Jacqueline McCroy Elbert's (dje) Blog

If you ask what Kansas City is known for, my guess the answer you would receive is "Barbeque".  That is certainly the answer that you would get from members of my family.  Now, agreeing on where to get the best barbeque or which is the best sauce....well....opinions will differ.   Our son, Thomas...

 Below is the market analysis report for resale homes in the Johnson County, Kansas area as reported by the Heartland MLS.   The cities which make up Johnson County, Kansas are:De SotoEdgertonGardnerFairwayLake QuiviraLeawoodLenexaMerriamMissionMission HillsOlatheOverland ParkPrairie VillageRoela...

Below is the market analysis report for new homes in the Johnson County, Kansas area as reported by the Heartland MLS.   The cities which make up Johnson County, Kansas are:De SotoEdgertonGardnerFairwayLake QuiviraLeawoodLenexaMerriamMissionMission HillsOlatheOverland ParkPrairie VillageRoeland P...

  Did you know that in the Kansas City area we have rowing. Rowing? Yes, it is not just an east coast sport.The Kansas City Rowing Club  is made up of experienced and novice rowers, men and women, adults and high schoolers. It truly is a beautiful sport to watch. Our daughter began rowing her Sop...

   This classic Tudor style is located in Fairway, Kansas; one of many towns which make up Johnson County. Fairway is a rather popular area, even though the land area is only one square mile. What makes it so desireable is the charm and the location. The much over used phrase, "Location, Location...

 The Allen Memorial Fountain is located almost in the center Country Club Plaza (Kansas City) on Nicholas Road.  My daughter and I were out strolling (ok, we were not strolling as it was too cold...we were walking rather quickly), on our way to Starbuck's for a hot cup of coffee when we went by t...

 Here is a lovely home which is a not too far from UMKC and the Country Club Plaza. It is a center hallway two story with three bedrooms.  What makes these bedrooms special is that two of them have their own sitting/sun room. The hardwood floors, wood trim, and  crown molding gives this home char...

I would like to introduce you to Downtown Overland Park. It has been said in our local papers that Downtown Overland Park is the "heart and soul" of Johnson County. It is a place were people come together for festivals, parades, celebrations, and bi-weekly Farmers Market days. It is a welcoming, ...

Each month Home Access Progam puts out a news letter, HOME ACCESS CHRONICLE. In this newsletter are articles of interest for those with disablities, featured products, fun facts, and a featured Realtor. I am so honored to be this month's featured Realtor. For the article they wanted me to talk ab...

Every so often I have the need to get in the car and take a day trip.  About an hour down the road from us is Atchison, Kansas; located in northeast Kansas in the hills along the Missouri river.  It is a charming, picturesque, small town.  Atchison is the birth place and childhood hometown of Ame...