The summer of 2023 in Kansas City presents an opportune moment for homeowners considering selling their properties. With a combination of factors aligning in your favor, this blog post will highlight the compelling reasons why summer 2023 is an ideal time to put your home on the market. From a robust housing market to increased demand and favorable selling conditions, selling your home in Kansas City this summer can pave the way for new beginnings and exciting opportunities.

1. Strong Housing Market: The Kansas City housing market continues to demonstrate strength and resilience. The demand for housing is high, and the supply is relatively balanced. These market conditions favor sellers, allowing for competitive pricing and the potential for multiple offers. By capitalizing on the current market momentum, you increase the likelihood of securing an optimal sale price for your home.
2. High Buyer Demand: Summer is traditionally a busy season for homebuyers, as families aim to settle into new homes before the start of the school year. The summer of 2023 is no exception, and you can leverage the increased buyer demand to attract motivated purchasers. With more buyers actively searching for homes, you have an enhanced opportunity to receive competitive offers and potentially sell your home more quickly.
3. Favorable Selling Conditions: Summer offers several advantages when it comes to showcasing your home’s best features. The longer daylight hours and pleasant weather allow for excellent curb appeal, vibrant landscaping, and natural light-filled interiors. Take advantage of this opportunity to create an inviting and visually appealing atmosphere that will resonate with potential buyers. Additionally, with many people planning vacations and enjoying time off work, they have more availability to attend open houses and schedule viewings.
4. Potential Return on Investment: Kansas City’s real estate market has experienced steady appreciation in recent years. By selling your home in summer 2023, you can potentially capitalize on the accumulated equity and secure a favorable return on your initial investment. The robust demand and increasing home values provide a promising environment for sellers to maximize their financial gains.
5. Seamless Transition and New Opportunities: Selling your home opens the door to new possibilities and opportunities. Whether you’re downsizing, relocating, or upgrading to a larger property, summer 2023 offers an ideal timeframe to make a smooth transition. Selling your home now allows you to take advantage of the favorable market conditions, secure a sale, and move forward with your future plans.

Summer 2023 presents an advantageous window of opportunity for homeowners considering selling their properties in Kansas City. With a strong housing market, high buyer demand, favorable selling conditions, potential return on investment, and the chance to embark on new opportunities, selling your home this summer can be a strategic and rewarding decision. Capitalize on the market momentum, showcase your home’s best features, and take advantage of the increased buyer activity. Embrace the possibilities and position yourself for a successful and seamless transition to the next chapter of your life.

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!

We are just 20 days away from it being Christmas! Kansas City does a great job every year with all the fun events for the season. Whether you’re looking for something to do with the family, date night, or a night out with your friends, we have compiled a list of some of the best things to do for the holiday.

Crown Center Ice Terrace

One of the best ice skating rinks in the country sits right in Crown Center. Open until March, skate rentals are just $5, season passes $120 and they even offer skate sharpening for $10. The rink is open Sunday-Thursday 10am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 10am-11pm. The Ice Terrace even offers lessons if you do not know how to skate. If your office is looking for a fun activity to do this season, they take private parties!

Conductor Club at Union Station

Visit the Conductor Club this Holiday Season as they pay homage to the Grinch with this theme. The, The, The, THE GRINCH will be immersed into the space as they bring the books, movies, and songs to life! Make sure to make your reservation beforehand and enjoy their Christmas themed cocktails.

The Kansas City Ballet Performing The Nutcracker

A tradition for many years, The Kansas City Ballet performs The Nutcracker December 7-24 at the Kauffman Center of Performing Arts. Tickets start at $34 for adults. This event is great for the whole family to enjoy. Don’t miss out on one of the Ballet’s greatest performances!

The Country Club Plaza Lights

The lights were turned on November 24th per tradition and will stay on through the holiday. Some fun facts about the event:

• Tower lights are always one color. For example, The Time Tower, at Broadway and Ward Parkway, is always red.
• The lights don’t stay up all year long. The hard-working crew from Capital Electric begin hanging the lights in August and take them back down starting in mid-January through the beginning of March.
• The big switch on the stage at the Plaza Lighting Ceremony really does turn on all the lights.
• The child selected to help turn on the lights from the audience is always chosen at random.

Take a walk around the plaza, go out to dinner and enjoy these beautiful lights!

With the weather starting to get colder, who doesn’t love a warm cup of coffee?

This is your guide to the best places to go to get a cup of coffee whether its before work in the morning or on your daily walk. Each of these coffee shops offer something different and are all unique in their own way. 

The Wild Way Coffee

708 E. 19th St., KCMO. 913-240-4172, thewildwaycoffee.com.

The Wild Way Coffee is a coffee camper that travels around KC. They describe themselves as, “The Wild Way Coffee is inspired by off-kilter creativity and the desire to take the road less traveled.” They serve Kansas City in the spring, summer and fall outdoors and the winter indoors in a winter warehouse. They always post on their sites where they will be that weekend so if you’re interested in checking them out here is where you can find them. 

You can even order their lattes in a half gallon so there will be no need to leave the house on that extra chilly day. Enjoy their iced wild way latte or iced chai tea latte from the comfort of your own home.

Oddly Correct

4141 Troost Ave. (816) 897-0237, https://oddlycorrect.square.site/.

Oddly Correct is a small coffee shop located on Troost that, “aim’s to freak out your morning cup”. They are open Monday- Friday from 7am-5pm and Saturday/Sunday 8am-3pm. They offer coffee at home in 12oz or 5lb bags. 

Their menu consists of coffee, biscuits, donuts, mugs and other merchandise. You can expect to receive your coffee in a mason jar with a koozy which only adds to the uniqueness of this coffee shop. According to reviews, their vanilla bourbon latte is a must have!

Filling Station Coffee

2980 McGee Tfwy. (816) 931-4335, https://fillingstationcoffee.com/.

Filling Station Coffee has 3 locations, Midtown, Westport and Overland Park. All 3 are unique in their own way. Filling station prides themselves on, “presenting quality and originality”. They like to change up the menu here and there while always sticking to some house favorites. They are partnered with Messenger Coffee and are, “highly focused on delivering a stellar coffee experience”. 

They offer drip coffee, cappuccino, latte, Gibraltar, tea, juices and some brunch and lunch items. If you’re in a hurry that day they offer ordering online so it is ready when you arrive. 

The Roasterie Coffee Company

6223 Brookside Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64113. (816) 333-9700, https://theroasterie.com/.

Since 1993 The Roasterie has been in Kansas City, “Our core purpose has been to source the finest coffees we can find in the world, roast them the best way possible, and deliver to our customers as fast as humanly possible- all while facilitating extraordinary coffee experiences along the way.” There are multiple locations throughout the KC Metro offering coffee, tea, hot chocolate, pastries and breakfast and lunch food. 

At The Roasterie you can take a tour of their factory and watch as the coffee is roasted, blended and packaged. You can witness their craft cold brew process as it goes from brewing to canning. The baristas are there to chat with you and answer all your questions while making your drink. The Roasterie is one of those coffee shops you cannot forget about.

Happy Halloween from Brookside Real Estate!

Are you and the family looking for some fun activities to  do this Halloween weekend in Kansas City?

Look no further. Here are three fun events happening this weekend that you will not want to miss. Whether it’s you and the kids, or just on your own, one of these events will be the perfect way to spend your Halloween weekend.

Trick or Treat Street- Brookside 

You will not want to miss out on the annual Brookside Trick or Treat Street. Come see us at 63rd Street and Brookside Plaza on Monday October 31st. We will be passing out candy from 4-6pm to everyone who stops by. We cannot wait to see all of your wonderful costumes this year!

Sea Life- Kansas City

Kids are free at Sea Life Kansas City October 28, 29, & 30, when they wear their halloween costume and are accompanied by a paid adult. Meet the mermaid is also going on. This is a great event for you and the family to check out.  

Ghost Tours at the John Wornall House Museum 

Known as one of the most haunted places in Kansas City, the John Wornall House Museum is definitely worth the adventure. Tours are happening through October. The address is 6115 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64113. If you are looking for something a little spooky, this is the perfect stop. 

We hope everyone has a fun and safe Halloween Weekend!

Fall in love with Brookside!

Here at Brookside Real Estate we love everything Brookside has to offer in the fall! From watching the leaves change to spending time with family and friends, fall is the best time of the year. Who wouldn’t want to live in Brookside during this time?

This beautiful home on Brookside Boulevard is the perfect home to spend this fall season in!

This great Brookside home that is walking distance to the Trolley Trail as well as all of the shops and restaurants in the Brookside shopping district. Enjoy watching life go by on the front porch or entertaining family and friends on the backyard deck. This home offers two bonus rooms on the first floor right off the dining room and another upstairs, great for an office. The second full bath is located in the partially finished basement. This home has unique features, a private driveway and a two car garage.

If you are wanting to make the move to Brookside, don’t pass up on this amazing home. Please let us know if you have any interest in taking a look!