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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Wednesday, September 17, 2025 - 1:16 pm 
RN I did the stupidest thing. I did my Walmart grocery order this morning, and I just got the confirmation it was delivered but the picture from the delivery wasn't my house.
I had totally forgotten that yesterday I entered a delivery address of an area I am considering to move just to see if I can use the same Walmart for delivery. I forgot to remove the address and accidentally used it for today's groceries! Thank goodness they still gave me a refund after I explained. Whew.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Wednesday, September 17, 2025 - 1:43 pm
Naja, what you think the place is worth and what a realtor sees the price at are 2 different things. In this case, trust the realtors assessment of the value to start. The buyers will determine what the actual value will be.
When we sold my dad’s house, one realtor said 238k, the other said $199k. I went with the realtor at the higher amount to leave room for some negotiation. We got the full amount of 238k. A similar thing happened to my niece. She went with the realtor who said the value was much higher… she ended up in a bidding war, pushing it up much higher. So, you never really know what the market will bring. But, trusting the realtors assessment is the right way to go.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Wednesday, September 17, 2025 - 1:51 pm
RN Thank you for that info, Kooklie. One thing I also noticed.... The little blue house I liked is also listed with RN, and I told my RN agent I didn't think it was worth that since 10 yrs ago it sold for for less than half what it's listed for. It's actually 30k more than double it sold for 10 yrs ago. She tried to tell me it is worth the asking price, when I know it's only worth at least 15K less than what they are asking. It's like she's trying to set me up to bid more on houses than I know they are worth.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-06-2000
| Wednesday, September 17, 2025 - 2:15 pm
That could be, Naja, and on your bids, you have to stick to your truth, and what a particular property is worth to you.
Sales price, unless it is way out of range, is better to start high so people might make a lower offer, you counter and they buy with the original price in mind, and they feel good.
Bidding wars of course, create a different situ.
Depending on zoning, the little blue house seems to have a lot of land, and that could bring in buyers who want to add or build something larger.
In California rezoning and cities forced to build higher density is a hot button issue. Tons building and not enough parking.
My small city started out as farms and some of those chunks of land left to subsequent generations are being sold for higher density and most people hate it.. Of course we would like to keep the strawberry farm but we don't own those properties.
Anyway, in your case I hope you can sell high and buy low and get a place you and the dogs love.
Did Aurora's dad get a vehicle?
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Wednesday, September 17, 2025 - 2:50 pm
RN Thanks, Sea. Aurora's dad texted that it will be at least Friday before he can get her. Which is great because we aren't doing the stay through the app, and he's going to pay me cash.
eta, I have 6 dogs in the house right now. One goes home in a few minutes.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-06-2000
| Wednesday, September 17, 2025 - 2:59 pm
Nice to get extra cash!
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Wednesday, September 17, 2025 - 4:19 pm
House prices are also based on what houses with similar sq ft have sold for recently. That’s what realtors look at when determining the asking price of the houses. They apply the $ per sq ft to the square footage of the house you are either selling or buying. That’s usually the starting place. If it’s a hot or soft market, then that will raise or lower the housing prices. A good realtor will be aware of whether the house price is reasonable or not.
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Sugar
Member
08-14-2000
| Wednesday, September 17, 2025 - 9:17 pm
Naja, what sort of things are on your must have no ifs, buts or coconuts list and what would be a welcome bonus for your new home? Are you wanting to stay in Independence or only the Missouri side of the metro?
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Thursday, September 18, 2025 - 1:41 pm
RN No ifs ands or buts...hmmmm
Laundry on main level, even if it has a basement. Big yard, at least 1 car garage. NO carpet in living room, or anywhere...ok in bedrooms though if I like the house enough.
Some sort of patio or back deck. Central AC. Good space between houses because of the dogs (I'll be putting in a privacy fence if it doesn't have one) They help keep dogs from barking at things in other yards.
eta: OH! And no scuzzy house across the street I have to look at.
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Dipo
Member
04-22-2002
| Thursday, September 18, 2025 - 10:59 pm
RN, OMG... Jon Stewart has made his set look all gold and gaudy like the oval office. IT's hysterical.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Friday, September 19, 2025 - 4:36 am
RN I know! That was insane. Well not as crazy as why he did it.
RN Juju, I'm answering your question you posted in N&V.
I would like to move to Illinois because my family is there, but I want to stay in this area because the thought of trying to build up a batch of new pet sitting clientele is a nightmare. Right now I am at 41 repeat clients and can turn off my profile to new clients and still fill up my schedule. That was 2 years of hard work to accomplish.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Friday, September 19, 2025 - 8:09 am
RN Apollo the 10 month old German Shepherd is on the way! This is going to be a crazy 6 dog weekend.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Friday, September 19, 2025 - 10:29 am
RN Mr. Handsome just picked up Aurora. Here he is with his brand new truck and counting the cash to give me for sitting 
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Grooch
Member
06-16-2006
| Friday, September 19, 2025 - 10:42 am
How did his car/truck get stolen? Did he leave it unlocked with the keys in it?
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Friday, September 19, 2025 - 10:47 am
RN It was stolen while he was at the chiefs game. I have no idea beyond that.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-06-2000
| Friday, September 19, 2025 - 12:27 pm
A mud room would be nice for a back entrance for dogs...
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Friday, September 19, 2025 - 12:33 pm
RN Yes, anything that makes dog sitting easier! That's why my dream is a sunroom.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Friday, September 19, 2025 - 3:42 pm
RN This is my 6 Dog Weekend 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8Kq8vkJfTI
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-26-2000
| Friday, September 19, 2025 - 10:40 pm
That's a passel of pups!
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Saturday, September 20, 2025 - 6:52 am
RN Well isn't this a B*. That giant sweet gum tree next door that covers my yard in those hard round things that don't decay into the soil or let you mulch them, well, now that I'm set to move, it decided it's going to start dying. It tormented me for 32 years, and now it's dying when I decide to move. Unbelievable. SMH
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-26-2000
| Saturday, September 20, 2025 - 10:01 pm
LOL, Naja! The tree is getting the last laugh.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Sunday, September 21, 2025 - 7:26 am
RN I know! LOL
RN I tried chatgpt for the first time and asked it to write me a letter telling the own of a dog I'm watching to get him neutered before he comes back. It wrote me a pretty nice one!
Hey [Owner's Name], I’ve really enjoyed taking care of [Dog's Name], and he’s been a joy to have around! I did want to mention that I’ve noticed a few behavioral things that might be related to him not being neutered yet, like [mention any specific behaviors if applicable, like marking or aggression]. I’ve read that neutering can sometimes help with these kinds of things, and it might make him even more comfortable in different settings. I thought it might be a good idea to consider it, especially before he comes back to stay with me again. Let me know your thoughts, and I’m happy to help with any info or research if needed!
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-26-2000
| Sunday, September 21, 2025 - 9:33 pm
Huh, that is a pretty nice letter.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Monday, September 22, 2025 - 1:57 pm
RN I got ambushed by panhandlers in the Walgreen's parking lot. I could only get out of it by giving them $10.
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Grooch
Member
06-16-2006
| Monday, September 22, 2025 - 2:20 pm
RN I hate when that happens.
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