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Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Enters KC Market

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Regular readers of this blog know I am a real estate agent and one of my specialty markets is the Brookside/Waldo area.  My former company, Prudential Kansas City Real Estate, changed last week to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate-Kansas City Homes (yep, that’s a mouthful!). Soon you will start seeing Better Homes and Gardens signs in homes for sale around the metro area.

Why the change?  Last year, the national Prudential company sold off the real estate division. Eventually, all Prudential Real Estate franchises will change names.  We are still locally owned and operated, and our owners wanted to brand with a franchise that wasn’t already in the marketplace.  They feel BHG Real Estate, very successful in other US cities, has the tech tools and marketing support to make our local company even more successful.

So basically, this is a branding change for us.  It will take many months for the metro area to become familiar with the name, logo, and new marketing features.  Just know we still have the same professional, dedicated agents, the same owners, the same office locations and phone numbers. 

Now I have to get back to work updating my online profile and marketing materials.  If you would like to check out the national Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate website, click here.  My new business email address is:  mary.hutchison@kansascityhomes.com

Thank you to all of my customers and clients for their loyal support during this change!

New Listing in Waldo!

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Here’s a great new listing in Waldo!  Located in popular Indian Village, this remodeled home offers two bedrooms, one full bath, attached carport and a large deck in the fenced backyard.

17 W Pocahontas Lane

The hardwood floors have been refinished, NEW windows installed with 2” blinds, fresh interior paint in neutral colors.  Beautiful landscaping surrounds this home.  Low maintenance brick exterior, full basement, level lot.  Kitchen and bath are updated, stainless steel appliances in the kitchen with separate dining room.  Security system available.  Plus, a separately fenced herb garden just off the deck!

This home is  bargain priced at $105,000–it’s move in ready!  Close to bus line, shopping, grocery, restaurants, Trolley Track Trail and all the amenities of the Waldo/Brookside area. 17 W Pocahontas, Kansas City MO  64114.  Email me for a tour today! 

Waldo Home for Sale – A Real Bargain!

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Out on Realtor tour yesterday, I saw this new listing in Waldo–wow, it’s a bargain!  Five bedrooms, two full baths for $179,900! A lot of space for the money at 7316 Main.

Lacks some curb appeal but don’t let that stop you–the large wrap around screened porch in front is a great feature.  Sip a beer and watch the foot traffic go by!  Inside, the living room and dining room are very open, and the kitchen has a small eat in area.  In back you’ll find a carport with private drive and a deck.  There is a hi efficiency furnace, 200 amp electrical and almost 2000 square feet per tax records.

Great location too–walk to school, church,  library, Trolley Track Trail, Waldo hot spots, bus stop.

This house is priced to sell.  You’ll be impressed.  It’s not my listing. ..of course I can show it to you…just email me.

Waldo Home for Sale!

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Here’s a new Waldo listing, going on the market today.  Yes it’s small–but perfect for someone who wants to build equity instead of renting and paying someone else’s mortgage.                                                                           

Two bedrooms, one bath, living room, dining room, kitchen.  This home sits on a double fenced lot with a large two car garage.  The stove, refridgerator, washer and dryer are staying with the home.  There are hardwoods under the carpet and the inside  has been freshly painted. Just $109,000–make an offer!  Address:  215 E 78 Terrace, east of Main.

Comments are welcome–to contact me directly, please send an email.

                                     

Why Buy Now In Waldo

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Sure, home prices are flat but that’s exactly why NOW is the time to buy in Waldo!  You can get a great deal on a Waldo home in a location that’s always popular…even more so now with all of the new businesses popping up near 75th and Wornall.  I hear it all the time as a realtor — “I want to be walking distance to shops and restaurants”.  Waldo offers that desireable amenity..and that’s precisely why it will be an area that always holds value for homeowners.

I think of Waldo as an excellent neighborhood for first time buyers because so many of the residents are in their 20s and 30s–a typical age for a first time buyer.  The homeowners generally are friendly and take the time to know their neighbors; they keep the homes neat and and attractive; and most important:  these are solidly built homes, often with stone basements, brick exteriors and charming architechtural details….every home is different, inside and out.

There are dozens of homes for sale in Waldo, and here are just three that I think offer a good value for the money–and remember, buyers are not paying list price these days:

7408 Walnut

This home on the 7400 block of Walnut is new to the market and shows very well–a 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home with a one car garage, private drive for $178,900. Upstairs there is a walk in closet and expandable attic space, plus office space on the first floor.

 

 

7141 McGee

On the 7100 block of McGee, this home offers 3 bedrooms and two full baths, plus a one car garage for $185,000.  There is a relaxing screened porch and a back patio.

 

 

7620 Grand

On the 7600 block of Grand, this three bedroom 1.5 bath house has an attached one car garage, newer windows, roof, bath and kitchen for $180,000.

 

 

Now is the time to buy, when the US government is  paying you to do so–close by November 30 if you are a first time buyer and receive a $8000 tax refund/credit.  There is no guarantee this credit will be extended and it takes about 45-60 days to close on a purchase–so time is running out!  There are so many choices out there–every Waldo home is unique with it’s features, floor plan and exterior curb appeal.  Waldo is a great choice for first time homebuyers–contact me  if you would like to see these homes or for a tour of the neighborhood.

Also, don’t forget the Waldo Fall Festival this weekend:  Saturday Sept 19 from 10am-5pm at 75th and Wornall Road.  Saturday night it’s the Waldo Crawldo from 6pm-midnight with 14 particpating bars and restaurants! www.waldokc.org