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Holiday Shopping Specials All Weekend in Brookside

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Brookside season opener

Shop local!  It’s one of the best parts of living in Brookside and Waldo…so many locally owned shops and services, supported by the nearby residents and neighbors.  This weekend is the annual Brookside Holiday Season Opener–a chance for you to start shopping early while taking advantage of special discounts!

To get you in the spirit, festivities start Thursday Nov 14, 2019 at 5pm.  Stop by the Bank Midwest Plaza (63rd and Brookside) and pick up some refreshments while enjoying the Border Star Elementary School Choir and the tree lighting at 6:30.  Shops will be open late till 8pm.

Special deals continue through the weekend with many merchants offering discounts on food and gifts.  Check out the Brookside website for details.  

Shopping hours during the Brookside Holiday Season Opener are Thursday 5-8pm, Friday and Saturday from 10-6 and Sunday from 12-5.  Get your list together and spend some time in Brookside this weekend shopping the deals and supporting our local businesses!

New Salon “Moonshot Hair Co” Opens in Waldo

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Is it time to get your hair cut?  Perhaps a fresh style for the holiday parties ahead or “just the usual” in a relaxed environment, surrounded by local artwork?  If you’d like a new experience, check out Waldo’s new salon Moonshot Hair Company, located at 7108 Wornall. 

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Owner Brooke Smith on the right; Shana Lee on the left

Owner Brooke Smith has over twenty years of experience working with men and women’s hair.  After working at other local salons for ten years, she decided to open her own shop.  “It was a natural progression” she explained when I stopped by recently.  “I wanted to run my own place, and I wanted a gender neutral shop—where everyone feels welcome.  And I love my Brookside/Waldo clientele—it’s a family oriented area that supports local businesses”.  Brooke is an expert working with all kinds of men’s hair, including facial hair, and is especially proud of her association with Sporting KC and the Kansas City Royals.  A longtime Royals fan, she was determined to cut one of the player’s hair.  She  got  her chance with Drew Butera in 2014—who loved her work and spread the word in the clubhouse.  As her reputation grew, so did her sports clientele.  She’s also a national educator for the 18.21 Man Made line of products. 

moonshot inteririorBaseball 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!

Moonshot Hair Co. has it’s grand opening tomorrow, Thursday November 7 from 7-9pm –stop in!  There’s a raffle benefiting the Veterans Community Project  for a years’ worth of free haircuts, plus live music, food and giveaways.  And if you’d like to stop by for a haircut, you can make an appointment through the website.  The salon is located at 7108 Wornall, just south of Louie’s Wine Dive.

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Welcome “Jorgy” to the Brookside Shops!

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Jorjy in the Brookside shops

Brookside’s favorite baby shop Lauren Alexandra has a sibling!  Located right next door, it’s called Jorjy, a “thoughtful furnishings and giftables” store.  Owner Pamela DiCapo decided to open Jorjy after getting so many requests to supply furnishings and decorate rooms other than a nursery.  Jorjy, named after a much loved family dog, opened in September in the former Shop Beautiful space at 320 W 63rd St.

 

j wallStep 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.

 

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Jorjy owner Pamela DiCapo

At one time, Pamela was a real estate agent..but she always had a knack for home design.  She pondered being a talk show host or starting a mail order catalog.  After finding a small wood craftsman to create a table and chairs for her children, she decided to open a children’s boutique.  Her Brookside store was featured in the Kansas City Star and a Designers Showhouse…and sales took off.  That was 25 years ago!  She’s kept the business going despite the recession and internet competition.  “Brookside residents are incredibly loyal to the retail stores and restaurants here, and there’s a real comraderie with the other shop owners.  We are all very supportive of each other”.  At Jorjy, she’s added a full time designer besides herself and can decorate/redesign any room in a home.

Jorjy is open seven days a week, in the heart of the Brookside shops.  Don’t miss the beautiful window display as you stroll along 63rd St!  You can reach Pamela at hello@shopjorjy.com or check out the instagram page:  @shopjorjy.

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Armour Hills Home Sales Report-Sept 2019

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Armour Hills continues to be one of the strongest Brookside subdivisions in terms of desirability for buyers and homo appreciation.  It will be interesting to see how Armour Hills finishes out the year–with single digit or double digit percent increase over last year.  Here are the stats for last month:

Sept. 2019                                                    Sept 2018

Median list price:      $342,500                 Median list price:      $307,497

Median sales price:   $342,500                 Median sales price:   $300,000

No. of homes sold:      8                             No. of homes sold:       6

Days on market:         3                              Days on market:         22

Not only were prices up compared to last year, four of the homes sold were at or over asking price–and went under contract in just a few days.  Below are the YTD figures:

Jan-Sept 2019                                                 Jan-Sept 2018

Median list price:     $345,000                    Median list price:     $315,000

Median sales price:   $345,000                  Median sales price:  $315,750

No. of homes sold:     69                              No. of homes sold:    62

Days on market:     11                                  Days on market:       10

The highest closed price so far this year in Armour Hills was last month at $506,000; the lowest for the year is $241,000.  Home values are up 9.2% over same period last year.  Currently there are three homes listed in Armour Hills, with a median price of $339,900 and 54 days on market.

(All stats taken from Heartland MLS; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)

Brookside Home Sales Report-Sept 2019

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Home sales are slowing down across the metro area compared to the earlier in the year; a slowdown when the weather cools is typical.  Here are the stats for single family home sales in Brookside (using zip code 64113) for last month and a YTD comparison:

Sept 2019                                                             Sept 2018

Median list price:     $347,500                         Median list price:     $400,000

Median sales price:  $350,000                         Median sales price:   $390,000

No. of homes sold:     18                                  No. of homes sold:       23

Days on market:         4                                    Days on market:          32

Brookside had it’s highest closed sales price so far this year last month:  $2.6 million.  The lowest closed price was $239,500.  Median sales price was lower than last year.  Here are the YTD figures:

Jan-Sept 2019                                                     Jan-Sept 2018

Median list price;     $389,475                        Median list price:     $399,925

Median sales price:   $380,000                      Median sales price:   $390,000

No. of homes sold:      234                              No. of homes sold:    224

Days on market:            21                               Days on market:        18

Just about the same number of homes sold in the same amount of time as 2018; median price is down 2.5%.  There is still a strong demand for Brookside properties–most notably in the $350K and less price category.  Currently there are 38 active single family listings in Brookside, with a median price of $459,500 and 60 days on market.  The lowest price is $214,950 and the highest is $7.7 million.

(All stats taken from Heartland MLS; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)

Brookside Home Sales Report-Aug 2019

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The peak spring and summer buying season is over, and as we get closer to the holidays, there will be fewer listings that pop on the market.  For Brookside, (using zip code 64113) last month’s stats were similar to a year ago–with higher median price.  Let’s break it down:

Aug 2019                                                               August 2018

Median list price:     $385,000                           Median list price:     $354,500

Median sales price:    $380,000                         Median sales price:    $338,750

No. of homes sold:       26                                  No. of homes sold:      28

Days on market:        26                                      Days on market:      22

The lowest closed sales price last month was $275,000 and the highest was $973,000.  Now let’s look at year-to-date stats:

Jan-Aug 2019                                                        Jan-Aug 2018

Median list price:     $389,950                           Median list price:     $399,900

Median sales price:   $380,000                          Median sales price:    $390,000

No. of homes sold:     217                                  No. of homes sold:      201

Days on market:        22                                      Days on market:        18

Prices are down 2.5% compared to same time last year; however I think that could be caused by more lower priced homes selling later in the year. Overall, I expect Brookside home values to be higher than 2018 at the end of the year.  Number of homes sold and days are market are running similar to 2018.

Currently there are 42 active listings in Brookside, with an average list price of $479,975 and 40 days on market. Prices range from $229,000 to just under $6 million.

(All stats taken from Heartland MLS; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)

 

EB and Company Opens in Brookside

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EB shopWe have another new locally owned business to tell you about in this week’s blog…EB and Company, an ‘inspired accessories’ shop now open at 326. W 63rd St, between Wornall and Brookside Blvd.

EB EmilyOwner 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 Bella Napoli while in college.    “Brookside has a long tradition of supporting locally owned businesses.  It’s really cool to be the new kid on the block, sandwiched between the long term businesses here”. 

So..about the store:  Emily’s goal is to “own the accessories niche”.  She carries several leather bags (made in the Crossroads and featuring domestically sourced leather); earrings, headbands, barrettes, scarves, rings and lip tint from SKIN KC.  Prices are very reasonable, ranging from $20 to $180.  The styles are current and classic at the same time:  tortoise shell, metals, warm and cool colored materials. You may have already seen some of her offerings at Made in KC.

eb frontEmily 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 website or on Instagram @eb.and.co.   Hours are Monday through Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 12-5.  Stop in and browse through EB and Company the next time you are in Brookside!

 

Charlie Hooper’s is Back in Business!!

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Charlie Hopper’s Bar and Grille is like Brookside’s Cheers bar…whenever I stop in, there’s usually always someone I know!  Back in June, a fire forced Hooper’s to close; now the remodeling is complete and it’s back open for business!

hooopers 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 online or sign up for their rewards program.  Hoopers is one of the few area joints that serves food till 2am –and cooks have a newly renovated kitchen to work in.  

Stop in Charlie Hoopers soon and see what they’ve done with the place post-fire.  You’ll probably run into someone from the neighborhood!  Hooper’s is at 12 W 63rd St, just west of 63rd and Main St. Parking available on street on on the north side of the building. Welcome back!

 

 

Brookside Home Sales Report – July 2019

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As we check the numbers for Brookside home sales this year, an interesting fact to note:  more homes are selling this year but at lower prices.  This seems off, compared to the last few years.  Let’s take a closer look at the statistics for single family home sales in Brookside, using the zip code of 64113:

July 2019                                                                   July 2018

Median list price:     $377,500                              Median list price:     $420,000

Median sales price:     $370,000                           Median sales price:    $423,500

No. of homes sold:      36                                      No. of homes sold:        29

Days on market:         20                                        Days on market:          21

A few more homes sold last month compared to a year ago, for an overall lower price.  We did have a $1.7 million sale in July, and seven of the sold homes were over $500K. Here’s year to date numbers:

Jan-July 2019                                                           Jan-July 2018

Median list price:     $389,950                              Median list price:     $409,950                   

Median sales price:    $382,500                            Median sales price:    $398,000

No. of homes sold:       190                                     No. of homes sold:      172

Days on market:          24                                        Days on market:       14

So far this years, prices are about 1.4% lower than same time last year.  Homes are taking longer to sell on average–still, going under contract within 30 days is very desirable for sellers.  Currently there are 41 active single family homes for sale in Brookside, with a median list price of $420,950 and 57 days on market.  The lowest list price is $249,900 and the highest is just under $4,000,000.

(All stats taken from Heartland MLS; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.)

 

Happy Birthday Brookside!

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Way back in 1919,  JC Nichols broke ground on the Brookside Shops at the NE corner of 63rd St and Brookside.  Oh, if only we could travel back to that time as observers:  just image building a community with no computers; when electricity was still scarce, air conditioners were not common and women wore long dresses with hats every day??  That was the way we were when Brookside got started. 

Brookside 100 years

One hundred years later, the Brookside shops and surrounding neighborhoods are still going strong so it’s time to celebrate!  Every Saturday and Sunday in August, many merchants are offering special discounts and sales for their customers.  It’s a festival of customer appreciation for keeping Brookside such a strong destination for shoppers and diners who appreciate supporting locally owned businesses.  Deals include 20% off at The New Dime Store, 25% off the special BKS 100 Year Candle from 5B@ Co and $5 off a $25 purchase at Brookside Toy and Science.  (Visit the Brookside website for the complete list of offers).

And if you are in need of yet another tote bag, many shops are offering a commemorative canvas bag for $10, stuffed with additional coupons.  

Celebrate Brookside’s 100th birthday with special deals every Saturday and Sunday through Sept 1..and thank you for supporting our locally owned neighborhood businesses!