Johnson County, KS is #3 in top places to raise a family according to Forbes Magazine on June 30, 2008. It’s ranked #3 because of the affordability & accessiblity! One of the things Forbes Magazine considered were the average commute is 20 minutes, with over 5000 acres of parkland and over 4000 recreational programs available in the Overland Park area! Besides, Johnson County has some of the best school districts in the nation! Forbes Magazine ranked the Johnson County via: cost of living, graduation rates, standardized scores, home prices, property tax rates as a percentage of the median home price, percentage of home occupied by homeowners, per-capita income, air quality, crime rates & commute time!  WOW!  Doesn’t that speak loudly of the quality of life for Overland Park, Leawood, Lenexa and Johnson County!  Take the time to check out our city!  We’re proud to live here!

OF course, check out our homes for sale in Overland Park for pricing!

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Fabulous 2 Story in Gleason Glen Subdivision Lenexa KS

Looking for a newer home in Johnson County that offers value?  You’ll find this wonderful 2 story home in Western Lenexa in Gleason Glen subdivision. It’s traditional style but with the flair of contemporary casual lifestyle.  From the moment you enter the 2 story foyer, you’ll feel right at home in this Lenexa property. To the right of the entry hall, a large dining room is large enough for those family dinners that boast space including the bay window area.  Once you walk thru to the Great Room, you’ll enjoy overlooking the backyard!  You can’t help but notice the fabulous privacy and treed areas adjacent to the backyard. Where can you find that in Johnson County?   So you’ll be ready to come home each night to the peaceful lifestyle of watching nature at it’s best from the deck or from the comforts of your Great Room and kitchen area!

For further details check out the other extra features of this Lenexa Kansas home & print the flyer.  Call us to experience the walk thru and view the inside of this Lenexa home for sale 913-312-3614. 

The Best Kept Secret: Kansas City!  When relocating to Overland Park and Leawood, I help educate my clients about all the benefit of living in Kansas City.  As we search for homes in Overland Park, we discuss many of the amenities of living here! The excellent schools districts that are nationally known, the quality of lifestyle that can’t be beat, the affordable housing costs and world class shopping and dining!   Once you get accustom to the area, you’ll begin to see that Kansas City is truly the Best Kept Secret around! 

But I came across another great reason to be living in Kansas City. Today one of my clients had seen an article from US News & World Report that had ranked the top 47 largest airports. Of the 47 airports reviewed, Kansas City had ranked as #6 with on time flights according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics!  Wow!  Now isn’t that something to brag about!  We have a passenger friendly airport with plenty of affordable parking, easy passenger drop off and pickup, wi-fi and more. More reasons to enjoy the quality of living in Kansas City. 

Countdown to Moving Day into your Overland Park home - part one

You’ve found the perfect home for you and your family.  Your loan is approved and now it’s time to begin getting prepared for the big day - moving day! Preplanning can make the move easier.  So get started by putting together a calendar for the move into your new Overland Park home! 

Decide on a mover - always get a written estimate.

Begin getting organized:  designate folders to hold all paperwork, receipts, schedules and to do lists for the move.

30 days prior:

• determine items you are going to move. Set aside those items to be donated to charities given away, thrown out.
• determine what you will pack yourself and what the movers will pack. Any special breakables get moving cartons for the items you’ll be packing.
• Gather all important records: i.e. medical, dental, children school records, etc
• if you have pets get them a check up & get copies of their records.
• notify schools & arrange to have transcripts & records forward to new schools
• start a personal inventory of possessions - if don’t have a current one
• notify the post office of your move & get change address moving postcards
• notify creditors of new address & effective day

This is just the beginning of your moving adventure.  I’m sure it’s feels a little intimidating - but don’t let it be!  Be organized. There are more helpful tips to come!