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While many in North America are aware of home price, some might be surprised to learn just

how expensive the continent’s most expen-sive homes are.

According to Forbes.com, the most ex-pensive home in North America is in the ritzy resort town of Bridgehampton, NY, which is home to a 25,000-square-foot home valued at $75 million.

The property includes 60 acres of waterfront farmland as well as a U.S. Golf Association-rated golf course. To get to the second most expensive home in North America, one need not travel very far from No. 1.

The $70 million triplex penthouse at the Pierre in NYC encompasses the hotel’s top three floors and boasts double reception rooms and a paneled library. For those who can’t afford the whole thing, the property is also available in two parts, at $11 million and $59 million. The third most expensive prop-erty is on the West Coast. Located in Malibu,

Calif., No. 3 on the list is a $65 million gated compound on a private bluff that covers 7 acres of land.

Lake Tahoe is home to the fourth most ex-pensive North American property. Valued at $60 million, Sierra Star in Nevada’s Incline

Village is only 10 years old but includes an 11,000 square-foot main home and two large guesthouses, for a total of 18 bedrooms.

Did You Know ?

thanks for stopping byby sandy turner | SPeCIAL ProjeCTS edITor

For the last couple of years I haven’t even tried to make a new year’s resolution, as I seem to break them

before the week is even over. I’m going to make it simple for myself in 2011, as I make a promise to myself to change something, anything, big or small. one step toward being healthier, organized and focused.

My boyfriend and I will ring in the new year babysitting his grandchildren, which rank on the top of my list of fun things to do. I probably won’t need the party tips on page 4, with my guests being the ages of 16 months and 4-years, but if you’re literal-ly ringing in the new year, check them out.

Please remember to party responsibly and if you are hosting the event — that means making sure your guests are not getting behind the wheel of their car in-toxicated. It may require having a slumber party, but at least you can rest assure ev-eryone is safe on the morning of 2011.

I found an easy craft project we’re going to make on New Year’s eve on page 10. Simple concept and easy to find materials — plus it’s a decoration that’s appropriate all year long.

The last couple of years I have really tried to organize the Christmas decorations as I put them away. It seems to work for the first couple of tubs and then I tire of the process and begin dumping everything wherever it will fit. Multiple strings of lights seem to give me the most trouble. on page 16 are some great tips for storing decorations, lights and everything in between. Keep in mind — regardless if you save time now by just throwing everything into one box, when it comes around to decorating again — you’ll be spending more time trying to sort everything out.

As the housing market continues to show improvement, 2011 could be the year for moving. From historically low interest rates and a great inventory of homes, there has never been a better time to invest in your future than by purchasing a home. From November real estate statistics from the Kansas City regional Association of realtors on page 13 to home selling tips on page 8, take advantage of the winter months and get moving.

just for fun, check out the most expen-sive house in North America, according to

Forbes.com on page 2.I leave you in 2010 with some famous

new year’s quotes:

“Youth is when you’re allowed to stay up late on New Year’s Eve. Middle age is when you’re forced to.”

– Bill Vaughn

“Many people look forward to the new year for a new start on old habits.”

– author unknown

“A new year’s resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other.”

– author unknown

“Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man.”

– Benjamin Franklin

Happy new year and thanks for stopping by,

Sandy Turner

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Party down, on a serious tip ............................4

Housing market stats for 2011 .................................5

Top 10 home décor trends for New Year ............7

Make the resolution to save water ......................8

Plumbing ghost haunts house ......................9

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Pull off great get-togethersWhat’s the secret to pulling off a

savory and scintillating soiree? Here are some tasty tips:

ruLe 1: be PrePareddon’t leave the details to the last minute.

Create your to-do list at least a week in ad-vance, including the menu, drinks and quan-tities, decorations, and party events. Menu tip: don’t choose foods that need to be heat-ed right before serving, or else you’ll be in the kitchen all night.

Tidy up. The day of the party, get the pub-lic areas of the house fresh and clean, and don’t forget that the bathroom will need to be well stocked with fresh hand towels and the like. If you’re us-ing a bedroom as a coat closet, make sure it’s presentable.

Make a party-night cheat sheet. Keep a game-time checklist on an index card in your pocket. That way you can know at a glance when it’s time to bring out the warm appetizers or special favors.

ruLe 2: KeeP It sIMPLeForgo the formal dinner and

go for appetizers. Shop for deli-

cious pre-made appetizers at fancy grocery stores or even warehouse stores like Costco and Sam’s Club.

Let guests help themselves. A dinner par-ty is more fun to throw and attend when it’s buffet-style. People can cater to their own tastes and eat on their own time. Plus you can mingle and mix it up.

ruLe 3: Get Guests taLKInGPick a theme. For a party that mixes dif-

ferent groups of friends, use nametags, but make them fun.

Give guests an assignment. one surefire way to get people mingling is to give

them assignments, like hav-ing one person check on everybody’s drink or hav-ing someone hand-pass hors d’oeuvres. People may be shy, and your task will give them an excuse to talk to strang-ers. Another way to keep the party going is to get the guests involved in the dinner preparations.

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to buy or not to buyNow’s the time of year to decide whether to sell your home or to buy a new one; most homes are ready to go on the market in the spring. despite negative real estate reports, nearly eight out of 10 people believe that buying a home is still a good financial decision, according to the 2010 National Housing Pulse Survey. That number wvas down from last year’s – 75 percent – but up from 2008, when only 66 percent of people thought buying was a good idea.

MortGaGesIf you’re getting ready to buy a home, you’ll be happy to hear about the mortgage rates. A buyer who purchased a median-priced home just five years ago with 3 percent down would have a monthly average payment of $1,650. But with today’s interest rates and median home prices, the same buyer would pay $500 less a month, according to the National Association of realtors.

HoMe PrICesThe median home price in the Northeast is $239,000, down $22,000 since August. The Midwest fared better, with an average price of $140,000, a drop of $10,000

since August. The median price for a home in the West only declined $1,000 to $213,000 since August. And the median price for a home in the South was $150,000, a drop of $5,000 since August, according to the National Association of realtors.

VaCanCIesIf you start looking now, you’ll have a good shot at find-ing a home. National vacancy rates were 10 percent for rental housing and 3 percent for homeowner housing, ac-cording to a report released from the U.S. Census Bureau in November.

CasH onLyIn today’s market, 70 percent of home buyers must bor-row money to buy a home, says the National Association of realtors. Thankfully, tax benefits from the mortgage interest deduction make borrowing less worrisome. You may deduct interest of up to $1 million.

stats on the 2011housing market

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Something old, something new. Some-thing borrowed, something blue. While typically the refrain for most

brides, this adage holds true as well for the top home decorating trends of 2011.

WHat’s oLd Is neW aGaInWhether they’re genuine period pieces

being repurposed or home furnishings re-produced from popular items from the ‘50s, ‘60s or ‘70s, vintage will be hot next year, according to Kenneth Ludwig of Kenneth Ludwig Home Furnishings, Ltd. examples include chair frames redone in new uphol-stery, traditional lighting fixtures in newer brass or pewter finishes, or products im-ported from russia, Poland and the Czech republic such as chairs done in old grain sacks, or old carts from factories used for end tables or coffee tables.

a sPeCtruM of CoLorsColor trends will carry over from 2010

to 2011 with the soothing aqua and green hues that draw their inspiration from the verdigris deposits found on weathered copper statues, predicts design expert, TV host/spokesperson and best-selling author Kathy Peterson. For outdoor furniture and accessories, she sees sassy colors like lime green, bold orange and Caribbean blue, along with more subdued hues such as sage green, barn red and mocha brown.

tHe Mad WorLd of furnItureTaking a nod from the award-winning

AMC series “Mad Men,” Linda Fougerousse of Interior Transformation, Inc. also sees fur-niture styles returning to the ‘50s and ‘60s with round tapered legs on angles, geomet-ric accents and seating with curved backs.

jase Frederick of jase Frederick Sustain-able Interiors adds that classic wood pieces made from sentimental stock like fallen trees or scrap wood from ancestral or his-toric structures will become heirlooms to pass from one generation to the next.

a trend tHat WILL stICK aroundA small change in a room can make a

huge difference – and wall coverings make a dramatic, yet cost-effective statement. With their innovative new SmartStick repo-sitionable wall murals, Murals Your Way has made it easy for homeowners, renters and even college students to add a fresh new look to indoor and outdoor walls, floors, doors and windows. “easily replied and removed, SmartStick murals boast a high quality, lightly textured finish and can be reused and reinstalled hundreds of times,” says Todd Imholte, president of Murals Your Way. “It’s a perfect temporary – or long-term – decorating solution for consumers.”

ILLuMInatInG InsIGHtsAs living green becomes more ingrained

in our lives, Led lighting will continue to light the way, according to jeff dross, se-nior product manager of Kichler Lighting, who will introduce several new under-cabi-net systems and landscape products with an ultra-efficient technology next year. For a casual, contemporary twist, dross also suggests hanging chandeliers in new areas such as bathrooms, bedrooms and closets, and embracing today’s art glass applica-tions, which are much more chic and casual than the Tiffany lamps of the past.

tHere’s notHInG bLand about neutraLs

In a recent video posted on her website, Michelle Lamb – co-founder and chairman of Minneapolis-based Marketing direc-tions, Inc. and editorial director of The Trend Curve – spoke about a resurgence in neu-trals in 2011. These more complex “chame-leon” neutrals will have more color, and will shift and change based on the light and whatever’s around them. Lamb claims that these neutrals will be “the likes of which we haven’t seen in 20 years or more.”

you’Ve Gotta HaVe HeartThe kitchen remains the “heart of the

home,” according to Andrea Vollf of Andrea Vollf Interiors.Consumers interested in re-modeling their kitchens should consider a well-designed, open, airy layout that in-tegrates the kitchen into the rest of their

homes. dross also suggests new coun-tertop materials in lieu of granite, such as quartz stone or binding crushed recyclable glass underneath a solid, smooth surface for those seeking green alternatives.

underfoot, but not underratedM. Grace Sielaff of M. Grace designs,

Inc. envisions rich-looking herringbone-pat-terned hardwood floors in an ebony oak finish – paying attention to board thickness and giving special consideration to prod-ucts that meet industry Leed requirements. For a green touch, Frederick suggests hard-wood flooring from reclaimed wood or sustainably grown and harvested sources. To add warmth, Marta Cullen of dream Inte-riors suggests round rugs – the bigger, the better.

tHInGs are LooKInG uPAccording to janet davidsen of details

in design, Inc., homeowners are casting their eyes upward. The ceiling will be em-bellished and noticed more as the “fifth wall,” and may be painted or architecturally enhanced to play more of a focal point in a space. Sielaff also suggests homeowners consider a painted metallic ceiling with a large, eye-catching chandelier.

Green ContInues to be KeenAccording to Kathy Hoffman of Susan

Fredman design Group, products and ma-terials such as bronze, copper, clay, cotton, linen and hemp – which are environmental-ly friendly, contribute to healthy indoor air quality, and can be repurposed or recycled at the end of their lifespan – will be in high demand. Vollf adds that using such natu-ral textures as hemp, jute, organic cotton, recycled polyester, bamboo fiber, organic wool and linen, and soy silk will help keep it simple but still green.

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a brief look at the top 10 home décor trends for 2011

Home decorating expert Kenneth Ludwig recommends repurposing old furniture, as vintage items are in for 2011. Murals by manufacturers like Murals your Way allow for versitle decorating.

Kichler Lighting Led arrangements provide stylish and environmently friendly options for your bathroom.

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Major home renovations can be overwhelming, but there are a few fundamental repairs that

can update your home’s appearance and increase its value. If you’re planning to sell your home in 2011, take advantage of the colder winter months to prepare your home for a spring sale by focusing on a few key projects:

Make a first impression. The entryway is the first up-close encounter a potential homebuyer will have with your home. Man-icure your front yard and update or even re-place your front door to complement your home’s exterior. Select a rich, dark stained wood or bold white door to draw attention to the main entry and add personality to your home. If your door is already in great shape, consider a simple replacement of weak or older-looking hardware that will im-press buyers at first sight.

Get cookin’ in the kitchen. experts agree that a kitchen can significantly impact a home’s perceived value. An outdated kitch-en can be a deal breaker for many homebuy-ers. Naturally, then, it’s the place you might spend the most amount of time updating. To increase the appeal of your kitchen, con-sider investing in updated, matching appli-ances that match the style of your kitchen. Some manufacturers even offer replace-

ment panels to update the exteriors of older appliances.

Next, if you can’t afford to add new cabinetry, change out the hardware so the knobs, drawer pulls and handles match your decor and add a modern flair. Adding tech-nology-driven fixtures, including built-in water filtration systems, garbage disposals and high-tech faucets is another great way to increase the room’s appeal. delta Faucet’s Touch2o Technology will impress homebuy-ers and add a sense of luxury to the room. The technology enables users to turn the faucet on and off with just a touch anywhere on the spout or handle, and is available on a variety of models.

update and upgrade light fixtures.Lighting is key. It can drastically change the look and feel of a room, and lighting fix-tures are affordable and relatively simple to install on your own. Shop discount stores and home improvement depots to find a statement piece to add spice to your living room. A beautiful ceiling fan with lighting can serve double-duty to update your family room. remember, well-lit and bright rooms appear larger and more open.

step on it. Flooring is one of the first things that potential homebuyers notice. Make sure you dust, vacuum and clean so that you show off the flooring to its best ad-

vantage. If you have carpet, consider replac-ing it with wood floors or wood alternatives. If you already have hardwood floors, polish and protect your flooring so that it gleams when potential buyers step into the home.

Whether you’re trying to sell your home

this winter or simply want to update its look, you don’t have to wait until the spring thaws. When the cold weather drives you inside, take advantage of the time to make attractive upgrades that can increase the ap-peal and value to your home.

tips to add value to your home during winter months

Thinking about making a new year’s resolution to continue to live a greener lifestyle? In addition to us-

ing energy-efficient appliances, carrying re-usable shopping totes or recycling, consider reducing your dependency on one of the most precious resources - water.

Try adopting new bathroom habits and updating your fixtures with products that will help you conserve water without sac-rificing your experience. Saving water may turn out to be easier than it sounds, espe-cially with a few simple tips.

A recent eNation survey showed 83.7 per-cent of people take showers for the primary purpose of relaxing and meditating. Thirty-four percent of the survey respondents said the “shower is my time for just focusing on me.” It represents a way to not only get clean, but to also escape from the stress of the day.

However, those showers, relaxing and otherwise, account for approximately 17 percent of residential indoor water use in the United States, adding up to more than 1.2 trillion gallons of water each year nation-wide, according to the U.S. environmental

Protection Agency.It’s not likely you will want give up regular

showers – for hygienic and emotional rea-sons. That’s why the shower is a space man-ufacturers have been studying for years. They’re working to create products that will continue to provide a satisfying shower ex-perience while simultaneously saving wa-ter.

“our team is continuously researching new products and technologies to balance the competing needs of conserving water while giving the user a great shower ex-perience,” says Bob rodenbeck, director

of research and development at delta Fau-cet Company. “Simply restricting the flow of water doesn’t work. Bathers will either stay in the shower longer or find a way to remove the restrictor cap. The right solution has to help bathers save water without tak-ing away from the luxurious and enjoyable experience of the shower.”

three easy tips to help you save wa-ter in the shower:n Learn to multitask: Let’s face it, some-

times we’re just standing in the shower kill-ing time. Whether we’re waiting for our con-ditioner to set in or slowly waking up under the warm water, we could be doing more.

Next time you find yourself standing idle under the stream, reach for your toothbrush and toothpaste or mouthwash and freshen up your pearly whites. Men, hang a mirror in the shower and shave your face without accidentally nicking yourself.

At the very least, hang your shirt or work outfit in the bathroom and let the steam from your hot shower release the wrinkles. That won’t help you cut back on water us-age, per se, but it’ll save you time primping and the energy used to power your iron.

n Install a Watersense-labeled show-erhead: Chances are, if your showerhead is more than a year or two old, it is prob-ably not the most efficient model. More than eight out of 10 adults haven’t changed their showerhead in the past three years, accord-ing to the eNation survey. The ePA created the WaterSense Program to help homeown-ers conserve water. In 2010, it introduced specifications that require a showerhead to flow at a rate of 2 gallons per minute (gpm) or less in order to be qualified as a WaterSense-labeled product. delta Faucet has a large collection of showerheads that meet the program’s strict performance and quality criteria, including seven that feature H2okinetic Technology. The innovative tech-nology improves water efficiency by 40 per-cent, flowing at 1.5 gpm while providing the feel of an enhanced flow of 2.5 gpm.n be resourceful: You want a hot show-

er, but sometimes you end up running the water for a few minutes to wait for the cold water to pass. To avoid letting that water go to waste, put a bucket or watering can under the showerhead to catch the cold water that would otherwise go down the drain. It can be reused at a later time for watering plants around the house or outside on the porch.

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new year’s resolution: Conserving water

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Master Contractor/Plumber ed del Grande is known internationally as the author of the book “ed del Grande’s House Call” and for hosting TV shows on Scripps Networks and HGTVPro.com. Visit eddel-grande.com or write [email protected]. Always consult local contractors and codes.

QI read your column every week in my local paper and I have not seen anything in your articles like the issue

I’m having. I know this sounds crazy, but I think I have a ghost living in my plumbing system. We have a 1950s bun-galow with one and a half baths and a vintage plumbing system. recently, we noticed that if we flush the toilet or use the washing machine, some water

runs out of our showerhead. outside of a haunted bathroom, we cannot figure out how the tub runs when no one is using it. any ideas as to where to start identifying the mystery? or do we need to call a ghost hunter?

aone good thing about being a plumber for more than 30 years is that, sooner or later, you get to see just about everything.

oddly enough, I have witnessed an issue

similar to the one you describe, and could not believe my eyes as well.

Before I tell you my story, let me point out that you need to call a local licensed plumber to diagnose your problem, since what I experienced may not be what’s go-ing on at your house.

In most cases, you will be asked to sign an agreement with the home inspector, and this agreement should outline the scope of his work.

The report that you will get from him is for your eyes only and can be given to the realtor or the home’s seller only with your permission.

A real estate company often will have a list of home inspectors from which you may choose. This does not mean that you cannot find someone on your own.

Here’s what happened to me during a service call at a client’s house, years ago. When we flushed the toilet, and after the toilet tank refilled, water ran from a sink faucet that was shut off. How could this happen?

First, keep in mind that with plumbing fix-tures like toilets, dishwashers and washing machines, they all shut off rather quickly.

This could cause a pressure spike in a plumbing system, especially if the house has high water pressure to begin with.

Now, if you have older compression-type faucets, they work sort of like a screw, and in extreme cases may be forced to open up a bit during a pressure spike. This could cause some water to flow out of the faucet, even after it was turned off.

The first thing I did on my job was to take a pressure reading from the plumbing sys-tem.

My pressure gauge confirmed very high water pressure in the system. This house had water pressure well above 100 psi. Keep in mind that most codes do not allow residential water pressure to be more than 80 psi.

My thinking was that if we lowered the water pressure in the home to well under our local code, it could solve the problem. We installed a pressure-reducing valve along with a water hammer arrestor to ab-sorb any system shocks, and that seemed to solve the issue.

I have to stress that this is technical plumbing stuff, and I’m just relaying an ex-perience I had. With plumbing, you never know up front what it may take to solve an unusual issue.

Bottom line: Work with a local licensed master plumber and your local codes, and you should have more than a ghost of a chance at solving your problem.

Plumbing ghost in a house

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Keep the little ones busy with a simple and colorful project that will have them crafting all afternoon.

This project is perfect for kids of all ages and a great way to use up scraps of yarn and tissue pa-per. The combination of Mod Podge Gloss and glit-ter creates an ultra-shiny look that kids love. Use up scraps of tissue paper or color-coordinate them to your home decorating style. old magazines, wrap-ping-paper scraps and old book pages make amaz-ing designs, too.

Yarn scraps can be color-coordinated to the paper – or go wild with mixed designs. The instructions are just a springboard for children’s imaginations. Cover the table with a plastic cloth and let the kids create their own designs. Place bowls with pompoms, se-quins, ribbons or other embellishments and let them glue them to the trees in their desired patterns.

For teachers or anyone else wanting to make this in bulk, visit online shops like Create For Less, where you can find larger quantities of cones. If you have a local floral-supply shop, try it, too. dollar stores can also be a good resource for cones.

Grab some cones, scrap tissue paper and yarn, and have the kids craft a custom tree decoration for your home this holiday season.

MaterIaLs:Mod Podge GlossGlitter – ultra-fine3 Styrofoam trees – different sizesScissorsTissue paper – pink, pale green and turquoiseYarn – raspberry; olive, dark turquoiseWax paperoptional: School glue and scrap embellishments

stePs:1. Cut the tissue paper into small, random-shaped

squares. Apply the squares to the Styrofoam tree with Mod Podge. Top-coat with a layer of Mod Podge. Add additional layers of tissue. Allow for drying time between layers.

2. Cut the yarn into 3- to 5-foot-long pieces. (Use more yarn for a fuller wrap and less yarn for an open look.) Pool some Mod Podge onto a piece of wax pa-per, add glitter to the Mod Podge, stir to combine. Saturate the yarn in the Mod Podge and glitter. Wrap the wet yarn around the cones. Allow to dry.

3. optional: Use school glue to attach other embel-lishments (pompoms, sequins or ribbons).

Cathie Filian is a lifestyle expert, Emmy-nominated tele-vision host, author and designer. Learn more about Cathie at www.cathiefilian.com.

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Average Sales Price: The average new home price this month ($324,271) is 15% higher than the same month last year ($280,350). There were price increases in all but two counties. The average YTD price for new homes increased by 3%, from $291,594 in 2009 to $300518 this year; however, the YTD average price for an existing home increased 2% over the past year. The average existing home price this month ($142,071) is 4% lower than one year ago ($148,018).All but three counties (Johnson, Platte and Leavenworth) experienced a decrease in average sales price for existing homes from the same month last year. The average price for com-bined new and existing homes in the region this month was $155,891, which was 3% lower than the average sales price of $160,621 for combined sales prices in November 2009. Johnson, Leavenworth and Platte counties each experienced increases in the average sales price for new & existingcombined from the same month last year.

Home Sales: New home sales this month of 135 represents a 45 % decrease from one year ago when there were 246 new home sales in Novem-ber. New home sales decreased this month 3% from the past month when there were 139 new home sales. Existing home sales in November de-creased 32% from one year ago when there were 2,208 sales, but were up 1% from last month’s sales of 1,474 compared to this month’s sales of 1,495. Combined home sales of existing and new homes were 1,630 for November, which is up 1% from the total of 1,613 sales from a month ago. This month’s combined total sales were down 34% from one year ago when there were 2,454 sales.

Inventory: New home inventory this month was 1,508 is down 4% compared to 1,568 new homes on the market last month. The new home inven-tory for the region is also 28% lower than it was a year ago at this time when there were 2,091 new homes on the market. Existing inventory this month of 14,614 is 6% lower compared to 15,508 one month ago. The existing inventory this month is 16% higher than it was a year ago when the ex-isting inventory was 12,568. New & existing inven-tory combined was 16,122 this month compared to 17,076 last month representing a 6% decrease in the past month. One year ago the inventory was 14,658 which represents a 10% increase in total inventory over the past year.

Kansas City Region Supply of Homes on the Mar-ket: The Supply calculation is determined by taking the “Inventory” and dividing it by the “12 month average of the number of Sales.” Generally speak-ing, a 5-6 month supply of homes on the market equates to a “balanced” market. When the supply exceeds 6 months, the market begins to favor buy-ers, and when the supply is less than 5 months the market tends to favor sellers. Supply for combined new and existing homes was 8.4 months of supply in November which is almost the same as October’s 8.6 months of supply. The existing home supply was 8.4 months for November which reflected little

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estate-sized home is a stunning,

visual treatArhapsody of shapes and textures

makes this estate-size contempo-rary chalet a treat for the eye. King

posts and gently curved struts highlight the Barrett’s four front-facing gables, while shingles and stone veneer wrap around the entire exterior. diamond-shaped and Craftsman windows add their sparkle out-side, and admit abundant light inside.

Arrays of slender posts flank the lofty en-try portico. Sidelights and a wide transom wrap around the Craftsman door. Inside, closets line the vaulted entry that leads di-rectly into an expansive hexagonal great room.

drop beams outline the six pie-shaped ceiling panels that meet at a central peak. The three rear walls are richly glassed, and the center section there is almost entirely glass. Its lower windows are crowned by two more levels of gridded glass that high-light the triangular apex.

A fireplace graces the right rear section, designated as a living room; the dining area is in the left section. Both offer access to wide decks. A long conversation bar rims the work island in a kitchen that is partly open to the dining area. Its roomy pantry fills one corner.

Bedroom suites fit neatly into wings on both sides of the central hexagon. A pow-der room along the hallway to the guest suite is available for general use. The large utility room further along that hallway also serves as a pass-through to the three-car garage. Luxury features abound in the spa-cious owners’ suite that fills the left wing.

A bunk room and yet another bedroom are in the Barrett’s daylight basement be-low, to the left of a huge recreation room that accesses covered patios on three sides. The roomy workshop on this level also has double door access to the exterior.

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tips to help protect your home during severe weatherEnergy costs, burst pipes, ice dams,

chimney fires, and power outages are all potential hazards during the

winter months as a result of severe weath-er. It is important to minimize the inconve-nience and damage that ensues.

Indoor floods: While home fires make headlines, water damage is more common and often just as severe. The most frequent cause is faulty or broken pipes. In fact, Per-sonal risk Consultants see a surge in water damage during the first three months of the year, when pipes are most likely to freeze and burst. Be sure to insulate exposed pipes.

If you leave your home to spend time in warmer climates or even just a weekend on the ski slopes, always leave the heat on in your home and set it to at least 55 degrees. don’t let high fuel prices tempt you into go-ing lower. The pipes that come in through your foundation or run through external walls can reach temperatures much lower than the setting on your thermostat. Have someone check on your home while you are away.

A foolproof way to protect your home from broken or leaking pipes at any time of year is to install an automatic water shut-off system. Attached to your home’s main incoming water line, the device senses in-creased water flow caused by a burst pipe

and automatically shuts the system off. A premium discount is available to policy-holders who use this system, so let your in-surance agent know if you install one.

back-up generators: Power outages can cause many problems from food spoilage to basement flooding. Install back-up genera-tors to power all of your home’s critical sys-tems including sump pumps, security and fire alarm systems, and heating systems.

Chimney and furnace fires: While fire presents a year-round risk, certain causes of fire occur more frequently during the winter. Chimneys, boilers and furnaces are particu-

lar risks. Approximately 25,000 residential fires begin in a fireplace or chimney every year, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Why so many? over time, a layer of un-burned carbon-based residues (sometimes referred to as fireplace creosote) builds up along the inside walls of your chimney and can eventually catch fire.

The solution is to have a trusted, profes-sional chimneysweep clean and inspect your chimney annually.

An annual inspection is just as important for those with furnaces and boilers. And re-

member, your furnace room should never be used for general storage. Wood scraps, old books, paint, solvents and other flam-mable liquids are significant fire hazards and should be removed and stored elsewhere.

Ice dams and old trees: Snow and ice storms can create a number of potential threats to your home. one of these is ice damming, which occurs in the days after a snowstorm.

Icicles hanging from your eaves, while they may be beautiful, usually indicate that a dangerous ice dam has formed. An ice dam is a build-up of ice that can form at the edge of your roof when snow melts but is blocked from draining. When more snow melts and is trapped behind this ice, the resulting wa-ter backup can soak through your roof and cause damage to ceilings, walls and more. The most common causes of ice dams are clogged gutters and insufficient insulation, both of which are easy to remedy.

Mature trees on your property represent another potential hazard during storms. Strong winds or frozen water that covers old branches with a heavy coat of ice can lead to failure and collapse, a clear threat to your home or other nearby structures. Have a trusted horticultural expert take a look at your property’s mature trees and prune or cut down unstable specimens.

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Before you bid farewell to both your visiting relatives and the year 2010, you’ll be sorting through and putting

away all that holiday paraphernalia that you won’t see for the next 11 months.

If you do it the right way, ornaments and holiday treasures will be in one piece the next time you unpack them.

Amy Peterson is co-owner of The Closet Guy in Springfield, IL and runs organizeU-too, a division of the company. She says she also uses big storage tubs to pack Christmas decorations away at the end of the season.

“I like to use Clip Art pictures to label the boxes,” Peterson says. “For example, I put dining room decorations in one box and I have a whole tub of Christmas books that I store away. each one of my kids has their own labeled tub of Christmas decorations in their own closets.”

“ ... I learned a trick from my mom, who always stores things in the attic,” Peterson says. “She put her decorations in a handled

garbage can (with a lid) so she can scoot them up and down the stairs.”

special items: Some people like to keep precious ornaments in a special place. If they are sensitive to the extreme tempera-tures in an attic, this is a good idea. But if you store a box of more fragile ornaments in a different spot, be sure you don’t forget where you put them.

“No matter what age you are, you can

forget things,” Peterson says. “That’s why I suggest putting a reminder note to yourself in with the ornaments stored in the regular spot. That way you’ll remember where they are.”

those darn lights: one of the myster-ies of Christmas is how lights get so tangled sitting in a box all year long? To avoid this, Peterson says she coils Christmas lights around a hard piece of cardboard.

“I label the lights that are used for a spe-cific area,” she says. “For example, I have lights that we use for the stairway, so I label those.”

o, Christmas tree: Mim Brindley, an as-sistant manager at jeffrey Alans, a Midwest-region home accessories retailer, says some people prefer to store artificial trees in stor-age bags that are specially made for these trees. Smaller trees could be stored stand-ing up in the larger bags, but Brindley says most people take the trees apart into two or three sections.

The tree storage bags are heavy-duty plastic with reinforced threads and are good for keeping trees dry and dust-free.

“They all have zippers and they come in several sizes, some with wheels and some without,” Brindley says. “of course, the trees require some fluffing when you take them out next year.”

Storage bags for wreaths are also an op-tion. If you don’t want to invest in a wreath bag, Peterson advises storing wreaths in an old pillowcase or a large plastic comforter bag.

Gift giving continues: Finally, Peterson says the period after Christmas is a good time to sort through decorations and decide what to keep and what to give away.

“Ask yourself, what did I have out that I didn’t like, or what didn’t I put out?’ If you don’t use it, it is time to give it away,” she says. “I do a lot of work with (a charity) and know that a lot of people really appreciate decorations,” Peterson says. “There is such a need for ornaments because they are lux-ury items that people don’t buy.”

If you have an artificial tree that you don’t plan to use again, consider donating it to Goodwill or a similar organization. Be sure to ask first, as some places don’t have the storage space for larger items. You might want to keep the tree in storage and donate it next November.

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batHrooM uPGrades for aGInG baby booMers

Falls are a leading cause of hospitalization among old-er folks, and most at-home falls occur in the bathroom. By upgrading their bath with some products designed to facilitate aging in place, baby boomers and mature ho-meowners can continue to enjoy their bathrooms, with less concern over possible safety risks.

Some people may feel fatigued from standing, or uncertain of their footing, in the shower. While a shower seat may help, it can also create a slip hazard if the seat moves unexpectedly while in use. A seated shower, like the Accord Seated Shower by Sterling may be a better op-tion. The seat is integrated into the shower for convenience, beauty and stability, but is also removable and movable, so it can suit everyone in the household. Grab bars, designed to fit the overall aesthetic of the shower, offer another layer of safety. And because the unit is easy to install, it can cut down on remodeling costs.

WInter GrILLInGThink outdoor cooking is only for summer? Today, in spite of

some of the coldest weather on record, there’s a winter grilling movement afoot that manufacturers say has barbecue sales sizzling. Homeowners are shoveling snow and ice off their decks, patios and porches and firing up their frozen barbecues for a little midwinter taste of summer vittles. Manufacturers are responding accordingly with things like a special high-temp

propane grill; icy-cold weather now won’t slow down the steaks. And there’s a canvas-cov-ered ventilated cooking tent to ward off the elements while you flip burgers. Many barbecue manufacturers now introduce new models in january rather than in july. And that’s the on The House Tip for today.

IdeasPrett y GoodHardWoods In unLIKeLy PLaCes

The no-no’s about using hardwood near a water source are vanishing. And while allowing water to rest on a wooden sur-face for extended periods will always be a no-no, the American Hardwood Information Center, www.HardwoodInfo.com, finds

that more design profession-als are saying yes to client re-quests for the warmth, charm and richness of natural wood no matter where it’s used -- in the bath, the kitchen and even the basement.

remember, it’s important to always dry splashes im-mediately. To extend the durability of any work surface, a protective sealer is always wise.

The consensus among design professionals, then, is that you can enjoy the look and durability of natu-ral hardwood no matter where you put it. Be sure to protect the surface against standing water and wear, and use it wisely. For other great hardwood decorating tips, visit the American Hardwood Information Center at www.HardwoodInfo.com.

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Independence AllBrick Ranch,

$116,900. Enclosedporch, huge kitchen, fin-ished downstairs, newroof, garage doors, a-coil, h20 heater. Hugefenced yard w/ shed.Nicelymanicured, well caredfor home. All newerappliances stay inclwasher/dryer!Warranty! MLS#1691776.23rd street cutie, big 2bdrm w/big basement.Nicely maintained.Great price! Warranty.$69K.


816-808-4000

INDEPENDENCETAXES AND BLUE

SPRINGS SCHOOLS.Do not miss this greathouse! Close to every-thing and in a wonderfulneighborhood. Thishouse is perfect for afamily. At $129,900 youcan't lose! Call for a pri-vate showing.

MERI CONOVER 816-769-0642


LOVELY RANCH, 2WOODED ACRES

3 bedrooms, 2 baths, for-mal dining and eat-inkitchen. Great room hasfloor to ceiling brick fire-place. Vinyl siding andFort Osage Schools

SALLY GROVES 816-655-6515

Reece and Nichols

MILTON ESTATESCustom built ranchhome. Large screenedporch. Three cargarage. Open floor plan.Hardwood floors. Nicekitchen with island.Nine foot ceilings.Priced to sell.



STYLE AND TOTALMAINTENANCE

Whispering Meadows,Independence. Stunningcustom built 3 bedroomranch, reverse 11_2story. Beautiful oak cab-inetry, lots of crownmolding. Covered deckand patio. Finished fami-ly room w/walkout to pri-vate and secludedgrounds. $250,000

THE McGRAW TEAM816-655-6526

[email protected]

Reece and Nichols

TRUE RANCHPicture perfect andnewly decorated. Newkitchen with stainlessappliances. Two fullbaths. B e a u t i f u lhardwood floors.Basement and doublecar garage. $124,900

Frankie Liebi 816-804-5156/503-4616



WHAT A DEAL!True three bedroomranch in Castlewoods.Double garage. Firstfloor utilities. Nice, levelLot. $20K below taxassessment. $144,900.

Rhonda Dykal 816-522-1124/503-4615


WOW, $116,900Independence, all brickranch w/ new appliances,3 bdr, 2 full ba, MASSIVEfinished basement, huge,level fenced yard w/enclosed sun porch. Newroof, siding, A-coil, H20heater, garagedoors/openers, in supershape! Subdivision pool.Close to everything! nicen e i g h b o r h o o d ,42nd/Phelps MLS #1691776


816-808-4000

HOMES FOR SALEBLUE SPRINGS

Lotawana1 & 2 yr leases. 2nd tier 3bdrm, 2 full, 2 car, sits on 3lots, private dock, granitekitchen, gas stove, coolback yard, fin bsmnt, newcarpet, beautiful slate tile,$1,300 includes assocdues. Available immedi-ately. $1,000 deposit. Getready for the best summerever! Available Jan 1, 1sttier, 2 bdrm, 3 ba, 2264 sq.ft, covered well dockyards from back door.Main floor laundry.$1,500/mo includes sewer,trash, lake rights.


816-808-4000



NEW 30 YEARROOF!

New everything! 4 bedroom,31_2 bath, finished base-ment, new carpet, hard-woods, windows & more!Call today! Only $155K

JULIE DUMSKY 816-405-9331

Reece and Nichols

Super Clean TrueRanch!

Spacious floor plan allone level! New roof, win-dows, and siding! A mustsee! Call today to look!

Christina Brown816-896-8916

Reece and Nichols

THE NEEDLE INTHE HAYSTACK

Once you see this home,you'll look no further.Convenient to schools,shopping in Blue Springs.Cozy and warm with newtilt-in windows and car-pet. New kitchen and bathupdates from tile tofaucets! Come visit today!Go ahead, take advan-tage. Someone else hasdone the hard part, justmove in! Call PatCarlson...Let's go see it!

PAT & BRUCE CARLSON

816-665-1371Reece and Nichols

This is the Needle in the

Haystack!!Once you see this homeyou'll look no furtherConveinient to schools,shopping in Blue SpringsCozy and warm with newtilt-in windows and car-pet. New kitchen andbath updates from tile tofaucets! Come visittoday! Go ahead takeadvantage. Someoneelse has done the hardpart. Just move in!

Call Pat Carlson 816-665-1371

Let's go see it!Reece & Nichols

HOMES FOR SALELEE’S SUMMIT

One Owner Elegance On Ash

GroveStunning custom built1.5 story in establishedLee's Summit subdivi-sion. 4BR, 2.2BA, seethru fireplace and awonderful finished recroom in the lower levelwith a walkout to afenced yard. $229,900.

The McGraw Team816-655-6526

[email protected]

Reece and Nichols

HOMES FOR SALERAYTOWN/KC

PRICE REDUCED!Maintenance-free living.Two large bedrooms andtwo full and one halfbaths. All appliancesstay including washerand dryer. This onewon't last long!

David “Skippy” Blair816-519-6464/503-4653


Rare Opportunity-Large Home

2 story filled with char-acter and charm. 2 bed-room. Very distinct origi-nal features within walk-ing distance toRockhurst, 1 mile ofCountry Club Plaza andBrookside! Beautifulinside! $75,000.Tracy White-Baldridge



Raytown Rd,68th Terr.

Dollhouse! 3 bdrm, hugedin/liv rm w/ gleaminghardwoods. Covereddeck, fenced yard, shed.Big master. full bsmntgreat shape, no piers,dry...a keeper! Bestpart, TWO CAR GARAGEfor $80K! Won't last,MLS #1700546.


816-808-4000

HOMES FOR SALEBUCKNER/SIBLEY

Beautiful 21 Acres With ranch home with a 3car detached garage withseparate living quarters. 3acre pond. Just spectac-ular $390,000.MICHELLE SMITH TEAM


HOMES FOR SALEGRAIN VALLEY/OAK GROVE

NO WAY!$220K for 8.72 partiallytimbered acres, 5 bdrm,4 ba, 2 kitchens and afinished walk out base-ment! Only minutesNorth of 50 Hwy, OakGrove Schools. Lots ofwork has already beendone, new roof. Hugepotential to capitalize inthis market! This is oneSWEET deal! MLS #1643639.


816-808-4000

HOMES FOR SALEOTHER AREAS

Lease Available$1,150/month.

Oh, Oh, O, Odessa,The cook will kiss you!Granite kitchen, tonscabinets, nice appli-ances, tile floor, traver-tine backsplash, bigmster w/full bath, vault-ed ceilings,privacy fenced levelyard, lots of squarefootage! NEW PRICE,129k! MLS#1690626


816-808-4000

NEW LISTING! AWE-SOME RANCH

4BR/3BA, fin. bsmntw/bedroom & full bathbuilt in 2006. Fencedyard w/ great deck.Kitchen has island, gran-ite countertops & more!Beverly Moore 816-392-

2710jbmoore@

reeceandnichols.comReece and Nichols

LOTS ANDVACANT LAND

PERFECT 40ACRES TO BUILD

Very secluded acreage.Half woods, great forhunting. Perfect buildspot. Water meter onproperty. Fruit treesplanted.

CAROL KEITH816-699-1096

Reece and Nichols

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Blue Springs.$800/mo, 3 bdrm, 2 full, finwalk out bsmnt w/ FP. 2car, fenced, cal-de-sac lot.Easy access to I-70. Superclean, available immedi-ately. Lee's Summit w/Blue springs schools offWoods Chapel/LakewoodBlvd, 4 bdrm cal split, fin.walkout, 2 car, $1500 mo.


816-808-4000

For Lease! Blue Springs, 3/2, fencedcauldesac, $800.Lotawana, 2nd tier, 3/2, pri-vate dock, $1,300. 1st tier,2264 sq ft, covered dock,$1,500. 2nd tier, 3/3, $1,150.Odessa, 3/2, granitekitchen, priv fence, 1,200

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$15,000 BELOWAPPRAISAL!!

New construction. Twobedrooms and two fullbaths. Home has univer-sal floor plan.Maintenance-free exteri-or. Beautiful wood floor inkitchen and dining areas.Full Basement. Call or textJennifer at 699-0619.

Kathy Liggett816-616-4273/503-4637


28000 CARSWELLROAD

Come and see the 23acres, make this yourhome, or anything thatyou want!! Perfect loca-tion, it is a gorgeousarea!! Please callCharmin Long.

CHARMIN LONG 816-686-6032

CharminLongTeam@reeceandnichols.

comReece and Nichols

47th/Crystler,3 bdr RANCH, 20 x 22 mas-ter suite w/ FP, sliding doorwalks out to garden like,fenced yrd from master. 2sheds, 90% eff hvac, newroof, new water heater,vinyl siding, must see!Easy to move Washr/Dryerupstairs. Full basement,partially finished $107K.This one has been loved!!!clint's cell 816-519-4489.MLS# 1680214.


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ALL BRICK HOMELIKE NEW

Everything in homereplaced in last 5 years.Newer roof, 2009. 3BR,3BA, with fireplace andscreened-in porch.Don't miss out on thisone!

LINDA STEVINSON816-589-7039

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BARGIN BUNGALOW IN

INDEP!2 bedroom, 1 bath. Livingroom, dining room, largefenced yard. Only$37,000!!

Kathy Ellis-Mooney816-582-0160

www.kathyellis.reeceandnichols.com

Reece and Nichols

BRICK RANCH REDUCED TO

$85,000!Move in ready! All brickranch with new roof,vinyl trim, fireplace, spa-cious living room/diningRoom combo. Cornerlot. $1000 allowance toreplace stove and oven.

Dan O'Neill 816-786-0317/503-4668


REDUCED FORQUICK SALE!

Move-in ready!! Threebedrooms and three bath-rooms. Large home onone acre (m/l). This prop-erty is eligible for MHDCdown payment assis-tance. Only $109,000

Audrey Elder 816-419-2710/503-4662



FOUR-PLEX &FULLY OCCUPIED!

Great return on invest-ment! Two one bedroomand two studio units.Recently remodeled withNewer appliances (lessthan 2 years old). Callfor details and anappointment to show at 816-503-4668

Dan O'Neill816-786-0317/503-4668


GREAT RANCH!Three bedrooms andtwo full bathrooms.Finished basement.New paint, hardwoods,built-ins, Updated vanityand fixtures. Lots of newand move-in ready!

Kelly Monaco The Clemons Home

Team 816-564-4026/503-4601


HOME REDONEAND READY FOR

YOU!Great location! Threebedrooms and two fullbaths. Full basementwith inside entrance. First floor laundry.

Glenna Lunceford816-517-9988/503-4639REECE AND NICHOLS

EASTLAND

IndependenceDarling 2 bedroom withhuge full basement, wetbar, & pool table.23rd/ralston. Big bed-rooms and big livrm...much nicer thanwhat you're used to see-ing in a 2 bdrm! Reallygood buy! $60K


816-808-4000


Independence AllBrick Ranch,

$116,900. Enclosedporch, huge kitchen, fin-ished downstairs, newroof, garage doors, a-coil, h20 heater. Hugefenced yard w/ shed.Nicelymanicured, well caredfor home. All newerappliances stay inclwasher/dryer!Warranty! MLS#1691776.23rd street cutie, big 2bdrm w/big basement.Nicely maintained.Great price! Warranty.$69K.


816-808-4000

INDEPENDENCETAXES AND BLUE

SPRINGS SCHOOLS.Do not miss this greathouse! Close to every-thing and in a wonderfulneighborhood. Thishouse is perfect for afamily. At $129,900 youcan't lose! Call for a pri-vate showing.

MERI CONOVER 816-769-0642


LOVELY RANCH, 2WOODED ACRES

3 bedrooms, 2 baths, for-mal dining and eat-inkitchen. Great room hasfloor to ceiling brick fire-place. Vinyl siding andFort Osage Schools

SALLY GROVES 816-655-6515

Reece and Nichols

MILTON ESTATESCustom built ranchhome. Large screenedporch. Three cargarage. Open floor plan.Hardwood floors. Nicekitchen with island.Nine foot ceilings.Priced to sell.



STYLE AND TOTALMAINTENANCE

Whispering Meadows,Independence. Stunningcustom built 3 bedroomranch, reverse 11_2story. Beautiful oak cab-inetry, lots of crownmolding. Covered deckand patio. Finished fami-ly room w/walkout to pri-vate and secludedgrounds. $250,000

THE McGRAW TEAM816-655-6526

[email protected]

Reece and Nichols

TRUE RANCHPicture perfect andnewly decorated. Newkitchen with stainlessappliances. Two fullbaths. B e a u t i f u lhardwood floors.Basement and doublecar garage. $124,900

Frankie Liebi 816-804-5156/503-4616



WHAT A DEAL!True three bedroomranch in Castlewoods.Double garage. Firstfloor utilities. Nice, levelLot. $20K below taxassessment. $144,900.

Rhonda Dykal 816-522-1124/503-4615


WOW, $116,900Independence, all brickranch w/ new appliances,3 bdr, 2 full ba, MASSIVEfinished basement, huge,level fenced yard w/enclosed sun porch. Newroof, siding, A-coil, H20heater, garagedoors/openers, in supershape! Subdivision pool.Close to everything! nicen e i g h b o r h o o d ,42nd/Phelps MLS #1691776


816-808-4000


Lotawana1 & 2 yr leases. 2nd tier 3bdrm, 2 full, 2 car, sits on 3lots, private dock, granitekitchen, gas stove, coolback yard, fin bsmnt, newcarpet, beautiful slate tile,$1,300 includes assocdues. Available immedi-ately. $1,000 deposit. Getready for the best summerever! Available Jan 1, 1sttier, 2 bdrm, 3 ba, 2264 sq.ft, covered well dockyards from back door.Main floor laundry.$1,500/mo includes sewer,trash, lake rights.


816-808-4000



NEW 30 YEARROOF!

New everything! 4 bedroom,31_2 bath, finished base-ment, new carpet, hard-woods, windows & more!Call today! Only $155K

JULIE DUMSKY 816-405-9331

Reece and Nichols

Super Clean TrueRanch!

Spacious floor plan allone level! New roof, win-dows, and siding! A mustsee! Call today to look!

Christina Brown816-896-8916

Reece and Nichols

THE NEEDLE INTHE HAYSTACK

Once you see this home,you'll look no further.Convenient to schools,shopping in Blue Springs.Cozy and warm with newtilt-in windows and car-pet. New kitchen and bathupdates from tile tofaucets! Come visit today!Go ahead, take advan-tage. Someone else hasdone the hard part, justmove in! Call PatCarlson...Let's go see it!

PAT & BRUCE CARLSON


This is the Needle in the

Haystack!!Once you see this homeyou'll look no furtherConveinient to schools,shopping in Blue SpringsCozy and warm with newtilt-in windows and car-pet. New kitchen andbath updates from tile tofaucets! Come visittoday! Go ahead takeadvantage. Someoneelse has done the hardpart. Just move in!

Call Pat Carlson 816-665-1371

Let's go see it!Reece & Nichols

HOMES FOR SALELEE’S SUMMIT

One Owner Elegance On Ash

GroveStunning custom built1.5 story in establishedLee's Summit subdivi-sion. 4BR, 2.2BA, seethru fireplace and awonderful finished recroom in the lower levelwith a walkout to afenced yard. $229,900.

The McGraw Team816-655-6526

[email protected]

Reece and Nichols


PRICE REDUCED!Maintenance-free living.Two large bedrooms andtwo full and one halfbaths. All appliancesstay including washerand dryer. This onewon't last long!

David “Skippy” Blair816-519-6464/503-4653


Rare Opportunity-Large Home

2 story filled with char-acter and charm. 2 bed-room. Very distinct origi-nal features within walk-ing distance toRockhurst, 1 mile ofCountry Club Plaza andBrookside! Beautifulinside! $75,000.Tracy White-Baldridge



Raytown Rd,68th Terr.

Dollhouse! 3 bdrm, hugedin/liv rm w/ gleaminghardwoods. Covereddeck, fenced yard, shed.Big master. full bsmntgreat shape, no piers,dry...a keeper! Bestpart, TWO CAR GARAGEfor $80K! Won't last,MLS #1700546.


816-808-4000

HOMES FOR SALEBUCKNER/SIBLEY

Beautiful 21 Acres With ranch home with a 3car detached garage withseparate living quarters. 3acre pond. Just spectac-ular $390,000.MICHELLE SMITH TEAM


HOMES FOR SALEGRAIN VALLEY/OAK GROVE

NO WAY!$220K for 8.72 partiallytimbered acres, 5 bdrm,4 ba, 2 kitchens and afinished walk out base-ment! Only minutesNorth of 50 Hwy, OakGrove Schools. Lots ofwork has already beendone, new roof. Hugepotential to capitalize inthis market! This is oneSWEET deal! MLS #1643639.


816-808-4000

HOMES FOR SALEOTHER AREAS

Lease Available$1,150/month.

Oh, Oh, O, Odessa,The cook will kiss you!Granite kitchen, tonscabinets, nice appli-ances, tile floor, traver-tine backsplash, bigmster w/full bath, vault-ed ceilings,privacy fenced levelyard, lots of squarefootage! NEW PRICE,129k! MLS#1690626


816-808-4000

NEW LISTING! AWE-SOME RANCH

4BR/3BA, fin. bsmntw/bedroom & full bathbuilt in 2006. Fencedyard w/ great deck.Kitchen has island, gran-ite countertops & more!Beverly Moore 816-392-

2710jbmoore@

reeceandnichols.comReece and Nichols

LOTS ANDVACANT LAND

PERFECT 40ACRES TO BUILD

Very secluded acreage.Half woods, great forhunting. Perfect buildspot. Water meter onproperty. Fruit treesplanted.

CAROL KEITH816-699-1096

Reece and Nichols

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4 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS – WOW!!Complete rehab ready for you. Everything brand new. Come and see for yourself. 1420 N. Liberty. Next to Vaile Mansion.BILL VINYARD816-200-6785

INDEPENDENCE 5 BEDROOMBeautiful Golden Acres! 4 full & 2 half baths, updated kitchen, big fi nished family room, 3 fi replaces, in-ground pool.Recorded info – 24 Hours1-800-808-5509, ID #1536 ANITA COVERT 816-478-9555

4 BED ON WHITNEY RD. WITH 1 ACREGreat 4 bed, 2 bath. Awesome wood fl oors, + kitchen with loads of cabi-nets, cozy wood stone in fam-ily room. One acre. $109,900 mls:1702668CALL FOR YOUR SHOWING816-721-4048ronvanfl [email protected]

INDEPENDENCE 2 STORYSpacious 4 bedroom, in-laws quarters on lower level, 3.5 bath, 3 car garage, new roof Dec. 2010.Recorded info – 24 Hours1-800-808-5509, ID #1996 JOHN COVERT 816-478-9555

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NICE 2 STORY! 4 BEDROOMS! Great wood fl oors. Open fl oor plan! Huge master suite, jacuzzi tub, walk-in closet. 4th bedroom has a bonus area space. Corner lot! $238,900DENNIS HOEHN 816-588-1697www.dennishoehn.net

26 ACRESThis home sits on a treed lot with lots of privacy. Front gate needs code to enter. Home has great view and in good shape. All electric. Roof 2 yrs old.DAVID SANDERSON816-373-8484, EXT. 367

This is the last walkout lot available in phase lll of the Woodbury subdivision. The Woodbury Subdivision is located in Grain Valley’s award winning school district. A drive through this community will convince you this is a place you want to build your new home.

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MOVE-IN READY! APLS. STAY!Newly fi nished wood fl oors. All appliances stay! Kitchen up-dates, 10x14 storage shed with large, fenced yard! Call for info!

CHARLIE ROGERS 816-260-7391

NEW LISTING IN KC - $205KRemarkable 5br 2 - story w\tons of hardwood fl s, gourmet kit, corner whirlpool tub, walk-out bsmt + within raytown sch.MLS#1704996

RACHEL HARRINGTON816-529-4301

LAKE FRONT! 5 CAR GARAGE! $350K Located in a quiet cove with great lake views. Boat dock! Fin. walk-out base-ment with 4th BR and Bath, Loft bdrm. REDUCED $50,000! Open Sundays 1 to 4.DENNIS HOEHN 816-588-1697www.dennishoehn.net

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COUNTRY LIVING IN LEE’S SUMMIT $650,000As pretty on the inside as it is on the outside! 4 bedrooms + 2.5 baths, 4,800 sq ft. on 4 quiet acres, pond + large outbuilding.SEE PHOTOS AT: WWW.LINDAPRINGLE.COMLINDA PRINGLE816-807-2428

816-582-1682

Showplace! Romantic home has 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths and media room. Decorator touches will inspire you! See photos at: [email protected] PRINGLE 816-807-2428 JUDY ENGLE 816-589-8933

SHERWOOD ESTATES$279,000!

THE BEST FOR LEASTAll appliances stay in this perfect raised Ranch. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car – built in 2000. Fenced backyard with storage shed. $105k.www.tericartwright.com/ks1705908TERRI CARTWRIGHT816-285-8828terricartwright.com

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