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Protect your home before going on vacation FROM STATEPOINT MEDIA

hile the warmer months are the most popular time for travel, they’re also the most popular for home burglaries. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, 65.8 percent of burglaries are residential and occur in 8 to 12 minutes. Burglars also search for homes that are unoccupied. Since nothing ruins a vacation more than worrying, make sure you’ve taken sufficient measures to deter burglars and thieves from entering your home. Here are some tips to keep your home safe and secure while you’re away:

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• Never indicate that you’re away from home on your answering machine message. Turn down your telephone ringer volume. Unanswered telephone calls can alert burglars to an empty home. • Show activity in your home while you’re away. Keep a car in the driveway, and keep interior and exterior lights on a timer. Consider a randomized version to turn your lights on and off at various intervals so they don’t all come on at once or always on the same schedule. • Eliminate easy entry points by keeping entry doors, windows and the garage door closed and locked while away. To secure sliding doors, invest in a door security bar

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that prevents unauthorized entry. • Suspend newspaper and other deliveries while you’re out of town. Also, visit www.usps.com to hold your mail service. • If you’re worried that people who may have access to your house keys — contractors, babysitters, former roommates — might try to enter while you’re away, a new product called NightWatch can help secure your home. With an ingenious locking mechanism, this deadbolt prevents anyone from opening a door from the outside, even with a key. Install them on all doors except one while you’re away, to prevent unauthorized keyed entry. • Most people hide their valuables in

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one of three places — a dresser drawer, the bedroom closet, or the freezer. Thieves know this, so it’s better to invest in a proper home safe to protect jewelry, firearms, cash and other valuables. • Given the rise in identity theft, consider installing password protection software on your home computer to deter techsavvy thieves. • Give your lawn one last trim, or ask a neighbor to do it for you while you’re gone. An unkempt lawn can encourage thieves. • Last, good neighborly relations are a great deterrent to crime. Offer to keep an eye on your neighbor’s property while they’re away and they’ll likely do the same for you.

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THANKS FOR STOPPING BY

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BY SANDY TURNER

Secrets of a solid home inspection .....................4 ith all of the stormy weather recently, protecting our families and home is on everyone’s mind. Hopefully you have an emergency kit in place with a battery-operated radio, candles, lighter and flashlight. Speaking from previous experience, having been hit by what was described as a microburst, I can’t even imagine the damage a tornado could do. Although there’s not a lot we can do to prepare for whatever Mother Nature wants to dish out to us, besides protecting our loved ones, there’s another culprit that likes to strike during the summer months — burglars. Even though I know of people who have been robbed while they were home, most burglars wait and watch until they have the opportune time to invade your privacy. It’s always good to get back home after a vacation but not if your valuables are gone and you realize someone has taken away your sense of security. Read more about protecting your home on page 2. Mortgage companies and Realtors are

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bustling with activity right now as the moving season is in full swing. Take advantage of what the market has to offer and make one of the most important investments in your life — owning your own home. The first thing on the agenda should be getting prequalified for a loan and contacting a local Realtor to help you through the sometimes complicated and stressful task of the legalities involved with buying a house. Another aspect that should not be overlooked is getting the house inspected. Read about the importance of hiring qualified inspectors on page 4. Now that the garden is in it’s time to begin some landscaping. I always go overboard and buy way more than what we need, but it’s hard to resist when walking through all of the great local nurseries we have in the community. With plenty of room to spread out, I could easily go crazy with garden décor and there are so many ways to incorporate those items that could be considered worthy of the trash. On our deck, an old barbeque grill, whose lid is broken and the wheels won’t roll any-

more has turned into one of the best planters I’ve had. Stuffed full of moss roses, it seems to always produce the best results. Check out more ideas for outdoor projects on page 7 and learn about common landscaping mistakes on page 5. There’s something soothing about the colors of spring and summer and I try to incorporate orange and yellow into my wardrobe as well as my house. The color yellow is supposed to mean joy and happiness and besides, they say those who are very intellectual favor that color. Maybe I should wear yellow more often. The tip of the week on page 14 doesn’t have anything to do with buying a house or home improvement but about saving time. Check out the many different ways to use a microwave to cook, without heating up the kitchen with the oven. Thanks for stopping by,

How to avoid common landscape mistakes .....5 Bringing the colors of summer inside..............6 Garden décor at prices you can afford ...............7 Community composing could bring troubles .....8 House plan of the week ......................10

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If you have a question that you would like a professional to answer, questions or comments in general, or if there is something that you would like to see covered in WelcomeHome, please e-mail Sandy Turner at sandydownhome@hotmail.com. Sandy looks forward to hearing from you.

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Secrets of a solid home inspection elling, buying or just putting a house on the market may raise many questions. Can I get a good price? Are there any problems I should ďŹ x prior to listing my house? If I buy this house, will I encounter problems that may make me regret my decision? The sale price of a house depends on many factors, including the market, location, size of the property, age of the house, condition of the structure, what appliances might be included in the sale and even how nicely the property and building were landscaped and decorated – just to name a few. Having a qualiďŹ ed professional inspect your

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house prior to putting it on the market – or for prospective buyers, before closing on a sale – can help guide your decision. But many homeowners and prospective buyers are unsure what’s included in a standard home inspection, according to the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI). A qualiďŹ ed home inspector will review these aspects of a property: • Roof, attic and visible insulation • Foundation, basement and structural components • Walls, ceilings and oors • Heating and central air conditioning systems • Windows and doors • Water ďŹ xtures and faucets • Decks Nearly two out of three homeowners recently surveyed by ASHI reported they saved a lot of money as a result of having a home inspection during the selling/buying of a house. Sellers use inspections to help determine potential problems that can be repaired or replaced prior to listing – potentially getting them a higher sale price. And buyers use the inspections to determine if they want to invest in the property, or help negotiate for a better price that would include the repair and replacement of potential problems. Not all home inspectors are certiďŹ ed and licensed. ASHI’s “Find an Inspectorâ€? tool allows homeowners to locate an inspector in their area. Always check with your local inspector for a complete list of services provided. “It’s important for homeowners to do their homework before hiring an inspector,â€? says Kurt Salomon, ASHI president. “Look for a home inspector certiďŹ ed through the ASHI CertiďŹ ed Inspector Program, which is the only home inspection association program approved by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.â€? The following elements are not included in a standard home inspection: •Septic system •Electrical wiring and plumbing that is not readily accessible (for example, behind drywall or plaster)

•Water conditioning or softening system •Swimming pool •Backyard fences •Lawn irrigation system •Household appliances •Compliance with local codes •Appraisal to determine market value Before hiring a home inspector, inquire about what is covered in the inspection and ask to see a sample report. Although some inspectors provide ancillary services, it may be necessary to consult a specialist for concerns that extend beyond a standard inspection. Often your inspector will help you make this determination. Hiring a certiďŹ ed home inspector and having questions answered before putting your house up for sale - or before ďŹ nalizing a purchase price - can not only help save money, but also allow you to go through the process with more peace of mind.

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Common landscape design mistakes: Mistake: Choosing the wrong size for your patio Solution: Ensuring your patio’s dimensions work with your concept for patio furniture arrangement may be the most important tip. For example, your patio should be at least 10-feet-by-10-feet to accommodate

chairs around a table with a 5-foot diameter. If you’re crunched for space, consider different furniture options, or creatively adjust your surfaces to add space behind the areas where chairs will be placed.

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Creating a disconnect between indoors and outdoors

Solution: Consistent use of colors, materials and even plants between your patio and adjacent indoor space can make your patio seem like an extension of your home. Design consistency makes each place seem bigger and more useful when your patio doors are open.

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Plants that don’t fit your space Solution: Choosing plants that will fit in a designated space when they reach maturity can help ensure your yard and patio don’t become overgrown. Plants that need to be sheered to fit their spaces often don’t look as beautiful as a plant that’s allowed to flower and flourish. Choosing plants that survive well in your climate will also save you time and effort.

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Keith Asel, President of Hawthorn Bank, announced that Lindsey Curtin has joined the bank as Residential Loan Officer. She will be based in the bank’s Independence office. “We are extremely pleased to have Lindsey join our bank,” said Asel. “With her long experience, she understands the unique needs of customers in this area.” Curtin comes to Hawthorn Bank with more than 12 years of real estate lending experience, specializing in first-time homebuyer, conventional and government loans. Curtin is also an active volunteer at local animal rescue organizations and shelters. Hawthorn Bank has 24 locations, including offices in Jefferson City, Columbia, Springfield and Branson.

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ome people prefer to dress down their homes in the summer. I suppose to make it feel cool, and as an antidote to the summer colors reveling in the outdoors. Not me! No matter what time of year it is, these are some fabulous tips on bringing color into your home decorating for summer, on a tight budget! What do you think my first suggestion would be? Paint, of course! Paint something a fresh, vibrant color! Try taking your regular room palette, and just punch it up a bit! Or, add co-coordinating brights. If not your walls, how about a door, a piece of furniture, or a few accent pieces. Try french or periwinkle blue, sunny yellow, lavender, or fire engine red. Save the more intense colors for smaller areas, of course! Fabric is your next choice! To avoid the high cost of designer fabric, how about dyeing cheap muslin or cotton the color of your choice. Another lower cost option? Buy bed sheets, especially at the Labor Day white sales! Use fabric panels not just on the windows, but hung on either side of a doorway, behind a bed or other focal point,, tablecovall like ers, slipcovers, even used on a wall wallpaper. For the latter idea, eitherr hang a rod the length of the wall, and hang fabric floor to ceiling, or paste to the wall with liquid fabric starch. This option is great iff you rent, because it can be easily removed when you leave, with water. h colored •Save clear bottles and fill with et the sun water, set on a windowsill and let sparkle through!

•Recover picture frames or mats with a colorful fun fabric for the summer... easily removed when winter returns. •Frame and hang children’s’ drawings in bright, primary colors! This is especially great for an all white kitchen, and adds a personal touch that makes home special. •Pot up flowering annuals as houseplants... they are cheap and available this time of year, but can be grown year round inside. •Sew bright, fun covers for your throw pillows. Make them with envelope openings in back, and they can easily be removed and used again next summer! •Bring fresh flowers in from your garden! They always look better (like most things) if they contrast with the background, which is why the most beautiful vase of flowers often looks lost on that windowsill. Try putting them in front of a solid suface, and watch the flowers glow! Want more free home decorating ideas? Kathy Woodard is a nationally recognized home decorating author and columnist. For hundreds of free ideas, visit her at http:// www.TheBudgetDecorator.com and also at http://www.DecoratingYourSmallSpace.

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Garden decor at prices you can live with BY MOLLY LOGAN ANDERSON

GateHouse News Service es, I’m stuck on a garden theme. As the days warm and we spend more time outdoors, I become obsessed with our little green patch of land. And, unlike in years passed when I thought I’d never purchase silly garden gnomes and

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the like, both my husband and I are starting to find we fancy a few quirky eye-catchers inside our flowing space. Here are some thoughts on how you might collect some, too, with budget in mind. Find a good nursery My favorite local nursery offers lots when it comes to financially responsible shop-

ping within its gorgeous fenced walls. Not only are the kids entertained in the multiple child-friendly areas, but they reward “Growing Club” members with bonus dollars twice yearly. Just last week, I received a $25 reward card just in time for a tree purchase we’d been planning. I can always depend on weekly specials and coupons, too, so find something similar near you and get registered. Discount retailers You might be surprised at what a few hours of searching in places like Marshall’s will turn up. With everything from decorative pots to birdbaths and other decor, there are lots of bargains to be found. Don’t overlook stores like Hobby Lobby either; they have an extensive garden section ripe for the picking. End-of-season This is one of the best frugal secrets around; you’ve just got to have the money in the budget to do it. Once autumn hits, folks are looking for fall colors and foliage, so pick up spring items at deep discounts. Many stores have clearance sales this time of year to allow space for holiday merchandise. Pay close attention to newspaper ads and flyers so you don’t miss out.

Garden swap Some folks tire of the same decor, whether inside or out. Don’t underestimate the value of garage sales or swapping with friends. Pots, furniture and decorative items are always ready for early arrivals, and you’ll get something new to add interest to your outdoor space without breaking your bank. Friends will enjoy seeing old items take on new life in your landscape while you find the same enjoyment watching your items fit into theirs.

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Community composting not always the best solution he value of compost to a garden can’t be overstated. It opens dry, compacted soil to moisture and air, improves the drainage of wet soils and keeps soil pH at the right levels to make nutrients easily available to plants. It enhances soil structure to encourage strong roots, and acts as a buffer to some toxins. Compost feeds earthworms and other beneficial organisms and can even suppress some plant diseases. Regularly adding compost to garden soil plays a big part in reducing the use of chemical pesticides, herbicides and synthetic fertilizers. But don’t let your enthusiasm for compost get the better of your gardening judgment and

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common sense. In efforts to promote reusing garden wastes, and reduce landfill burdens, many municipalities have started community garden-waste-recycling programs with either voluntarily or mandatory participation. In the best case, the return is access to a low-cost or free finished soil amendment. In my town, I’ve used this program extensively and with great success. But while using a city’s garden wastes to generate huge amounts of compost seems like a good thing, there are some important things to consider. Many programs aren’t selective about the quality of their recycling -- they collect large amounts of commercial debris on top of neighborhood scraps. Cuttings from cam-

puses, shopping centers, city parks, industrial complexes and who-knows-where-else routinely get combined with your simple weekend bag of lawnmower clippings and leaves. These landscape leavings are often treated with large amounts of chemicals that aren’t available to the homeowner, but make their way to perennial beds and vegetable gardens through community compost. Unfortunately, the life of many of these synthetic chemicals lasts well beyond the conversion to compost. As an organic gardener, that won’t work in my garden. Other undesirable ingredients that can make their way into community composting operations include meat waste, raw animal manure and domestic dog and cat feces. All carry pathogens that can infect humans. They have no place in garden compost. The spores of the Aspergillus fumigatus fungus are also common in these compost heaps and can cause allergic reactions and severe breathing problems for those with asthma and immunesystem disorders. Some cities or county operations also incorporate sewage sludge into community compost. Weed and other invasive seeds can also easily slip into the finished product, since it’s difficult and labor-intensive to keep large compost piles consistently hot enough to kill them. Legal requirements for nutrient-analysis labeling vary from place to place, if there are any at all. Simply put, there many unknowns in community compost, so be aware of the issues before using it in your garden or landscape. It’s best to check with local officials to find out just what goes into their compost. Get your own compost project going on a more human scale. There’s no trick to composting. When organic materials are piled together, bacteria start to feed on the soft, tender items. The pile heats up until microbial activity starts to slow, when you turn the pile to allow more air in and add more organic material. Fungi and other soil critters break down

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■ COMPOSING METHODS Compost can be made by five different methods: holding units, turning units, heaps, soil incorporation, and worm composting. The method of composting selected will depend on when finished compost is desired, the materials to be composted, and the space available for composting. ■ COMPOSTING ALTERNATIVES Remember, many organic materials such as leaves, grass clippings and chipped branches can be used as a mulch Mulches placed on the soil surface control weeds, reduce evaporation, make soil temperature cooler in summer and warmer in winter, and reduce soil erosion. In addition, grass clippings do not need to be collected for composting. Grass clippings will filter down to the soil and rapidly decompose if you mow frequently, fertilize properly and remove no more than one-third of the leaf blade. – University of Missouri Extension Center the larger and tougher items. Make sure the heap has a volume of at least 1 cubic yard. This provides enough mass to let the pile heat up enough to kill weed seeds and pathogens. A well-turned, hot pile can produce good-quality compost in as little as three months. Shred everything well and keep tough, woody materials to a minimum. Bottom line: If you want the many benefits of rich, dark compost for your garden, and the peace of mind of knowing it’s safe and healthy for you and your plants, keep it close to home and make it yourself.

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A small home with a wide open feel to the floor plan spacious great room is at the core of the Calabro, a small three-bedroom home with a wide open feeling. Interesting windows, stucco detailing and a hip roof add street appeal to this contemporary Mediterranean-style plan. As a change from homes with a clear delineation between living areas, there is no formal living room or dining room in this plan. Those who enjoy open spaces will find this relaxed, comfortable gathering area quite appealing. The great room is totally open to the kitchen and offers sliding door access to a wide screened porch. The L-shaped kitchen has everything: oven and microwave, built-in cooktop, a corner appliance center, dishwasher, and pantry. An angled combination work island/eating bar provides minimal separation, and the great room has a wet bar with a counter and overhead cabinets. Laundry facilities, including a utility sink, are but a few steps away. The utility room is also directly accessible from the garage, which comes equipped with a long workbench. Amenities in the owners’ suite are surprisingly luxurious. You enter through French doors, the walk-in closet is huge, and the bathroom has twin vanities and an oversized shower. Glass blocks create a short privacy wall. The other bathroom is just inside the entry, handy for children dashing in from play. A pocket door allows two to use the bathroom at once, both in complete privacy. Bedroom three in the Calabro can be used as a study, and bedroom two boasts a vaulted ceiling and dramatic boxed-out window – an ideal location for a window seat.

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Best yet, have some friends help you, or hire a designer who specializes in reconfiguring spaces. 2. FRESHEN THE PAINT A coat of fresh paint is the least expensive and most dramatic way to redecorate a room. Pop open a can and go to town. Dare to experiment, because what’s the worst thing that can happen? You hate it. Easy enough. Just open a different can of paint and cover up the offending color with something new. When repainting, don’t forget your ceilings. Gone are the days when our ceilings had to be painted white. Now, your ceiling is another spot where you can express yourself

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with color. When we were repainting Nell Hill’s Briarcliff this winter, I painted the front gallery our bright, clean Farm House White. Then, I warmed up the ceiling a bit by painting it our soft taupe color, Winter Wheat. Or, you could paint the ceiling the same color as your walls. I’ve done that in a couple of the bathrooms in my home, and I love how it wraps you in a colorful cocoon. If you dare, be bold and paint your ceiling a strong, contrasting color. 3. AMP UP YOUR ART I often see people pick out beautiful furnishings for a room, then style the space impeccably, yet still feel like something’s missing. Almost always, all their space needs is great art. Take a critical look at the wall space in your room. Is your existing art dwarfed by big, open walls? Are pieces faded and outdated? Do you have blank walls with nothing on them? If so, my advice is to start here, with art. Instead of spending your decorating dollars on accessories, start investing in art. Get a mix of large and small pieces, an array of mediums and subject matters. A note to parents of young children: If you are at the stage where your little ones are exploring their surroundings and tabletop accessories just aren’t practical, it’s your season to invest in art. Brighten up your walls, and no one will notice those empty side tables.

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419 NW Poplar $350,000

Spacious 1.5 sty home w/5BRs & 3.5BAs. Traditional floor plan w/large BRs & 2 FPs, just needs some updating. Fin. walk-out LL w/FP & wet bar. Lake views from the deck, treed backyard.

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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Beautiful ranch reverse, tranquil setting on scenic Lakewood Oaks Golf Course #6 hole. Nestled on quiet, low traffic cul-de-sac.

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4212 NE Courtney Drive $475,000 Gorgeous lakefront-original owners - pride of ownership shows! Updated kitchen with island, granite counters, hardwood floors in kitchen/great room.

Rustic Elegance. Unbelievable details thruout, situated on gorgeous treed culdesac lot. Kit/Hearthrm w/walnut floors, walkin pantry & appliances. 3 stone fireplaces, 18 foot ceilings in greatrm. Fin WO LL w/wetbar, rec rm, 5th bedrm & addl exercise rm. All BR are spacious w/private baths.

4612 Dick Howser Cir. $895,000 Luxurious Grand Villa with panoramic lake views-Exceptional detail thru out. Fully equipped kitchen w/ state of art appliances, island, walk-in pantry, granite. Fin. walk-out w/ fam room FP, wet bar, and media center.

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Country manor with rustic elegance! Custom built 4Bedroom / 5 Bath designer home boasts architectural details throughout. Scenic lot on 1.17 acres backing to a lake. Main house features spacious MBR w/built-ins, his/her closet, & den with FP. Large kitchen with walk-in pantry & breakfast nook. Carriage house attached to home by covered breeze way.

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3 BED, 2 BATH, ALMOST NEW, $129K Split entry sets on quiet cul-de-sac in great neighborhood. Hardwood entry and kitchen. Tiled baths. Great home in Independence. Steve Adams 816-589-2687 SteveAdams@reece andnichols.com Reece & Nichols

LEASE/PURCHASE! Like new! Four bedrooms and two full and one half bath. Three car garage. Great subdivision. Only $185,000. Rhonda Dykal 816-522-1124/503-4615 REECE & NICHOLS EASTLAND

WET INK - NEW LISTING Like new “patio” home in Country Meadows. Opportunity is knowing. Call 786-0317 now for an Appointment to see this exciting buy! Dan O'Neill 816-786-0317/503-4668 REECE & NICHOLS EASTLAND

AMAZING PRICE! Move-in ready with very large, fenced backyard & no neighbors behind! A MUST SEE! 3 BR, 2 BA CHRISTINA BROWN 816-896-8916 www.TheBrownTeamCa n.com Reece & Nichols

Wow! New $59K price!!! 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 #1692838. Home Sweet Home Realty 816-808-4000

BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED LAKEFRONT TOWNHOME. Four bedrooms and 3 baths. Wrap around deck, wetbar, 2 fireplaces, 2 car garage. Call for private showing. Bruce Wayne TEAM EDGE 816-918-0302/373-9292 REECE & NICHOLS EASTLAND

ABSOLUTE DOLLHOUSE at end of tree lined culde-sac. Three bedrooms and one bath. Completely updated. Large yard. Motivated seller. Call for private showing. Audrey Elder TEAM EDGE 816-419-2710/503-4622 REECE & NICHOLS EASTLAND

OH WHAT A WONDERFUL FEELING! You'll have as you sit on your deck after a day at work and you look out over your beautiful yard and countryside and breathe a sigh of relief that you have such a great home to relax in. Chateau-style home has a country feel, but isn't that far away. 2008 Farview Drive…drive by and give me a call or text. Kathy Liggett 816-616-4273/503-4637 REECE & NICHOLS EASTLAND

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DREAM STARTER! Economical and comfortable at $31,000. Two bedrooms. Corner treed lot. Vinyl siding. No Stairs. Cottage/Ranch. Dan O'Neill 816-786-0317/503-4668 REECE & NICHOLS EASTLAND

FIRST FLOOR CONDO with garage and basement storage. Redecorated two bedrooms and two full baths. Great Room with fireplace. Laundry room. Bay windows. New carpeting and new paint. Barbara Bridgforth 816-898-3043/503-4626 REECE & NICHOLS EASTLAND

PARKING FOR RV! Large 11' doors, concrete floors. 40x60' building. Brick ranch on 3 acres (m/l) Approximately 2200 sq. ft. on main level. Custom built with all upgrades. Barbara Bridgforth 816-898-3043/503-4626 REECE & NICHOLS EASTLAND

REDUCED!!! MUST SEE!! Totally updated and movein ready! All new heating and A/C. All new windows and more! Only $59,700! JAMIESON HOME TEAM 816-686-2955/503-4671 REECE & NICHOLS EASTLAND

4 Bedroom Home on 12 Acres and Gorgeous Setting This home and acreage is what you’ve allways dreamed of! Around 4000 sq ft living, master bdrm on the main lvl Wonderful walkout finished bsmt and workout rm Nice swimming pool surrounded by a 65 ft deck! New 3 ac pond and handy outbuilding. Just East of 291 and north of 24 Hwy. $450,000. Pat Carlson Direct 816-665-1371 Visual Tour at CarlsonHome Sales.com Reece & Nichols Lotawana short sale! 2nd tier home on three lots with two docks!!! 3 bdrm, 2 ba, granite kitchen, two car garage. Won't last long at $150K! Home Sweet Home Realty 816-808-4000

INCREDIBLE HOME AND BACKYARD OASIS Open floor plan, estate living. 1.5 story, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, fantastic home - even a waterfall! Belinda Olson 816-401-8190 belinda@reeceandni chols.com Reece & Nichols Lake Lotawana cutie! All new, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, stainless appliances, private dock, level flat walk to lake! Perfect for a golf cart! Price right at $132,000. Move in ready! Home Sweet Home Realty 816-808-4000 Lake Lotawana, nothing wrong here! Off 7 hwy, 2 bdrm on 3 lots with full lake rights, no sewer fee. Lot offers privacy and woodland. $107K. Clint's cell 816519-4489. Home Sweet Home Realty 816-808-4000

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RAYTOWN/KC 2611 SOUTH BLUE RIDGE. Approximately 9 acres with two small homes that need some repair. Large 4 bedroom with Asking $129,500. Funished Basement. Call Larry for a private Lots of room in this one! showing. Boasts 4 beds, 2.5 baths Larry LaGrece with Formal Dinning and 816-665-3135/503-4609 Living room, Hearth REECE & NICHOLS room, Hard wood floor EASTLAND rooms, 2nd Kitchen in Finshed Basement. Call to See! Christina Brown 816-896-8916 Reece & Nichols

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Grain Valley BARGAIN! Newer duplex, both sides occupied at $790/mo. so it definitely cash flows at$169K! That's only $85,000 a side! Updated 2 story w/ garages, easy to rent OR live in one, rent other side! Perrrrfect for low interest rate, lower amount down and fabulous future opportunities. Check it out! MLS 1704116. Clint's cell 816519-4489. Home Sweet Home Realty 816-808-4000

Lotawana 2 bdrm, poss 3, 3 bath, full walk out bsmnt, 2 massive liv rooms back to back, all open, modern colors, fireplace, 1st tier w/covered well dock, original hardwoods, 17ft master, main floor laundry, 2,264 square feet, gorgeous! Must see at $265,000. Owner/Agent. Home Sweet Home 816-808-4000

LOTAWANA RETREAT! 2 living areas with 2 full kichtens, spacious open floor plan, numerous updates, too much to list! Belinda Olson 816-401-8190 belinda@reeceandni chols.com

OPEN FLOOR PLAN displays every modern amenity and interior feature imaginable. Two Master suites and 2 full and one half baths. Low HOA with tons of benefits. Call for private showing. David “Skippy” Blair TEAM EDGE 816-519-6464/503-4653 REECE & NICHOLS EASTLAND

GREAT FOR CITYEMPLOYEES! Raytown Schools. Backs to church grounds so enjoy the privacy. Two bedrooms. Fireplace. Great neighborhood! Glenna Lunceford 816-517-9988/503-4639 REECE AND NICHOLS EASTLAND

Raytown, 3 bdrm RANCH 3 bath w/ 22 x 26 ft. extra living room! Formal dining, eat in kitchen, huge basement! Terrific bones! Enclosed porch w/ hot tub. Awesome fenced yard w/ deck. SO MUCH SPACE FOR PRICE! $128,000 mls # 1717015 Home Sweet Home Realty 816-808-4000

SUPER RAYTOWN TRI-LEVEL 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bath features a living room plust a family room with fireplace. Two car garage. Large double deck for entertaining. Fenced yard. New driveway. All appliances stay. $118K. MARY JO WILSON 816-655-6587 Reece & Nichols

GORGEOUS RANCH WOODBURY VILLAS SUBDIVISION Don't miss this exceptional 3 bedroom, 2 .5 bath patio home. Quality construction, generous room sizes, vaulted ceilings & numerous upgrades are evident throughout. Excellently cared for & priced to sell. The Mcgraw Team 816-655-6526 mcgrawteam@reece andnichols.com EXCELLENT HOME, EXCELLENT LOCATION! Reece & Nichols Don't miss this really nice 2 BR, 1.5 BA patio home HARRISONVILLE! in Blue Branch in Grain +55 Community, mainteValley. A vaulted ceiling nance free, move in in the great room gives a ready. Loads of cabispacious feeling. The nets, two bedroom, 2 kitchen is sunny & bright. bath, enclosed porch, Seller has built a huge shed, eat in kitchen and HOMES FOR SALE storage/work shop on dining room. so nice for GRAIN VALLEY/OAK GROVE Excellently price! $135,000. YOUR VERY OWN FIELD property. cared for & priced to sell. Home Sweet Home OF DREAMS! THE MCGRAW TEAM Realty 816-808-4000 Four bedrooms and 816-655-6526 three baths. Eight acres Pleasant Hill mcgrawteam@reece (m/l). Regulation sized Delightful 2 story with so a n d n i c h o l s . c o m baseball field/diamond. much charm! 4 bedALL BRICK Reece & Nichols 30x70 barn with batting room, 2 full bath, updat5 BR, 3.5 BA ON 3.5 cage, concrete floor ACRES. This has it all! Gladstone, short sale! ed kitchen, enclosed and electric. Updated Well-updated upper end Capitalize on this 2 bdrm porch with park like home with newly home with a great lot and cutie! Lots new! extra back yard, fenced yard. remodeled kitchen and a huge kitchen. If you are poured dirveway, ther- NICE! New reduced baths. price $155,000. looking for the perfect mal windows, newer Robin Clark Home Sweet Home home, this is it. At around AC, HWH, Fridge stays, The Clemons Home 816-808-4000 4100 sqft, it has plenty of elec range, dishwasher, Team space. For 24 hour infor816-200-6513/503-4601 privacy fence w/ shed, mation, call (888) 203nice deck. $75K...best REECE & NICHOLS HOMES FOR SALE 3708, code 02, or text price north of river! EASTLAND OTHER AREAS '61662” to 79564 or visit Home Sweet Home WOW! www.3003crystalaireRealty 816-808-4000 Lone Jack, California court.2cmyhome.com. Split, $155K! 4 bdrm, 3 Travis Hagewood HOMES FOR SALE full bath w/ finished walk 816-719-7933 OTHER AREAS out bsmnt! Main floor www.THagewood.Reec C o u n t r y l i v i n g , laundry, fridge stays. eandNichols.com Richmond. Terrific price! Massive Reece & Nichols Great big house on 4.86 master! New carpet! acres, vaulted ceilings, Longview/ Clint's cell 816-519-4489. exquisite kitchen, masBennington. Home Sweet Home sive Grandview Dollhouse. 17 Realty, walk-out bsmnt. 4 other x 27 ft. liv rm! Formal din816-808-4000 3 acre tracts available to ing, formal living, granite HOME ON BEAUTIFUL build and another 22 island, main floor master acre tract for endless and laundry...THIS HOME 16 ACRES 2200 sqft home, 3 car possibilities. Build your IS GORGEOUS, Massive 24x42 garage, 40x72 own subdivision or just lot w/ treed back yard, shop w/heat & water, skip the headaches and AMAZING PRICE $109K! 22x50 pole barn. Part buy approx 3K sq ft. Down payment assiscounty. Have horses, home. So many extras! tance program for qualified buyers! MLS # garden, great for a busi- Beautiful scenery. 1718954 ness. Home Sweet Home Home Sweet Home CAROL KEITH Realty 816-699-1096 Realty 816-808-4000 Reece & Nichols 816-808-4000

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