7 Good Reasons Why It is Time to Break Up with Your House

“Nothing lasts forever except death and taxes” or something like that…    Throughout your adult life time, your needs are sure to change.  Below are some reasons that might lead you to consider whether your home is still right for you.

You Have Outgrown Your House

Are you expecting a new baby?  Starting a new life with a new spouse?  Picked up a new hobby or ten?  It could be that your two bedroom house has begun to burst at the seams.  If you can’t find the “place” for “everything in its place and a place for everything”, now might be a great time to consider breaking up with your current house and getting an upgrade.

Your House Has Outgrown You

Did your kids suddenly grow up overnight leaving you with a half empty home and a whole lot less laundry?  Did that country song where your dog, pickup truck and wife all leave you finally happen to you? Downsizing your house might be in your best interest.  You can spend that extra cash on a red convertible or two.

Time for downsizing your Johnson County KS house? Contact me today!

Everything Needs Updating

Do you like watching HGTV but don’t actually like the “doing” part?  Did the handle just come off of your oven, the faucet start leaking and paint start peeling all in the same week?  If your home is in need of a remodel and upgrade but you aren’t ready or able to deal with the inconvenience and hassle, it might be more fun to find something finished and ready for you.

Your Job Has Changed

Did you used to commute 15 minutes each way but found the perfect job is now an hour away?  Do you now work from a corner of your living room in your pajamas most days?  Work has changed a lot recently and you may need more space, privacy and doors in your home to survive.

You Need Good Schools

Maybe that two bedroom condo seemed like a great idea at the time, but now that Billy and Sally are in school you have your eye on a particular district.  Maybe you always wanted to have your kids grow up in a small community or need them to have the opportunities of a big district.  Our kids make us see the world a little differently and that might mean reevaluating our housing decisions.

Your Physical Needs Don't Match Your House

Do you have a two story and what you need is a ranch?  Is there not a way to accommodate additional space, grab bars or safety items?  Does your loved one have more therapy equipment than you do closets?  It might be time to look at a home with a more universal design friendly floor plan. (or to brainstorm with your favorite realtor on possible solutions to buy you time in this one)

You want less maintenance (or more!).

Do you hate spending your evenings or Saturdays doing yardwork?  Is replacing a kitchen faucet last on your list?  Or do you long to get your hands in the dirt in a real garden rather than a box one?  Is HGTV calling your name?  Find a home that fits that you that you are today.

Do any of these add up to a reason to move?  That’s up to you.  You could remodel or make changes to make your home work better for you.  You could think about changes that support your goals.  Or you could find a new home that better fits your needs.

Are you interested in the value of your Johnson County KS property? Let’s get together so I can share a free market analysis on your home.  I can help with all things related to Johnson County KS real estate.

Please feel free to check out the Johnson County KS Property search on my Keller Williams Platinum Partners portal as a starting point or go on over to my Johnson County KS by Zip Codes page where I have the property searches organized by city.

And then reach out to me so I can get you the latest information reports for the best suburbs of Kansas City to help you break up with your home that doesn’t fit anymore and play matchmaker to find you one that does!

 

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For Sellers

Interested in what your home is worth but not quite ready to make a move?  Set up an alert to send you properties for sale in your zip code, neighborhood or subdivision.   The more information you have on what it going on in your market, the better!

1.  Visit my property search portal and sign up for an account using your name and email.
2. Search for the area, subdivision or zip codes your home is in.
3. Click “Save” and choose how often you would like emails from me with listings!

If you have any problems or questions, let me know!

Then when you are ready, contact me for a free home valuation!  

We will get your home sold on your timeframe for the best value possible.

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3. Choose Property Alert Notification Options

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Shawnee Mission School District

Finding the right school can make a huge difference in the decision to buy or sell your home. It can play an important role in finding a home that fits.  

Here are some great resources to learn more about the Shawnee Mission School District and what homes are currently available there.

Shawnee Mission serves more than 27,500 students and many schools have good school quality according to greatschools.org.  

It shares several zip codes with bordering school districts of Blue Valley School District, De Soto School District, and Olathe School District.  Contact me to help you look for a home in a specific district.

Shawnee Mission Boundary Maps

High School information  from Shawnee Mission School District  for the 2019 2020 School Year.   See website for current maps and elementary school and middle school information.

Homes for Sale in Shawnee Mission School District

66217, 66219, 66061, 66216, 66215, 66203, 66214, 66202, 66204, 66212, 66205, 66208, 66207, 66206

GreatSchools School Finder
Information and Reviews

Johnson County KS School Ranking Information
by SchoolDigger.com

Shawnee Mission High Schools

Shawnee Mission East High School

7500 Mission Road

Prairie Village, KS 66208-4298

 

Homes in 66208

Shawnee Mission North High School

7401 Johnson Drive

Overland Park, KS 66202

 

Homes in 66202

Shawnee Mission Northwest

12701 West 67th Street

Shawnee, KS 66216

 

Homes in 66216

Shawnee Mission South

5800 West 107th Street

Overland Park, KS 66207

 

Homes in 66207

Shawnee Mission West

8800 West 85th Street

Overland Park, KS 66212

 

Homes in 66212

Horizons High School

5900 Lamar Ave

Mission, KS 66202

 

 

Shawnee Mission Special Education

Shawnee Mission Special Education

Shawnee Mission District Centers

Arrowhead Day School (K-12)

 

8200 W. 71st Street

Shawnee Mission, KS 66204

 

 

Career and Technical Campus

11475 W. 93rd Street

Overland Park, KS 66214

Center for Academic Achievement

8200 West 71st Street

Shawnee Mission, KS 66204

 

Shawnee Mission Middle Schools

Hocker Grove Middle School

10400 Johnson Drive

Shawnee, KS 66203

Indian Hills Middle School

6400 Mission Road

Prairie Village, KS 66208

Indian Woods Middle School

9700 Woodson

Overland Park, KS 66207

Trailridge Middle School

7500 Quivira Road

Shawnee Mission, KS 66216

Westridge Middle School

9300 Nieman Road

Overland Park, KS 66214

Shawnee Mission Elementary Schools

Apache Elementary

 

Belinder Elementary

 

Bluejacket-Flint Elementary

 

 

Briarwood Elementary

 

 

Broken Arrow Elementary

 

 

Brookridge Elementary

 

 

Brookwood Elementary

 

 

 

Christa McAuliffe Elementary

 

 

Comanche Elementary

 

 

Corinth Elementary

Crestview Elementary

East Antioch Elementary

Highlands Elementary

John Diemer Elementary

Lenexa Hills Elementary

Merriam Park Elementary

Mill Creek Elementary

Nieman Elementary

Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary

Overland Park Elementary

Pawnee Elementary

Prairie Elementary

Ray Marsh Elementary

Rhein Benninghoven Elementary

Rising Star Elementary

Rosehill Elementary

Roesland Elementary

Rushton Elementary

Santa Fe Trail Elementary

Shawanoe Elementary

Sunflower Elementary

Tomahawk Elementary

Trailwood Elementary

Westwood View Elementary

Shawnee Mission PreK

Early Childhood Education

Shawnee Mission Early Childhood Education Center

6701 W. 83rd Street

Overland Park, KS 66204

 

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Blue Valley School District

I know that finding the right school can play an important role in finding a home that fits.  It can make a huge difference in the decision to buy or sell your home.  

Here are some great resources to learn more about the Blue Valley School District and what homes are currently available there.

Blue Valley serves more than 22,000 students and most schools are generally rated above average in school quality according to greatschools.org

It shares several zip codes with bordering school districts of Shawnee Mission School District, Spring Hill School District, Olathe School District, and Louisburg School District.  Contact me to help you look for a home in a specific district.

Blue Valley Boundary Maps

High School information updated June 2020 from Blue Valley School District  for the 2020 2021 School Year.  Website states it is updated annually.  See website for current maps and elementary school and middle school information.

Homes for Sale in Blue Valley School District

66210, 66211, 66213, 66209, 66062, 66221, 66223, 66224, 66083, 66085, 66013

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Blue Valley High Schools

Blue Valley High

6001 W 159th Street

Overland Park, KS 66085

 

Homes in 66085

Blue Valley North

12200 Lamar Avenue

Overland Park, KS 66209

 

Homes in 66209

Blue Valley Northwest

13260 Switzer

Overland Park, KS 66213

 

Homes in 66213

Blue Valley Southwest

17600 Quivira Road

Overland Park, KS 66221

 

Homes in 66221

Blue Valley West

16200 Antioch Road

Overland Park, KS 66085

 

Homes in 66085

Blue Valley Special Education

Blue Valley Special Education

Blue Valley Specialty Schools

Blue Valley Academy

7500 W 149th Terrace

Overland Park, KS 66223

 

 

CAPS

7501 West 149th Terrace,
Overland Park, KS 66223

Blue Valley Middle Schools

Aubry Bend Middle School

12501 W 175th St

Overland Park, KS 66221

Blue Valley Middle School

5001 W 163rd Ter

Overland Park, KS 66085

Harmony Middle School

10101 W 141st St

Overland Park,, KS 66221

Lakewood Middle School

6601 Edgewater Dr

Overland Park, KS 66223

Leawood Middle School

2410 W 123rd St

Leawood, KS 66209

Overland Trail Middle School

6201 W 133rd St

Overland Park, KS 66209

Oxford Middle School

12500 Switzer

Overland Park, KS 66213

Pleasant Ridge Middle School

9000 W 165th St
Overland Park, KS 66085

Prairie Star Middle School

14201 Mission Rd

Leawood, KS 66224

Blue Valley Elementary Schools

Blue River Elementary

 

Cedar Hills Elementary

 

Cottonwood Point Elementary

 

 

Harmony Elementary

 

 

Heartland Elementary

 

 

Indian Valley Elementary

 

 

Lakewood Elementary

 

 

 

Leawood Elementary

 

 

Liberty View Elementary

 

 

Mission Trail Elementary

 

Morse Elementary

 

Overland Trail Elementary

 

Oak Hill Elementary

 

Prairie Star Elementary

 

Stilwell Elementary

 

Sunrise Point Elementary

 

Sunset Ridge Elementary

 

Timber Creek Elementary

 

Valley Park Elementary

 

Wolf Springs Elementary

 

Stanley Elementary

 

Blue Valley PreK Schools

Hilltop Learning Center

7700 W 143rd St

Overland Park, Kansas 66223

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Johnson County KS Zip Codes by City

If you are looking for Johnson County zip codes by city, this summary should help!

Johnson County is all the best things about living in Kansas City wrapped into one great county.

Olathe

66063, 66062, 66061, 66051

Overland Park

66013, 66062, 66083, 66085, 66201, 66202, 66203, 66206, 66207, 66209, 66210, 66211, 66212, 66213, 66214, 66215, 66221, 66223, 66224, 66225, 66251, 66282, 66283

Shawnee

66203, 66214, 66216, 66217, 66218, 66219, 66226, 66227, 66286

Lenexa

66210, 66214, 66215, 66216, 66217, 66219, 66220, 66227, 66250, 66285

Gardner

66030

Leawood

66206, 66209, 66211, 66224

Mission

66202, 66205, 66222, 66276

Prairie Village

66206, 66207, 66208

Merriam

66202, 66203, 66204

De Soto

66018, 66019

Roeland Park

66205

Mission Hills

66205, 66208

Edgerton

66021

Fairway

66205

Westwood

66205

Westwood Hills

66205

Mission Woods

66205

Lake Quivira 

66217

Spring Hill

66062, 66083

What are the Best Zip Codes in Johnson County, KS?

The best suburbs of Kansas City are going to be determined by the person calling them home and what is important to them.  Each community has its own personality and Johnson County KS is full of activities, parks, work and resources.  

I would love to connect with you and visit more about what each has to offer.

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Johnson County KS Property Search

Are you searching for a new home in Johnson County KS? Are you interested in the value of your Johnson County KS property? I can help with all things related to Johnson County KS real estate. Please feel free to check out the Johnson County KS Property search on my Keller Williams Platinum Partners portal as a starting point or go on over to my Johnson County KS by Zip Codes page where I have the property searches organized by city.

 

And then reach out to me so I can get you the latest information reports for the best suburbs of Kansas City.

I love living in the best suburbs of Kansas City and I know you will too!  Contact me today to get started on your Johnson County KS property search!

 

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I just added a Johnson County KS and KC Disability Resources page to the website with information on schools, activities and living in Kansas City for people and families with disabilities. I hope you will find it useful!

Whether you are from the KC Metro area or you are doing your research to see if this would be a good place to move for your family, I hope you can learn of some new opportunities in Johnson County KS and Kansas City as a whole.

Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on living in the metro with a disability as it is my goal to connect my families to disability resources in their communities. If I don’t know the answer, I will do my best to find one!

Follow this link or get to it off of the main menu! Happy Connecting!

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Sometimes it is hard to score KC air show tickets or you just don’t want to deal with the traffic at the hub of the airshow.  Families with young children or families that have a member with mobility challenges might find the parking or transportation issues less than ideal.  The good news is that there are many locations throughout Kansas City that you can check out the airshow from the comfort of your home neighborhood. I watched the airshow from a neighborhood in Olathe, KS near the airport.

The United States Navy Blue Angels headlined the air show over  July 3 -4, 2021 at the New Century Air Center in Gardner, KS.  The United States Air Force Thunderbirds joined them in a special appearance during the shows as well. 

Here is some exciting video that I captured while watching the Blue Angels perform from an Olathe, KS neighborhood near the New Century AirCenter in Gardner, KS.

Look for an upcoming Kansas City air show in the Kansas City metro.  They are worth your time! 

The KC Air Show often brings an awesome mixture of rare historical planes that aren’t often available to the public and current military technology and training squads.

For 2022, the headlining act in the 2022 KC Air Show September 3-4, 2022 will be the United States Airforce Thunderbirds.  It will again be held at the New Century AirCenter.

It is one of the many exciting things about living in Kansas City.

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Introduction to Kelly Dahl, Realtor with Keller Williams Platinum Partners

My name is Kelly and I am a realtor with Keller Williams Platinum Partners and Team Olson Properties.

I have been a Johnson County Kansas, Kansas City Metro resident for 20 years now.    I grew up in a small town in Central Kansas where I learned the values of working hard and caring about others.  I bring these qualities to everything I do. 

I have been a certified public accountant for 20 years and now am asking to be your realtor as well.

 

What Do I Love About Kansas City?

I feel so lucky to be living in Kansas City.  Kansas City to me is a big small town.  The best part of a small town is feeling known and knowing that your friends will have your back no matter what comes.  Kansas City has this community and you can find “your people” here that will love and support you. 

The best part of a big city is the resources it offers.  Kansas City definitely has this.  From its parks to its shopping to its sports teams and everything in between Kansas City has what you want and need.  Also this small town girl appreciates that they don’t roll the sidewalks up quite so early in this city.

Kansas City has great schools and great hospitals on both sides of the state line.  It is easily driveable, the traffic is tolerable and parking is not hard to find, the way it can be in bigger cities.  And the people here can’t be beat!

How Can I Be of Service?

I hope to introduce those who are unfamiliar with Johnson County KS and the Kansas City metro to the many benefits of living in Kansas City.  I look forward to exploring the city with you. 

To those that call Kansas City home, I hope to add value by highlighting resources you may not be aware of that will be useful to you.

I will share ideas to help when you are selling your home and ideas to help when you are looking for a new one.

I will also share community resources and home ideas for those with elderly family members or those with special needs.

Why families with special needs?

I was blessed with my daughter in 2007.  She blessed me with a network of connections and a variety of useful information that I would otherwise not have experienced.  I am grateful to get to share this information with people in the Kansas City community.

Several years ago, it became time to move or renovate my home to accommodate her needs.  I knew I needed to move to a ranch home or make my home work for all of us.  Ultimately, I decided it was better for our family to remodel our home to fit us. 

Accessing the help of generous community organizations in KC and other resources, I was able make it work.  I hope to share my story and my insights with families in a similar spot and help them get the right home fit for their family.

I have all these seemingly random skillsets and information that come from being Kelsey’s mom.  I look forward to helping you with any part of your special needs journey I can.  If I don’t know the answer, I will try to find you a resource that does so please ask!

Why families with aging family members?

I loved my grandparents, especially my Grandma.  I have fond memories of spending time with her growing up.  She was active and never slowed down until the day she passed away.  I also have loved family members that have struggled with mobility or cognition as they are getting older.

I believe we should honor our elders and sometimes that means helping them make new decisions, whether that is moving into or out of Kansas City to be closer to grandbabies, moving out of our childhood home or making home modifications to make their home work for them.

Sometimes it also means that we need to look for a new home or ways to accommodate them in ours to continue to give them independence while also giving them the care they deserve.

The team I have joined with Keller Williams Platinum Partners, Team Olson Properties, is qualified to help you with this part of your journey.  Belinda Olson is a certified senior housing professional with the seniors real estate institute so not only does she have the skillset to help with this, she has the resources to back it up.  I look forward to learning from her.

Why everyone?

I put my heart into what I do.  I am dedicated and driven to find the best solution for my clients. Everyone has unique goals and desires in the place they call home.  My goal as your realtor is to entertain, educate and help you get what you want in a home that fits.

So anyway that’s a little about me and what I hope to do here.

Now please tell me about you, what brought you here and how I can help in the comments below or reach out to me at kellydahl@kw.com to get and keep in touch. 

I look forward to connecting!

 

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