John Currey's Kansas City Real Estate BLOG

There’s no hiding Kansas City’s historic Hyde Park Neighborhood, nor should there be, though occupants of the original namesake subdivision might think someone did just that! Having moved to the east of the earliest version, the present day Hyde Park community is bordered to the west by both Hyde...

I join all those remembering in thought and prayer our neighbors to the southeast affected by yesterday's devastating tornados...

Just about everybody seems to say similar things about the weather no matter where they live, but in KC it could not be truer: If you don't like the weather, stick around for about 10 minutes, and it is sure to change! That has been especially true this past week or so. I will save the technical ...

Dear ActiveRain Community,Just thought I would try one more time to stir up a little interest in sharing your most memorable Inspection-related highs and lows, booms and busts, and more. What about strange items found? Ever find any live critters? Valuable items or money? Electric wiring that loo...

BLOG FORUM: Dear Active Rain Community, I want to know what you think:Inspections--blessing or curse? Do you love them? Hate them? Does that depend on whether you are assisting the Buyer or Seller? Any great Buyer or Seller stories relating to inspections? What is your best deal saver story? What...

There are few places in Kansas City where you find such an eclectic mix of historic homes, contemporary condominiums, and terrific townhouses as Union Hill. Located in the heart of Midtown, Union Hill is a 20-block oasis of vintage and newly redeveloped neighborhoods tucked in amongst a variety o...

Dear Active Rain Community,A quick note during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season hoping you had a very Merry Christmas and are looking forward to a very Happy New Year!!!Here's to a healthy and prosperous 2008!!!With Warmest Regards,-JC

So, is the answer to this potential road-rager's dream just to stay home and miss out on all the great entertainment and activities in the New KC? NO WAY!!! The key to insuring a premium, reserved parking spot for most any downtown event--never more than just a few blocks away from where all the ...

The Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association boasts that there is currently over 4.5 Billion dollars worth of redevelopment under way in the New Kansas City downtown, including The Sprint Center, The Power & Light District, and The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. But, with all this ...