Urban KC Living Real Estate Blog

Scot finds his new home in Olathe

When I met Scot, he was determined to become a home owner. He had rented an apartment for most of his life and was tired of throwing money away in rent. He was an anxious buyer and we had a great time looking. Before I could even show him homes he wanted to view, he already had driven by and looked in windows of vacant homes. The homes he wanted to view were already ones he had seen the exterior of so it made his search much easier and quicker.

After viewing just about 20 options we found him the right home. Scot got his keys to his new home today and is going to start moving in today. He has the space he needs including a music room in the basement that can become his "man cave". Congratulations, Scot! It was a pleasure working for you and I hope you enjoy your new home for years to come!

Teri sells her West Plaza condo in under 3 weeks!

I had helped Teri purchase her fully updated, beautiful, West Plaza condo about 12 months prior to when she called me telling me she was ready to sell it. I was a little shocked that she wanted to sell it so quickly after just purchasing it about a year ago but this condo was a stepping stone for her and her kids and it was time for more space. They needed a house. 

After I offered a few staging tips, we were ready to put it on the market. It was shown to just two different buyers  in just under three weeks and we had found the right buyer for her condo. Make your property show the best it can, price it to sell and it will sell quickly with the help of your agent.

Congratulations, Teri! I am so happy you asked me to assist you again with your real estate needs and I look forward to assisting you in the future! Cheers!

Clinton and Rachel take their search to Pleasant Hill and find their new home

Clinton and Rachel contacted me wanting to find their new home north of the river in the Weatherby Lake neighborhood. After finding what they thought was "the one" we changed the plan and moved their search to where they both grew up, Pleasant Hill, MO. They originally wanted to stay in the Park Hill school district for the schools but soon realized they wanted to live closer to their family.

We viewed only four homes in their search before they found the right home. Having never had the opportunity to visit Pleasant Hill, I learned a lot about the quaint town and why they loved the area growing up and wanted to move back. They could remember when the home they purchased was originally built and liked it even back then. Living close to a golf course, they will need to watch their windows for flying golf balls but are prepared.

It was such a pleasure working for you, Clinton and Rachel. Congratulations on your new home! Cheers!

Robert and Rebecca find their home in the Northland

Robert and Rebecca liked everything about the Northland except for one thing, the rising cost of rent. Robert and Rebecca knew they wanted to purchase their first home with the lower interest rates and lower prices to take advantage of. They were able to qualify for a MHDC FHA loan which gave them 3% of the purchase price to use towards their down payment allowing them to put down only 0.5% of their purchase price towards a down payment. Awesome deal!

After just about a month of searching, we found their family the perfect house. 

It was a pleasure working for Robert and Rebecca. They even brought home made cookies to their inspection! I feel lucky to have been given the opportunity to work for such great people. I wish you many years of happiness in your new home. Congratulations!

Angie finds her perfect home in the quaint Waldo neighborhood

I was lucky enough to know Angie before she contacted me wanting to find a new home. I was honored she allowed me to assist her with your home search! She was renting a home in Westport and decided after she started to look at other options for lease, she could put her hard earned money to better use by owning a home.

Angie was not a first time home buyer so she knew what to look for in houses and also knew what she wanted to find. After viewing just around 10 options, she knew she found the right home and moved on it.

Angie will probably tell you that now IS the time to buy considering the very low interest rates that are available and a nice selection of great homes priced to sell.

Congratulations, Angie! I can't wait until your housewarming party!

Katherine and her son, Andrew, close on a perfect townhome

Katherine and her son, Andrew, came to me wanting to find the perfect new home. They were at a point they wanted to stop renting and become home owners. I was confident we could find them the perfect home and we did!

It took us a few months of looking north and south of the river but in the end, they knew they liked the Northland location they had been renting an apartment at. It took a few months of looking at options that were not right to wait to find the right option that came on the market. When the right option did come on the market, they move fast and got the winning contract!

Congratulations, Katherine and Andrew. I hope you enjoy sitting on your new secluded deck enjoying your view of the lake!

Stephanie and Paul invest in a foreclosed Plaza condo

Stephanie and Paul owned a condo on the Plaza and have used it as an investment property for the past few years. Having great success with renting the property out to great renters, they decided it was time to purchase another investment condo they could rent out. We searched a few different communities but they decided to purchase another condo in the same community as their other investment property since it offered one of the best locations, a good floor plan, nice community and was a deal being a foreclosure. They have plans to change the counter-tops, appliances and hang some blinds and it will be ready for the new renter!

It was such a pleasure working with Stephanie and Paul! If anyone is looking to rent a great 1 bedroom Country Club Plaza condo, it will be ready for the new tenant in June. Congratulations, Paul and Stephanie!

Congratulations on your new home, Frances!

Frances came to me wanting to buy her first home. She was renting a loft in the River Market and with rent going up, she knew she wanted to take advantage of the very low interest rates and buy now. She had a goal of finding a home she could own for less than rent and we did just that. We started looking at condos in the Plaza area but she soon realized there is quite a bit of the budget that goes into monthly HOA dues so we switched to houses as her primary search. She applied for an MHDC loan and even got 3% of the purchase price given to her in the form of a grant for her down-payment.  I try to find the best options for each individual buyer!

After looking at several house options in Waldo, she found the right home that had everything on her wish list including newer mechanics including the roof, HVAC and appliances! We even did it within a comfortable budget for her.

I feel lucky to work for all of my clients and while I try to help them and teach them the ins and outs of real estate, I also try to take something from the experience and the time spent together. Frances got me on my new "green" way of thinking. I am now using refillable water bottles with the filters inside the bottle. I am done with plastic bottles of water! Plus, she got me an oversized "green" shopping bag perfect for my Costco trips (the large bags are hard to find!).

I wish you many years of happiness in your new home, Frances! Thanks for the opportunity to assist you!

Kyle finds the right home in Waldo

Kyle was a first time home buyer that came to me looking for the perfect new home. He knew he liked the Brookside/Waldo area the best so it made the first decision in the buying process simpler, area.

After viewing just a handful of options, we not only find him the space he wanted in a location he loved but also a "deal"! 

He successfully closed today and is starting some of his plans he has for his new home immediately.

Congratulations, Kyle! Enjoy that champagne!

Zac and Carrie find that certain areas prove to be a sellers market

Zac and Carrie contacted me a few months back looking for the perfect home. They knew they wanted a foreclosure they could put some "sweat equity" into. After looking from Olathe to Kansas City, KS we found a few options that they really liked. However, most of the foreclosures we viewed that they liked already has multiple offers in on them.  After putting offers in on 5 or 6 different homes, we finally found a home that we got a winning offer on. There can be a lot of competition when buying a home right now in certain areas of Kansas City and also when the homes are priced to sell. 

Congratulations Zac and Carrie! I can't wait to see photos when you have finished the updates you have planned!

Mihaela and Josh find the space they need in Overland Park

Mihaela and Josh contacted me a couple of months ago looking for the perfect maintenance free space. As first time home buyers, they knew the most important thing in their search was location. We looked at a target area in Prairie Village and Overland Park. In the end, after walking away from negotiations on another property, we got the right property, got under contract and the rest went very smooth. They got their keys today!

Congratulations, Mihaela and Josh. I hope you find much happiness in your new home for years to come!

Zach finds his new home at the Bella

Zach came to me looking for his first home. He knew two things. He wanted space and a deal. We found him the perfect two story property option, after viewing around 20 homes, that offered plenty of space and was a short sale (deal). He did have to wait a while for the sellers lien holder to respond to his offer and then the sellers lien holder put some pressure on us to get closed in half the time it normally takes to close a loan. However, in the end, we got keys in his hands and he is a very happy new home owner.

Enjoy that pool this summer, Zach. Job well done. Congratulations!

Welcome to your new home, Liz and Dennis

Once Liz and Dennis got their condo sold, it was time to move to the next step and find them their new home. We searched some great options from Independence to Waldo but in the end, location was most important to them and helped with their final decision. They found a very nice option in Waldo that had most everything on their wish list including a fully updated kitchen. The only thing they have to do is remodel the bathroom and they will be ready to move in and call this new home their home.

Congratulations, Liz and Dennis! It was a pleasure working with you again and I hope you have years of happiness in your new home!

Chris made his dream of purchasing his first home a reality

Chris new one thing when he called me, he loved the Waldo area. Even given this, during his search, we still explored parts of Lee's Summit clear to Waldo just to make sure we found the right area. Once we found the right area, still set on Waldo, we had to find the right home. Chris wasn't afraid of the idea of putting some work into the right home or even adding a bedroom and bathroom to one to make it right. Given this, it made his search easier!

We found a great home, priced below market value, in a short sale. A few months later, we had the sellers lien holders approval on the short sale and the buyers lender got him closed ahead of schedule. Chris got his keys today, though he was a little tired today at closing since he couldn't sleep last night with excitement!

Many years of happiness to you, Chris. I can't wait to see the photos when you have completed the home of your dreams! Cheers!

Ed finds the perfect home in Overland Park

Ed contacted me just about two months ago looking for the right home. He had a wish list, like most buyers, and had goals in getting into his new home quickly. We viewed a very small amount of homes on three tours, around 16 in total. When he walked into one, he knew it was the right one. I love that feeling of "knowing" when you find the right home!

He had a great lender and we closed way ahead of schedule. I was very happy to give him is keys this morning. 

Congratulations, Ed! Many years of happiness to you, cheers.

Christina and Craig find a foreclosure a great choice for an investment property

Christina and Craig were not new to the idea of being investment property owners. They owned a few lofts around Downtown Kansas City that they lease out as investments. When they contacted me to help them find a steal, I was happy to help.

They found a two story loft in the heart of Downtown Kansas City that was a foreclosure needing just a few touches to make it perfect. Offering first a great location (key to renting a property), a great price point and a community that offers a ton of amenities was just a few reasons they chose this one. Exercise room, club room, garage parking, pool and more!

They get their keys tomorrow and I am very happy for them. Congratulations Christina and Craig!!

James and Katelyn find a fully updated condo at a steal of a price!

James and Katelyn had a goal to become proud home owners. I was happy to help them with their search! They were first time home buyers not sure of what they wanted though they knew they wanted to stop throwing away money on rent. They considered purchasing the loft James was renting from his landlords. However, when I sent them a foreclosure listing, they put it high on their list.

Some foreclosures need a lot of work. This one, however, had new carpet, new paint and recently refinished hard wood floors. With an outstanding view from their private balcony, quality finishes throughout including stainless steel appliances, updated cabinets, granite counter-tops,  and tile floors, it was definitely high on their list until I told them the asking price when it became number 1 on their list! Great value. The community offers every amenity you can think of plus a tax abatement, two garage spaces, extra storage and much more. We had multiple offers up against us but with my assistance and guidance, they got the winning contract!

Congratulations James and Katelyn. Cheers to many years of happiness in your new home! I can't wait to give you your keys this afternoon.

Craig and Christina invest in a great loft in Downtown Kansas City

Craig and Christina were not first time home investors. They currently owned a loft in Downtown Kansas City that they had as a rental property. Seeing home prices at an all time low, they decided they wanted to purchase another investment property to rent out. I was eager to help them find the right property at the right price!

We searched over a couple of months from Downtown Kansas City to the Country Club Plaza and viewed most every community that would offer a better opportunity for renters than others due to location, finishes and price. In the end, they decided to purchase a loft in the same community as their other rental property. They felt comfort and knowledge in the community and new it was "the one". We viewed every property for sale in the community and they purchased the best one for the best price. Top of the line finishes and the most unique windows in the building but we didn't break the bank.

Congratulations Craig and Christina! You made a great choice and I am very excited for you both!

Buyers Carri and Sasha wait for a short sale approval

Carri and Sasha were wanting to make the move to home ownership when their landlord told them they were going to increase their rent by almost 30% per month if they renewed their lease for  another year! Really?!? Their landlord is a little unrealistic if you ask me. With interest rates at an all time low, they truly could purchase a property and have a lower monthly payment then continue to lease and throw their money away.

We narrowed down their search quickly to two properties that fit their needs. One was on the smaller side but  the price reflected this. The other property was a much larger two story loft with a private roof top deck. After much discussion, I think we all agreed that it is always better to purchase a property that you can grow in to and not out of, especially in this market. You want to have the ability to not out grow a property for at least 5 years, not 2, to protect your investment. The other winning argument was that the larger property was a short sale and priced way under market value - "deal"! The obstacle in putting in an offer on the short sale property was the waiting process for the sellers mortgage lien holder to approve a first and second mortgage. We gave the sellers lien holder 60 days to respond. Unfortunately, we didn't get an answer in 60 days. With this contract I did encourage them to wait another 30 days for a response and we did. The only reason to wait another 30 days was the great value in this property. I don't usually recommend this. Bingo, they received an approval and get their keys tomorrow!!!

I took the second picture below from their private roof top patio. I must say I am a little jealous of their views, haha! Great job Carri and Sasha. Many, many congratulations and cheers to year of happiness ahead!

 

Garrett and Lauren find their new home in the Northland

Garrett and Lauren called me looking for their first home and I was very excited for the opportunity to assist them! They knew they wanted to stop throwing thousands of dollars a year away in rent. Their original focus was on houses in Liberty. Like most buyers, they wanted to find a deal. So, we first viewed house foreclosures and short sales.

After searching a few foreclosed homes in Liberty, they decided the foreclosures we viewed needed too much work, even for the lower asking price. This was their first home purchase but they didn't want to spend all of their free time working on their new home. I don't blame them!

We moved our search to maintenance free foreclosures and short sale townhomes staying in line with the budget they were comfortable with. It took a couple of weeks but then the right townhome came on the market. Best of all, the seller had it priced right. They got a "deal" and it wasn't a foreclosure or short sale so the buying process went very smooth. It was move in ready and just like new!!

Garrett and Lauren get keys and get to move into their new home tomorrow. I am very excited for them!! Congratulations!!

 

 

Brent and Kristin go to work on their dream

Brent and Kristin were not first time home buyers. They both purchased properties before they met and wanted to create a home for themselves together, literally.

They knew they love older neighborhoods but didn't want to go the route a lot of people due in Brookside and Waldo. They wanted something that felt more unique to them. We searched some homes in Valentine and midtown but in the end, they knew they wanted to find the right home in Westside.

The obstacle was that they wanted to create their new home and put finishing touches on it. They did have a budget in mind and we stuck with it. They found the right home but it was pretty much gutted without even so much as a toilet hooked up. The buying process was a little more challenging for them since they had to go with a renovation loan which took some time to obtain approval on. However, after a few months, they got the keys to their new home. Their goal is to have it completed and moved into by the end of the year.

Congratulations Brent and Kristin. I can't wait to see pictures or be lucky enough to have a tour. You are going to have a beautiful home!!

Jerry found "the one" in Olathe

I want to congratulate Jerry on hanging in there and closing on the perfect Olathe home. When I first met Jerry and offered the opportunity to assist him in finding the right home, his wish list of "must haves" made me a little nervous. He knew he needed a garage long enough for his boat to fit in (this was a first for me), a backyard for entertaining and an open floor plan. He knew he wanted to be in Olathe so that did narrow the search down some.

Jerry got out there and drove neighborhoods and even knocked on peoples doors asking them if he could measure their garages. He called me and said he found a home that seemed great on the exterior so I made an appointment with the listing agent and we viewed it that day. When you know it is home, it is. With it listed only 5 days, we knew we had to move fast so we made an offer and the rest is history!

Jerry got the keys to his new home Friday. Enjoy that hot tub, Jerry!! I appreciate the opportunity to help you close on the perfect home. Congratulations!!

David finds his home at Wallstreet Towers

David had lived in Downtown Kansas City for a few years and knew he loved the area. Tired of throwing thousands of dollars a year away in rent, he decided he wanted to purchase a piece of the urban core and become a proud home owner.

The saying goes, "good things come to those who wait". David would probably tell you he agrees with that saying.

David first found a great loft at a great price at Riverbend. It happened to be a short sale. David waited 60 days for the sellers mortgage lien holder to approve the short sale contract he had with the seller but they didn't act quick enough. We had to move on and cancel his contract.

After a few months of thinking things over, David decided it was time to search again. He loved the feel of a loft offering exposed brick walls and wood ceilings. However, he decided it was time to look into the other type of living offered in Downtown Kansas City, a high rise condominium. After seeing all of the amenities Wallstreet Towers offered including a roof top pool, two garage parking spaces, storage, exercise room, theater and more, he decided he could see himself taking advantage of this relaxing living environment.

David was all smiles when he got the keys to his new home Friday. Congratulations!!!

Kelly finds the perfect "penthouse" loft with an amazing outdoor space!

Kelly had been considering purchasing a loft in Downtown Kansas City for a while. She leased a loft in the Crossroads area and loved the urban vibe. She considered high rise condo/hotel feel properties along with true loft feel properties with concrete floors and exposed wood beams. In the end, she decided a true loft was what she was after. With that search in mind, we found her the perfect top floor, penthouse loft. She has some kitchen and bathroom ideas to design but the open floorplan she was after is there along with a very unique, very large balcony on the top floor. Congratulations, Kelly! I think you made a great choice! Cheers!

Peggy becomes a home owner, again!

Peggy is lucky enough to have lived around the world in her lifetime. She has seen a lot and done a lot. I enjoyed hearing some of her stories while we searched for the perfect home. She has owned a few homes in her life but made the big move to Kansas City a few years ago and was unsure on an exact area she wanted to settle down, understandable. Being a world traveler, she was drawn to the downtown Kansas City area where she has resided in a loft she leased for the past few years. Tired of throwing her money out the window to rent, she was looking for the right home so she could get more return on her money. I was delighted to help her! We viewed only six properties but she knew before we toured that she was in love with one house in particular in the Northland looking at the pictures and descriptions online. Peggy was yet another 5-Star client of mine. She knew what she wanted, was well prepared, educated and communicative. Congratulations, Peggy! You have a beautiful new home! I hope you find much enjoyment in it for years to come.

 

Megan finds the perfect space in a turn key property at Inglenook

Megan and I toured Plaza/Westport area condos from top to bottom on the hunt for the perfect new maintenance free condo. She had a list of "must haves" that we stuck to which helped narrow down the options quickly! With about 10 options to choose from, we toured all of them in two tours. In the end, we find the right condo that was move in ready for her to enjoy! It was a for sale by owner which created a few challenges to work through but we did it with teamwork. Congratulations, Megan!! I know you will find happiness in your new home for years to come. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to assist you!

Plaza condo buyers find a great DEAL!!!

Buyers of today want one thing, a deal! Even if the property is perfect for them, if a buyer doesn't feel like they are getting an under market value purchase price in a home, they won't purchase it if it doesn't feel like a "deal" to them. 

I have had the opportunity to know Jerry and Ellen for a couple of years now. They have been investing in real estate for some time and continue to do so which I applaud them for doing. They always have their ears and eyes looking for opportunities and we found them a great one in a Plaza condo community. They closed on their condo today and their son, Matthew, will be happily occupying it. Matthew is a lucky guy! It is a beautiful condo in a great location and it was at a great price. Congratulations to you all!

Welcome to home ownership, Shivam!

Shivam found my websites online and contacted me looking for the perfect condo or loft. After exploring several condo and loft options, he decided he needed more square feet and wanted to include townhomes and houses in his search. We searched from North of the River to Brookside but in the end, he felt like home in a house in the Valentine/Roanoke neighborhood. He probably will be the first to say that this house needs some cosmetic changes to fit his tastes but the house is solid, in a location he loves which is close to work and his school and it is a home that he will enjoy for years to come. Good luck with painting and many, many congratulations! You did it!! He will get his keys to his beautiful new home later today and begin unpacking boxes. Cheers!

Welcome to home ownership, Theresa!

Theresa wanted to find a true "loft" in downtown Kansas City offering exposed brick walls and a true city feel. She wanted to become a first time home buyer due to the super low interest rates. We found several properties that were "okay" downtown but she wanted more space for her hard earned $$$. When we moved her search to the Plaza/Westport area, she walked into a beautiful town-home with a unique, large 2nd floor outdoor space. With it also offering secured parking, high ceilings and 1.5 bathrooms, she knew she wanted to call this place her own! After some hard work, determination and communication she can now start unpacking boxes today after closing on her new home and open a bottle of bubbly. Good job, Theresa. Welcome to home ownership! Cheers!

Lauren finds the perfect Plaza condo

Lauren came to me looking for the perfect Plaza condo while she attended school for the next 4 years in Kansas City. She knew she wanted a location close to her school, a maintenance free living option, a fully updated property and one that felt like home. After she made a trip to KC one day from out of state, we viewed 8 options. She found the one she really liked but it was above the budget she had set for herself and she didn't want to give up her original goals and plans. I agreed that she should stay with the plan she had before she came to Kansas City. I told her to remain confident and we would find her the one. A couple weeks went by and we had planned for her to come back to Kansas City to tour some of her top choices with her parents. Before she could make it to Kansas City for a second tour of some Plaza condo options, I saw "the deal" she was looking for. And it just happened to be the top choice she viewed on her first visit! We had been watching this property and when it had a substantial price reduction, making it under the budget she had originally set for herself, I contacted her right away. Lauren acted quickly, made an offer and the rest is history. She closes on her new Kansas City home today. Congratulations, Lauren! As they say, what is meant to be, will be. You have a beautiful new Country Club Plaza condo. Welcome!

Melissa and Heath find the views they wanted at One Park Place

Melissa and Heath were relocating their family to Kansas City with one thing in mind, the best views that Kansas City could offer them! Their current home was on the 26th floor so I knew we were up for a challenge. Views were probably number 1 on their wish list. Being an urbanite, I can understand this!

After touring through all of the KC high-rise condo communities, we found a great opportunity at Wallstreet Towers with views of the Power & Light District. They liked Wallstreet Towers and even discussed making an offer. However, after visiting One Park Place, they walked in and new it was home.

Melissa and Heath were the best clients. They were communicative, goal oriented and open to explore all types of housing options the greater Kansas City area had to offer. We even took an afternoon to tour some Overland Park house options. It didn't take them long to realize maintenance free living with some of the best views in Kansas City was going to be the winning choice.

Thank you for the opportunity to assist you with your home search, Melissa and Heath. I know you will enjoy One Park Place and the best views of downtown KC! Cheers!

Christine and Jeremy make relocation to Kansas City fun!

Christine and Jeremy were on the path to relocating to Kansas City from California when I got an email from them. When I met them the first time, they flew in just to take a few days to look at what the housing market in Kansas City had to offer. They told me stories of the California real estate market, which somewhat terrified me, and then we erased those California memories and started fresh with their KC home search!

Jeremy put all of his trust in Christine when she planned a  second trip to Kansas City without Jeremy to find "the one". Like most buyers, we had to view several train wrecks before finding the right one. With patience, a camcorder in hand and an open mind to viewing homes outside of their target zone, we successfully found them their new home ready to move into in the Waldo neighborhood. Perfect for them in most every way! When we walked through the door of this home for the first time, Christine and I both knew we had found their next home. I am so happy for you and your family! Many congratulations!!

Chris finds the perfect West Plaza condo

Chris and his Dad came to town with a mission and goal in mind, to leave with the perfect home under contract. We took three afternoons and they knew they had found "the one" since it offered most everything on their wish list. Less than 30 days later, Chris is closing on his new home! Congratulations, Chris. I hope you enjoy the West Plaza condo lifestyle as much as I do! Welcome to Kansas City homeownership.

Josh finds his new home in Olathe

Josh contacted me late 2010 in the search to find the perfect condo in Downtown Kansas City. He had owned a home and lived the suburb life and was relocating to the Kansas City area. He wanted a change in his new city, to live the urban active life style. We found him what appeared to be the perfect condo and it was priced right as a foreclosure. The contract did not make it to the closing table but Josh wanted to move forward with his search. After revaluating his needs in his new home, he decided for his long term goals he wanted to find a new construction home he could live in for years to come. We found a great community in Olathe that has a beautiful pool and offered new homes just being built from the ground up. Josh found the home he wanted to make his own and was able to fully custom the interior and exterior of the home. He has built a beautiful home and I know he will be enjoying for years to come! Thanks for hanging in there Josh and Congratulations!! You did it!! The picture below is of the unfinished home. I thought it was a neat photo to show the home in construction phase since he was able to customize it.

Mission becomes home to Erika and Michael

Having lived the Plaza condo life for the past few years, second time home buyers, Erika and Michael decided it was time for a back yard and more space! With their search in full gear we found several "uh, let's keep it on the list for now" type of properties. It wasn't until we found a house that was listed one day that we jumped in the car to view it the same day it was listed. I knew before we opened the door that this was the one - they didn't know it yet though. With interest from several buyers on this house we worked quickly and together submitted an offer very late in the day. Success! They secured their home, beat the competition from other buyers and will be closing on their new home today. Beautiful house and I think we met almost every one of their wish list items. Congratulations Erika and Michael! Teamwork, hard work, determination and communication secured this one for you - great job! I hope you enjoy it for years to come!!

 

First time KC Northland home buyers find waiting for a short sale can be worth it

Ashlei and Mike wanted to stop paying rent and purchase a home as an investment to their future. While they were under a contract on a home last year that didn't end up working out, they decided to give buying their first place another try. They narrowed it down to two options, lost one of them which was a foreclosure opportunity, but wrote an offer quickly on a short sale. After waiting a few months, we got the news that their offer was accepted by the sellers lender! Congratulations home owners! Your patience and willingness to work through many details and obsticles paid off and you got a great deal on your new home. I can't wait to see pictures of your beautiful new home after you complete your project of, in your words, "plans to paint a lot"! Cheers!

 

Welcome to Downtown Kansas City loft ownership!

It has been a fast couple of weeks for one first time home buyer. Brittain decided it was time to stop leasing an apartment and wanted to become a proud KC home owner. She offered me the task of helping her find a condo or loft foreclosure that she could own for less than the cost of a monthly rental payment. With teamwork and some time, we found her the perfect downtown KC loft in a great community. She can throw away her gym membership since this community offers a great workout facility (saving some $$$) and she can enjoy owning her new home for less than she could lease a space in the same area. Congratulations on your first home and your investment to your future, Brittain! Way to move fast and secure "the one" that is now your very cool loft living space.

 

First time home buyers find "the one"

Matt came to me looking for his first home but wasn't completely sure on the area he wanted to live. So, we took a few Saturday's and searched some Northland Kansas City houses, townhomes and condos seeking a property that he could put some sweat equity into and make the home his home. Not sure on the longer drive to work, we moved the search to urban Kansas City condos and houses.  He was moving from an apartment and wasn't in love with the condo life so we just focused on houses. After viewing several options, he found "the one" just two streets over from where he has spent the past decade living and loving the area with a short drive to work. Matt and Ryan got their keys today (with some bubbly) to their beautifully updated, move in ready home. Besides mowing a little grass, this one has it all. The best of old and new in a great neighborhood that feels like home to them. Congratulations, guys. You did it!!!

 

Welcoming new homeowners to the Country Club Plaza

Lisa and Shane contacted me a couple months ago when they were in the search for a home in Kansas City. They knew they liked the feel of the Country Club Plaza and found a townhome while searching online that they had interest in viewing. I suggested they tour other options as well for comparison when they came into KC for the weekend to look at homes. After touring about 10 properties in one afternoon, they decidedthe townhome they found online was the one they wanted to call home. They moved quickly with an offer and are now proud homeowners of a beautifully updated Plaza townhome. Welcome to the Country Club Plaza - I hope you find many years of happiness in your new home!!

 

Buyer finds the space she needed in a maintenance free Mission townhome

I have had the privilege for working for Amy in the past both in the sale and purchase of a home. When she called me a couple months ago and said she was in the market to purchase a larger home, I gladly helped her in her search! We viewed many options, including houses that had yard maintenance and some maintenance free living options. In the end, she decided she didn't want to go back to mowing a yard and found her new home in a maintenance free townhome with 2 garage spaces at a terrific price. Congratulations, Amy. I hope you find many years of happiness in your new home!

 

Buyer lands a deal on a spacious Plaza townhome!

I first met Paul in 2009 when he was looking for the perfect Plaza condo. We found him a foreclosure that was offered way below market value and offered everything on his wish list -  even the garage space he was looking for. When he called me late in 2010, I figured he had decided it was time for him to sell his great property. Instead, he told me that he was interested in leasing his current property and purchasing a new home. I was happy he called me and excited to help a past client into the world of real estate investing! We looked at several properties but in the end, he decided home felt like home. We found another great larger property at the same community where he currently lived and he jumped at the chance to purchase it. Congratulations, Paul! I hope your new home offers you the space you were looking for and you enjoy it for years to come! You got another great property at an outstanding price - many congrat's!

 

First time home buyer finds his first home in Quality Hill

Aaron came to me with goals in mind and together, we achieved those goals. He knew he wanted to become a homeowner in the Kansas City Urban Core and more specifically, in the Quality Hill area.

Aaron was a great first time home buyer to work for as he was preapproved, communicatd with me, and was open to looking at all areas (even though he ended up where he originally wanted to be which was only blocks from where he was renting a condo). He took my advice and looked at both Country Club Plaza condos and Downtown Kansas City condos and lofts. I am happy he did as you never know where you will end up as a first time home buyer!

When he narrowed down his location we found him the best deal available for his search criteria and closed ahead of schedule. He is now the proud owner of a fully updated, beautiful, turnkey property.

Congratulations, Aaron! I wish you many, many years of happiness in your new home!