My (Current) Favorite Listing

Oh I love this house!  I see a lot of houses every week, and this one keeps sticking in my mind.  It’s in Armour Hills (my neighborhood) and it is move in ready–which is what most people want these days. Totally updated.  It’s not my listing–wish it was!

Three bedrooms, two full baths, one half bath and a lovely screened porch.  A two car garage!  NOT a center hall plan–perfect for entertaining.  The kitchen opens to the dining room.

  Contemporary paint colors and tastefully decorated.  Plus, NEW WINDOWS.  That’s a big positive–to replace old windows is a chunk of money, usually around $500 per window. Listed at $289,950.  Why hasn’t this house sold? Oh that is the question these days.  I think it’s well priced, on a good block, has attractive curb appeal, a very  unique ‘hobbit’ door as I call it. The market has cooled considerably since the tax credit ended, and as we get closer to the holidays, sales naturally curl downward. People are hesitant to jump in, even though interest rates are at historic lows. Finally….if you have a house to sell, well,  most people nowadays won’t buy until they have a contract on the first one.

If you know someone looking for a beautiful Brookside house..this could be the one for them.  Email me for more details or a showing.  Thanks for reading my blog!

Low Priced Duplex for Sale in Brookside

OK so I’ve been lax feeding the blog beast … a New Year’s resolution to do better!  Today I will do a little self promotion–and talk about my new duplex listing near St Peter’s.

This duplex is a great investment, particularly for a first time buyer.  Live on one side, and have the renter on the other side pay half your mortgage!  Each side features a living room, dining room, two bedrooms upstairs and a full bath.  The kitchen is original, but usable.  There are hardwood floors under the carpet.  Most of the windows have been replaced, the HVAC is newer, the garage is attached in the basement–and it’s not a steep driveway down to the garage–it’s a level entry.  Best of all, the current seller wants to stay on as a renter.  The vacant unit needs some updating: paint, a good cleaning and a usable stove.  Dedicate  a few hours of labor to fix it up and you’ll have a nice home in a good location:  620-622 E 63rd Terrace.  Best of all–the price is very reasonable–just $139,900!  Need some money for the fix up? There are loans that will lend you the money for a re-do with the mortgage. Below are a couple of pictures of the exterior–contact  me at 816 510 1262 or mary.hutchison@prukc.com for a personal tour!

Annual Brookside Tree Lighting Ceremony!

Bundle up Brooksiders…for the annual Brookside Tree Lighting Ceremony this Thursday, December 3.  The festivities center around 63rd St and Brookside Plaza starting at 6pm.  The St Peter’s Children’s Choir will put everyone in a jolly mood singing Christmas carols…sleigh rides are available …. hear the Holiday Trombones and remember to bring a few cans of food for Harvesters.

Right now the temperture is forecast to be in the 30s–not too cold, just grab a hot beverage from the Roasterie on your way over.  It’s another neighborhood tradition here in Brookside–all are welcome, see you there!