Category Archives: Kansas City Sports

March 16, 2007 · 7:41 am

Real Estate and Life in Kansas City

Just some meandering links to help you see what I’m reading…

This article is found in today’s Kansas City Star. From my own personal view let me say that what the United States is allowing to go on in the Sudan is absolutely terrible. Genocide is unacceptable. This article that you can read is great news for this individual, however. A true success story.

The housing/foreclosure crisis that is quickly setting in will have impact on you. No question about it. Even if you have great credit just one or two foreclosures in your neighborhood will help to further bring down property values. Columnist Steven Pearlstein of the Washington Post has written a column that I really can’t argue to much about. Worth your time.

Conversely, if you have cash right now you are KING! The market is opening up to you in big ways. Loans favor the 80% LTV buyer. Sellers favor the buyer with cash to invest.

The Olathe Serve Day put on by volunteers from Olathe Bible Church (my home church), Indian Creek Community Church, Life Church and College Church of the Nazarene went splendidly. This article in the Olathe Daily News spells out the home building that went on. In addition, a team of volunteers changed oil and did car inspections for single mothers and widows and another group cleaned up and landscaped at least 10 of the local schools that I know of. Congratulations and thank you to all.

Kansas gears up tonight for their first round game against Niagra. Go Jayhawks!

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March 14, 2007 · 8:43 am

Olathe, Kansas Has A National Championship!

Congratulations to the men’s basketball team over at MidAmerica Nazarene University. (Just 1 block from my house!) Last evening I watched them defeat Mayville for the NAIA Division II Championship. If you have never seen a game over there you really should take the time. The gym is small, the student body loud and the games very entertaining. Check out the Olathe Daily News for more details.

Now if my boys over in Lawrence, Kansas could bring home another banner!

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March 9, 2007 · 9:35 am

Another Freaky Friday

The Kansas City Star has a list of the wealthiest people in Kansas and Missouri in today’s edition.

Ambucs is a charity based on providing people with mobility and independence by providing AmTrykes, providing services for people with disabilities and providing scholarships for physical therapists. They made a big difference in my daughter’s life. I urge you to check them out and, if so led, to give of your time or money.

My Kansas Jayhawks are set to storm through the Big XII starting today. Best of luck to Bill Self and the boys. I’ll be pulling for you!

ShakeGently, a technologist’s view of the world of advertising, is a blog from a local guy here in Kansas City that is a good relaxing read. Give it a try.

If you have 22 minutes to kill and you are wondering just how lacking the American Education System has become, click here.

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March 6, 2007 · 2:02 pm

The Penguins are coming…The Penguins are coming…or are they?

The sports web sites are alive with all of the passion you would expect on the topic of the Pittsburgh Penguins moving to Kansas City. Kansas City has offered a sweet deal and apparently the ownership of the Pens is growing tired of the lack of urgency on the part of the City of Pittsburgh and the State of Pennsylvania.

I don’t know whether they will come or not. I hope they do. But I would much rather Kansas City get an expansion team than have to take over another franchise. Pittsburgh has proven to be a great hockey city. They deserve a team. But if they have to leave, I hope they come here.
When I lived in Washington, DC I loved to go the Washington Capitals’ games. Most of you know I am a college basketball nut. But you have to experience a Stanley Cup playoff game to really know how exciting professional sports can be. I still follow the Caps to this day.
Last note: If the Penguins do move to Kansas City they should be required to leave their name, tradition and records in Pittsburgh. Their fans deserve that.

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February 23, 2007 · 2:22 pm

March Madness is Coming!

Oh, baby! I can feel it. March Madness is just around the corner. With 3 games left the Kansas Jayhawks are tied for first in the league and have a chance at their 50th conference championship. Folks, Blair Kerkoff of the Kansas City Star did a great job talking about what an accomplishment that is.

Anyway, for those that know me well you know I’m nuts about Jayhawk basketball. Here are just a few of their successes;
  • 2 Helms National Championships
  • 2 NCAA National Championships
  • 12 Final Fours
  • 49 Conference Championships
  • 14 Members of Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
  • 54 All American selections
  • Third all time in wins

Oh, and by the way…they are the only school to have 4 basketball arenas around the country to be named after their alumni.

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February 9, 2007 · 9:37 am

Random Thoughts While Pondering…

…that Yahoo! Maps says it’s only 2,094 from Olathe, Kansas to Vancouver, British Columbia. Do I feel a family road trip coming on?

Boulevard’s Pale Ale, brewed right here in Kansas City, has to be one of the best beers I have ever tried from anywhere.

I know where there are 4 duplexes in pretty good shape in a pretty good blue-collar type neighborhood in Wyandotte County, Kansas. (Kansas City) Asking price is in the $90’s for each and rents are $550 per side. They are not my listings. So email if you want more info.

Do you watch Boston Legal? It has to be the most clever show on television. I have to admit I don’t watch much tv (unless Jayhawks are playing) but I have a standing appointment on Tuesday evenings for this show. Denny Crane!

Why do so many photos of women in real estate look nothing like the women themselves? I swear, in some cases, there is absolutely no resemblance.

It would be bad if he Chiefs actually rename Arrowhead Stadium for some corporate sponsor. It would be tragic if the Royals renamed The “K”. The great Ewing Kauffman epitomized everything right with Kansas City. Keep his memory alive.

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February 8, 2007 · 8:35 pm

Kansas City Real Estate

If you ask me where I’m from, I’ll say Kansas City. Sure, Olathe is where I actually live. But most people around these parts, when traveling, will say KC. If you know the area they will then break down the actual part of the city or the appropriate suburb.

Overland Park, Olathe and Lee’s Summit…all major suburbs of Kansas City, MO, were all ranked very high in the Most Livable Cities survey that came out last summer. Known for their local economic impact, excellent school districts and quality of living those three cities garner a lot of attention for transplants looking to relocate here.

Like most cities, the cultural happenings are all downtown on the Missouri side. Home of the Royals (MLB), the Chiefs (NFL) and Wizards (MLS) Kansas City shows it’s passion for sports. Did you know more NCAA Basketball Final Fours have been held in Kansas City than in any other city in the country? Soon the College Basketball Hall of Fame will be opening at the Sprint Center in the new Power & Light District. The Nelson-Atkins Art Gallery is as nice as many I visited on the east coast. Our parks and boulevards keep the city beautiful. And the fountains….they don’t call us the City of Fountains for nothing.

The Crossroads area is great if you like local artists. You simply have to try First Fridays when you get here. Brookside for a great neighborhood feel on a night out. The Country Club Plaza for luxurious shopping, dining and romance. The Northland area is growing and growing and growing. Johnson County is/has been the economic engine that makes ole KC recognized. (Though, by in large, it is the epitome of what is right and wrong about suburbia. Talk about your Desperate Housewives. And endless miles of SUVs for those long (1 mile) trips to get groceries and go to soccer games.)

Yes, Kansas City is on the move and deserves your attention when considering where to live, where to locate your corporate headquarters or where to move your investment dollars. Our housing is constantly on the national median. Appreciation is good. Disposable income very good. Don’t believe me? Follow the links and see for yourself. Or better yet, schedule a visit. Give me a call while you are hear and I’ll buy you a beer a one of the local watering holes. Or if you prefer, show you where to take your kids for a great time…Crown Center.

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