Johnson County Connect Newsletter - DonorsChoose, Events in the Area, Business Spotlight, Johnson County Real Estate

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View this email in your browser Two Ways to Help Your Kids, Grandkids, Nephews or Nieces this School Year Sure you could start the school year by committing to donating time at your kiddo's school. But if you are like most people and don't have much time or can't commit to a schedule, think about donating supplies to the classroom. A great site to choose is Donors Choose. Donors Choose is like a kickstarter for the classroom. Teachers who are looking for funds to buy supplies for their classroom will make a request on Donors Choose. Go to DonorsChoose.org, add your school or teacher's name in the search bar and city, state or zip in the location area. Next hit search and start viewing the request. Once you view a request you would like to contribute to, enter an amount and click the Give button. In this issue: Business Spotlight What's Happening Best Place to Raise a Family Home Improvement Idea Business Spotlight Did You Know ??? Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist New Listings this past week Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist Interest Rates are Falling! Real Estate Snapshots What is Your Home Worth? Discover More About Your City Interest Rates are Falling! Business Spotlight - DIY Woodshop The DIY Woodshop in Olathe serves as a place where diverse groups of people can have access to vast selections of tools, machines and space. DIY Woodshop   What's Happening . . . Aug. 16 - Stone Pillar Friday Night Concert Series Aug. 16 - Ethnic Enrichment Festival 2019 Aug. 16 - Light Up the Lawn Aug. 17 - Sunflower & Peach Festival Aug. 17 - Olathe Farmers' Market Aug. 17 - Overland Park Farmers' Market Aug. 17 - Hy-Vee Carnival - 95th St Aug. 17 - Gardner Grind 2019 - Ultimate Obstacle Adventure Aug. 17 - KC Taste at Crown Center Aug. 17 - KC Chiefs vs Pittsburgh Steelers Aug. 24 - 2019 Olathe Charities 5K Aug. 25 - 17th Annual Head for the Cure 5K Overland Park Named Best Place to Raise a Family For the fifth straight year, Overland Park was the "Best Place to Raise a Family" in the United States, according to Wallethub. Click here to view the entire list.   Blue-Green Algae has been found in Kansas 22 bodies of water have been found to have the dangerous Blue-Green Algae in Kansas by health officials, including two in the Kansas City area. Before you head out to the lake you might want to view the current lake advisories. Current Lake Advisories Home Improvement Idea Restore Your Floor's Shine The versatility and warmth of wood is incomparable to most flooring materials, but regular exposure to foot traffic that tracks in dirt and dust will leave your floors looking dull and distressed. Turn your dull looking floors back to shiny floors by polishing with a product that is specifically designed for hardwood floors. Did you know a wood floor should be polished once a year, and every four to six months in high-traffic areas of the home? Top 7 Best Hardwood Floor Polish   Did You Know ??? If you know of someone who needs assistance to travel in Olathe and is struggling financially, there is help. The City of Olathe has a taxi Coupon that allows rides with 10/10 Taxi. For more information, go to Taxi Coupon.   Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist Check for plumbing leaks Replace any worn faucet washers Inspect all electrical cords, wall plates and plugs for damage and wear Check alarm systems (smoke and carbon monoxide) and make sure they are operating properly Make sure all GFCI  plugs are functioning properly Replace HVAC filters Make sure attic is properly ventilated Clean dryer vent duct Walk around the home and inspect for critter intrusion Need help with maintenance items around the home? I have a list of contractors that can help. Let's talk . . .(913) 712-9313.  Search JOCO Homes For Sale Search New Homes For Sale Interest Rates are Falling! Mortgage rates have continued to drop from last week. With rates dropping, lenders have been quoting below 3.5% rates on mortgage loans. With the volatility in the world markets, don't expect mortgage rates to stay low forever. Thinking of moving or refincining, take advantage of the low rates. Need help finding the best loan program or rate? Let's talk . . . (913) 712-9313.   JOCO Real Estate Snapshots To view a Johnson County Real Estate Snapshot including more stats and view listings for sale, go to: JOCO Real Estate Snapshots. Start today and automatically register to win a "Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que Gift Card". Reports are for the past 30 days. Click her to view over 75 area real estate reports.   STAY INFORMED! Our Real Estate Market Snapshot provides you with relevant, up-to-date market statistics... View Active, Pending, & SOLD homes for sale Average Days on the Market Median Sold Prices and Trends Number of Homes for Sale Easy TO READ report format, viewable via mobile, tables, or home computer Start today and automatically register to win a "Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que Gift Card" Did you know that the recent real estate activity has affected the value of your home? Wouldn't you like to know how? Instantly find out the value of your home . . . 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