Schools almost out, pools are starting to open and parks are flooded with people. It’s that time of the year, Summertime! Kansas City always has so many options for you and your family to do during the summertime. Whether you’re an outdoor or indoor person, there are great activities for both. Check out some fun events happening in KC this summer!

Brookside Art Annual- May 5-7 2023

The show is Kansas City’s first outdoor art show of the year, attracts top artists, is a favorite for many buyers and arts enthusiasts and is ranked amongst the best in the nation each year.

Fri, May 5th, 5pm-9pm

Sat, May 6th, 10am-9pm

Sun, May 7th, 11am-5pm

Ocean’s of Fun Season Opening– May 27,2023

Ocean’s of Fun has so many different waterslides, waterparks and places to eat. Great for kids of all ages. It is also the largest waterpark in the Midwest open until Labor day.

Weekday hours vary each week.

Saturday: 11am-9pm

Sunday 10am-8pm

Boulevardia- June 16-17 2023

Located at Crown Center, theres food, drinks and activities. Join in the fun this summer and dance at the silent disco, ride the ferris wheel, and drink your favorite local beer!

Friday: 4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday: 1:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Festival of the Butterflies- July 19- August 6 2023

Located at Powell Gardens, you get the chance to learn all about butterflies.

Tuesday-Sunday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

It’s really starting to feel like spring here in Kansas City. The temperatures are looking like they are going to stay above 50 degrees which means it’s time to get our homes prepared for the spring. Take a look at the list we have compiled for you and your families to get your home ready!

Step One: Clean out your gutters- this is so important because when it rains the water will be directed away from your home, not straight into the basement causing floods or foundation problems.

Step two: Clean up your yard- this is mostly for yourself, so it’s easier to mow and will keep your exterior looking great!

Step three: De-clutter your house- this will all in all make you feel better when you walk into your home.

Step four: Replace old filters- check and replace the refrigerator water filter, range hood filter, and charcoal filter on the bottom of the microwave.

Step five: Check the smoke alarms- safety always first!

It is almost that time of the year again and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate with the Brookside community. Please join us for food and beverages at our office starting at 12 right before the parade. This event is always so much fun and we hope to see you all there!

The annual Brookside St. Patrick’s Warm-Up Parade is a fun, family-oriented event occurring the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day. The parade draws participants and spectators from around the metro and kicks off a spirit-filled week in Kansas City celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. The Brookside Business Association and Community Improvement District sponsor the celebration each year with support from the Kansas City Neighborhood Tourism Development Fund. Over 100 organizations and businesses from across the metro enter the parade each year. Whether marching, dancing, walking or riding vehicles ranging from red wagons and bikes to floats and classic cars, the entrants, music and other festivities are sure to entertain groups and families of all ages. Entries include bands, drill teams, Irish dancers, bagpipers, the mounted patrol, and dogs of all shapes and sizes including Basset Hounds, Great Danes and of course, Irish Setters. It’s a one-of-a-kind event that you don’t want to miss!

2023 is already looking like it’s going to be a great year! All around Kansas City there are already so many great events that are scheduled and some of the best ones are happening right in our neighborhood, Brookside. With our office being right in the heart of Brookside, we will be participating in all these fun events and cannot wait to see everyone this year.

St. Pat’s Warm-Up Parade

The annual Brookside St. Patrick’s Warm-Up Parade is a fun, family-oriented event occurring the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day. The parade draws participants and spectators from around the metro and kicks off a spirit-filled week in Kansas City celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. The Brookside Business Association and Community Improvement District sponsor the celebration each year with support from the Kansas City Neighborhood Tourism Development Fund. Over 100 organizations and businesses from across the metro enter the parade each year. Whether marching, dancing, walking or riding vehicles ranging from red wagons and bikes to floats and classic cars, the entrants, music and other festivities are sure to entertain groups and families of all ages. Entries include bands, drill teams, Irish dancers, bagpipers, the mounted patrol, and dogs of all shapes and sizes including Basset Hounds, Great Danes and of course, Irish Setters. It’s a one-of-a-kind event that you don’t want to miss!

Make sure to stop by our office and say hello! We are looking forward to seeing everyone in their green on March 11th starting at 2pm.

Brookside Art Annual

The Brookside Art Annual is hosted by the Brookside Business Association (BBA). The BBA is a non-profit organization of merchants working to promote and improve the community in the heart of Kansas City. Dominated by quaint neighborhoods, the Brookside neighborhood becomes the center of the Midwest art community each May. The Brookside Art Annual is known for its festive atmosphere, hospitality, convenience, and has become a must-attend event for artists and art seekers alike.

The show is located at 63rd and Brookside Boulevard (one block east of Wornall) between 63rd Street and Meyer Boulevard. The annual show includes children’s activities on Saturday and Sunday, including face painting, arts and crafts, balloon animals and more. And while you’re at the show enjoy some of the best Brookside has to offer at our Art Annual food booths – local restaurants serve up a variety of delicious food and drink options ranging from savory burgers to bacon wrapped dates, and stuffed artichoke to lobster mac & cheese. There’s something for everyone! You can find out more specifics and a list of current and past artists at BrooksideArtAnnual.com.(link is external)

Upcoming Show Dates:
2023 – Friday, May 5th – Sunday, May 7th
2024 – Friday, May 3rd – Sunday, May 5th
2025 – Friday, May 2nd – Sunday, May 4th
2026 – Friday, May 1st – Sunday, May 3rd
2027 – Friday, April 30th – Sunday, May 2nd

Art Annual Hours:
Friday – 5pm – 9pm
Saturday – 10am – 9pm
Sunday – 11am – 5pm

https://www.brooksidekc.org/brookside-art-annual-0

At Brookside Real Estate we are so excited for these great events. Stay tuned for more upcoming events happening throughout the year in Brookside!

Happy New Year!

We hope that 2022 was a great year for you and your families. There’s a lot to look forward to in 2023 and we hope that buying a home might be on your list! The home buying process might seem overwhelming to some so we have created a list of the most important steps in the process of buying a home. Please reach out to Brookside Real Estate with any questions regarding Real Estate.

Home Buying Process Broken Down

1. Finding a Real Estate Agent

It is crucial to finding a Realtor that you can trust to make sure your transaction goes as smoothly as possible. At Brookside Real Estate we pride ourselves in understanding the market and always putting our clients first to create a seamless transaction.

2. Check your Credit Score

Before you begin looking for homes, it is important to make sure you’re able to take on the financial responsibilities of buying a home. This means your credit score has to be high enough so you can get pre-approved.

3. Get Pre-Approved

Finding a trusted lender that can get you pre-approved and that will go over all of your options helps not only the transaction go smoothly but makes you a more qualified buyer. Having a pre-approval will make your offer stronger and most sellers will not accept a offer without a pre-approval letter.

4. Begin the Home Search

Now you can begin looking at homes to decide what you like and dislike. It’s important to inform your agent how many bedrooms, bathrooms, square footage, location, etc. that you prefer to have in your home. Drive around different neighborhoods in the city or town you live in to determine the best place for you and your family.

5. Make an Offer

You have found the perfect home for you and your family. It is now time to make an offer! You and your agent will go through how to make your offer the strongest as possible. This is important if you encounter a multiple offer situation.

6. Inspection and Appraisal

Having a home inspection done on the home you are going to buy is extremely important. You may have missed something that you did not think was going to be a problem when you were viewing the home. Every house is going to have problems but determining how bad they are is why we have professionals take a look at the house.

Your lender will order the appraisal. The appraiser is going to determine what the home is worth and this assures you and your lender that the price you’ve agreed to pay for the home is fair.

7. Home Owners Insurance

Once you are under contract on a home, you will set up a home owners insurance policy. Home owners insurance is important because it generally covers any damage that occurs to the home. Most lenders require you to have home owners insurance.

8. Final Walkthrough

Once you have been cleared to close, you can schedule your final walkthrough with your Realtor. This is to make sure that all repairs have been done and that the house is in the same condition that you last saw it in. This is very important because if there is something that is broken, you may need to extend the contract.

9. Closing Day

You made it to closing! On closing day you will go to your title company to sign all documents. Make sure your signing hand is well rested because you will be signing a good amount of documents! All is worth it in the end when you receive the keys to your new home.

If you are interested in buying a new home this year please reach out to us!

Happy New Year!