Reverse Mortgage North Kansas City is one of the greatest small towns around the Kansas City area, there's new developement and it still has all the charm of being a small town.  If you're over the age of 62 and looking for a way to get more income and still stay in  your house in NKC, MO, then this reverse mortgage program offered by Darren Copeland and his KC Loan Tips team may be the perfect option for you. The video above explains all the great things about the Reverse Mortgage North Kansas City and can help you make the decision if this is the right option for you.  If  you've already watched the video and decided that you'd like to find out more you can apply online via our safe and secure website or you can give us a call with the contact information below!  We really look forwa... 01/12/2015

North Kansas City Missouri is a great place to live, and a great place to raise a family, and if you're looking for that place and you've never owned a home before our FHA Home Loan North Kansas City is the perfect choice for you.  The FHA Home Loan North Kansas City was developed to help folks who are looking for a way to move their family into a new home.  There are a lot of great benefits to the FHA loan program that we can tell you about on our webage: KC Loan Tips, or you can watch them via our awesome YouTube channel. (we've included a video here so you can get to know Darren and to let you in on all the benefits for the FHA loan.)   The FHA program is one of easier loan programs to qualify for and here’s some of the highlights of the FHA Home Loan North Kansas City, Missouri:1. D... 11/03/2014

North Kansas City Missouri Home Loan Pre-Approval If you currently live near North Kansas City , it's time to buy a house.  CNN Money tells us that it is currently 68% cheaper to purchase a home rather than renting!  The housing market is back in full swing, especially since we are into the summer months, and that means it's time to get moving; LITERALLY!  So what does that mean for you? It means that more houses are coming on the market and interest rates are still low.  You should always begin your housing search by getting pre-approved for a your Home Loan.  Getting pre-approved is a great first step for many reasons; 1. Most realtors won't look at homes without knowing that you're approved for a home loan. This actually is really important to Realtors because it saves them a lot of... 06/24/2014

The housing market come back is in full swing and that means that more houses are going on the marktet and more people are looking for homes.  If you're looking for a home in the Kansas City area, there are a few things that you need to do. One of those is make sure you can qualify for a home loan, which makes people ask Can I Afford To Buy a Home in North Kansas City, MO? Just last week, Trulia.com , has released a Rent vs Buy Report.  And the results of that study proved what we've been saying for a long time correct; buying is cheaper than renting in the Kansas City area by 38%. So the question shouldn't be Can I Afford To Buy a Home in North Kansas City, MO, it's really Can I afford renting?!  But this wasn't the only great thing that made purchasing a home a better deal Here are s... 04/07/2014

Houses for sale North Kansas City, MOYou are a busy person; and the last thing you need is a long drawn out process Houses for sale North Kansas City, MO while your seeking to purchase a new home.  It is the proper time of the year to be searching for a new home and you may get a huge benefit this year as the housing market is returning in a great way, and home mortgage interest rates are still great!  When you've never bought a house earlier than the process of looking for Houses for sale North Kansas City, MO or you're trying to move into a new house; the home mortgage course of can seem to be an insurmountable obstacle and it's totally different everytime you undergo it! Nevertheless when you have the appropriate person guiding you through the mortgage process. That is what we're rig... 07/15/2013

   Someone walked in front of this mural at the Screenland Theatre as I was snapping the photo. ^_^ Kind of gives it a 3 dimensional look. Maria Morton, SRES, WHS, ABR  Leading Edge Society 2010   ....♪♫              .Zillow ratings ....For Sale By Owner Tips and Perils    .....Using 5 Senses During Showings ....     .....Tracking Visitors With ClustrMaps ... ...2011 June: Prices and Volume of Homes Sold In Kansas City ...  ....Greater Metropolitan Kansas City Real Estate Market May 2010 to 2011 ... ....Property Marketing Tips     ....Charming Bungalow in KCK     .... ... Pursuing Health .Phytonutrients       .....Harry Potter at the Screenland Armour in NKC  ... .... Ghosts at John Wornall House  ....... ...*Information obtained from Heartland MLS is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.... 07/20/2011

Harry Potter at the Screenland Armour Theatre in North Kansas City was brilliant! If you're a Harry Potter fan, you will enjoy the latest movie Harry Potter And The Deathly Hollows. I was very impressed with the Screenland Theatre. The Art Deco design is fabulous! The atmosphere is very relaxed and welcoming. The service is prompt and friendly. What a great addition to the North Kansas City business strip! The lobby consists of a full-service bar and six tables. It doesn't feel like a movie theatre lobbly at all.  You can have dinner and a drink in a relaxed atmosphere while waiting for your movie to start. Screenland Armour was built in 1928 and served as a movie venue until the 1980's when it became a country & western bar for about 15 years. The current owner spent around $1.5 milli... 07/16/2011

Yesterday, as I was driving to a client's closing in North Kansas City, I was running early. This pleased me as it had been a hectic day. What pleased me more was that I had time to stop at a little Pastry Shop. The sign outside has intrigued me for a long time. It says "homemade cupcakes" - and it's a homemade sign. Little bitty place.  -Remember what they say about big things coming in small packages? This is Martha Uhl, owner of Wally's Pastry Shop at 3855 N Oak Traffic way in Kansas City, MO. 64116 Martha proudly displays some of the cupcakes made by her son, Manfred Uhl, the artist. And what an artist he is! The frog and the bear cupcakes are made from sugar and food coloring; not plastic. I have tasted many fabulous wedding cakes from Wally's but these cupcakes are just too cute! ... 05/08/2009

It’s true our property at 5230 N Manchester our first endeavor into the real estate market of North Kansas City is currently pending.  We received a full price offer on this property after only 8 days on market.  Granted the sale has not closed yet but things are looking promising. When this property does close it will be the second quickest flip Vizion has ever completed.  Only one day behind the 7 day flip of 8205 Kenwood.  Naturally our acquisitions team is hard at work scouring the Northland for deals. In the meantime phone calls keep coming in from prospective buyers wondering when we will be doing another property in North Kansas City.  I will make sure to keep everyone posted on any new Vizion acquisitions north of the river.  From the looks of things we will be moving on a new p... 02/20/2009

5230 N Manchester was one extreme home makeover.   For those of you who remember this was the house with many holes I had written about previously. This is also the first house  we’ve done in North Kansas City so everybody in the office is eager to so see how quickly it sells. On this home renovation we finished the basement adding a family room, full bathroom, and bedroom which makes this home one of the largest in the neighborhood.  Being listed at only $119,900 it’s also a stand out deal in this subdivision. Kansas City Homes For Sale 02/07/2009

Things are moving along smoothly on Project North KC.  At this crews current pace the renovation should be done sometime next week.  Some of you may remember that this was the house with many holes. Our new assistant Abbey took these pictures.  Maybe one of these days we’ll get her on ActiveRain and maybe even on Twitter. The bathroom has been set and all the tile work has been completed.  It looks like on this house our contractor has decided to go with a lighter shade of tile. The kitchen is nearly complete.  This is the lightest granite we’ve ever used on one of our home renovations.  I think it plays well off of the lighter backsplash. The living room has also been completed.  The higher grade of carpet which we used in Project River Oaks has become a staple for our homes with carpe... 01/09/2009

Valentine's Day is coming up soon.  Do you buy your sweetheart roses for Valentine's Day?  I've told my husband NOT to EVER buy me roses on Valentines Day.  No, I'm not crazy, but I think the price that they jack them up to is ridiculous.  Besides, he buys me roses all year around.Now they are saying with the rise in gas prices some florist say they are paying as much as 15% more for their roses.Now if you would prefer to buy your sweetheart a new home for Valentine's Day this year I can sure help you with your North Kansas City Real Estate needs.  02/01/2008

Well I can tell you that we have enjoyed some "sweet" weather the past few days!Not only has this given a boost to the general moral in North Kansas City, but the buyers are starting to bud!Interest rates are at an all time low for about the last "2" years and there's a lot to select from!If you have been trying to decide whether to take a look at some homes in the North Kansas City Real Estate market, now is the time.Don't forget to get a complete home inspection on the home you are intending to buy.Give me a call if I can be of assistance!  816-682-3897 01/28/2008

Initially the Staph Infection started out in Kansas, but it didn't take it long to jump the river and hit the Northland.Wednesday a Fox Hill Elementary student was confirmed with having the staph infection.North Kansas City school officials say the most recent case poses little threat and the student has been allowed to keep attending school.Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA can be life threatening.  The biggest preventative is to WASH YOUR HANDS!     10/28/2007

  Here's the latest Mortgage News from my friend:  Carol Poppe, Vice President MortgagePh 913-652-7302                                  cell 913-707-1153                       MORTGAGE NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF 09/17/2007 The long anticipated Fed Rate cut arrived on Tuesday.  The surprise was that the Feds cut the rate .500%, higher than the anticipated .25%.  What does this mean?  Rates on consumer debt, car loans and Home Equity lines will benefit but because 1st mortgage loan rates are tied more closely to inflation, it is not uncommon to see less of a reaction in them.... Or even an opposite reaction in first mortgage rates.  This is what has happened.  Mortgage rates have been falling over the last two weeks in anticipation of this event.  The announcement on Tuesday ignited a massive r... 09/20/2007

Fall Seeding InstructionsImprove your lawn through seeding   If your lawn hasn't performed well this summer, now is a great time to seed.  RYAN can help you improve the quality of turfgrass in your lawn, from seeding for you to selling you our Gold-Tag seed.   If you would like to seed yourself, follow these instructions: Measure the area to be seeded. Buy the seed you need.  Great lawns start with the best grass.  Call RYAN to buy Gold Tag seed.  Mow lawn at lowest setting.  Call RYAN if you think you have thatch.  We'll suggest a plan to remove it. Flag all sprinkler heads and valve boxes. Put down starter fertilizer. Apply seed carefully with a cyclone-type spreader. Rent a verticutter and set it to cut grooves 1/4" deep. Verticut area twice AFTER SEEDING. Start watering right away. ... 09/04/2007

I've written previously about Antioch Shopping Center and how it was dying a miserable death.Well now they have a new and smaller budget to cover the cost of re-developing my old stomping grounds.The new budget has been approved by the Kansas City Tax Increment Finance Commission.The total cost of the project is now estimate at $72 million vs. $82 millionThe size of Antioch Center is going to be reduced by 55,000 square feet.  Sears will stay in it's current location and they will tear down the rest of the mall around Sears and rebuild it.The area will be reborn and things should start thriving again once the project is done.If you'd like to look at any Kansas City Real Estateby Antioch, please be sure and get ahold of me! 08/23/2007

You've heard of the term "milking it for all it's worth"   That's definitely not the case at Shatto Farms...Dairy Farming hasn't been a big money maker for cow milkers in this area because they had to sell it to a dairy co-op.  Diary farmers sell milk by weight and 100 pounds is about 11.5 gallons. For example, Leroy Shatto was making about $10.80 a hundred for his milk and it was costing him $11.00-$11.25 a hundred to produce it. That was until Leroy decided to start bottling his own milk!Leroy and his wife got a couple of grants through the Missouri Department of Agriculture to help do some market studies and develop a business plan for Shatto Farms.  At the time they were milking 80 cows a day and he wasn't sure if people would buy his milk.Well they did! In the first months the dair... 08/23/2007

The North Kansas City School District received good news last week that the district's test scores on the National ACT and Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) have gone up.Their MAP scores outperform the state average in nearly every category measured.Their ACT scores exceed state and national averages.This was good news for the district since they were previously placed on the "No Child Left Behind" watch list. 08/23/2007

Imagine this:  You are sitting at your desk or the kitchen table balancing your check book and preparing to pay your monthly bills.  You open your credit card statement and you realized there's an $1100.00 charge you are sure you didn't make...Unbelievably upset with that sick feeling in your gut you realize you've becom a victim of identity theft.Immediately you wonder what you did or what you didn't shred to cause this.Here are a few things you can do that could help prevent the headaches involved with identity theft:Only give out your social security number when it's absolutely necessary.  Some states give you the option of using your social or NOT as your driver's license number. NOT is the correct answer. And never carry your social security card with you.  And for Pete's sake do N... 08/22/2007