Woodland Park (Shawnee, KS)
By Brett Pickett
(Keller Williams - Pickett Property Group)
Woodland Park has a few available homes to choose from if you're looking for something in Western Shawnee. Woodland Park currently has 3 active homes listed for sale ranging in price from $175,000 to $189,950, three bedrooms available. The average days on market for this community has been 109 days so far. However, nothing has sold here in the past 120 days.  This is a great location and when the price and timing is right, these homes will move. View Larger Map Woodland Park is located in Western Shawnee, just off Shawnee Mission Parkway and Monticello Road. This community is part of the Award Winning De Soto School District, has great highway access, and is close to restaurants and shopping. To see any of the available homes in this neighborhood or any of the nearby communities in Shaw...
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By Brett Pickett
(Keller Williams - Pickett Property Group)
I wrote about this subject a few months back, but feel it's important enough to revisit....so much so, that I'm re-posting the whole article and not just the link.  These rules are applicable for being able to obtain approval for a home loan, but are even more important once you have that hot "you're approved" letter in your hands.    Getting approved for a home loan can be a nail-biting experience for some people. There's the whole uncertainty of the entire process, the waiting, and the overall anxiety that comes from getting approved for a home loan. However, below are some simple ways to calm your nerves and ease your fears regarding the process: 1. Pay Everything on Time! Even though this sounds pretty obvious, many borrowers will get so wrapped up in their every day lives that they...
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By Brett Pickett
(Keller Williams - Pickett Property Group)
...The most common street name in the U.S. is Second Street. This is followed by Third, First, Fourth, and Park. Main Street is the seventh most popular street name. In the United Kingdom, High Street is the most common street name. c
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By Brett Pickett
(Keller Williams - Pickett Property Group)
Ok, I hate to post these back to back, but I couldn't resist.  This one is pretty interesting... According to a National Association of Home Builders study, the construction of 1,000 single-family homes generates 2,448 full-time construction and construction-related jobs, $79.4 million in wages, and $42.5 million in combined federal, state and local revenues and fees.  
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By Brett Pickett
(Keller Williams - Pickett Property Group)
If you're considering a move to Johnson County in Kansas and were wondering about the education system, here is one little source to help you out.  Students participate in the Kansas Assessments Program each year to measure academic progress. The challenge of the No Child Left Behind legislation is the continuous raising of the achievement bar so that all students are proficient. The report cards are very detailed and provide data for each grade level participating in the assessments. The links below take you directly to each report, which is provided by the Kansas State Department of Education. REPORT CARDS District report card Listed by Schools When you're ready to buy or list your home, feel free to give us a call. We've helped hundreds of families find their perfect home and we'd ...
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By Brett Pickett
(Keller Williams - Pickett Property Group)
Today, I'm going to wrap up the week with a summary of the market performance in the Woodland Park subdivision in Shawnee, KS.   Woodland Park has seen quite a bit of activity this summer.  And with schools starting today and next week (for Kindergartners), there are still several available homes to choose from if you're looking for something in Western Shawnee.  Woodland Park currently has 7 active homes listed for sale ranging in price from $169,975 to $190,000, three to four bedrooms/2+ baths available.  Five of these active listings have been on the market for more than 130 days so far, which is normal for this price range.  However, in the past 90 days, 5 homes have sold...ranging from $153,900 to $193,000 with an average of only 37 days on market!!  This is a great location and w...
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By The Michael Pierce Team, Kansas City Real Estate Experts
(Better Homes & Gardens Kansas City Homes)
22421 W. 64th St. Shawnee, Kansas 66226 - Shawnee Real Estate 22421 W. 64th St. Shawnee Kansas Shawnee Real EstateMichael PiercePrudential Kansas City Realty8101 College Blvd Overland Park, KS 66210 Meticulously maintained home in Woodland Park. Large windows & vaulted ceilings give a warm, open feeling. So many updated & newer items incl: Kit flooring, light fixtures, and most appliances. Family Room with woodburning fireplace, the Rec Room in daylight basement, and the tiled patio in the back yard make this home great for entertaining guests. An independently owned and operated member of The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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