Wilderness seems to be bucking the trend. With alot of the local market in a slowdown mode, sales in the Wilderness subdivision are still moving at a brisk pace. Located in Southern Overland Park Wilderness is a fantastic community with close proximity to shopping, great schools and everything Johnson County has to offer. Recent home sales in Wilderness show a strong trend. 6 homes have sold in the last 2 months with an average price of $336,000 and a low average of 47 days on the market. If you think Wilderness is your perfect place give us a call 913-681-1383 or to see all the great homes for sale in Wilderness visit our website www.WeSelljoco.com 07/03/2007

Welcome to Downtown Overland Park, home of the Downtown Overland Park Farmers Market, Clock Tower Series Concerts, and other family-oriented events. Located just off Metcalf between 78th and 83rd streets in the heart of Overland Park, Historic Downtown Overland Park is an integral part of our community's heritage. Situated on the historic Santa Fe Trail where it originally bustled with horse-drawn traffic, the famous Steam Electric Interurban Railroad Line, gravel streets, a dance hall, restaurant, dry goods store, blacksmith shop, The Aviation Park and other popular amenities that people enjoyed daily. A century later, Downtown Overland Park's charming past and small town flavor are thriving through a vast array of 300 locally owned and operated shops, where the business owner still wa... 06/27/2007

Located on Marty between 79th and 80th Streets, the Downtown Overland Park Farmers Market is a thriving open air market offering produce, flowers, specialty foods and entertainment for the entire family. Open Wednesdays from 7:30am through sellout and Saturdays from 6:30am until sellout, this market offers the best of the best from local growers under the Farmers Market Pavilion.   On the sidewalks near the clock tower, patrons can find fresh pies, gourmet pasta, locally baked bread and other specialty food items.  The Clock Tower Series provides entertainment for the entire family and is the perfect opportunity to bring lawn chairs and gather at this central point in the Historic Downtown Overland Park Business District.  Take a walk through this Historic District and experience the am... 06/27/2007

More people become millionaires through real estate investments than any other method. Investing in real estate is a great way to accumulate wealth quickly. Don't miss out on it as it is one of the best investments around. Just learn how to invest. Designing an investment portfolio that fits your needs is always a complex process. Unfortunately, many people neglect real estate as one of the most attractive ways to diversify their investments because they aren't aware of the variety of ways it can be included. In the past few years, the real estate market has exploded and the opportunities to invest in it either directly or indirectly has grown to keep pace. Individual investors should always consult a professional if they want to design a portfolio that properly balances the opportunity... 06/16/2007

There are currently seven homes in Brookhighland listed for sale. The price range of homes currently Listed for sale in Brookhighland is $469,900 to $649,950. There has been two homes listed and sold in the last year in Brookhighland. This gives a roughly three year inventory of homes based upon the current rate of absorption. This is affected somewhat by Brookhighland not being very old, so many people have only been in their homes for a few years and are not ready to move yet. The price range of homes listed and sold in the last year at Brookhighland is $480,000 to $695,000. With a large supply of homes compared to demand, pricing, marketing, presentation and differentiation are going to be key factors in getting your house sold is some reasonable time frame. Ask me about the KCSmartM... 06/07/2007

Number of LionsGate Homes for Listed for Sale: 19 Search for Overland Park Homes for sale in Lionsgate Number of LionsGate Homes Listed and Sold in the last Year: 27 Number of LionsGate Homes Pending Sales or accepting Back-up Contracts: 5 (2 & 4) Price Range for LionsGate Homes Listed for Sale: $412,000 to $695,000 Price Range for LionsGate Homes which were Listed and Sold in the last year: $395,000 to $798,000 LionsGate is located within the Award wining Blue Valley School District. Lionsgate is in Overland Park, Kansas. LionsGate is comprised of the following Subdivisions; LionsGate by the Green, LionsGate by the Park, LionsGate Southlake, The Enclave at LionsGate, LionsGate Waters Edge, Villas of LionsGate. The borders of LionsGate are 134rd St., Nall Avenue, 151st St. and Lamar Ave... 06/07/2007

GlenEagles and the Estates of GlenEagles are located on the North side of 143rd Street in Johnson County. GlenEagles is a Matt Adam Development. There are currently four homes listed for sale in GlenEagles and The Estates of GlenEagles.   The price range of homes currently for sale in GlenEagles and The Estates of GlenEagles is $588,900 to $1,460,000. There have been three homes listed and sold in the last year in Glen Eagles and the Estates of GlenEagles. This gives a roughly 15 month inventory of homes based upon the current rate of absorption. Correct pricing strategy, Home Staging, Warranty, Marketing, Presentation are going to play key roles in having your home sell.   During the last year the closing price range of homes listed and sold in GlenEagles and The Estates of GlenEagles... 06/07/2007

The Russell Home Team is proud to call Hampton Place our home. We hope you will find that Hampton Place will be the right place for you & your family. We make every effort to keep the home information on this site as timely and accurate as possible. If you have a questions on any of the homes here, please give me a call at 913-681-1383. We have created a virtual tour for Hampton Place and the local spots to help you become more familiar with everything that Hampton Place has to offer.  Hampton Place Virtual Tour                 5202 W 157th Terrace Overland Park, 66224 MLS #: 1514041 Status: Active Type: Single L Price: $249,900 Sub: Hampton Place Plan: 2 Stories Area: 345 Beds: 4 Baths: 2/1 Age: 16-20 Years Tax: $2,798 Grg: 2/Attached, Front Entry Lsz: 11108 Bsmt: Full FP: 1/Family Ro... 06/04/2007

Fabulous 2 story in highly desirable Wilderness Valley Subdivision. Fantastic cul-de-sac lot that back up to open space & exercise trail. Full finshed walkup basement, open floor plan, premium kitchen. Check out the virtual tour or see more in interior photos at http://www.russellhometeam.com/ or to set up a private showing call 913-681-1383 or email info@russellhometeam.com http://www.virtualview360.com/infocenter.asp?id=1378317 06/03/2007

Highlands Ranch is an upper bracket subdivision in Leawood, Kansas, Johnson County. . The price range of the ten homes currently listed for sale in Highlands Ranch is $550,000 to $899,950. There have been ten homes listed and sold in the last year in Highlands Ranch. This gives an estimated twelve month supply of inventory of homes based upon the current rate of absorption. This assumes no one else puts their home on the market and that demand stays steady. Marketing, proper pricing, staging, pre-inspection, condition and presentation are going to be key factors in deciding which homes will actually sell. During the last year the closing price range of homes listed and sold in Highlands Ranch is $504,000 to $869,000  Highlands Ranch is located in Leawood, Kansas, a suburb of Kansas City... 05/30/2007

Wellington Park is a collection of four upper bracket subdivisions in Overland Park, Kansas, Johnson County. Wellington Park  consists of Wellington Park Carriage Hills, Wellington Park Hunters Glen, Wellington Park Parkside, and Wellington Park Carriage Place. The price range of the sixteen homes currently listed for sale in Wellington Park is $350,000 to $474,950. There have been twenty seven homes listed and sold in the last year in Wellington Park. This gives an estimated seven month supply of inventory of homes based upon the current rate of absorption. This assumes no one else puts their home on the market and that demand stays steady. During the last year the closing price range of homes listed and sold in Wellington Park is $290,000 to $468,000  Wellington Park is located in Ov... 05/29/2007

Somerset Brooke is an upper bracket subdivision in Overland Park, Kansas, Johnson County. The price range of the five homes currently listed for sale in Somerset Brooke is $375,000 to $530,000 There have been nine homes listed and sold in the last year in Somerset Brooke . This gives a estimated six month supply of inventory of homes based upon the current rate of absorption. This assumes no one else puts their home on the market and that demand stays steady. During the last year the closing price range of homes listed and sold in Somerset Brooke is $290,000 to $465,000  Somerset Brooke is located in Overland Park ,Kansas, a suburb of Kansas City.  Somerset Brooke is located in the highly ranked Blue Valley School System. contact information updated July 29, 2009 If you are interested i... 05/29/2007

There are currently nine homes in Brookhighland listed for sale. The price range of homes currently Listed for sale in Brookhighland is $469,900 to $649,950. There has been three homes listed and sold in the last year in Brookhighland. This gives a three year inventory of homes based upon the current rate of absorption. This is affected somewhat by Brookhighland not being very old, so many people have only been in their homes for a few years and are not ready to move yet. The price range of homes listed and sold in the last year at Brookhighland is $480,000 to $695,000. With a large supply of homes compared to demand, pricing, marketing, presentation and differentiation are going to be key factors in getting your house sold is some reasonable time frame. Ask me about the KCSmartMove Pla... 05/15/2007

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) - Casual dining chain Applebee's International (APPB) said Tuesday it is exploring its strategic options, including a possible sale of the company. The company also said it is withdrawing its fiscal guidance as a result of the review, which could be affected by certain strategic decisions.The company said there is no guarantee a transaction will occur, and it does not plan to disclose further developments until its review is complete.The move comes after a hedge a hedge fund run by former Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Richard Breeden nominated four candidates last December to the board of Applebee's.Breeden Capital Management has said it wants the company, which has seen its shares substantially underperform the Standard & Poor's restaurant index r... 05/14/2007

By Steve Brisendine, The Associated Press OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - Almost two years after they went on the block, the Kansas City Wizards have been sold to a local investment group headed by Cerner Corp. executives Neal Patterson and Cliff Illig. The new owners, who take over operations of the club on Friday, promised to keep the Major League Soccer team in the area. Terms of the sale agreement were not disclosed, although Patterson said it was a cash transaction using the owners' personal funds,The deal was announced Thursday, three days after Overland Park's city council voted to put a $75 million soccer complex on the November ballot. The new ownership group, OneGoal LLC, hopes to have the Wizards' stadium built in that complex.Even if that doesn't happen, Patterson said at a news confe... 05/14/2007

Number of LionsGate Homes for Listed for Sale: 21 Number of LionsGate Homes Listed and Sold in the last Year: 30 Number of LionsGate Homes Pending Sales or accepting Back-up Contracts: 5 (4 & 2) Price Range for LionsGate Homes Listed for Sale: $412,000 to $695,000 Price Range for LionsGate Homes which were Listed and Sold in the last year: $395,000 to $855,000 LionsGate is located within the Award wining Blue Valley School District. Lionsgate is in Overland Park, Kansas 66223. LionsGate is comprised of the following Subdivisions; LionsGate by the Green, LionsGate by the Park, LionsGate Southlake, The Enclave at LionsGate, LionsGate Waters Edge, Villas of LionsGate. The borders of LionsGate are 134rd St., Nall Avenue, 151st St. and Lamar Avenue. LionsGate is in Overland Park, Kansas, in ... 05/13/2007

Together with Stephanie Cachero-Henry of Bank of America Mortgage and Kurt Goeser with State Farm Insurance, I will be presenting the Acorn Housing Program on May 10, 2007 at the Bank of America Building, Suite 225, 10000 College Blvd. in Overland Park, KS. The presentation is presented from 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm. We will provide answers about buying a home for low and moderate income buyers (those with less than $54,080 household income) with lower interest rates, low or no down payment and lower closing costs. Those who don't qualify for the program now may find out about the free budget and credit mortgage counseling program. To register, send e-mail to PaulaWalter@remax.net or phone 913-339-0682. I have experience with the process of the first time homebuyer seminars. Knowledge is p... 05/05/2007

It's been a significant part of Overland Park's growth and development and it's time to re-examine portions of Metcalf Avenue's current status.Overland Park, KS - infoZine - Vision Metcalf is the most inclusive public process the city has ever launched in an effort to define potential re-development along Metcalf. As many as 6,000 people may be involved during the study.Every resident, business operator, and those who work in Overland Park are encouraged to provide their thoughts on the future of this major arterial roadway.Tuesday is the first of six meetings. Each meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. and concludes at 9 p.m.Meeting dates and locations are:Tuesday, May 8, Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 8787 Reeder Road, 913/888-8440.Wednesday, May 9, Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites.Thursday, May 10,... 05/04/2007

By Robert Carr OVERLAND PARK, KS-Two months after arranging a loan for the property, Rubicon Investments has put the 660,000-sf Overland Park Trade Center office building up for sale. The company has hired Sonnenblick Goldman, the company it hired to gain $65 million in loan proceeds, to market the fully-occupied building. Rubicon says it hopes to get $70 million for the property. Dave Karson, a director with Sonnenblick, tells GlobeSt.com that the Atlanta-based Rubicon wants to get out of the Midwest. "It's the only property they own that's not on the East Coast," he says. The company has owned the building for a year, he says. The buyer would take over a $55 million loan for the property , and an included $10 million available loan that would allow the buyer to move out a low-rent pay... 05/04/2007

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations.  The following pictures are the weather and climate data for Overland Park Kansas taken from City Data, however compiled from as stated above 4,000 different weather stations from around and near the Kansas City Metro area for the city of Overland Park, Kansas.       04/30/2007