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NEW PRICE IN LAKEWOOD SHORESAmazing 4BR, 3.1BA, 1.5 st. + loft/5thBR or office. Tons of new. Granite in chef’s kitchen & all baths. All new ss appliances. Huge walk-in closets in all bedrooms. Luxurious master suite. Call for all the great details. $359,000JULIE HENKE 816-716-7006

CUSTOM BUILT STRAIGHT RANCHOn 2+ wooded acres. Formal dining + eat-in kitchen. Living room with fireplace. Dreamy master suite with jetted tub. Walk-out basement. WOW!SALLy GROvES 816-655-6515

ALL BRICK RANCH3BR, 2BA all brick ranch, with no stairs. This is just one of the floor plans available. Homes range from $150-$200K. Great area and schools. For 24 hour information, call (888) 203-3708, code 0235

TRAvIS HAGEWOOD816-719-7933www.THagewood.ReeceandNichols.com

NO SNOW AND NO MOW! $185,000MUST SEE! This Independence maintenance provided ranch. Clean and move-in ready with screened patio and great neighborhood. Call!

STEvE ADAMS [email protected]

NEW ON MARKET IN LEE’S SUMMITWonderful space, great quality. Pride of ownership really shows. This builder trade is truly move-in ready. 3BR, 2.5BA, finished family room in lower level. Fresh paint and carpeting throughout. $169,000.

THE MCGRAW [email protected]

THE NEEDLE IN THE HAySTACKOnce you see this home, you’ll look no further. Convenient to schools, shopping

in Blue Springs. Cozy and warm with new tilt-in windows and carpet. New kitchen and bath updates from tile to faucets! Come visit today! Go ahead, take advantage. Someone else has done the hard part, just move in! Call Pat Carlson...Let’s go see it!PAT & BRUCE CARLSON816-665-1371

HONEy, STOP THE CAR! ALL BRICK3BR, newly remodeled home with many extras! New paint, carpet, tile and vinyl. Sits on a nice treed lot. All this for $112,500.JANE ANN WILLIAMS816-655-6574

WELCOME HOME TO OAK GROvEReally fresh, very clean 3BR, 1BA raised ranch. New int. & ext. paint. New french doors, front shutters & bannister. ’09 new roof. Come on by!LINDA STEvINSON816-589-7039

BARGIN BUNGALOW IN INDEP.2BR, 1BA. Living room, dining room. Laundry in kitchen, large fenced yard, only $35,000. Call for more details!KATHy [email protected]

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By SANDI GENOVESEScripps Howard News Service

n Celebrating its 135th year, Burpee is still the seed king. Its catalog-cover crop is the aptly named Kings of Color tomato collection, with red, pink, orange and yellow tomatoes all in the same pack. It’s a chef’s fantasy, the perfect variety for a mixed-tomato plate. And Burpee boasts that the tomatoes weigh in at a pound apiece.nSpecializing in organic seeds and plants,

Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply (www.groworganic.com) boasts bushels of rainbow-hued potatoes, 158 varieties of bare-root fruit trees and 14 kinds of blueberries. I wish I had room for an orchard. The Bella Gold Peaco-

tum – a peach-plum-apricot cross I had never heard of – looked especially mouthwatering.nSpeaking of blueberries (or should I say

pinkberries?), Stark Brothers (www.starkbros.com) features the Pink Lemonade blueberry, an ornamental shrub with bright pink blueber-

ries that taste like their blue cousins but look far different. It’s the kind of fruit bush that can slip into the front yard flowerbeds and make itself at home. (Its flowers are pink, too.)nMarking its 200th anniversary, Comstock

Seeds (www.rareseeds.com) offers a dazzling array of heirloom vegetables and flowers with illustrations that stress each seed’s old-timey roots. Such names as Black Valentine, Lazy Wife and Contender (all green beans) stir nos-talgia and curiosity. Among the melons are Pineapple (a favorite in Thomas Jefferson’s garden) and the outrageously small Queen Anne’s Pocket Melon, a orange-and- yellow-striped beauty that’s ripe at only 2 to 3 inches long. (Unfortunately, they don’t taste so great, but aren’t they pretty?)

Highlights from the current crop of seed, plant catalogs

thanks for stopping byby sandy turner | Special projectS editor

With Valentine’s Day approach-ing I want to tell you about one of my true loves. Besides

my kids, dad and boyfriend, this newspa-per has been courting me for the past 30 years. I’m not “breaking up” with the pa-per — although I have moved out on my own.

Even though my last day at the paper was Friday, I’m fortunate our publisher has agreed to allow me to continue writ-ing for WelcomeHome, as he understands the passion I have for this real estate magazine I helped launch five years ago.

A big part of the reason we have held our ground, even through rocky real es-tate times, is because of our advertisers, who have believed in what this product has to offer, and have continued to be a part of our success. Even though I may be “officially” leaving the office of the news-paper, I’m happy I will still be interacting with these Realtors who have been the backbone of WelcomeHome.

Along with advertisers, our success can

only happen because of those of you who turn to WelcomeHome for information on buying and selling homes. Thank you for making our job so much easier and for continuing to read our magazine.

Speaking of Valentine’s Day, check out the 3-D card you can create on page 5. Homemade gifts of love aren’t exclusively for children to make, as adults appreciate the time and effort, probably even more so than just purchasing a pre-printed card. If you don’t have the resources to make a card, or don’t want to fight the cold weather to buy one, give your loved ones a call on Valentine’s Day, just to tell them how much they mean to you. That’s worth its weight in gold!

Still on the theme of love, home interior expert Mary Garrity expresses her fond-ness for the color blue in her column this week on page 7. I can honestly say I have never had much blue in my décor but I can see where it can add a touch of soft-ness in the midst of earth tone colors.

This week’s feature story is on Meadow-

brook Estates in Independence. Hosting an open house on Saturday, Feb. 19, Real-tor Michael Bailey is excited to introduce three homeowners who will open their homes for public viewing. This speaks volumes for the Builder and Realtor and the homeowners’ trust and belief in what they offer. Check it out on pages 8 and 9.

It’s seed catalog time and what better time to dream about what to plant in the spring than when we’re staring at several feet of snow. Even if you’ve never planted a garden, take the time to check out the huge selection of seeds our soil in the Midwest can nurture into thriving plants for fresh produce. Gardening is one of those things in life that is like the old say-ing of “try it, you might like it,” as the dirt and sweat it takes to plant is always worth the harvest.

Thanks for stopping by,

Sandy Turner

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Going 3-D for Valentine’s Day homemade cards ...... 5

Falling head overheels in love with blue ......................7

MeadowbrookEstates open house features current homeowners .......... 8, 9

An easy way to understand oven calibration ................. 11

Tips to help indoor plants thrive thiswinter .........................12

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FEATURE HOME OF THE WEEK1806 KINGSWAY STREETOAK GROVE• 3 bedroom • 1 bath• Raised ranch • Country kitchen• Tile entries • Marble countertops• Finished basement • Pantry

$109,000This home marketed byREECE AND NICHOLSBLUE SPRINGSLINDA STEVINSON816-589-7039

heritage816-224-8484

17523 E R.D. MizE RD.inDEpEnDEncE

$138,500Very well maintained ranch home. Huge amount of space for the money. Great location. Owner is anxious to sell. This is a must see home! Brick front, maintenance free siding, 50 year roof.

DAViD WiESEMAnn 816-309-9445www.davidwiesemann.com

By SANDI GENOVESEScripps Howard News Service

This year there is no man in my life — and suddenly I am loving Valentine’s Day. I’m making valentine cards for

each of my family members and a few close friends as well. Turns out, it’s great fun to have a special day to remind friends and family of how much I love them.

My valentine is a card (consisting of three separate layers) that becomes three-dimen-sional when assembled. I call it a heart-y diora-ma because the first layer has a large window cut out that allows viewing the second and third layers, much like a diorama. The key is to stagger the length of each layer, making sure that the third (and longest) layer will fit into the envelope.

The largest, standard-sized envelope that I can mail, without extra postage, is 6 by 9 inch-es, so my third layer is just a fraction smaller and is decorated with XX’s and OO’s. The middle layer is a 1-1/2 by 7-3/4-inch strip with hearts glued to the top edge. The front layer is 6 by 7 inches with a large window cut out of the middle, and is decorated with valentine-themed embellishments. All three layers have small, matching holes punched in the corners

and the back of the last layer contains my heartfelt message.

Assembly is easy: align all of the layers on the left side and fasten them together with small, colored brads. Attach two brads to the right side of the front cover so that the card re-mains flat for mailing. When your card arrives, your loved one need only open the prongs of the brads on the right side and poke them through the second and third layers to create

the arc that makes the card three-dimension-al.

Once I stopped worrying about how much love to share, I discovered that Valentine’s Day afforded the perfect opportunity to connect in a loving way with my family and friends. Who knew it would be so simple?

Contact Sandi Genovese and find free video demonstrations of more photo projects at www.

scrapbookshowgram.com.

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WOW! 1st tier w/dock in Lake Lotawana. BIG house w/new roof, wndws, electrical, 2 car gar, level walk to

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table. Indep. SUCH A NICE HOUSE! 23rd/Ralston.

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a better deal in Odessa. Lease option available.

of the week!

Up until a few years ago, my heart be-longed to green. And while green and I are still the best of friends, I am now

head over heels in love with blue and celebrate this amazing color daily by using a liberal amount of blue in my decorating. If you would like to sing the blues with me this winter, here are some ideas for working this wonderful col-or into your decor.

I adore blue walls, because blue typically looks terrific with just about anything. When I was developing my custom line of interior wall paint, I wanted to come up with a shade of blue that reminded me of my mother-in-law, Mimi, who was also a big fan of blue. Mimi brought a bolt of light blue fabric with her from Ireland that she used to make all sorts of things for her home. Dan and I dubbed the shade “Mimi Blue,” and it is very similar to Front Porch, a

wonderful light blue in my Mary Carol Artisan Paints line.

If you don’t want to paint a room blue, why not just a ceiling? When Dan and I renovated our historic fixer-upper, I painted the kitchen Garrity Cream, a warm, buttery off-white. But I couldn’t stand to not have some color in the space, so I covered the ceiling in Front Porch. Similarly, I painted the ceiling of my screened porch Amelia Blue, a punchy shade that’s also in my paint line. Having blue ceilings makes me feel I’m under sunny skies all year long.

If you are crafty, there is no end to what you can do with a can of blue paint. Why not give a dated piece of furniture a new lease on life by painting it a hip shade of blue? Scout around in your basement, at estate sales or at flea markets for great old pieces that need some TLC, like frames, bookcases or chairs, then zip

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them up with your favorite tone of turquoise, robin’s-egg or periwinkle.

The girls who work with me in the fabric room at Nell Hill’s Briarcliff like to tease that every one of the blue fabrics we get in is my fa-vorite. They’re right! But how can you choose just one, when you know that just a few yards of blue fabric, whether it’s a playful floral or a sophisticated damask, can do so much to el-evate the design of a home?

For instance, right now I’m upholstering lots of furniture in dark blue because this rich color is wonderfully dramatic yet versatile enough to act as a neutral.

Meanwhile, we’re selling tons of accent pil-lows in a bold blue ikat pattern. This ancient pattern that’s super hot right now looks won-derful on contemporary sofas and chairs. Or, use blue toile, floral and paisley fabrics to give

your pieces a more romantic, classic feel. Or, do things the Nell Hill’s way — assemble a mix of modern and traditional fabrics in a range of blues.

If you’re thinking about remaking your bed-ding ensemble this spring, consider going with a blue-and-white color palette. You can’t go wrong with this timeless combination, which looks great in all seasons.

And then there are blue dishes. I use my blue-and-white transferware year-round, re-making its look every season by adding ap-propriate touches. For instance, in spring, I like to pair my transferware with apple-green ac-cents. In the fall, I often mix it with orange.

While only one room in my home is painted blue, you’ll find pops of blue throughout my entire house, thanks to a wide array of blue ac-cents I like to mix in and around.

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By SANDy TurNErWelcomeHome

With spring just around the corner, Meadowbrook Estates in Inde-pendence, is bustling with activity

as future homeowners begin the exciting pro-cess of building their dream home.

Three current homeowners in Meadow-brook have agreed to open their homes to the public to showcase three different floor plans McBee Custom Homes offers in a special open house on Saturday, Feb. 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“What better testimony to McBee’s cus-tomer satisfaction in building their homes than to have three homeowners agree to open their homes for others to see,” Michael Bailey, of Bailey Home Team from Reece and Nichols said. “It speaks volumes for their trust and re-

spect of McBee Custom Homes.”The McBee standard features put into every

home built revolves around providing the ho-meowner with not only elegance and quality but also an energy saving environment.

“The 5-star caulk and foam package lowers the air exchange rate inside the home, which essen-tially reduces the loss of heat or air conditioning by half,” Bailey said. “This isn’t an upgrade charge with McBee, this is their way of building.”

Homes are also equipped with an electric 14 Seer Heat Pump and a 92 percent efficient Goodman gas furnace. The foundation walls are built a foot higher than the normal eight

feet to allow for easy access if homeowners decide to have a finished basement.

“I believe so much in what McBee has to offer, my wife and I are in the process of hav-

ing our home built here in Meadowbrook,” Bailey said. “The product, price and quality of McBee homes are unbeatable. The value in these homes can do nothing but go up.”

All of the homes built by McBee earn a five-star energy rating on the Home Energy Rating

System. McBee, who was recognized in 2010 for building the first certified green home in In-dependence, has taken the leading edge in re-ducing carbon footprints in the environment.

Meadowbrook Estates

Residents open their homes to the public“With both of us working out-side of the home and having to

sell our current home, it was a relief to work with a highly

knowledgeable and profes-sional company that prides

itself in removing the “home build burdens” from their

customers. We made several changes to our floor plan and

throughout the process McBee listened and made suggestions to ensure our satisfaction. The

home we have today is what we dreamed of and more! From

the craftsmanship to the ser-vice you provided we could not

be happier.”

– Gary and Glenna Pike

THe riVerTOn ii: Modelranch - 2,228 square feet,

3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 3 car garage - $234,900 + lot

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“The homes built in Meadowbrook are all made with energy efficiency at the forefront,” Bailey said. “Although to be a certified green build, it does tack on an additional cost to the homeowner.”

The floor plans all include hardwood floor-ing, granite countertops, Knotty Alder custom cabinets, wood and stone accented fireplace, stamped driveway border, sidewalk and front porch with stucco and stone curb appeal on the exterior.

Meadowbrook, located east of Little Blue Parkway on R.D. Mize, provides easy access to the Independence Commons Area, I-70 for a quick commute, Centerpoint Medical Center and plenty of opportunities for recreation and entertainment.

“We are within walking distance of the Little Blue Walking Trail,” Bailey said. “And minutes from Blue Springs Lake, shopping, golf cours-es and schools.”

Although located within the Independence city limits, Meadowbrook is in the Blue Springs School district.

The three floor plans being showcased, in addition to the model, on Feb. 19 will include the Wentworth, a California Split, the Cam-bridge, a two-story, and the Gallatin, which is a story-and-a-half.

“The tour begins with our model home at 21513 E 32nd Terrace,” a duplicate of the 2010 Grand Award Winner, “where we will provide refreshments as well as detailed information about the McBee standard way of building.”

“My wife and i had Steve McBee build our home in 2004. We had quite a few

special requests that Steve accommodated for us and we

were absolutely impressed with the final product. How-

ever, it was how he took care of us after we moved in that was

really extraordinary. He was always on top of any issue that came up and had a contractor

out to fix it right away, many times within the same day.

We were very pleased and we wouldn’t even think of having

any other company build a home for our family. Thank you

very much Steve!” – JiM BedSWOrTH, Jr.

For more information, callMichael Bailey at 503-4685 orvisit McBeeCustomHomes.com

THe CaMBridGe: Two story, 2295 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 2 and a ½ baths, $209,900 + lot

THe WenTWOrTH: California Split, 2600 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths,$219,900 + lot

THe GalliTin: 1 and ½story, 2,515 square feet,5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, $234,900 + lot

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Discover Eastern Jackson County’s best kept secret!

The FallsA T L A K E W O O D

Enjoy all the amenities that Lakewood has to offer such as a private golf course, swimming pools, tennis courts,

clubhouse, security, special interest clubs and so much more!!

Discover Eastern Jackson County’s best kept secret!

Enjoy all the amenities that Lakewood has to offer such as a Lakewood

312 NE Landings - $550,000Stunning waterfront home

with one of the best views in Lakewood! Completely renovated interior 2010. Screened in porch and

fi nished walkout lower level.

4212 NE Courtney Drive $475,000

Gorgeous lakefront-original owners - pride of ownership shows! Updated kitchen with

island, granite counters, hrdwd fl rs in kit/great rm.

609 NE Dick Howser $300,000

Priced to sell! 1.5 sty, 3 car garage, 5 bdrm, 4.1 bath on a quiet cul-de-sac lot-Large kit/hearth room w/ woodfl oors.

604 NE Pinehurst $220,000Beautiful ranch reverse,

tranquil setting on scenic Lake-wood Oaks Golf Course

#6 hole. Nestled on quiet, low traffi c cul-de-sac.

402 Point Drive - $300,000Rare fi nd! Lakefront town

home in maintenance provided parcel of Lakewood.

3 bedrooms & 3 full bathrooms.

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609 LaCosta -$300,000Enjoy lakefront living in this reverse 1.5 story, 3BR, 3BA, patio home. Neutral decor, 2 fi replaces, fi nished w/o

lower level .

3902 Woodridge Drive $225,000

Great 2 story fl oor plan on a cul-de-sac. 4BR, master ste w/sitting room, tub, double vanities, & large w/i closet.

120 NW Lakewood Blvd $200,000

Pride of ownership! Beautiful deck overlooking treed,

serene backyard.

805 Fairway Homes Court $175,000

Completely updated patio home! Renovated kit, new paint,

carpet, roof, windows, HVAC and so much more!

4600 Dick Howser Circle$650,000

This lakefront villa has upgrades galore. Open fl plan, soaring ceil-ings, 4 FPs, 3 car gar, fi n w/o LL.

Beautiful veranda overlooks lake.

5337 Northgate Crossing $600,000Exquisite Mediterranean estate situated on

Lakewood Oaks golf course. Private treed lot w/3 deck/patio areas & circle drive.

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CUSTOM RANCH!Three car garage. Unique home with gourmet kitchen, three bedrooms and two full and one half baths. Great room with 9’ ceilings. Beautiful crown molding. Screened porch.

BARBARA BRIDGFORTH816-898-3043

GLENDALE GARDENS!Move-in ready! This home has been updated! Spacious three bedrooms, two baths, double garage, fireplace, finished rec room and large, privacy fenced yard! $120’s.RHONDA DYKAL 816-522-1124

20101 E. Jackson DrivEinDEpEnDEncE, Mo

816.373.9292DAN O’NEILLGRI

cell: 816-786-0317website: www.danielboneill.com e-mail: [email protected]

3513 S. ATHERTONBlue Springs Schools near Independence Center. Three bedrooms and two full baths. New carpet and roof. Fence. Move-in ready! Call for private showing.

LARRY LAGRECE 816-665-3135

CUTE STARTER HOMELocated in the Rockwood Heights area. Corner, fenced lot. Full basement. Wood floors. Appliances stay. Updated kitchen. Call or text Jennifer at 699-0619 or

KATHY LIGGETT 816-616-4273

MUCH NEW HERE!!!First floor laundry and two full baths in this remodeled 1.5 story home. Great neighborhood.GLENNA LUNCEFORD816-517-9988

REDUCED! BRICK RANCH!Located in desirable, established neighborhood. Three bedrooms and two full and one half baths. Fenced yard. Screened porch. Full basement. Utilities on first floor.

BARBARA BRIDGFORTH816-898-3043

READY TO GO!Three bedrooms and one full and one half baths. Sits on a corner lot in a quiet cul-de-sac just waiting for you and your family.DAVID “SKIPPY” BLAIR816-519-6464

13304 E. 50TH TERRACEDrive by and check out this beautiful brick home. Two front doors, great in-home office. Three fireplaces. Two full and one half baths. Walkout basement.FRANKIE LIEBI 816-804-5156

ROBIN KELLY

the clemons home team

Call us for all your Real Estate Needs. We also specialize in Short Sales and Foreclosures.

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Your Career.You Decide.Visit us online atreeceandnichols.comto find out moreabout joining ourteam of real estateprofessionals!

Phone rings: “Jim, can you suggest a good stove?” I’ve heard this so often. I can take a good guess at why: The call-

er’s oven over the years has changed. It has a much lower or higher real temperature than

what its dial reads.For less than $20, buy a digital oven ther-

mometer. Your oven should be within 5 de-grees of the temperature on the dial.

Aother way is to buy brown-and-serve rolls

and bake them at exactly the time and temp on the package. If they are over or under done, then adjust the time, and make note of it so you can account for the time difference later.

Once you know how far off your oven is, you can recalibrate it. Many ovens have a calibra-tion gauge under the temperature knob. Pry it off. This will make your oven warmer or cooler

at the stated temperature. Moving the arrow one notch usually is 10 degrees.

If your oven has an electronic control, check your manual for how to adjust it.

If all else fails, call an appliance repair per-son. Also, remember that electric ovens gen-erally are more accurate than gas ones.

–– Courtesy of GateHouse News Service

Calibrating your oven’s heat

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By DEBBIE ArrINGTONSacramento Bee

Enjoying the beauty and soothing vibe of a houseplant is easy. Keeping it from drooping and dying takes a little more

work. Many people kill their houseplants with kindness — the greenery succumbs to over-saturated roots.

Such species as sansevierias need water only every two to three weeks. Others get by with weekly watering. The key is to feel the soil; water when it starts to feel dry. Ideally, put water in a

saucer under the pot and let it wick upward.• The ideal “soil” is actually soil-less potting

medium, a mix that stays moist but drains quickly. Don’t use garden soil — dirt won’t work. Instead, use a mix of perlite, peat moss, sphagnum moss, orchid bark and charcoal. Also, don’t put rocks or gravel at the bottom of the pot to improve drainage; that keeps the planting medium from drawing water up from the saucer.

• Choose the right size pot for the plant. When repotting, choose a container an inch or two larger in diameter than the previous container.

• Keep the plant clean. Dust it regularly and occasionally give it a shower. Place the plant in the bathtub and gently rinse off its leaves with tepid water. That allows the leaves to work and stay healthy.

• Plants need light to grow. Most house-plants thrive in bright indirect light, the kind found near an east-facing window. Under fluo-rescent light, plants do well with eight hours a day, such as in a typical office.

• Fertilize your houseplant once or twice a month.

• Some houseplants, particularly ferns and orchids, appreciate higher-than-normal hu-midity. Mist them occasionally with fresh wa-ter. Or make a humidity tray: Put gravel in a shallow dish. Fill the dish with water, keeping

the water level just below the top of the stones. Place the houseplant (saucer and all) on top of the gravel.

• Use an indoor fungicide to fight mildew. Pick off damaged leaves. For mealybugs (which look like white scales), tab them with alcohol on a cotton swab or treat with a sys-temic spray recommended for indoor use. Gnats, another problem, may be a sign of too much moisture in the soil.

• According to research, two to three large houseplants (in 10- to 12-inch containers) can clean the air in a 100- to 150-square-foot room, a typical bedroom or den. For maximum effect, place plants in your “breathing zone,” within 6 to 8 square feet of where you normally sit or lie. But remember: They need light to survive.

Keeping your indoor plants healthy and alive takes care

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2212 McBride StreetRaised ranch, 3 bedrooms, huge ex-tra family room, very well kept home. Large fenced yard on a quiet street. Relax on the deck and entertain your friends. Independence School DistrictBasement is partially finished. $94,900

roBin clark 816-200-6513

6316 e. 138th StreetSolid 3BR, 2BA tri-level with LR, FR, frplc, 2 car gar, level fenced lot, patio. This home has a new concrete drive-way and steps, newer roof and dish-washer. Family room on garage level walks out to patio. MBR has bath and 2 closets. Located on a short, quite

street with little traffic. $104,900roBin clark 816-200-6513

321 n. queen ridge ave.Well maintained raised ranch that is the vest value in the subdivision. This BUILDER TRADE is priced to sell. The 3 bedroom, bath home features a fin-ished basement and lots of upgrades. Come see your new home. $114,900Michael Bailey 816-503-4685

9001 Sw 10th StreetCustom built home. Open and spa-cious floor plan with plenty of room for your family to grow. Wood floors, built-in pantry, walk-in closets, whirl-pool tub and more. 3 car garage, full walk-out basement, 3 bedrooms, 3 full

baths, A MUST SEE! $191,900roBin clark 816-200-6513

609 ne country cluB dr.You will LOVE the remodel on this 3 bedroom 2½ bath home! BRAND NEW KITCHEN! Newer roof, windows, carpet, wood floors, heating and cooling and siding. Stainless Steel appliances, finished base-ment, great backyard. All the big ticket items are done! A must see to believe! $155,000


21513 e 32nd terraceThis amazing rach style home features an open floor plan, graite throughout, hardwood floors, walk-in pantry, wood mantel with stone accented fireplace, huge master suite with jacuzzi and walk-in closet, and plenty of room for fentertaining. This is a model home that can be customized for your needs or choose one of our other floor plans.

Conveniently loCated 2 blocks north of Pink Hill Road on R.D. Mize Road.

809 nw arlington placeThis well-maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath home sits on a quiet cul-de-sac. The home features a finished walk-out basement, formal dining room, walk-in pantry, stainless applianes, tile surrounds in bathrooms, 170 sqft deck with stairs, newer A/C & water heater and beautifully designed archways. Updates include new sump pump, expanded deck, and shower door in master. $125,000

Michael chaMpion 816-503-4666

5714 nw plantation

laneOne of he best homes in the area! Very well-maintained condo, features 2 bedrooms, 2 full and 1 half bath, and just two blocks away from Voy Spears! Backs up to an open field! Severla

amenities added, including bathroom hardware and a total kitchen overhaul! $106,000

Michael chaMpion 816-503-4666

1316 S 6th StreetAdorable 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch in Atchison, KS! Almost new too! Nice and open kitchen/dining and great room. Nice corner fireplace. Fabulous master bedroom with large master bath and walk-in closet. Great lot with lots of trees and no neighbors! Newer barn/shed right next to your new garden. $127,000


313 pecan tree ave.Extra large rooms in this four bedroom, 2.5 bath home located in Lone Jack. New interior paint, carpeting and vinyl throughout. Central Vac, Alarm System, 3 car garage with third door larger than most. Home sits on nice level lot. Office on main floor off the kitchen. Tons

of cabinets and pantry. $195,000roBin clark 816-200-6513

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3846 BLUE RIDGEBOULEVARD

Open Sunday! Lookinside…all new!!Beautiful kitchen.Hardwood floors. FirstfloorUtilities. Fireplace. Twofull baths. $124,900.

Frankie Liebi816-804-5156/503-4616

REECE & NICHOLSEASTLAND

IndependenceBARGAIN!!

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


816-808-4000


BARGIN BUNGALOW IN

INDEP.2BR, 1BA. Living room,dining room. Laundry inkitchen, large fencedyard, only $35,000. Callfor more details!KATHY ELLIS-MOONEY

816-582-0160www.kathyellis@

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BRICK RANCHNeeds updating. Threebedrooms and two fulland one half baths. Twocar attached garage.Great buy for your dollar.Drive by 2827 CollinStreet and call for a pri-vate showing.

Larry LaGrece816-665-3135/503-4609


CUSTOM BUILTSTRAIGHT RANCH

On 2+ wooded acres.Formal dining + eat-inkitchen. Living room withfireplace. Dreamy mas-ter suite with jetted tub.Walk-out basement.WOW!

SALLY GROVES 816-655-6515

Reece and Nichols

GREAT SQUARECOTTAGE

1601 square feet withthree bedrooms and twofull baths. Huge kitchen,dining and family Room.Three car garage. Allthis for only $110,000.

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



HEY…LOOK ATME

$85,000. All brick ranch.Brand new roof.Driveway fixed.Maintenance-free exte-rior and Thermo win-dows. Call for showingat 816-786-0317.

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


NO SNOW AND NOMOW! $185,000

MUST SEE! ThisIndependence mainte-nance provided ranch.Clean and move-in readywith screened patio andgreat neighborhood.Call!

STEVE ADAMS 816-589-2687

[email protected]

Reece and Nichols

ROOM TO ROAM!In this 1.5 story raisedranch. Three full andone half baths plus fourbedrooms. FinishedBasement. So much tosee. Check it out!.

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

EASTLAND

WANT CHARACTER???

Corner lot wiuth twofamily set-up includingtwo kitchens and twofireplaces. New roof inOctober of 2010. Pricereduced to $94,000.Bond money available.

Barbara Bridgforth816-898-3043/503-4626



WHAT A BUY! 4BEDROOMS!

Like new! Two storywith a three car garage!Original owner…built in2003. Great area. Only$190,000

Rhonda Dykal 816-522-1124/503-4615


Wow! New $69Kprice!!!

Few blocks North of 23rd& 291 Hwy off Sunset.Over half acre, darling 2bdrm w/ 2 liv rooms, onew/ FP. Home in greatshape, new roof, hard-woods,fenced portion of backyrd perfect for dogs. Noneighbors on one sideand in back. Really cute,great, private location.MLS #1692838.


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HONEY, STOP THECAR! ALL BRICK

3BR, newly remodeledhome with many extras!New paint, carpet, tileand vinyl. Sits on a nicetreed lot. All this for$112,500.JANE ANN WILLIAMS

816-655-6574Reece and Nichols


Lotawana 1st tierNEW PRICE! $225K. 3bdrm, 3 full bath, big livingrm w/ gleaming hard-woods, HUGE walk outbsmnt, 2car garage, levelyard, private dock, newroof, windows, electrical,Everything you want at lakeat such a great price! MLS#1707115. Not ready tobuy? Rent 2nd tier 3 bdrm,2 full ba, dock, $1,100/mo.w/ $1,000 deposit.

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Move In ReadyTownhome!

Tile entry opens to livingroom with corner fire-place. Eat-in kitchenwith all appliances. 2bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths.HOA takes care of snow!

Sally Groves816-655-6515

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PRICED TO SELL!Four bedrooms andthree full baths. Largeeat-in kitchen and for-mal dining! All this andmuch More for under$150K in Blue Springs.

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


THE NEEDLE IN THEHAYSTACK

Once you see this home,you'll look no further.Convenient to schools,shopping in Blue Springs.Cozy and warm with newtiltin windows and carpet.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


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NEW ON MARKET INLEE'S SUMMIT

Wonderful space, greatquality. Pride of owner-ship really shows. Thisbuilder trade is trulymove-in ready. 3BR,2.5BA, finished familyroom in lower level.Fresh paint and carpet-ing throughout. $169,000.

THE MCGRAW TEAM 816-655-6526

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NEW PRICE IN LAKE-WOOD SHORES

Amazing 4BR, 3.1BA, 1.5st. + loft/5thBR or office.Tons of new. Granite inchef's kitchen & allbaths. All new ss appli-ances. Huge walk-inclosets in all bedrooms.Luxurious master suite.Call for all the greatdetails. $359,000

JULIE HENKE 816-716-7006

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FIXER UPPERHOME!

Original woodwork,wood floors, stone foun-dation and vinyl siding.Good structure butneeds some TLC.Furnace, central air andhot water heater arenew. Call or text Jenniferat 699-0619or…

Kathy Liggett816-616-4273/503-4637


Raytown Rd,68th Terr.

NEW PRICE!!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 $72,500K! Won't last,MLS #1700546.


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HOMES FOR SALEGRAIN VALLEY/OAK GROVE

ALL BRICK RANCH3BR, 2BA all brick ranch,with no stairs. This is justone of the floor plansavailable. Homes rangefrom $150-$200K. Greatarea and schools. For 24hour information, call(888) 203-3708, code 0235.

TRAVIS HAGEWOOD 816-719-7933

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Grain Valley BARGAIN!

Newer duplex, both sidesoccupied at $790/mo. so itdefinitely cash flows at$169K! That's only$85,000 a side! Updated 2story w/ garages, easy torent OR live in one, rentother side! Perrrrfect forlow interest rate, loweramount down and fabu-lous future opportunities.Check it out! MLS1704116. Clint's cell 816-519-4489.


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WELCOME HOMETO OAK GROVE

Really fresh, very clean3BR, 1BA raised ranch.New int. & ext. paint.New french doors, frontshutters & bannister. '09new roof. Come on by!

LINDA STEVINSON 816-589-7039

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HOMES FOR SALEOTHER AREAS

Country living, Richmond.

Great big house on +/-7acres, vaulted ceilings,exquisite kitchen, mas-sive walk-out bsmnt. 4other 3 acre tracts avail-able to build and another27 acre tract for endlesspossibilities. Build yourown subdivision or justskip the headaches andbuy the house w/ thecoolest wrap aroundporch! Beautifulscenery.


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WOW! Lone Jack,California Split,

$155K!4 bdrm, 3 full bath w/ fin-ished walk out bsmnt!Main floor laundry,fridge stays. Terrificprice! Massive master!Clint's cell 816-519-4489.

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HELLO HORSELOVERS!

Three bedrooms andtwo full baths. Barn withthree horse stalls andtack room. Two ponds,fenced 9 plus acres.Priced to sell fast! Only$89,900!

Barbara Bridgforth 816-898-3043/503-4626


MILLION DOLLARVIEWS!

Custom built.Immaculate four bed-room home. Lots ofupgrades. 42x70' barncan hold 8 plus cars,workshop, tons of stor-age, two offices, steeldoors, bathroom. Couldbe extra Quarters.Please call for moreinformation.

Robin Clark816-200-6513/503-4601


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.


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Oh, Oh, O, Odessa,The cook will kiss you!Lease available$1,100/month w/ $1,000deposit. Granite kitchen,tons cabinets, niceappliances, tile floor,travertine backsplash,big mster w/full bath,vaulted ceilings, privacyfenced levelyard, lots of squarefootage! NEW PRICE,$122,500K! MLS#1690626


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BUILDING MATERIAL AUCTIONSaturday, February 19

Metropolitan Community College Exhibit Hall,1775 Universal Ave. (435 & Front St.), KCMO

REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 7:30 A.M.AUCTION STARTS AT 9:00 A.M.

Preview, Friday, February 18, Noon-6 pmINTERIOR DOORS: Bi-fold Units; French Doors; Poplar & Pine 6 Panel

ENTRY DOORS: Entry Doors; Cherry, Mahogany, Oak w/Leaded Glass & SidelightsKITCHEN & BATH: Complete Kitchens by Peak Cabinet Co.;

Kitchen & Bath Cabinets & Fixtures;Vanities; Toilets; Jetted Tubs; Spas; Steam Showers; Sinks; Faucets; Granite Countertops; Large Selection High End AppliancesFLOORING: Unfinished 2 1/4” to 5” in Oak, Maple, Cherry, Walnut and Other Exotic Woods; Pre-finished Flooring; Laminate Flooring; Marble, Travertine & Ceramic Tiles

MISCELLANEOUS: Tools, Outdoor Lighting; Ceiling Fans; and Much MoreTerms: 13% Buyer’s Premium on Checks, Credit Cards or Split Payments of Any Kind. Buyer’s Premium Discounted 3% (10% Premium) on Invoices Paid in Full with Cash, debit card or other guaranteed funds.

Sale day selections and statements take precedence over all written material. Full settlement required day of the sale. All material must be removed no later than Sundown, Sunday, February 20, 2011.

The auction is not a safe place for children.

Pre-register at www.peakauction.comPhone: 816-474-1982

Auctioneers: Richard PeakPhil Graybill, Will Crews,

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and join us, Mondays,noon to one on 1140 AM,KCXL for all your realestate, loan questions.Do you have a homeimprovement business?Shout it out on the air!!We're live everyMonday and encourageyour phone calls! Hotline is 816-792-1140.There's No Place LikeHome,

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3846 BLUE RIDGEBOULEVARD

Open Sunday! Lookinside…all new!!Beautiful kitchen.Hardwood floors. FirstfloorUtilities. Fireplace. Twofull baths. $124,900.

Frankie Liebi816-804-5156/503-4616


IndependenceBARGAIN!!

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


816-808-4000


BARGIN BUNGALOW IN

INDEP.2BR, 1BA. Living room,dining room. Laundry inkitchen, large fencedyard, only $35,000. Callfor more details!KATHY ELLIS-MOONEY

816-582-0160www.kathyellis@

reeceandnichols.comReece and Nichols

BRICK RANCHNeeds updating. Threebedrooms and two fulland one half baths. Twocar attached garage.Great buy for your dollar.Drive by 2827 CollinStreet and call for a pri-vate showing.

Larry LaGrece816-665-3135/503-4609


CUSTOM BUILTSTRAIGHT RANCH

On 2+ wooded acres.Formal dining + eat-inkitchen. Living room withfireplace. Dreamy mas-ter suite with jetted tub.Walk-out basement.WOW!

SALLY GROVES 816-655-6515

Reece and Nichols

GREAT SQUARECOTTAGE

1601 square feet withthree bedrooms and twofull baths. Huge kitchen,dining and family Room.Three car garage. Allthis for only $110,000.

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



HEY…LOOK ATME

$85,000. All brick ranch.Brand new roof.Driveway fixed.Maintenance-free exte-rior and Thermo win-dows. Call for showingat 816-786-0317.

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


NO SNOW AND NOMOW! $185,000

MUST SEE! ThisIndependence mainte-nance provided ranch.Clean and move-in readywith screened patio andgreat neighborhood.Call!

STEVE ADAMS 816-589-2687

[email protected]

Reece and Nichols

ROOM TO ROAM!In this 1.5 story raisedranch. Three full andone half baths plus fourbedrooms. FinishedBasement. So much tosee. Check it out!.

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

EASTLAND

WANT CHARACTER???

Corner lot wiuth twofamily set-up includingtwo kitchens and twofireplaces. New roof inOctober of 2010. Pricereduced to $94,000.Bond money available.

Barbara Bridgforth816-898-3043/503-4626



WHAT A BUY! 4BEDROOMS!

Like new! Two storywith a three car garage!Original owner…built in2003. Great area. Only$190,000

Rhonda Dykal 816-522-1124/503-4615


Wow! New $69Kprice!!!

Few blocks North of 23rd& 291 Hwy off Sunset.Over half acre, darling 2bdrm w/ 2 liv rooms, onew/ FP. Home in greatshape, new roof, hard-woods,fenced portion of backyrd perfect for dogs. Noneighbors on one sideand in back. Really cute,great, private location.MLS #1692838.


816-808-4000


HONEY, STOP THECAR! ALL BRICK

3BR, newly remodeledhome with many extras!New paint, carpet, tileand vinyl. Sits on a nicetreed lot. All this for$112,500.JANE ANN WILLIAMS



Lotawana 1st tierNEW PRICE! $225K. 3bdrm, 3 full bath, big livingrm w/ gleaming hard-woods, HUGE walk outbsmnt, 2car garage, levelyard, private dock, newroof, windows, electrical,Everything you want at lakeat such a great price! MLS#1707115. Not ready tobuy? Rent 2nd tier 3 bdrm,2 full ba, dock, $1,100/mo.w/ $1,000 deposit.


816-808-4000

Move In ReadyTownhome!

Tile entry opens to livingroom with corner fire-place. Eat-in kitchenwith all appliances. 2bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths.HOA takes care of snow!

Sally Groves816-655-6515

Reece and Nichols

PRICED TO SELL!Four bedrooms andthree full baths. Largeeat-in kitchen and for-mal dining! All this andmuch More for under$150K in Blue Springs.

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


THE NEEDLE IN THEHAYSTACK

Once you see this home,you'll look no further.Convenient to schools,shopping in Blue Springs.Cozy and warm with newtiltin windows and carpet.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


HOMES FOR SALELEE’S SUMMIT

NEW ON MARKET INLEE'S SUMMIT

Wonderful space, greatquality. Pride of owner-ship really shows. Thisbuilder trade is trulymove-in ready. 3BR,2.5BA, finished familyroom in lower level.Fresh paint and carpet-ing throughout. $169,000.

THE MCGRAW TEAM 816-655-6526

[email protected]

Reece and Nichols

NEW PRICE IN LAKE-WOOD SHORES

Amazing 4BR, 3.1BA, 1.5st. + loft/5thBR or office.Tons of new. Granite inchef's kitchen & allbaths. All new ss appli-ances. Huge walk-inclosets in all bedrooms.Luxurious master suite.Call for all the greatdetails. $359,000

JULIE HENKE 816-716-7006

Reece and Nichols



FIXER UPPERHOME!

Original woodwork,wood floors, stone foun-dation and vinyl siding.Good structure butneeds some TLC.Furnace, central air andhot water heater arenew. Call or text Jenniferat 699-0619or…

Kathy Liggett816-616-4273/503-4637


Raytown Rd,68th Terr.

NEW PRICE!!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 $72,500K! Won't last,MLS #1700546.


816-808-4000.


ALL BRICK RANCH3BR, 2BA all brick ranch,with no stairs. This is justone of the floor plansavailable. Homes rangefrom $150-$200K. Greatarea and schools. For 24hour information, call(888) 203-3708, code 0235.

TRAVIS HAGEWOOD 816-719-7933

www.THagewood.ReeceandNichols.com

Reece and Nichols


Grain Valley BARGAIN!

Newer duplex, both sidesoccupied at $790/mo. so itdefinitely cash flows at$169K! That's only$85,000 a side! Updated 2story w/ garages, easy torent OR live in one, rentother side! Perrrrfect forlow interest rate, loweramount down and fabu-lous future opportunities.Check it out! MLS1704116. Clint's cell 816-519-4489.


816-808-4000

WELCOME HOMETO OAK GROVE

Really fresh, very clean3BR, 1BA raised ranch.New int. & ext. paint.New french doors, frontshutters & bannister. '09new roof. Come on by!

LINDA STEVINSON 816-589-7039

Reece and Nichols


Country living, Richmond.

Great big house on +/-7acres, vaulted ceilings,exquisite kitchen, mas-sive walk-out bsmnt. 4other 3 acre tracts avail-able to build and another27 acre tract for endlesspossibilities. Build yourown subdivision or justskip the headaches andbuy the house w/ thecoolest wrap aroundporch! Beautifulscenery.


816-808-4000

WOW! Lone Jack,California Split,

$155K!4 bdrm, 3 full bath w/ fin-ished walk out bsmnt!Main floor laundry,fridge stays. Terrificprice! Massive master!Clint's cell 816-519-4489.

Home Sweet Home Realty,

816-808-4000


HELLO HORSELOVERS!

Three bedrooms andtwo full baths. Barn withthree horse stalls andtack room. Two ponds,fenced 9 plus acres.Priced to sell fast! Only$89,900!

Barbara Bridgforth 816-898-3043/503-4626


MILLION DOLLARVIEWS!

Custom built.Immaculate four bed-room home. Lots ofupgrades. 42x70' barncan hold 8 plus cars,workshop, tons of stor-age, two offices, steeldoors, bathroom. Couldbe extra Quarters.Please call for moreinformation.

Robin Clark816-200-6513/503-4601


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.


Oh, Oh, O, Odessa,The cook will kiss you!Lease available$1,100/month w/ $1,000deposit. Granite kitchen,tons cabinets, niceappliances, tile floor,travertine backsplash,big mster w/full bath,vaulted ceilings, privacyfenced levelyard, lots of squarefootage! NEW PRICE,$122,500K! MLS#1690626


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lakEwooD 4Br, 4.5Ba – $300kSeller to pay toward closing costs, + $5K in decor allowance. Awesome, clean, 2 masters. Pictures at ronvanfleet.com/KS1639594. 700 N.E. Silverleaf.ron Van [email protected]

inDEpEnDEncE ranchUpdated home, 3 bedrooms, 4-car ga-rage, living room, eat-in kitchen w/pantry, main floor utilities.recorded info – 24 hours1-800-808-5509, iD #1466 john coVErt 816-478-9555

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nicE 2 story! 4 BEDrooMs! Great wood floors. Open floor 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

a grEat hoME For thE pricE!Nice home with fireplace, deck and yard. Alsmot new furnace and A/C and water heater. Great home for the price and a convenient location.DaViD sanDErson816-373-8400, EXt. 367

likE nEw in oaks riDgE MEaDowsBeautifully decorated like new home in Oaks Ridge Meadows. To tour this home, or for more information, call Brian Reed at 816-582-1682 or Mary Carol at 816-210-6731.

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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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charMing insiDE & out...2 acrEs!Best of the past meeting needs of the present. Updated wiring, plumb-ing, HVAC. Laundry on main. Pretty kitchen has custom oak cabinets + stainless steel appliances. 416 S. Hunter. $84,500. See photos at: www.LindaPringle.com | linDa pringlE 816-807-2428

sMall stonE ranch – 1 garagENew cabinets, carpet, paint electrical, new appliances, stone home. Seller paid closing costs. To-tal payment less than $500. Down payment less than $2,500.juDy EnglE 816-589-8933juDyEnglE.coM

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