KC Condo Tracker

Every couple months, I try to use my skill of summaraization to update you on what's up in the KC condo scene. Here's the latest in a nutshell

BEST BUYS

* Western Auto 2 bd/2 bth short sale down from 275K to 199K

* Metropolitan 2 bd/2bth model with all furnishings down from $199K to 165K

* Hemingway 1 bd/1bth short sale down from 180K to 125K

* Park Castle new 3 bdrm listing just $188KManhattan 10^th floor 1 bd/1bth/1car garage just $138K

* Madison 3 bdrm short sale down from $325K to $285

* Gascony Studio Plus new listing just $79K

FOR RENT

* Penthouse at The Vista, 3838 Rainbow (2 bd/2bth/2 parking spots) $1250 p/m

* Plaza Hemingway furnished or unfurnished (1 bd/1 bth/1 valet spot) $1100 p/m

* Metropolitan, 600 E. 8^th (2bd/2bth/one parking space) $1300

FREE CONDO TOURS

* July 25 – Crossroads/Westport Condo Tour 1-4 PM

* Aug. 29 – Dolled Up Downtown Condo Tour 1-4 PM

Tour 10 condos from $79K-$250K in price. RSVP to brenda@kccondosource. Request stops and get advanced lineup, too.

FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER PIZZA PANEL

If you're confused about your options, the market, financing, how the government tax rebate works and how you can use it or any other aspect of the buying process, get answers from our panel Saturday August 8th from 10 to Noon. Our panel our four experts consists of Josh Switzer, Stonegate Mortgate; Brenda Clevenger, Chartwell Realty; a recent first time homebuyer; and a real estate investor (TBD). Please RSVP to brenda@kccondosource.com or 816-699-0084 so we can have enough pies. Join us in Aug. at Chartwell Realty at 4546 Main St. KCMO 64111. Free parking on street or behind Cafe Trio.

ARTSY URBAN HOMES

So your dog won’t let you buy a condo, no problem. Do a drive by then call me for a showing at 816-699-0084.

7314 Main Street, a Spanish Adobe in Waldo, for $149,000

3823 Walnut, a Boehme bungalow, for $150,000

Enjoy the rest of your summer. If you’re too busy mowing a yard, get a life…get a condo!