2012 Miami County Farm Tour

This weekend is the 2012 Miami County Farm Tour!

Saturday, May 12, 2012, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, May 13, 2012, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

This fun self-guided tour features 15 unique Miami County destinations.  Sites often have samples or demonstrations, or otherwise allow you to experience a taste of the country.

Stops include 4D Acres emu farm, A Neighbor’s Bounty, Alpacas ‘R Diamonds, Beverlin’s Little Piece of Paradise, Casa Somerset Bed & Breakfast, Cy and Dee’s Blackberries, Emerald Prairie Nursery, Fire Lake Camp, Middle Creek Winery, Nighthawk Vineyard and Winery, Prothe’s Pecans, Ramshackle Ridge, Silver Lining Herefords, Somerset Ridge Vineyard & Winery, and Terabitha Dairy Goats.

More information can be found at Miami County’s Economic Development page.

To add to the excitement, we are having several open houses that weekend!

Click here to download a handy brochure that has all the tour stops PLUS all our Miami County open houses!  Or stop by our Louisburg, Paola, or Spring Hill office to pick one up!  They will also be available at all our open house stops.

Take a look at some of our opens:

Showing properties 1 - 7 of 7. See more Opens - May 2012.
(all data current as of 5/17/2012)

  1. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,600 sq ft
    Lot size: 18.90 ac
    Year built: 2005
    Parking spots: 2
    Days on market: 26
    Listed with Crown Realty
  2. 3 beds, 2 full, 2 part baths
    Home size: 2,540 sq ft
    Lot size: 4.70 ac
    Year built: 1974
    Parking spots: 1
    Days on market: 44
    Listed with Crown Realty
  3. 5 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 4,356 sq ft
    Lot size: 10.00 ac
    Year built: 2000
    Parking spots: 3
    Days on market: 70
    Listed with Crown Realty
  4. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 2,004 sq ft
    Lot size: 10.00 ac
    Year built: 1993
    Parking spots: 2
    Days on market: 107
    Listed with Crown Realty
  5. 3 beds, 3 full baths
    Lot size: 5.60 ac
    Year built: 1968
    Parking spots: 3
    Days on market: 135
    Listed with Crown Realty
  6. 4 beds, 3 full, 2 part baths
    Year built: 2000
    Parking spots: 3
    Days on market: 152
    Listed with Crown Realty
  7. 3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 1,819 sq ft
    Lot size: 8,800 sqft
    Year built: 1999
    Parking spots: 2
    Days on market: 231
    Listed with Crown Realty

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Kansas City Star Profiles the Spring Hill School District

It’s an exciting time in the Spring Hill School District, and we wanted to take a moment to update you as a community partner.
  • Kansas City Star Profiles the Spring Hill School District – Today, the Kansas City Star featured the district on the front page of its 913 Section and also as the cover story on its web site. The 8-page cover story focuses on providing personalized attention to students and retaining its small-town atmosphere, as the growing district continues to provide excellent educational and personal opportunities for students. Seehttp://joco913.com/news/small-district-big-ambitions/.
  • Bond Program Update – Projects associated with the bond issue that passed in June 2011 are moving along nicely! The expansion of Prairie Creek Elementary School will be ready to open this fall — on time and under budget. The new Wolf Creek Elementary School is also underway and will be complete in the fall of 2013. This summer, two schools will be closed for installation of new energy-efficient heating and cooling systems. Educational technology options also are being explored and integrated into classrooms.
  • Resources for Realtors – Don’t forget that there are great resources available to realtors and developers on the district web site at www.usd230.org/whyshschools.
  • Key Dates – For dates and times of important events, please check the district’s calendar anytime for the most current information. It can be found at http://www.usd230.org/calendar/. Note that beginning on June 4th, the district begins its summer hours, which include a four-day work schedule with all buildings being closed on Fridays.
  • Facebook & Twitter – Be sure to follow us and encourage others to do the same to get the most updated news and announcements!

 

Thank you for your ongoing support,

Earth Day News from HWA

Earth Day 2012
Ways to Dispose Your
Old Technology

For a limited time only, HWA is offering our
innovative 
Green Plus option for only $50
 
(regularly $75) between now and April 30, 2011.

Green Plus offers ENERGY STAR qualified replacement products on covered items. To learn more, click here. When you order, mention or enter Promotion Code “EarthDayGP50” to take advantage of this special offer!

WAYS TO DISPOSE YOUR OLD TECHNOLOGY
We all own electronics, and most of us can’t wait to get rid of our old technology to make room for the newest upgraded version. A pressing question in today’s society is, do you recycle your old equipment or just throw it in the garbage? The EPA reported that only 15% of e-waste is recycled in the US each year. Which means the other 85% is filling up our landfills with toxic materials and carcinogens. This Earth Day, Home Warranty of America urges you to review the below information as a guide to securely, responsibly and economically disposing obsolete technology.

E-WASTE
Cell Phones,Computer Monitors,Keyboards, Batteries,Mouses,Video Camera, MP3 Player,
Video Game Consoles,Scanners, Webcams,Laptops.
For a more detailed list of what electronics can and cannot be recycled 
click here

RULE OF THUMB
If your technology is:
< 3 years old consider selling
Between 3-5 years old, consider donating
>5 years recycling is the most realistic option


LOCAL PROGRAMS
Finding a local donation and/or disposal program is a snap with great resources provided by the EPA. Click here to search for a program near you. 

CORPORATE DISPOSAL
Below is a list of convenient corporate disposal programs.

AT&T Dell Intel
Nokia Office Depot T-Mobile
Samsung Sony Motorola
Sprint Staples Verizon
Best Buy eBay LG



LOOKING FOR MORE WAYS TO HONOR EARTH DAY?

Check out these simple ideas you can choose from to help you and your family go green:

 
1. Use Healthy Eco Friendly Cleaners
2. Curb Paper Towel and Napkin Use

3. Replace Antibacterial Hand Soaps

4. Plastic— just say no!

5. Replace The Sponge!

Click here to read all HWA’s green kitchen tips…

 


Reducing, reusing, recycling and buying recycled products will conserve our natural resources, conserve energy, reduce pollution and save landfill space. Together, we can positively affect our planet, our families, neighbors, and our future generations.

Our planet thanks you for your care and support!

Happy Tax Day!

Since, April 15th fell on a Sunday this year, you actually have until Tuesday, April 17th to file!  Whether you are getting a refund or writing a check, doing your taxes can still be stressful.

However, if you are a homeowner at least you have some great deduction possibilities!  The biggest one for most people is of course the amount you pay in mortgage interest.

In the very recent past, the National Association of Realtors® has spent countless hours and millions of dollars campaigning for congress to keep this deduction in the books.  Luckily, thanks to hard work of Realtors® across the nation, it looks like this is here to stay at least in the near future.

Some other tax deductions for homeowners include:

  • mortgage points
  • real estate taxes
  • and in many circumstances, “green updates” like new windows, appliances, etc.

Ask your tax professional for more information!

Osage City Open Houses

Everyone does the “normal” Saturday & Sunday open houses, but every once in a while, it’s nice to change things up a bit and do it HAPPY HOUR style!  And that’s exactly what several Osage City Realtors are doing on Monday, April 9th from 5-7pm.

Through a cooperative effort of several local real estate companies, there will be over 14 homes open in and around Osage City for your viewing pleasure this Monday night.

Contact Sharon Overbaugh (785-224-7509) or Marcia Haller (785-230-3022) for a complete list.  View all of our Open Houses @ www.crownrealty.com/open

703 Main Street, Osage City, KS 66523 (MLS # 1722440)

(all data current as of 5/17/2012)
Price $68,000
Beds 2
Baths 1 full
Home size 1,138 sq ft
Lot Size 11,088 sq ft
Days on Market 37
Corner lot, 2 bd Home w/hardwood floors. Natural woodwork, remodeled kitchen, built in curio cabinets and built in linen closet. Full basement stubbedfor second bath, could be finished into rec room easily. 2nd story could be 2 more bedrooms, stud walls up & wired. Battery power backup for sump, water purifier, 50 gal hotwater heater.

Property Type(s): Residential, Residential / Single Family

Last Updated 4/10/2012 Tract Other
Year Built 1940 Community 998
Garage Spaces 3.0 County Osage
Total Parking 3

Schools

School District Osage County R-II

Additional Details

Features

AGE DESCRIPTION 51-75 Years
ARCHITECTURE Traditional
BASEMENT 1
BASEMENT DESCRIPTION Concrete
CENTRAL AIR 1
CONSTRUCTION Board/Batten
COOLING Central Electric
DINING AREA DESCRIPTION Formal Dining
EQUIPMENT Refrigerator, Rng/Oven- Electric
EXTERIOR FEATURES Porch, Storm Windows
FIREPLACE DESCRIPTION Living Room, Wood Burning
FLOOR PLAN DESCRIPTION 1.5 Stories
GARAGE DESCRIPTION Detached
GARAGE PARKING SPACES 3
HEATING Central Gas, Natural Gas
IN FLOODPLAIN No
LIST TYPE Excl Right To Sell
LOT DESCRIPTION Corner Lot
ROOF Composition
STATUS Active
SUBPROPERTY TYPE Single Family
TYPE OF OWNERSHIP Private
UTILITY ROOM In The Basement
WATER Public/City
WILL SELL Cash, Conventional

Location

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Listed with Crown Realty

(view all details for MLS #1722440)

12 Holiday Street, Osage City, KS 66523 (MLS # 1767286)

(all data current as of 5/17/2012)
Price $75,250
Beds 2
Baths 1 full
Home size 1,600 sq ft
Lot Size 14,500 sq ft
Days on Market 76
PRICED BELOW COUNTY APPRAISAL -- This 2-plus Bedroom Home is Move-In Ready - Fenced Yard - Patio - Newer Furnace - A/C - Water Heater - Oversized Garage 30x24 with Shop Cabinets - Attic Storage - Privacy Fence and Chain Link - Home Warranty Included - Priced to Sell!

Property Type(s): Residential, Residential / Single Family

Last Updated 3/6/2012 Tract Other
Year Built 1940 Community 998
Garage Spaces 2.0 County Osage
Total Parking 2

Schools

School District Other
Elementary School Osage
Middle School Osage
High School Osage

Additional Details

Features

AGE DESCRIPTION 51-75 Years
ARCHITECTURE Other
BASEMENT 0
CENTRAL AIR 1
CONSTRUCTION Board/Batten
COOLING Central Electric
DINING AREA DESCRIPTION Formal Dining
EQUIPMENT Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Rng/Oven- Electric
EXTERIOR FEATURES Fence- Partial, Fence- Privacy, Patio, Thermal Windows
FLOOR PLAN DESCRIPTION Other
GARAGE DESCRIPTION Attached, Front Entry
GARAGE PARKING SPACES 2
HEATING Central Gas, Natural Gas
IN FLOODPLAIN No
INTERIOR FEATURES Partial Carpeting
LIST TYPE Excl Right To Sell
ROOF Composition
STATUS Active
SUBPROPERTY TYPE Single Family
TYPE OF OWNERSHIP Private
UTILITY ROOM In The Kitchen, Main Level
WARRANTY DESCRIPTION Seller Provides
WATER Public/City
WILL SELL Cash, Conventional

Location

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Listed with Crown Realty

(view all details for MLS #1767286)

433 Van Buren Street, Osage City, KS 66523 (MLS # 1765593)

(all data current as of 5/17/2012)
Price $161,900
Beds 3
Baths 2 full
Home size 3,010 sq ft
Lot Size n/a
Days on Market 89
Beautiful Completely Updated 3 bd, 2 ba, Full basement, Complete with Washer & Dryer. Sale Includes ALL NEW Stainless Steel Appliances. New Paint, New Carpet, New Window Coverings, New Furnace and Air. This is One of Those Homes You Have To Go Inside to Appreciate the Full Beauty. Just Move in Your Personal Items and Enjoy No Cleaning or Updating.

Property Type(s): Residential, Residential / Single Family

Last Updated 4/4/2012 Tract Other
Year Built 1995 Community 998
Garage Spaces 2.0 County Osage
Total Parking 2

Schools

School District Osage County R-II
Elementary School Osage
Middle School Osage
High School Osage

Additional Details

Features

AGE DESCRIPTION 11-15 Years
ARCHITECTURE Traditional
BASEMENT 1
BASEMENT DESCRIPTION Concrete
CENTRAL AIR 1
CONSTRUCTION Frame, Vinyl Siding
COOLING Central Electric
DINING AREA DESCRIPTION Country Kitchen
EQUIPMENT Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gar Door Opener(s), Hood/Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Rng/Oven- Electric, Washer
EXTERIOR FEATURES Deck, Storage Shed, Storm Doors, Storm Windows
FIREPLACE DESCRIPTION Living Room
FLOOR PLAN DESCRIPTION Ranch
GARAGE DESCRIPTION Attached
GARAGE PARKING SPACES 2
HEATING Central Gas
IN FLOODPLAIN Unknown
INTERIOR FEATURES All Window Cover, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Partial Carpeting, Walk-In Closet, Wood Floor
LIST TYPE Excl Right To Sell
LOT DESCRIPTION City Lot, Corner Lot, Level
ROOF Composition
STATUS Active
SUBPROPERTY TYPE Single Family
TYPE OF OWNERSHIP Private
UTILITY ROOM In The Basement
WATER City/Public
WILL SELL Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA

Location

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Listed with Crown Realty

(view all details for MLS #1765593)

Open House Weekend!

Crown Realty is hosting several open houses all over the Kansas City metro area this weekend.  Houses are open Saturday, March 3rd or Sunday, March 4th.  Check out flyer for more details on each listing:

All Open Houses:

Showing properties 1 - 6 of 6. See more Opens - March 2012.
(all data current as of 5/17/2012)

  1. 3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
    Lot size: 10.00 ac
    Listed with Crown Realty
  2. 3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Listed with Crown Realty
  3. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 2,004 sq ft
    Lot size: 10.00 ac
    Listed with Crown Realty
  4. 3 beds, 3 full baths
    Lot size: 5.60 ac
    Listed with Crown Realty
  5. 2 beds, 3 full baths
    Home size: 1,706 sq ft
    Lot size: 2,956 sqft
    Listed with Crown Realty
  6. 4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Lot size: 12,000 sqft
    Listed with Crown Realty

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Fat Tuesday, PHAT Houses

OK, I obviously spent the bulk of my so-called “formative years” in the ’90s, as you can tell from the title here.  For those of you who don’t remember the ’90s or somehow fortuitously never learned, PHAT stands for Pretty Hot And Tempting.  So, in honor of Fat Tuesday, the last day of Mardi Gras that most people spend celebrating EXTRAVAGANTLY, thought it might be a good time for a post about some PHAT houses.

And boy are they!  Of course, if you want to live in a PHAT home, you are going to need a KA Realtor (don’t make me explain), just pick one from our list!  ;-)

 

Showing properties 1 - 20 of 300+. See more Blog - Fat Tuesday.
(all data current as of 5/17/2012)

  1. 4 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths
    Year built: 1999
    Parking spots: 2
    Days on market: 0
    Listed with Cedar Creek Realty LLC
  2. 4 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths
    Lot size: 43,560 sqft
    Year built: 1998
    Parking spots: 3
    Days on market: 1
    Listed with Reece & Nichols Overland Park
  3. 4 beds, 4 full baths
    Home size: 4,034 sq ft
    Year built: 2007
    Parking spots: 3
    Days on market: 1
    Listed with Reece & Nichols Leawood
  4. 4 beds, 5 full, 2 part baths
    Home size: 6,882 sq ft
    Lot size: 3.00 ac
    Year built: 2005
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 2
    Listed with Realty Executives
  5. 5 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 6,481 sq ft
    Lot size: 27,132 sqft
    Year built: 1990
    Parking spots: 3
    Days on market: 2
    Listed with Reece & Nichols Leawood
  6. 5 beds, 5 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 5,298 sq ft
    Lot size: 23,266 sqft
    Year built: 1995
    Parking spots: 3
    Days on market: 5
    Listed with Keller Williams Key Partners
  7. 5 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 4,800 sq ft
    Lot size: 34,274 sqft
    Year built: 2003
    Parking spots: 3
    Days on market: 5
    Listed with Realty Executives
  8. 5 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 4,277 sq ft
    Lot size: 16,803 sqft
    Year built: 2003
    Parking spots: 3
    Days on market: 5
    Listed with Coldwell Banker Advantage
  9. 5 beds, 4 full, 2 part baths
    Home size: 6,300 sq ft
    Lot size: 1.33 ac
    Year built: 2005
    Parking spots: 3
    Days on market: 5
    Listed with Prudential Kansas City Realty
  10. 4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 3,159 sq ft
    Lot size: 23,586 sqft
    Year built: 1993
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 6
    Listed with Prudential Kansas City Realty
  11. 5 beds, 4 full, 2 part baths
    Home size: 4,917 sq ft
    Lot size: 13,054 sqft
    Year built: 2003
    Parking spots: 3
    Days on market: 7
    Listed with Keller Williams Realty Partner
  12. 5 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 4,957 sq ft
    Year built: 2000
    Parking spots: 3
    Days on market: 7
    Listed with Reece & Nichols Leawood
  13. 4 beds, 4 full baths
    Home size: 3,666 sq ft
    Lot size: 10,842 sqft
    Year built: 2000
    Parking spots: 3
    Days on market: 8
    Listed with Prudential Kansas City Realty
  14. 5 beds, 4 full, 3 part baths
    Home size: 8,781 sq ft
    Lot size: 41,864 sqft
    Year built: 2004
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 8
    Listed with Hallbrook Realty
  15. 5 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 7,000 sq ft
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 9
    Listed with Prudential Kansas City Realty
  16. 5 beds, 6 full, 1 part baths
    Lot size: 3.00 ac
    Year built: 2004
    Parking spots: 3
    Days on market: 9
    Listed with Reece & Nichols Town Center
  17. 4 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths
    Lot size: 10.00 ac
    Year built: 1985
    Parking spots: 6
    Days on market: 10
    Listed with RE/MAX State Line
  18. 4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 3,867 sq ft
    Lot size: 15,167 sqft
    Parking spots: 3
    Days on market: 11
    Listed with Reece & Nichols Overland Park
  19. 4 beds, 4 full, 2 part baths
    Home size: 7,000 sq ft
    Lot size: 200.00 ac
    Year built: 1998
    Parking spots: 3
    Days on market: 12
    Listed with Reece & Nichols Leawood
  20. 4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 3,541 sq ft
    Lot size: 14,374 sqft
    Year built: 2012
    Parking spots: 3
    Days on market: 12
    Listed with Reece & Nichols Leawood

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Happy President’s Day!

George Washington, the first President of the United States of America, was born on February 22, 1732.  It is his birthday that we celebrate every year on “President’s Day” which falls on the 3rd Monday in February.

For more information on this holiday, check out the Wikipedia article here.

We have also honored our president by naming a LOT of streets after him!

Showing properties 1 - 20 of 22. See more Blog - Washington.
(all data current as of 5/17/2012)

  1. 2 beds, 1 full bath
    Home size: 1,223 sq ft
    Lot size: 6,000 sqft
    Listed with Platinum Realty
  2. 3 beds, 1 full bath
    Lot size: 26,602 sqft
    Listed with Keller Williams Realty Partner
  3. 3 beds, 1 full bath
    Home size: 1,680 sq ft
    Lot size: 11,761 sqft
    Listed with O Shaughnessy & Diamond RE
  4. 2 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Listed with Prudential Kansas City Realty
  5. 4 beds, 3 full baths
    Listed with Platinum Realty
  6. 4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Listed with Reece & Nichols Town Center
  7. 5 beds, 4 full baths
    Listed with RE/MAX Innovations
  8. 2 beds, 1 full bath
    Listed with Reece & Nichols Southgate
  9. 2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
    Listed with Reece&NicholsCountryClubPlaza
  10. 4 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths
    Listed with Keller Williams Key Partners
  11. 4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
    Listed with Prudential Kansas City Realty
  12. 3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 1,300 sq ft
    Lot size: 6,840 sqft
    Listed with Prudential Kansas City Realty
  13. 4 beds, 3 full baths
    Listed with Reece & Nichols Lees Summit
  14. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Listed with Reece & Nichols Southgate
  15. 4 beds, 2 full baths
    Listed with Chartwell Realty L L C
  16. 2 beds, 1 full bath
    Home size: 795 sq ft
    Listed with C B Urban Living Center
  17. 5 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 2,080 sq ft
    Lot size: 6,150 sqft
    Listed with Reece & Nichols Overland Park
  18. 4 beds, 3 full baths
    Home size: 3,455 sq ft
    Lot size: 148.80 ac
    Listed with United Country Heart ofAmerica
  19. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,376 sq ft
    Lot size: 6,500 sqft
    Listed with Reece & Nichols Gold Realty
  20. 1 bed, 1 full bath
    Home size: 620 sq ft
    Listed with C B Urban Living Center

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Can you think of other ways we have celebrated Washington?

2651 W. 375th; Louisburg, KS 66053

74 acre cattle ranch or hunting getaway.

2651 W 375th Street, Louisburg, KS 66053 (MLS # 1763201)

(all data current as of 5/17/2012)
Price $239,000
Beds 2
Baths 1 full
Home size n/a
Lot Size 3,223,440 sq ft
Days on Market 105
74 acre cattle ranch or hunting getaway. Beautiful rolling pasture with a 2+ ac lake (lots of duck & geese). Nice older farm house with newer windows and siding. Practice your cowboy skills in this 150 X 250 ft. 6' tall pipe fenced roping arena. 1400 sq ft barn with 3 horse stalls & outside pens. Fenced food plot for deer great hunting getaway!

Property Type(s): Residential, Residential / Single Family

Last Updated 2/1/2012 Tract Louisburg
Year Built 1920 Community 380
Garage Spaces n/a County Miami
Total Parking n/a

Location

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Listed with Crown Realty

(view all details for MLS #1763201)