We try to keep up with all the latest news in the mortgage world, just for you and we've just heard that Kansas City Mortgage Rates are at a 5 month low and you know what that means.  Don't you?  It means that now is the time to buy a house.  When rates are low that means you can get the most house for your money.  That's not the only way that Darren Copeland and his team at LeaderOne financial can help you; they are experts with home loans and experts at getting you the best deal for the right home loan for you!Here are just a few of the home loans you can get pre-approved for with Darren and his team, espeically since the Kansas City Mortgage Rates are so low right now! FHA LoansFHA mortgages are government insured mortgages that are great for people who are looking for a home and mig... 10/01/2015

  It is practically a sellers' market here in Armour Hills....the four properties that sold last month were at or over list price!  When the new listings come on--if they are updated and show well, they are under contract within a day or so.   Let’s look at the details for single family home sales In Armour Hills (Brookside) for August 2015:In August 2015,four homes sold with a median list price $277,500 and a sales price of $280,000 with 11 days on market.   Two homes were sold over the list price, two homes sold at asking price.  In August 2014, two homes sold with a median list price of $244,925; a median sales price of $243,475 and four days on the market.  Checking year-to-date figures: From January through August 2015, 61 homes have sold with a median list and sales price of $265,... 09/28/2015

  This blog may give you a feeling of deja vu.. once again I am reporting strong home sales for Brookside in August 2015...as I have been all year.  Prices are up, inventory is down, and many homes are selling within days of being listed.  Here are the single family home sales for last month in the Brookside zip code of 64113:In August 2015, 30 homes sold.  The median list price was $382,000 and the median sales price was $363,750.  Average days on market: 27. Twelve homes sold over the $400K mark. In August 2014, 23 homes sold.  The median list price was $375,000 and the median sales price was $357,000.  Average days on  market: 53. The lowest sale price last month was $142,500 and the highest was $1,257,500 for a Sunset Hills home on W. 56th St. Note the days on market were fewer --th... 09/24/2015

 Variety is the spice of life, correct?  Well check out the new Savory Spice store in Brookside and you will be inspired to create a variety of new foods and baked goods using their fresh spices and blends! Savory Spice opened late last month in the old Hallmark location at 6245 Brookside Blvd. When you go...allow plenty of time for browsing!  This shop overflows with all kinds of spices, rubs, specialty salts and peppers plus pre-packaged blends for dips and specialty baking ingredients. The products are ground and milled in Colorado, then sent in bulk to the Kansas City store where they are bottled and labeled. I especially like the recipe cards that are available in each area of the store to inspire you as you browse; more recipes and detailed descriptions of the blends and spices ar... 09/15/2015

A quick blog today my friends as my regular job is keeping me pretty busy! I wanted to mention some changes at The Well for September 2015. The Well Bar, Grill and Rooftop, located at 7421 Broadway,  has been a fantastic addition to the Waldo/Brookside area since it opened in 2009. The food is tasty, service is attentive, and of course, the rooftop patio is the place to hang out for a good time with friends. I often take clients there for lunch when we are out looking at homes. Besides the friendly, open atmosphere, The Well is now offering free live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights in September. This weekend, September 11 and 12, is The Zeros and DJ CMAC. You can see the complete schedule at www.waldowell.com Remember, The Well has daily happy hour and drink specials, and th... 09/08/2015

 A new preschool opens this month serving Brookside/Waldo families:Rhyme&Reason Preschool of the Arts at 7100 Main St, inside the New Reform Temple.  (Note: the school is renting space, there is no religious affiliation).    This is a wonderful addition to our neighborhood, and the two sisters operating the school are so very excited to show off their new space to prospective children, their parents, and the community.                 Rhyme&Reason has a unique focus as well--their mission is to 'encourage, inspire and guide every child through a school based on community, experience and learning through the arts".  All types of art will be introduced to kids at the school, and incorporated into their everyday activities. The twin sisters in charge,  Ashley Held and Brittany Margolies,  ... 09/01/2015

Homebuyers continue to see our Armour Hills subdivision as a desirable place to purchase a house.  Of course they do!  We have a lovely park in the middle of our subdivision; residents can walk to Brookside/Waldo shops; public transportation is easily accessible and the Trolley Track Trail borders the west side of our area.  Here are the July 2015 home sales stats for Armour Hills in Brookside, Kansas City MO.  It’s all good news for buyers and sellers!    In July 2015, twelve homes sold with a median list price and sales price of $269,000 with 40 days on market.      In July 2014, seven homes sold with a median list price of $269,250; a median sales price of $259,143 and 78 days on the market.   Notice the median list price and sales price was the same for July 2015--that’s because we ... 08/30/2015

Open Houses Sunday 23 August 2015 in the Brookside area of Kansas City MO. 64113.............Click here to See Open Houses on your phone or tablet. ............. See ALL the Open Houses in Kansas City Here. NKC, Downtown Condos, Plaza, Westport, Lee's Summit, Raymore, Olathe, Overland Park, Shawnee, etc.         ....Call Maria to arrange private showings. 816-560-37 Five Eight.  08/22/2015

It continues to be a sizzlin’ hot summer for home sales in Brookside!  Home values are appreciating, and demand is strong.  Let’s check single family home sales for July 2015 in the main Brookside zip code of 64113:  In July 2015, 42 homes sold.  The median list price was $325,000 and the median sales price was $319,500.  Average days on market: 34. In July 2014, 32 homes sold.  The median list price was $329,000 and the median sales price was $323,500.  Average days on  market: 27. The lowest sale price last month was $160,000 and the highest was $900K. Although median price was a little less than a year ago, more homes sold this year in about the same amount of time.      Checking year to date figures: From January through July 2015, 216 homes sold with a median list price of $325,000... 08/19/2015

If you live near Kansas City, MO, and you're a veteran or active duty military then you need to know more about Kansas City VA Loans.  VA Home Loans are one of the best mortgage programs out there and are actually designed to help those who have served or are currently serving our country in any branch of the United States Military. The best part of this mortgage is that when you qualify for a VA Loan you don't have to worry about the 20% down payment that conventional mortgages require or even the 3.5% that FHA loans require.  This is because the VA mortgage loan is 100% financed and doesn't require a down payment!  If this is you, then consider taking a moment to listen to one of Kansas City Missouri's best mortgage lenders: Darren Copeland. Darren has been doing VA home loans for ove... 08/19/2015

 It’s Monday, and time to welcome the second annual KC Local Week, starting today through August 23, 2015.  Inspired by a similar event held in Australia, local resident Karie Farenholz and her husband Dane Johnson decided to create one in Kansas City.  KC Local Week is a celebration of all things locally based and created in our metro area. If you like to shop local and promote entrepreneurs in their efforts to bring new, different, exciting products and services to Kansas City – this is the week to demonstrate your support with your dollars.      Here’s how it works:  for the next several days, try to only use products and services offered by locally based companies and individuals.  For example, stop by The Roasterie for your morning cup of coffee; eat lunch at Waldo Pizza; fill a ba... 08/17/2015

There are 11 Open Houses scheduled this Sunday  in the Brookside area of Kansas City MO. For Open Houses in other parts of Kansas City, get the mobile app here.   Open Houses Sunday 9 August 2015  Sunday Open Houses around Brookside  Open House 8/9/2015    Open Houses in 64113 zip code   Using the proprietary app on your smartphone or tablet allows you to see all photos, MLS remarks, and maps to homes for sale. Click here for the app.     MyHomeMobile App for phone and tablet is updated directly through Heartland MLS every 10 minutes.  Smart technology for today's savvy homebuyers. Call Maria @816-Five.Six.Zero-3758 to arrange your own personalized showing trips of homes not on Open House Tour.  08/08/2015

Wonderful Waldo  in Kansas City MO continues to be a hot location for buyers this year!  There are so many different types of housing here:  everything from charming, spacious two-story homes with welcoming front porches to smaller, two bedroom ranch style homes.  I am reporting on single family home sales stats for the area of State Line to Holmes, and Gregory to 85th: In June 2015, 50 homes sold with a median list price of $160,000 and a median sales price of $162,300 and 33 days on market.  The lowest closed sales price was $36,500 and the highest was $495,000. In June 2014, 26 homes sold with a median list price of $139,900 and a median sales price of $140,000 with 46 days on  market.   Twice as many homes sold this June compared to last year! The reasons for the higher final sales ... 08/03/2015

9 homes Open for public viewing today Sunday 26 July 2015 in the Brookside area of Kansas City MO 64113. 6034 BROOKSIDE BLVD. mls # 1947131 OPEN 2 - 4 PM   $300,000. 5 BEDROOM 2 FULL 1 HALF BATH  hosted by Thomas Staab of Remax1214 W 70TH STREET mls # 1950428 OPEN 1 - 3 PM $340,000. 3 BEDROOM 2 BATHS hosted by Heidi Peter of ReeceNichols Southgate1224 W 70TH STREET mls # 1949628 OPEN 1 - 3 PM $360,000. 3 BEDROOM 2 BATHS hosted by Tom Suther of ReeceNichols Southgate5808 WYANDOTTE STREET mls # 1949696 OPEN 2 - 4 PM $400,000. 5 BEDROOM 2 FULL 1 HALF BATH hosted by Susan Creidenberg of BHG Kansas City Homes5744 GRAND AVENUE mls # 1945296 OPEN 1 - 3 PM $495,000 4 BEDROOM 3 FULL 2 HALF BATHS hosted by Kassie Cundiff of Keller Williams KC North5929 BROOKSIDE BLVD. mls # 1934458 OPEN 1 - 3 PM ... 07/26/2015

Listening to music outdoors in the summertime....aaahhh, so nice! For the past couple of years the Wornall Baptist Church has hosted a bluegrass festival to support athletic programs for neighboring Southwest High School.  This Sunday, July 19, events kick off at 4pm at 400 W Meyer Blvd.  Outside the church, local bands will play on stage; there will be games for kids and food available to purchase. This part of the event is free.  At 6:30pm, you can purchase a ticket to see featured performers Flatt Lonesome play inside the church--and what a glorious venue a church is for a concert!  Flatt Lonesome is a six member band that plays bluegrass music, accented with traditional country sounds, progressive jams and gospel music.  Ticket prices range from $12-$25 and are available for purchas... 07/13/2015

Everyone loves to shop in Brookside, and this is the week to stop by if you want to pick up some bargains! The annual Brookside Sidewalk Sale is Thursday July 9 through Sunday July 12.  Start at the corner of 63rd St and Wornall, walk east and browse the bargains for a couple of hours... Remember, if you drop in on Saturday morning, you can take advantage of the Brookside Farmers' Market as well.  We are in the middle of summer's bounty for fresh fruit, vegetables, and there is usually a nice selection of home baked goods, herbs, soaps and other items available for purchase as well. Thank you for supporting our local Brookside merchants! 07/09/2015

    I am a bit behind in reporting home sales stats for Waldo...it’s the busy home buying season!  I thought the week leading up to July 4 would be slow, but for me, it turned out to be busier than a regular work week!  Home sales continue to be strong in Waldo; the area I am reporting on is State Line-Holmes and Gregory to 85th St.  In May 2015, 36 homes sold with a median list price of $175,000 and a median sales price of $174,000 with 37 days on market.  The lowest closed sales price was $41,000 and the highest was $375,000. In May 2014, 41 homes sold with a median list price of $139,950 and a median sales price of $139,950 with 31 days on  market.  The lowest closed sales price was $23,000 and the highest was $279,000. The May 2015 median price was higher than normal due to the $375... 07/06/2015

 How is your summer so far this year?  Are you admiring all the bright green grass and blooming flowers in Brookside?  Many potential homebuyers are...prices are up once again for May, 2015.  We are in the middle of the busiest part of the year for home sales, and Brookside continues to be a desirable location for new residents.  Let’s look at the single family home sales for May, 2015 for the main Brookside zip code of 64113:In May 2015, 46 homes sold.  The median list price was $320,000 and the median sales price was $3310,000.  Average days on market: 29. In May 2014, 36 homes sold.  The median list price was $304,900 and the median sales price was $293,000.  Average days on  market: 32. The lowest sale price last month was $165,500 and the highest was $1,165,000 on the 800 block of ... 06/16/2015

Yes, it’s early June and today I am reporting single family home sales for Armour Hills forthe month of April 2015.  I will post the May stats next week.  Prices continue to rise in Brookside!   Let’s examine the numbers: In April 2015, five homes sold with a median list price of $275,000; median sales price of $269,500 and just 19 days on market.   In April 2014, eight homes sold with a median list price of $230,000; median sales price of $222,000 and 54 days on the market.   The lowest sales price in April 2015 was $200,000; the highest was $315,000. Checking year-to-date figures:From January through April 2015, 23 homes have sold with a median sales price of $265,000 and 34 days on market. From January through April  2014, 18 homes sold with a median sales price of $239,950 and 28 da... 06/04/2015

Yes, we are into June and  I am just now reporting April 2015 home sales for Brookside. Next week...will report on May sales!  Good news though: prices are going up compared to last year!  Here are the April stats for single family home sales in the main Brookside zip code of 64113:In April 2015, 27 homes sold in the Brookside area.  The median list price was $389,900 and the median sales price was $380,000.  Average days on market: 31. In April 2015, 24 homes sold.  The median list price was $350,000 and the median sales price was $3345,000.  Average days on  market: 37. The lowest sale was $200K.  There were seven sales over $500,000, with the highest closed sales price at $1.1 million in the Sunset Hill subdivision. Checking year to date figures: From January through April 2015, 72 h... 06/03/2015