It’s a snow day! Hope everyone is staying warm and extra careful if driving in the metro area. It’s time to check the November home sales stats for Brookside–which are showing an increase over last year. I’m taking the numbers from single family home sales in the main Brookside zip code of 64113:
November 2019 November 2018
Median list price: $425,000 Median list price: $418,000
Median sales price: $413,000 Median sales price: $415,000
No. of homes sold: 23 No. of homes sold: 14
Days on market: 49 Days on market: 17
The median sales price is consistent with last year, however the number of homes sold is up–Brookside continues to be a preferred location for many home buyers! The lowest closed price last month was $175,000 and the highest was $890,000. Here are the YTD numbers:
Jan-Nov 2019 Jan-Nov 2018
Median list price: $387,000 Median list price: $400,000
Median sales price: $376,500 Median sales price: $395,000
No. of homes sold: 278 No. of homes sold: 265
Days on market: 23 Days on market: 15
Overall prices dipped somewhat this year, however the true indicator will be next month when I post figures for 2019 compared to 2018. The number of Brookside homes sold is higher; days on market about a week longer. Currently there are 27 active listings, with a median list price of $480,000 and 82 days on market. Prices range from $299K to over $7million. Eight homes are priced over one million dollars.
(All stats taken from Heartland MLS; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)
I stopped by this week to take a look –I haven’t eaten there yet and I’m not a food critic anyway! I was impressed the first thing I saw was four employees, including assistant general manager Patricia Allen, conducting a food tasting for quality, taste and appearance before the lunch rush. The other impressive aspect of this place is the amount of food you get for the price–the plate is piled high with all of the fresh ingredients you choose–easily a full pound of food that could feed two, or at least enough for leftovers! The base of your food “bowl” can be rice, green salad or Japanese noodles. Proteins include two types of chicken (one is spicy), steak, and tofu. And there’s a maze of toppings: hot choices are black beans, sprouts, and potatoes, plus ten cold toppings (veggies, etc). There are six sauce options, which you can taste before you order at a station by the soft drinks–that’s so handy for those who aren’t sure which to try and for picky children! All of this food, on one plate, for under $10! Extra options include kimchi, fresh pineapple and miso soup. There are a few seats if you want to dine in.
If you are planning on starting your holiday shopping this weekend…why fight the crowds at the mall? Shop Small in Brookside and Waldo–as this Saturday is Small Business Saturday! 
Baseball and JKF inspired the name of her shop as well: “moonshot” is the term for a really high hit home run, and Kennedy’s speech with the line “we choose to go to the moon in this decade not because it will be easy, but because it will be hard” resonates with Smith. “I wanted a challenge, and am inspired to succeed”. Sharing her passion for this work is Shana Lee, who moved to Kansas City from Los Angeles a year ago—and is so dedicated to her California clients that she flies back once a month to take care of them!
Step inside Jorjy and you’ll find attractive art prints, pillows, bedding, jewelry, books, accessories and a large selection of barware. Pamela also carries a fabric and wallpaper line exclusive to this store, and plans to start a wedding registry. After the success of Lauren Alexandra, she explains this next venture “was a natural progression. I felt there was a void on the marketplace. I love designing and collecting beautiful home products”. This shop is perfect for picking up something unique and special for yourself—or as a gift.
We have another new locally owned business to tell you about in this week’s blog…
Owner Emily Bordner has always had an entrepreneurial spirit—inheriting it from her parents. She had a regular corporate job at Hallmark as a merchandising designer, and started a side business making leather handbags. She expanded into online sales and pop up shops—then decided to open her own retail place here. She chose this location in part because she knows a handful of shop owners who love being in Brookside, and she worked at 
Emily will host the grand opening of her store on September 28, with specials, beverages and a pop up store to be determined. See more about EB and Company at the 
It’s usually those cozy, quiet little food shops that supply the best atmosphere for a short caffeine stop, a shared treat with a friend or a corner to relax and read for a bit. I’m thinking of places like 
Although today is the official re-opening day, Hooper’s will have the Grand Reopening celebration all next week, offering specials and giveaways. Watch for specifics 
Inside Brookside (And Waldo) 