house paint and frigid weather doesn’t mix well and eventually it has to be replaced.
Although I don’t recycle as much as I’d like to, either because I’m too distracted by everything else I need to do, or maybe I’m just not committed enough, I ran across some great information about recycling on www.realsimple.com. From car batteries to sofas you can find web addresses for nearly everything that has ran it’s course. Check out the websites for recycling carpet and other gadgets on page 14. On Thursday, April 28, KCRAR will be hosting an event for Pioneers in the Real Estate Industry. Most all of us have sold or purchased a home and it wouldn’t happen without the professional service only a Realtor can offer. KCRAR invites the public to attend as they honor Judy Comstock, Joe Dittmer, Marge Pfaff, Maurice Russell, Clay Swope and Frances Tribble. Read more information about the event on page 2. Thanks for stopping by,
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Recognizing the hallmarks of quality furniture.........................7 Summit Custom Homes — Everywhere you want to be this spring..........................8, 9 What is the cold weather doing to your house paint?.......10 Drain boards making a natural comeback in the kitchen............... 12 Give your peas a kick this gardening season.......................... 13 Time to tune-up your bicycle for summer fun................. 14 Classifieds.................... 15
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n my kitchen, I view every edge and ledge as a small stage, waiting to be filled with something spectacular. My favorite spots to deck out are the windowsills above my kitchen sink and in the little breakfast nook that adjoins my kitchen. This spring, you’ll find a single topiary sitting in the middle of each of the sills. Sweet, simple and eye-catching. This spring, set aside an afternoon to deep clean and reorganize your kitchen. After you toss out the expired food in your pantry and clean out the crumbs in your silverware drawer, come up with new ways to organize the kitchen items you use every day so they are attractive and accessible. One fun idea is to keep your dish soap in a pretty crystal vinegar pitcher, and your hand soap in a decanter. That’s what I’ve done in my kitchen. Here’s another idea: Find a woven wicker caddy you can use to transport the items you use on your kitchen table every day, like salt and pepper, or olive oil and balsamic vinegar. One of my favorite organizational tools is a big castiron planter I fill with olive oils and flavored vinegars. I’ve had it on my counter for the past two decades and still love it. I also include baskets in the displays on my kitchen shelves because they are not only attractive but also provide extra places to store the kitchen items I don’t use every day. Your backsplash is another fabulous spot to decorate. In keeping with the age and style of my home, I picked a simple white subway tile backsplash for my kitchen, which serves as a blank canvas, ready to show off anything I lean against it. One of my favorite tricks is to rest a piece of framed art on the back of my counter, then lean it up against the backsplash. People don’t think to put artwork in such a hardworking place, but it is visually arresting. I also like to lean beautiful platters on the counter behind my sink to serve as a shield to stop splashing water. It’s easier to clean than the backsplash and gives me a chance to showcase a nice platter. Nothing will spark up your kitchen like some lovely artwork. Don’t allow yourself to be limited to conventional kitchen artwork, those stereotypical pieces that depict fruit or chickens. Instead, treat the walls of your kitchen just like any other in your home. Dress them delightfully in a mix of lovely pieces, from framed artwork to
beautiful platters. Another fun way to decorate a kitchen wall is with a huge plate rack filled with amazing dishes. I like to think of a plate rack as an easel, ready and waiting to hold a medley of plates, each a wonderful work of art in its own right. So many kitchens these days have huge builtin islands that seem to stretch on to infinity. If you have one, make sure to dress it up with a wonderful display, perhaps something you can freshen up for each new season. For some reason, I’ve never been a big fan of overhead lighting. I prefer the soft glow of accent lamps. And the same holds true for my kitchen. I keep a darling little lamp on the corner of my kitchen counter to soften the hard edges and make the space feel homier. If you have an enormous kitchen island with electrical outlets
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Vacation at home! Exquisite Lakewood home is situated on large estate lot w/gorgeous ingrnd pool & gazebo. 2 sty solarium w/blt-in hot tub. Updated kit. & master bath. Fin. LL w/wet bar & sauna. LS Schools.
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Move in ready! Main floor MBR w/dbl vanity & whirlpool. Lovely kit./hearth w/frplc, kit.island, & wood floors. Huge BRs w/walk-in closets; possible 2nd mstr! Awesome WO lower LL w/2nd kitchen. New paint & light fixtures.
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Material, craftsmanship are hallmarks of best furniture By Shaunna Gately
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t’s not easy figuring out if you’re getting your money’s worth when shopping for a sofa. So you should first try focusing on how the sofa is made. The kind of frame, foam, springs, and fabric that are used to make up the sofa will determine the quality, durability and level of comfort you will receive. A quality frame should be made from hardwood such as kiln-dried maple, said Randy Silva, vice president of Plymouth Furniture in Norwell, Mass. Manufacturers that claim to use select hardwood are often gluing plywood scraps together - scraps that may not stand the test of time. The polyurethane foam used in sofa cushions will determine how the cushions wear. Silva said density ratings between 1.8 and 2.2 are considered good quality. Pure foam that does not contain additives, like sand or plaster, will be less likely to pancake or lose shape over time. Silva said a good cushion will have what is called a “crown.” “If you look at the cushion, it will look like a big bow,” he said. A less-expensive sofa may have fiber-filled
cushions that require some maintenance, such as plumping to keep their form. Although not always visible, the spring system on a sofa is one of the most important determinants of quality. Eight-way hand-tied springs are considered to be the highest quality spring system, compared to serpentine, webbing or pocket springs. When looking at a sofa, Silva recommends checking to see if the upholstery is “flow-
matched,” especially if the pattern is striped. A flow-matched pattern will be continuous over contours and matched on all panels. Sofas that are flow-matched usually start at around $1,200 but will not have any pulls or puckering of the cushions. Choosing the fabric can be challenging. Many people shy away from leather, thinking it would be easily ruined, but unless you have a boisterous pet, leather is extremely
durable. Top-grain leather is the best choice for a leather sofa. Laura Smith, office manager of Warmington Furniture in Rockland, Mass., said it’s important to pay close attention to the dimensions of the room when picking a sofa. A sectional sofa would work well if the room is square-shaped. If the room is too long, a sectional sofa could throw off the flow of the room.
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Summit Custom Homes Everywhere you want to be this spring
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ummit Custom Homes is everywhere you want to be this Spring. From Blue Springs to Lenexa you will be able to view an array of new homes from the $200s and up. These homes will showcase all of the same quality and innovation that Summit is known for. When asked how he has tackled the challenges posed by the soft real estate market, Delibero credits their Green Building practices which set Summit apart from other local builders. He also cited the many successful ways that he has helped people sell their current homes with trades, guaranteed buys, and sales commission assistance. He is working with lenders to bring buyers no PMI mortgage programs, which enable the buyer to purchase more home for the same payment. Delibero shared, “we have discovered that by
partnering with the right people and putting the puzzle pieces together, we are able to help people make a move into one of our new homes”. Summit Custom Homes is especially excited about its new joint venture with Sallee Homes. Just off 7 Highway north of Colbern Road in Blue Springs, Eagles Ridge is offering something new to the Blue Springs buyer. “It is great to produce a product that is perfect for the first time home buyer and the move-up home buyer with a growing family. This project is really about offering Blue Springs something that it hasn’t had in years, new single family homes from the low $200’s to the $250’s” says Delibero. The community’s four furnished model homes will be featured on the Spring Homes Tour. This will surely be a hot spot to visit in
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Jackson County. Summit has 17 new homes on the 2011 Spring Homes Tour. The Tour starts April 16 and runs through May 1 with open houses 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day. Summit will be featuring homes in Fritchie Bluff, Highland Meadows, Lakeside at Chapman Farms, Mill Creek, and Parkwood at Stoney Creek to name a few, many of the homes will be furnished. “The Spring Homes Tour is a great opportunity to start looking for your new home,” says Delibero who personally recommends touring the St. Jude Dream Home located at 1412 Creekmoor Drive in Creekmoor as a “must see” on this year’s tour. While at the home, visitors can purchase a raffle ticket for $100 for a chance to win the home valued at $425,000. Ticket holders will also be entered to win 17 other prizes including a 2011 Chevy Cruze donated by Molle Chevrolet of Blue Springs! For 2011, Summit has intensified their commitment to outstanding customer service, something the company is known for. “Understanding the wants and needs of our
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buyers and homeowners is vital to our success,” says Delibero. Discovering that location is key to most buyers is the reason behind the company’s philosophy of “everywhere you want to be.” Now building in the premier Jackson County communities of Woodland Shores, Highland Meadows and Eagle Creek and still building in your favorites like the Paddock at Richardson Ranch, Mill Creek and Winterset Valley, the only question is where do you want to be? Come out to the Spring Homes tour and see all that Summit has to offer. Summit is running specials for buyers who purchase homes during the Homes Tour. Ask the sales team at your favorite community for details, or contact Summit Custom Homes directly. For more information about Summit Custom Homes call 816-246-6700, or find us on the web at www.summitcustomhomeskc.com or facebook.com/summitcustomhomes. For more information on the 2011 Spring Homes Tour visit www.kchba.org.
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What’s all this frigid, cold weather doing to your paint? By Steve Graham
temperatures are low. Check paint can labels for recommended temperatures. The standard industry minimum is 50 degrees Fahrenheit, but every brand and type of paint has a specific temperature range. Experts urge users to only apply paint if the forecast shows the temperature within the recommended range and above the dew point for at least eight hours after painting. “Painting when it is colder than the minimum recommended temperature can shorten the paint’s drying time, resulting in poor surface adhesion, cracking and potentially a paint failure,” Desrosiers said. Revnew also warns of mildew and frosting if paint is applied when the weather is too cold.
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his year’s frigid winter weather cold may be literally peeling the paint off your house. And unless you have specialty paint and a warm spell in the forecast, you don’t want to start replacing the paint until at least spring. You also want to be careful where you are storing the extra touchup paint. Interior condensation and exterior ice are major causes of peeling paint in the winter, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture and Purdue Cooperative Extension research. As snow melts off a roof, ice may build up in dams at the roof overhang, which is typically more poorly insulated than the main part of the roof. As this built-up ice melts, it can seep into the eaves and down the walls, causing paint to peel. Meanwhile, the USDA estimates that a family of four can generate three gallons of water vapor a day through bathing, washing clothes, cooking and simply breathing. With less ventilation in winter, the water vapor gets trapped in the walls and attic of a house without proper vapor barriers. It then condenses, soaks into the siding and causes the paint to blister and peel, particularly around bathrooms, kitchens and laundry rooms. Steve Revnew, vice president of product development for Sherwin-Williams, also warns of paint damage if snowmelt and other water leaks into joints with either damaged or missing caulk. He said low temperatures also mess with paint tones. “In cold weather, dark colors can turn white or frosted looking,” he said in an email interview. Aimee Desrosiers, director of marketing for Behr paints, added that houses are not the only place to worry about paint in winter. “Paint problems that occur on the exterior of a home due to winter weather conditions may also occur on other surfaces,” she said in an email interview. “This is especially true on horizontal surfaces that may accumulate snow, leaves and water.”
How to avoid these problems Most of these cold-weather paint problems can be avoided with proper insulation, ventilation and moisture barriers. The USDA recommends at least one square foot of venting in gable roofs for every 300 square feet of ceiling area. To reduce condensation on paint, crawl spaces and the warm side of all exterior walls and ceilings also should have a solid 6-mil polyethylene vapor barrier. Also properly vent bathrooms, kitchens and clothes dryers to the outside. To deal with frosting or whitening of dark paint colors, Revnew recommends rinsing the surface thoroughly with warm water from a garden hose.
hose) until well into the spring, so wait for warmer weather to tackle discolored paint. Likewise, don’t try to replace peeling paint while
How to store paint Finally, Desrosiers notes that most residential latex paints are water-based, so they freeze at the same temperature as water. “Leaving your paint in the garage or an area exposed to low temperatures may cause the paint to freeze, thus damaging the product,” she said. Keep extra paint inside and wait for spring to touch up winter-worn paint. Then fix the insulation and ventilation to avoid more ugly paint surprises next winter.
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Master Contractor/Plumber Ed Del Grande is known internationally as the author of the book “Ed Del Grande’s House Call” and for hosting TV shows on Scripps Networks and HGTVPro.com. Visit eddelgrande. com or write eddelgrande@hgtvpro.com. Always consult local contractors and codes.
Drain boards are making a comeback in the kitchen
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I really enjoy the articles where you tell us what’s hot and what’s not in our kitchens and baths. Along those lines, I was thinking about installing a stainless-steel kitchen sink with a built-in drain board for my new kitchen. My husband says that we don’t have the room for such a sink, and that drain boards are old-fashioned, anyway. Are drain boards for the kitchen sink hot or not?
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From what I’ve seen in the past few years, drain boards are hot in many custom kitchens. But I’m not talking about the ones that you see in discount stores, even though they’re getting popular as well. I’m talking about higher-end drain boards that are designed into the kitchen sinks and/or accessory drain boards made by the manufacturer to match their sinks. I’ll get into those details in a minute, but first let me tell you why the drain board is making a
comeback. What I’ve seen during my 30-plus years in the home-building industry is that cast-iron fixtures never really went out of style. However, in recent years cast-iron plumbing fixtures have received even more attention than usual. That may be why your husband incorrectly used the term “back in style.” Let’s explore some of the reasons why cast iron has been generating a lot more interest lately. One big reason is that cast-iron fixtures are made with more than 90 percent recycled materials, and most green building contractors love using reclaimed materials. The striking new colors available for cast iron provide another reason. Some of these finishes are so deep that they almost appear to be three-dimensional. New colors like black
and tan and sea salt seem to float above the surface. Also, modern features have been added to today’s cast-iron tubs, like bubble-massage therapy. A bubble-massage tub has hundreds of pinholes in its bottom, and air is pumped into these holes. As air escapes through the tiny holes, it provides a very soft and relaxing massage. Finally, we do have the traditional benefits of cast-iron plumbing fixtures to consider. Features like strong, self-supporting frames, easyclean surfaces and reduced noise for kitchensink disposal use are just a few of the reasons cast iron has been around so long. I hope that, after all this information, you can understand the saying: “What’s old is new, and in this case cast iron may be good for you!”
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cute 2BR bungalow. already rented. only $35,000 Kathy elliS-mooney 816-582-0160
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$5,000 priCe reduCtion!! For all the updates and upgrades, in this oak grove 3 bdrm, 1 bath home and now dropped 5 grand? it’s a deal. let’s go with linda and save!! linda StevinSon 816-589-7039
huge dupleX ready For Buyer! a Must see! this is an investors delight or rent one side, live in the other. Both units have full basement & 2 large bdrms supersized – $150K. Jane ann williamS 816-405-3399
true Ranch home full walkout bsmt. Kitchen is huge!! covered back porch, stone fireplace and bedrooms on the main level. Master bath with whirlpool and double vanities. approved short sale list price $159,900. see it before it’s too late! pat & BruCe CarlSon 816-665-1371
new on marKet! Quail meadowS the priCe haS Been reduCed! on this lovely ranch home on 2 wooded acres. open floor plan. Frml din. & eat-in kitchen. W/o bsmnt – a Must see HoMe! the groveS team 816-655-6515
dreaming oF a laKeSide home? 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 living quarters! lovely first tier home with kitchen updates at lake lotawana. a Must see HoMe! Belinda olSon 816-401-8190 belinda@reeceandnichols.com
looking for that one of a kind home in the perfect neighborhood? this gorgeous 4BR Dutch colonial presents beautifully on 2.5 acres and backs up to James a. Reed Wildlife Preserve. attentive maintenance and pride of ownership is evident everywhere. $285,000. the mCgraw team 816-655-6526
Sell your lawnmower! $180’S Must see this maintenance provided villa. clean, straight ranch with screened-in patio and great independence neighborhood. call me! Steve adamS 816-589-2687 Steveadams@reeceandnichols.com
JuSt reduCed $10K, 5Br all BriCK Huge price reduction on this beautiful 5BR, 3.5 bath all brick 1.5 story, all on 3.5 acres. For 24 hour recorded info, call 1-888-203-3708, ext. 02, or visit tHagewood.com. traviS hagewood 816-719-7933
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Appealing use of color
Wherever we go, we respond to color; but the importance of color is often underestimated. Color use is important to us personally in our homes and where we work. If you’re not sure where to begin with color, experiment in a powder room or bathroom, a small hall or area between rooms, or an accent wall. If you’re doing your own painting, pick an area that’s quick to do so you can see your results sooner, and be happy with it or change it. Look at the process as an adventure. To get started, select a favorite color drawn from artwork, a rug, dishes and an accessory or furniture piece as a main color or accent. When selecting a color, consider the mood of a room. In a bedroom, do you want the feeling to be restful and soothing, or dramatic and intimate? Soft, cool colors and neutrals usually create a quieter feeling while stronger colors are for drama. Do you want a dining area to feel sociable and stimulating, or appear formal and quiet? Warmer, contrasting and somewhat brighter colors add to a sociable atmosphere; deeper blue-greens and neutrals will give a more formal ambiance. Do you want kids’ rooms to create an active and exciting energy, or an orderly and restful feeling? Be careful not to over-stimulate your children with intensely bright hues. You may not know it, but some brighter colors can lead to unrest and irritability.
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Bicycle Tune-up and Safety
Warmer weather and longer days mean more outdoor activities. For many kids and grownups that means bicycling. First, inspect and tighten everything, including seats, pedals and handlebars. Then lubricate all moving parts such as gears, brakes and chain. Clean and recheck everything, including frame, spokes and air pressure in the tires. Then test your light and make sure all reflectors are still in place. Make sure you have a good helmet — one that sits low on the forehead and level just above the eyebrows. It shouldn’t move more than half an inch in any direction. Side straps should fit just below the ears with the buckle directly under your chin.
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COME HOME TO THE COUNTRY Chateau-style home on about one acre. Sit on the deck this Summer and enjoy the wildlife. A relaxing place to live. Call or text Kathy Liggett 816-616-4273/503-4637 REECE & NICHOLS EASTLAND
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MAINTENANCE PROVIDED VILLA! Like new! Spacious two bedroom ranch with full basement and double car garage. $160's Rhonda Dykal 816-522-1124/503-4615 REECE & NICHOLS EASTLAND
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WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY Beautifully decorated ranch home. New kitchen with stainless appliances. First floor utilities. Home office. Double garage. $120,000 Frankie Liebi 816-353-2940/503-4616 REECE & NICHOLS EASTLAND
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FIRST TIME BUYERS?? Special bond money. Three bedrooms and two baths. Ranch has vinyl siding, hi-efficiency Lennox furnace and air. Oversized garage. Fenced yard. Covered patio. Move right in! $77,900. Barbara Bridgforth 816-898-3043/503-4626 REECE & NICHOLS EASTLAND
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Lots of new in this two bedroom home that sits on three beautiful lots. Current rental income of $450 per month. CARRIE PFLUG-ANDERSON HOMES FOR SALE 816-503-4640 860 INDEP./SUGAR CRK REECE & NICHOLS EASTLAND
Independence BARGAIN!! Darling 2 bedroom with huge full basement, wet CALLING ALL bar, & pool table. INVESTORS!! 23rd/ralston, behind Cute 2BR bungalow. Church's Chicken. Big Already rented. Only bedrooms and big liv rm...much nicer than $35,000 KATHY ELLIS-MOONEY what you're used to seeing in a 2 bdrm! Really 816-582-0160 good buy! $60K www.KathyEllis Home Sweet Home Mooney. Realty ReeceandNichols.com 816-808-4000 Reece and Nichols
We list a real bargain…. this is it! $105,000 with huge family room and stone fireplace. Oversized three car garage. Dan O'Neill 816-786-0317/503-4668 REECE & NICHOLS EASTLAND
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Few blocks North of 23rd & 291 Hwy off Sunset. Over half acre, darling 2 bdrm w/ 2 liv rooms, one w/ FP. Home in great shape, new roof, hardwoods, fenced portion of back yrd perfect for dogs. No neighbors on one side and in back. Really cute, great, private location. MLS SELL YOUR #1692838. LAWNMOWER! Home Sweet Home $180'S Realty MUST SEE this mainte816-808-4000 nance provided villa. Clean, straight ranch with screened-in patio HOMES FOR SALE and great Independence 865 BLUE SPRINGS neighborhood. Call me! STEVE ADAMS 816-589-2687 SteveAdams@ reeceandnichols.com Reece and Nichols
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Lotawana 1st tier NEW PRICE! $225K. 3 bdrm, 3 full bath, big living rm w/ gleaming hardwoods, HUGE walk out bsmnt, 2car garage, level yard, private dock, new roof,windows, electrical, Everything you want at lake at such a great price! MLS#1707115. Not ready to buy? Rent 2nd tier 3 bdrm, 2 full ba, dock, $1,100/mo. w/ $1,000 deposit. Home Sweet Home Realty 816-808-4000
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PERFECT HOME FOR YOU! New carpet, new hardwood floors in the office and living room. Very open floor plan. Huge Master Bathroom. HUGE walkout basement. Great backyard. TONS of closet space. Priced Way below tax assessment! Call Skippy Blair at 816-519-6464 or Robin Clark 816-200-6513 The Clemons Home Team 816-200-6513/503-4601 REECE & NICHOLS EASTLAND
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NEW ON MARKET! QUAIL MEADOWS Looking for that one of a kind home in the perfect neighborhood? This gorgeous 4BR Dutch Colonial presents beautifully on 2.5 acres and backs up to James A. Reed Wildlife Preserve. Attentive maintenance and pride of ownership is evident everywhere. $285,000. THE MCGRAW TEAM 816-655-6526 mcgrawteam@ reeceandnichols.com Reece and Nichols
3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 living quarters! Lovely first tier home with kitchen updates at Lake Lotawana. A MUST SEE THE PRICE HAS HOME! BELINDA OLSON SUMMER IS BEEN REDUCED! 816-401-8190 COMING! On this lovely ranch belinda@ Enjoy the lake view from home on 2 wooded reeceandnichols.com this unique A-frame. So acres. Open floor plan. Reece and Nichols many extras. View on Frml din. & eat-in glennalunceford.com. kitchen. W/O bsmnt - A Glenna Lunceford MUST SEE HOME! 816-517-9988/503-4639 THE GROVES TEAM in the REECE AND NICHOLS 816-655-6515 Classifieds EASTLAND Reece and Nichols
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NEED REHAB INVESTOR! Fire damaged this all brick ranch with two car garage. Sits on large cover lot. Reduced to $39,900!. Barbara Bridgforth 816-898-3043/503-4626 REECE & NICHOLS EASTLAND
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Raytown, 4 bdrm RANCH w/ 17 x 22 ft. master bdrm! Updated kitch, fin marble rec room, privacy fence, double deck, way worth checking out! So hard to fnd this much space with this many upgrades for price! $125,000 mls 1717015 Home Sweet Home Realty 816-808-4000
Dollhouse! 3 bdrm, huge din/liv rm w/ gleaming hardwoods. Covered deck, fenced yard, shed. Big master. full bsmnt great shape, no piers, dry...a keeper! Best part, TWO CAR GARAGE for $72,500K! Won't last, MLS #1700546. Home Sweet Home Realty 816-808-4000.
$5,000 PRICE REDUCTION!! For all the updates and upgrades, in this Oak Grove 3 bdrm, 1 bath home and now dropped 5 grand? It's a deal. Let's go with Linda and save!! LINDA STEVINSON 816-589-7039 Reece and Nichols
Grain Valley BARGAIN! Newer duplex, both sides occupied at $790/mo. so it TRY THIS ON FOR definitely cash flows at$169K! That's only “SIGHS”! $85,000 a side! Updated 2 Farm style two story story w/ garages, easy to home in a city setting. rent OR live in one, rent Four bedrooms and two other side! Perrrrfect for full baths. Wood floors. low interest rate, lower $138,000. amount down and fabuDan O'Neill lous future opportunities. 816-786-0317/503-4668 Check it out! MLS 1704116. REECE & NICHOLS Clint's cell 816-519-4489. EASTLAND Home Sweet Home Realty 816-808-4000
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883 GRAIN VALLEY/OAK GROVE 885
4.78 acres (m/l) with ranch and lots of extras including 2x6 construction! Four car garage plus Out building. Call Larry for a private showing. LARRY LAGRECE 816-665-3135 REECE & NICHOLS EASTLAND
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HUGE DUPLEX READY FOR BUYER! A MUST SEE! This is an investors delight or rent one side, live in the other. Both units have full basement & 2 large bdrms supersized - $150K. JANE ANN WILLIAMS 816-405-3399 Reece and Nichols
JUST REDUCED $10K, 5BR ALL BRICK HUGE price reduction on this beautiful 5BR, 3.5 bath all brick 1.5 story, all on 3.5 acres. For 24 hour recorded info, call 1-888-203-3708, ext. 02, or visit THagewood.com. TRAVIS HAGEWOOD 816-719-7933 www.THagewood. ReeceandNichols.com Reece and Nichols
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3 BEDROOM RANCH ON GOLDEN POND! True Ranch home full walkout bsmt. Kitchen is huge!! Covered back porch, stone fireplace and bedrooms on the main level. Master bath with whirlpool and double vanities. Approved short sale list price $159,900. See it before it's too late! PAT & BRUCE CARLSON 816-665-1371 Reece and Nichols
WOW! Lone Jack, California Split, $155K! 4 bdrm, 3 full bath w/ finished walk out bsmnt! Main floor laundry, fridge stays. Terrific price! Massive master! Clint's cell 816519-4489. Home Sweet Home Realty, 816-808-4000
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Longview/ Bennington. Grandview Dollhouse. 17 x 27 ft. liv rm! Formal dining, formal living, granite island, main floor master and laundry...THIS HOME IS GORGEOUS, Massive lote w/ treed back yard, 119K! MLS # 1718954 Home Sweet Home Realty 816-808-4000
Country living, Richmond. Great big house on 4.86 acres, vaulted ceilings, exquisite kitchen, massive walk-out bsmnt. 4 other 3 acre tracts available to build and another 22 acre tract for endless possibilities. Build your own subdivision or just skip the headaches and buy approx 3K sq ft. home. So many extras! Beautiful scenery. Home Sweet Home Realty 816-808-4000
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NICE 2 STORY! 4 BEDROOMS! Great wood floors. Open floor plan! Huge master suite, jacuzzi tub, walkin closet. 4th bedroom has a bonus area space. Corner lot! $238,900 DENNIS HOEHN 816-588-1697 www.dennishoehn.net
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LAKE FRONT! 5 CAR GARAGE! $350K Located in a quiet cove with great lake views. Boat dock! Fin. walk-out basement with 4th BR and Bath, Loft bdrm. REDUCED $50,000! Open Sundays 1 to 4. DENNIS HOEHN 816-588-1697 www.dennishoehn.net
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