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Independence, MO
Broad Acres
3 Bed, 3.50 Bath
0 Sq.Ft
$119,900
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Price Reduced For Quick Sale Thousands
Independence, MO
Highridge
3 Bed, 1 Bath
0 Sq.Ft
$64,500
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Good Quiet Neighborhood. House Needs
Independence, MO
Castle Woods East
4 Bed, 2.50 Bath
2,691 Sq.Ft
$210,000
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Incredible 1 1/2 Story Exudes A
Independence, MO
Wundurvue
3 Bed, 1 Bath
0 Sq.Ft
$74,500
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Very Nice Home That Is Move-In Ready.


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Independence Real Estate Information in Missouri

Also called the "Queen City of the Trails," the rather sizable city of Independence, Missouri is located in the Kansas City metro area in Jackson County. It is less than 10 miles from Kansas City, Missouri, and is a six-hour drive from Dallas. As the birthplace of Ginger Rogers and Margaret Truman, Independence also serves as the county seat and spans over 78 square miles with a resident population of about 110,000. Average temperatures within the city range from the high 80s in the summertime to the high 20s in the winter.

Local commuter access and travel is facilitated by adjacent Highway 24. Kansas City International Airport is located about 25 miles away, making air travel accommodations rather convenient. Industries within the area that provide employment opportunities include educational, health and social services, manufacturing and retail trade. Independence residents with children from grades K-12 will find the proper educational amenities through the Independence Unified School District. Those in pursuit of a degree in higher learning have four local college and university campuses to choose from with over seven additional campuses just outside the region.

Recreational activities in Independence, Missouri can be sought out in the form of over 40 neighborhood parks and three golf courses. Historic sites and museums are also plentiful, such as the Harry S. Truman National Historic Site, Jail Museum, Bingham-Waggoner Estate and National Frontier Trails Museum. The Independence Symphony also resides here, and annual festivals like the Santa-Cali Gon Days, which is usually held in September, keep residents busy and entertained.


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"Mark Wilkinson, Your Local Real Estate Expert
Specializing in Independence, Missouri"
Mark Wilkinson, Local Real Estate Expert in Independence Missouri
Mark Wilkinson

Mark Wilkinson : As an accomplished Realtor® for the past 14 years, Mark understands that the key to a successful real estate experience stems from his ability to provide excellent customer service by utilizing innovative marketing strategies and consistently negotiating win-win scenarios for all parties involved. Licensed in both Kansas and Missouri, Mark enjoys the enthusiasm of working with first-time buyers and serves as a Relocation Specialist. He also has experience in working with investor properties and luxury homes and brings his prior experience as a CPA, Accredited Appraiser, Certified Adjuster, and Licensed Residential Contractor to the table.

Mark understands that buying a home is an important investment. As such, you can be confident in knowing that his entire focus will be on your complete satisfaction and exceeding your expectations, which is proven in his 75% repeat and referral business rate and Outstanding Achievement awards (2005-2008).

Mark explains that with every client he works with the focus is on five points for ensuring a successful real estate experience:

• Educate you on the strategic process
• Empower you to make wise, researched decisions
• Protect you with experience and caring support
• Save you time by handling all aspects of the process
• Save you money by marketing and negotiating to your highest advantage

Contact Mark today to learn more about the real estate market in Independence, MO. Then relax and start packing!
If you are ready to purchase a new home and want a private consultation, or are interested in selling your home, please call Mark today at 913-909-4241 or email Mark@RelaxAndStartPacking.com.



CONTACT INFORMATION
Mark Wilkinson

Local Independence Real Estate Company



Keller Williams Platinum Partners


1201 Northeast Windsor Drive
Lees Summit, Missouri 64086

Email: Mark@RelaxAndStartPacking.com

Direct : 913-909-4241

Independence, MO Real Estate Market – Price Range of Independence Houses for Sale


The real estate market in Independence, MO consists of primarily single-family detached homes with some opportunities to purchase condominium or townhouse properties. A standard single-family home equipped with three-bedrooms and two-baths can be acquired starting at $100,000. A slightly larger four-bedroom home with three-baths can be purchased in the high $100,000s. Larger estate properties boasting 5-bedrooms or more can be found listed from about $300,000 and reach well over $800,000.

A typical townhouse or condominium in Independence equipped with two-bedrooms and two-baths can be bought for about $105,000. For slightly larger three-bedroom and three-baths, they are just under $125,000. There are very scarce opportunities to purchase empty lots of land for those who wish to implement custom designs and build their dream homes. An acre of residential land can be purchased for well over $115,000.

View Current Rates
-- Sep 3rd, 2010 --
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 30 yr. fixed rate: 4.34%
 15 yr. fixed rate: 3.86%
 30 yr. jumbo rate: 5.48%
 15 yr. jumbo rate: 5.02%
Average Prices of 3 Bed Homes
-- Sep 3rd, 2010 --
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 2 Years Ago  $97,000
 1 Year Ago  $90,000
 6 Months Ago   $96,000
 1 Month Ago  $86,000
 Today  $89,000

Independence MO Real Estate for the week of August 30th, 2010: homes priced around $86,952 compared to $138,350 the previous week, showing a decrease of less than -59%.  As of August 30th, 2010, the current number of listings in Independence MO are 848 listings.  For Friday, September 3rd, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 4.33%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.85%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 5.48%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 5.02%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators.  Get local info and homes for sale in Independence MO. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures in Independence, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes in Independence, Independence neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Independence to help you find the best home!


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