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My name is Sarah Snodgrass and I am a full-time, full-service, real estate agent living and working in Kansas City. I specialize in the area's classic neighborhoods, including Brookside, Waldo, Prairie Village, and Leawood.
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Category Archives: News
Local July Home Sales Dip
This week it has been hard to avoid the negative news about real estate. CNN.com reports that national sales of single-family homes sank 27.1% in July compared to the prior month, while condominium and co-op sales tanked 28.1%, and new … Continue reading
This Week’s Real Estate News
Are you selling your home? Have you had to drop your price? It has been a very common occurrence and it sure seems like only the very best homes are selling – but not at a premium – they are … Continue reading
Home Sales Decline Following the End of the Tax Credit Stimulus
If you couldn’t remember, you could tell exactly when the Federal Home Buyer Tax Credit ended by looking at this chart – April 30, 2010. Beginning in May we see a steep decline in the number of homes that went … Continue reading
Friday Real Estate Update – In a Flat Market
Today I have local real estate showing statistics to share with you. Below is a chart which displays current trends in scheduled showings. A showing is an appointment for a potential buyer to look at a home that is for … Continue reading
A Kansas City Realtor in Support of the Proposed Urban Farming Ordinance
fresh broccoli from my urban garden You’ve probably heard about the City of Kansas City, Missouri’s proposed urban farming ordinance. The new ordinance would permit residents to sell home-grown produce at their homes – something that’s not currently allowed. The … Continue reading
Home Sales Shoot Way Up in April
April 2010 Heartland MLS Statisics The following statistics compare sales activity in April 2010 with the same time last year. Remember, this is positive news but do not expect this to be a trend. These numbers were greatly influenced by … Continue reading
The Kansas City Market after the Tax Credit
People are asking me how the market is responding to the end of the federal home buyer’s tax credit. This is a tricky question for me. First of all, I know it is not a popular sentiment, but I wish … Continue reading
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Annual Brookside Art Fair This Weekend in Kansas City
Hey Kansas City, the Brookside Art Annual is being held this weekend, Friday through Sunday (April 30-May 2). The art fair is held under the tents at 63rd and Brookside Boulevard, near the shops and restaurants in the Brookside neighborhood … Continue reading
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KC Downtown Documentary
Thanks BlogKC for this post about a new documentary about the history of the decline and redevelopment of downtown Kansas City. I am glad to know about it, and I am looking forward to a local airing. According to the … Continue reading
High-End Garage Condos Coming to Kansas City
Thanks TKC for this hot tip… Kansas City is hitting the big time with high end garage condos. What is a garage condo, you ask? Well, it is a condo that you buy to store your many cars, boats, or … Continue reading