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Things to do for The Fourth

On this wonderful Independence day both Dallas and Chicago canceled thier large displays of fireworks for budget cuts and 'public-safety' but in Kansas City fireworks remain a big part of our Fourth of July celebration! I am so excited to have a fun-filled fourth and with multitudes of celebrations going on through-out the city you can be sure to watch some spectacular firework shows! Check out my list below to help you and yours have the perfect Fourth of July watching spectacular pyrotechnic displays!

Johnson County

1. Overland Park Rotary Star Spangled Spectacular: July 4, 4:00: help honor veterans and thier victories in conflict at Corporate Woods Office Park. Events begin Sunday at 4 pm and includes a live broadcast from 104.3 FM and performances from soul revue band Atlantic Express, the 35th Infantry Division Band of The Kansas National Guard, with fireworks starting at 9:30 pm. Food, beverages, and a children's area will be available. Admission is FREE!
2. City of Leawood Fireworks: July 4 Fireworks set to begin at 9:45 pm at Leawood City Park! Admission is FREE!
3. Village Fest: Prairie Village: July 4 Prairie Village Festival beginning at 9 am and ending at 2pm. Festival offers concerts, a pancake breakfast ($5/plate), Child ID program, Kiddie Ridges, Face Painting, and more!
4. Roeland Park Fireworks: July 4 Fireworks begin at Dusk at Bishop-Miege High School
5. City of Gardner Fireworks: July 4 Fireworks begin at dusk at Gardner-Edgerton Highschool. Free Admission.
6. City of Olathe Fireworks: July 4 Fireworks begin at 9:30 pm at The Great Mall of The Great Plains. Free Admission!

Kansas City

1. KC RiverFest: July 3-4 Held at Berkley Riverfront Park organized by Friends of the River-KC offers 2 live music stages, a kids stage, beer, barbecue, a kids zone, a marketplace, and a Zambelli fireworks show Friday and Sunday. Also, catch the first annual Canoe & Kayak Invitational Championship at 3 pm sunday. Tickets are $6 at the gate and children under 5 get in free.

Northland

1. City of Independence Fireworks: July 4 Fireworks at Mormon Visitors Center beginning at dusk
2. City of Gladstone Fireworks: July 4 Fireworks at Oak Grove Park beginning around 9:30-9:45
3. Platte City Fireworks: July 4th Fireworks at Platte County Highschool Football Field fireworks begin around 9-9:30 pm
4. Smithville Fireworks: July 4th: Fireworks at Smithville Lake beginning at dusk
5. Weatherby Lake Fireworks: July 4th: Fireworks at Weatherby Lake Dam beginning after 9 pm
6. Liberty 4thFest: July 4th: Fountain Bluff Sports Complex. Festivities begin at 6 pm with children's activities, and live music. Fireworks begin at 9:45 pm
7. Elms Missouri Wine Festival and Fireworks: July 4th: Spend your Fourth at The Elms resort. Family fun even with music by The Dave Stephens Band, Food, lawn games and fireworks. Bring your lawn chair. Gates open at 5:30 pm with fireworks at 9:30 pm

Have a great and safe Fourth of July!

-The Koehler Bortnick Team

STEMS event

Fabulous Photo-Op at the STEMS event benefitting breast cancer at the Overland Park Arboretum! The setting was beautiful and the guests were amazing! I had such a wonderful time!

Add a little Oomph to Your Outdoor Space

Curb Appeal and Outdoor Staging Tips

Adding some furniture to your outdoor space gives your home some extra oomph

1. Curb appeal is vital to attracting buyers! Stop traffic using color: first, with two tones of paint add a faux finish to any corner keystones. Next, bring out the color of walkway pavers using a stone sealer. Plant flower in bloom and you'll always have buyers swarming like bees to your front door.
2. A nice outdoor deck can be a huge selling feature! Give your outdoor space new life, first sand the wood. Then cover with a light-colored stain instead of paint to give it a rustic, grainy look. Furnish it for entertaining and watch as your open house turns into a party!

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Bring Your Home Office from Cluttered to Functional with a few easy steps

Bonus Room and Office Staging Tips

Like most people, you probably have an extra room with a hodgepodge of uses, clear out the clutter and stage it for ONE purpose, like a home office!

1. Stage rooms with one purpose so buyers will know what it is. Clear away all clutter and excess furniture. Paint the walls a neutral tone and furnish the room with a desk to stage as a home office. Or try staging with a comfortable arm chair, a small table, and a lamp to transform a loft or stairwell nook into a cozy reading spot.
2. Don't forget your storage space! Resist the urge to shove clutter into closets- buyers will be opening all your closet doors during showings. Clear out all unnecessary clustter, and organize your shelves to show off how much storage you really have!

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Tips to Making Your Bedrooms More Inviting...

Bedroom Staging Tips:

Luxurious fabrics and warm colors will make your bedroom feel inviting for potential buyers.

1. Remove distracting, unnecessary furniture from the bedroom. Bedrooms should send a signal of relaxation and comfort, if you have multiple purposes in one room, people will think there aren't enough rooms in the house for you and there won't be for them. When in doubt, take it out!
2. Headboards draw attention to the bed and make the room feel fancy! When buyers enter into a master bedroom, they are expecting to see luxury, comfort, and elegance. Make sure your master suite exudes all three!
3. Coordinate your bedding and window treatments to add instant style and class!

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