Mary Richards' Kansas City Metro Real Estate Blog

Jacob Sapp is returning home after two tours of duty in Iraq! Bob and Susie Sapp, Jacob's parents,  would like to invite you to join the celebration and ask that we decorate and line the streets leading  to their house to pour out our love and support when he arrives home.  Jacob has been marrie...

Try out different settings on your camera and see what you get! I keep my camera with me so I can get more shots if I have the opportunity.  I am taking a photography class and learning to use more of the settings on my camera.  Recently, I was in downtown Kansas City, Missouri and had the opport...

  If only money grew on trees...  Did your property tax assessment go up last year?  Are you paying higher property taxes? We have found that some homes are assessed at a higher value than what that home might sell for-some homeowners have taxes much higher than their neighbors.  This not only co...

TIPS ON PUMPING GAS I received the information below in an e-mail.  These tips were provided by a person who has been in the petroleum industry for 31 years.  It is good, common sense information so I thought I would share it.Only buy or fill up your car or truck in the early morning when the gro...

The Fight Against Identity Theft in MissouriI recently attended The Capitol Conference in Jefferson City, Missouri.  This is an annual conference where Realtors are able to meet the Representative for our District.  We are given the opportunity to talk with that person about concerns we have as c...

 902 Ash DriveSmithville, Missouri  64089$220,000All-American Beauty!This large home was professionally painted within the past year and is in very nice condition-move right in!  This home offers 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths and a 3 car garage.  Tastefully decorated, the open plan has over 2,300 sq. f...

  It's Time For Your Insurance Check-up!This picturesque farmhouse is set in Ashe County, North Carolina.  It is located at the edge of Three Top Mountain and the New River.  It is on the edge of a National Park.  The view from the back of the house is of 3 Top Mountain.  The story below is an pr...

Call 911 First Before You Call Your FamilyI just heard about a Realtor that passed away at home on February 17, 2008.  Though I don't have all of the facts, I read that she awoke during the night with a severe asthma attack.  She called her son who then called 911.  By the time EMT's arrived, she...

Don't Let the Grinch Steal the Joy Out of Your Christmas!  A lot of us are feeling the crunch this year.  Not just because of the market, but just in general.  Scaling back on what you are spending doesn't have to spoil your spirit of giving this Christmas season.  There are many gifts you can gi...

 Christmas Movie ClassicsSo it is that time of year again.  You know, where you can find a Christmas movie on almost every day.  For some, it brings back memories of Christmas past - memories of shows they watched that they can now share with their kids.  These movies are a great way to bring fam...