Webster Team Blog

It's About That Time of Year

Crystal Webster

...for holiday lights! And if you thought the Plaza was the only place to find lights you are mistaken. North of the river, down south, east, and west there is a lighting ceremony near you!

Here is a list of places to see the lights and all of them run through the end of the year (some a little bit later).

Take it easy this year, go see some lights, and let someone else pay the electric bill!

First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit

Crystal Webster

In case the low home values and the low interest rates haven't enticed you enough into looking for your first home here is another incentive to add to the mix.

The first-time home-buyers credit is part of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 and is available through mid 2009.

Any homebuyer that purchases their first primary residence between April 9, 2008 and July 1, 2009 is eligible for up to a $7,500 tax credit (both spouses, if married, have to be first tim [...]

Know Thy Credit Score

Crystal Webster

Some people don't fully understand the importance of having a good credit score. A poor credit score can effect many areas of your life. It can determine the interest rate you can get on a house, car, and credit cards - it can even keep you from getting a good rate on your insurance. Your credit rating is a way for businesses to determine how likely you are to pay back the money you owe it. The lower the number the less likely you are to pay it back.

Credit scores range from 300 to [...]

Home Short Sales – A Definition (Also known as Pre-Foreclosure Home Sales)

Crystal Webster

With the economy the way that it is these days sometimes bad things happen to good people.

Short
selling a house is an alternative way to sell a home. A short sale,
also known as a pre-foreclosure sale, happens when a lender accepts a
lower amount for the house than the mortgage the house has against it.
These sales are not easy to complete and it does require a
knowledgeable team on your side [...]

Trick or Treating Safely

Crystal Webster

Halloween in just around the corner. Yes, that means you only have a couple days to finish up, or start in my case, the costumes...

You can never be to safe with the little ones; so I thought you would like a little reminder of some safety tips.

A special thanks goes to the Los Angeles Fire Department for putting such a great list together! Click here to see it.

Oh, and parents, remember to try at least one of every type of candy your kiddos bring home!

"Hip Halloween Happenings"

Crystal Webster

I LOOOOOVE Halloween. It probably stems back to when I was little. See, my birthday is in 5 days and then right around the corner is Halloween - which I always thought was a belated birthday present for me. PLUS, I got to dress up and just ask people for 'presents'.

So every year I get excited about the crisp air, pumpkin patches, apple picking, Louisburg donuts, and all the other fun activities that come along with fall.

Click here for a list of all the wonderful t [...]

Kansas City This Weekend...What's Going On?

Crystal Webster

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Don't forget about the KC Pumpkin Patch in Gardner, Kansas! Just hop on I-35 until you get to the 191st street exit and turn right. They offer way more then just pumpkins, click on the hyper link to see all the festivities!

What a great way to spend some quality family time.

Olathe 4Bed/3.5 Bath - Just Listed, Just Sold!

Crystal Webster

Congrats Bob; another quick sale! A great house in Olathe sold in just over a week for almost 2% over asking price!!

You didn't even give me enough time to put the specifics up on the website!

Kansas City This Weekend...What's Going On?

Crystal Webster

Looking for something to do this weekend? How about the Wild West Show and Bullwhacker Days at Mahaffie Farmstead?

Experience the 1860s with historical re-enactors—cowboys, Indians, mountain men, mounted cavalry, dance hall gals and more. Enjoy Mexican and European music, dancers, crafts, food, children’s activities, and stagecoach rides.

Here is a link to give you all the details and the hours of the festival.

Kansas City This Weekend...What's Going On?

Crystal Webster

Looking for something to do this weekend? How about the 77th Annual Plaza Art Fair.

Here is a link to give you all the details and the hours of the fair.

Cut Costs on the Big Bills

Crystal Webster

Here is an article I found on Bankrate.com. I thought it had some useful ideas and sometimes it's nice to hear the same ideas in a different way.

Especially in this time of rising prices it's nice to have a few ideas up your sleeve.

Congratulations Bob!

Crystal Webster

Congratulations Bob on your 'Five Star: Best in Client Satisfaction'
award! This is the SECOND year that Bob has received this award; it is
really special to those people within the industry as it is based off
of the clients we serve. Only the top 7% of all agents in Kansas City
are eligible.

Here is some more information on the award itself.

Here is Bob's award profile.

Just another reason why Webster Team is proud to be Kansas City's Home Repair R [...]

Special Olympics - The R-word

Crystal Webster

As most of you know, Webster Team is a big supporter of the Special Olympics. We try to provide volunteer time whenever they ask for it and even give them a few bucks now and then...

I just received an email from the Special Olympics of Kansas and was appalled at the message that Hollywood is presenting. Here is what the email said:

"Dear Friend of Special Olympics Kansas:

Special Olympics Kansas invites you and your friends to be a fan of dignity and join us in a [...]

Back to School

Crystal Webster

Everyone's favorite part of back to school time is shopping...right? Yeah, mine either.

But, I've found some great coupons that should make everyone's day a little better. I love the Legends Shopping Center. It's a little bit out of the way but once I get there I'm always glad I did. Plus, when I find a great deal on shoes or a new blouse I'm happy for the rest of the week!

Click here to get a list of all the special deals going on for back to school in Le [...]

Webster Team is on Facebook!

Crystal Webster

The new Webster Team page on Facebook will help us
to better serve the members of the Facebook community. Of course, we
will still have our website but will add our blog and other features to
our Facebook page for added convenience. This Facebook page will also
give you the opportunity to add your thoughts about Webster Team and
invite your friends to become fans.

If you
are already a member of Facebook become a fan of ‘Webst [...]

An Introduction

Crystal Webster

Hello everyone! Most of you don’t know me since my picture isn’t on the website (yet!) so I wanted to introduce myself a little bit. My name is Crystal and I’m Bob’s daughter-in-law. I’ve been involved with Webster Team since the very beginning – in fact I was one of Bob’s first buyers and best referer. Then I married his son…

I have a degree in accounting from Emporia State University. That’ [...]

NEW GROWTH AT KELLER WILLIAMS IN OVERLAND PARK

Bob Webster

I am so proud of our Keller Williams office in Overland Park! For the last five years I have seen our office grow some of the finest agents around. Our particular office has trained and developed numerous agent leaders who are now providing expertise in other area Keller Williams' offices. We have just learned of two more agents spreading their wings!

Mark Willis is moving over to the Lee's Summit Keller Williams office to be a Team Leader. He has [...]

Faucet Handle Puller

Bob Webster

Cool Tool!

For years I have been replacing washers on
faucets. No big deal. I have always had a love/hate relationship with
bathtub faucet handles. Either they come right off and I am a happy
person or they are so corroded that I end up practically pulling he
whole faucet out of the wall! (not so happy)

I cannot believe I
did not know about this tool that has been around for as long as I
have. ( A very long time.) It is a handle [...]

When will the Railroad Elevation Project in Olathe be completed?

Bob Webster

The other day I was heading across town to meet a client. Do I take 119th? Do I take old 56 and cut back? How about the wonderful new 127th street bridge? No, not me, I decided to risk it and cut through town on Santa Fe. You probably already know what happened. I got stuck by the train... While sitting there admiring the beautiful bridge construction, I wondered when it would be completed. GOOD NEWS! The trains should be on the bridge by late [...]

College Blvd Grows!!!

Kyle Webster

The City of Olathe is growing like crazy and part of that expansion is down College Boulevard West past Ridgeview road. If you had past that way a year ago you might have hit any one of the following:

1. Train

2. Pedestrian

3. Covered Wagon

BUT THE FUTURE IS NOW!!!

As of December 20th a beautiful Four-Lane road has been opened and contains the longest bridge in Olathe (662 feet!). [The 127th Street bridge is 520 feet [...]