Solutions to Common Landscaping Challenges

Whether you’re a glass half-empty or a glass half-full homeowner, chances are your outdoor space is not exactly what you wish it were. Landscape experts, however, know how to turn challenges into triumphs.

LandscapingNetwork.com has resources for almost every landscaping challenge out there.

In this featured garden from LandscapingNetwork, a California landscaper plants not only horizontally, but vertically as well, to expand the visual impact of the plantings.

To maximize small landscape spaces:

• Plan for multiple focal points— in a small space, there are often no sweeping vistas, nor is there space to make one grand statement. Turn that to your advantage by planning a variety of small “surprises” in your garden, creating multiple places for the eye to stop and savor.
• Go luxe. — Another advantage to small spaces? Not a lot of materials required, which makes it much easier to splurge on high-quality items. Tile the small patio with gorgeous marble. Place a single beautiful wrought iron bench in a nook. Line the short winding path with sea glass pebbles. In a small space, large gestures are more affordable — and they have a greater impact.

 To make the most of your shady yard:

• The illusion of sun dappled plantings— plant perennials with natural green and yellow coloring. Landscape pros rely on this sleight of hand (or color) to make areas of the yard appear to be catching bits of sunlight.
• Know your perennials — there are plenty of eye-catching flowers and shrubs that thrive in shady rather than sunny conditions. Use them lavishly to bring color and variety to your shaded yard.

For more tips, ideas and designs, see Expert Solutions for Solving Typical Yard and Landscape Challenges on LandscapingNetwork.com.

This year we experienced and will experience four odd dates…

First was 1/1/11

Then 1/11/11

Next will be 11/1/11

And lastly 11/1/11

NOW try to figure this out….

Get the last digits of the year you were born then ADD the age you will be this year…..

What number did you get? Is it 111?

Strange right?

Technology Company Roost and real estate social media has introduced a premium version of its social network marketing strategic toolkit last week.

The Roost Social Media Toolkit contains a Facebook publishing scheduler where in Roost Publisher and a Facebook “Real Estate” tab that permits users to flaunt local market data and listings. The application is absolutely free and today more than 25,000 users are utilizing this kind to toolkit according to the company.

The company also publicizes additional features in the coming months.

According to National Association of Realtors survey of buyers and sellers, first-time homebuyers accounted about half of all home sales from July 2009 to June 2010.

It is in fact the premier share of first-time-buyer purchases in the survey history way back to year 1981. First time buyers retorting to the said survey made up 47 percent of the 2009 sales.

According to county records, the transactions took place between July 2009 and June 2010 that the 2010 NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers based on 8,449 answers to a survey sent to sellers and homebuyers nationwide.

Great home with Classic All Brick Ranch!

Type: Single Family Home

Location: 8121 E Gregory Boulevard, Kansas, KS 64133

Bedrooms: 2, Bathrooms: 2 full, 1 half, 0 three-quarter bath

Price: $124,500

Description:

Classic All Brick Ranch on 1/2 Acre Level Shaded Yard.Just 1/2 mile East of I-435 for easy Access Anywhere!KC Address W/Raytown Schools.Huge Mature Pin Oaks for Shade. Kitchen has been remodeled. partially finished Bsmt could provide more bedrooms. Newer Gar.Doors, turn around Drive,Patio,Walks,Newer HVAC & HWH. approx lot size.

Sharon Sigman

CRS, e-PRO, SRES, CSP, ABR, Broker

WEICHERT, REALTORS®, – Sharon Sigman Five Star

http://KCmlsListings.com for easy home search

http://MultiDwellings.com for multi-plexes

http://HomesInKansasCity.com for area info

http://KansasCityCondos.com for Lofts & Condos

913-488-8300 24/7 cell, 913-381-6794 home office

800-291-1302 toll free, 866-714-4532 toll free fax

Sharon@KCHomes.net

Visit www.kansas-city-real-estate.com for more information.

Contact Information:
Sharon Jagoda Sigman

Weichert Realtors

5267 West 95th St.
Overland Park, KS 66207

Phone: 800-291-1302
Fax: 866-714-4532

Email: Sharon@HomesInKansasCity.com

Great Remodeled Home – 4BR/1BA.

Type: Single Family Home

Location: 7403 E 108th Terrace, Kansas, KS 64134

Bedrooms: 4, Bathrooms: 1 full, 0 half, 0 three-quarter bath

Price: $41,950

Description:

GREAT OPPORTUNITY!!One of three bank owned homes. This one has tons of sq. footage at this price and was previously rented Section 8 for $950.00. Looks to have been remodeled in the last few years. Buy one or make an offer on all three (1660196,1660207)!!!

Sharon Sigman

CRS, e-PRO, SRES, CSP, ABR, Broker

WEICHERT, REALTORS®, – Sharon Sigman Five Star

http://KCmlsListings.com for easy home search

http://MultiDwellings.com for multi-plexes

http://HomesInKansasCity.com for area info

http://KansasCityCondos.com for Lofts & Condos

913-488-8300 24/7 cell, 913-381-6794 home office

800-291-1302 toll free, 866-714-4532 toll free fax

Sharon@KCHomes.net

Visit www.kansas-city-real-estate.com for more information.

Contact Information:
Sharon Jagoda Sigman

Weichert Realtors

5267 West 95th St.
Overland Park, KS 66207

Phone: 800-291-1302
Fax: 866-714-4532

Email: Sharon@HomesInKansasCity.com

3BR/1BA Single Home. Remodeled!

Type: Single Family Home

Location: 11320 Ditman Avenue, Kansas, KS 64134

Bedrooms: 3, Bathrooms: 1 full, 0 half, 0 three-quarter bath

Price: $32,950

Description:

GREAT OPPORTUNITY!!One of three properties currently rented for sale. Section 8 rent is $850. Property appears to have been remodeled in the last few years and is in good condition. Buy individually or make an offer on all 3 (1660196,1660221)!!!

Sharon Sigman

CRS, e-PRO, SRES, CSP, ABR, Broker

WEICHERT, REALTORS®, – Sharon Sigman Five Star

http://KCmlsListings.com for easy home search

http://MultiDwellings.com for multi-plexes

http://HomesInKansasCity.com for area info

http://KansasCityCondos.com for Lofts & Condos

913-488-8300 24/7 cell, 913-381-6794 home office

800-291-1302 toll free, 866-714-4532 toll free fax

Sharon@KCHomes.net

Visit www.kansas-city-real-estate.com for more information.

Contact Information:
Sharon Jagoda Sigman

Weichert Realtors

5267 West 95th St.
Overland Park, KS 66207

Phone: 800-291-1302
Fax: 866-714-4532

Email: Sharon@HomesInKansasCity.com

Good condition home. – 3BR/1BA

Type: Single Family Home

Location: 5218 Cypress Avenue, Kansas, KS 64130

Bedrooms: 3, Bathrooms: 1 full, 0 half, 0 three-quarter bath

Price: $27,900

Description:

GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY!! Property looks to have been remodeled over the last few years and is in pretty good condition.

Sharon Sigman

CRS, e-PRO, SRES, CSP, ABR, Broker

WEICHERT, REALTORS®, – Sharon Sigman Five Star

http://KCmlsListings.com for easy home search

http://MultiDwellings.com for multi-plexes

http://HomesInKansasCity.com for area info

http://KansasCityCondos.com for Lofts & Condos

913-488-8300 24/7 cell, 913-381-6794 home office

800-291-1302 toll free, 866-714-4532 toll free fax

Sharon@KCHomes.net

Visit www.kansas-city-real-estate.com for more information.

Contact Information:
Sharon Jagoda Sigman

Weichert Realtors

5267 West 95th St.
Overland Park, KS 66207

Phone: 800-291-1302
Fax: 866-714-4532

Email: Sharon@HomesInKansasCity.com

Fairways Finest Street!! – 3BR/3BA

Type: Single Family Home

Location: 5500 Belinder Avenue, Fairway, KS 66205

Bedrooms: 3, Bathrooms: 3 full, 0 half, 0 three-quarter bath

Price: $339,900

Description:

Fairways Finest Street!! Classic Cape Cod overlooking Mission Hills Golf Course w/extra large lot. 3 spacious bdrms, 3 baths, and 2 car garage w/ a 3rd space for a car, workshop, etc. Enjoy this homes beautiful golf view and easy access to Fairway Shops, The Plaza and Country Clubs. This is all about location…Just bring your personal touch.

Sharon Sigman

CRS, e-PRO, SRES, CSP, ABR, Broker

WEICHERT, REALTORS®, – Sharon Sigman Five Star

http://KCmlsListings.com for easy home search

http://MultiDwellings.com for multi-plexes

http://HomesInKansasCity.com for area info

http://KansasCityCondos.com for Lofts & Condos

913-488-8300 24/7 cell, 913-381-6794 home office

800-291-1302 toll free, 866-714-4532 toll free fax

Sharon@KCHomes.net

Visit www.kansas-city-real-estate.com for more information.

Contact Information:
Sharon Jagoda Sigman

Weichert Realtors

5267 West 95th St.
Overland Park, KS 66207

Phone: 800-291-1302
Fax: 866-714-4532

Email: Sharon@HomesInKansasCity.com