Links & Recommendations

HARP (Home Affordable Refinance Program) announced October 21, 2011:
http://www.fhfa.gov/webfiles/22721/HARP_release_102411_Final.pdf

Credit advice, services and repair from The Credit Guys – Keith Knapp 816.524.9400
http://www.yourcreditguys.com/

Local real estate statistics from the Kansas City Regional Association of Realtors:
www.kcrar.com/market-statistics

Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) low down payment loan options:
http://www.mhdc.com/

Johnson County, KS first time buyer assistance programs:
http://hsa.jocogov.org/housing/fthba.shtml

Title Services from Continental Title – Valerie Starks 816.468.6122
http://www.ctitle.com

Sound, professional, and unbiased mortgage advice from the Mortgage Advice Forums:
http://www.mortgageadviceforums.com/

Property Tax information for Missouri residents:
http://www.moassessorsassn.org/

Property Tax information for Kansas residents:
www.ksrevenue.org/pvd.htm

Insurance company customer satisfaction ratings in Missouri and Kansas:
www.insurance.mo.gov
; http://www.insurance.mo.gov/

Recommended Service Providers

PST Engineering – Frank Comer 816.468.1200 - Residential and commercial  structural, foundations, mold, forensic investigations, roof, home inspections

White, Grego & White Insurance - John White 816.436.4132 – Residential and commercial multiple lines and multiple carriers

WJ Ballard Home Improvement and RepairBill Ballard 816.429.8056- Residential and commercial projects.

PuroCleanBill Wilkinson 816.883.3075- Water, fire, mold, biohazard remediation

Christian Brothers Roofing – Scott Horstmann 816.812.3039 – Roofing

Certa-Pro Painters - Steve Hamadi 816.792.4421 – Interior and exterior house painting including custom design.

KC Waterproofing Solutions - Don Derry 816.505.9990 - Foundation, environmental, mold, duct cleaning

C.M. Mose & Son Electrical, Heating and Cooling - Pat Curnow 816.365.3444

Kansas City CCTV & Security – Joe Salamone 816.781.9789 – Home security including monitoring, video, medical alerts

Whitley Wood & Tree – Luke Whitley 816.468.8733 – Tree removal, trimming

Pro Carpet Care – Tim Munyan 816.807.6049 – Residential and commercial “green” carpet and upholstry cleaning

Sheller Lawn and Landscape - Craig Sheller 816.365.0094 – Lawn and landscape design, maintenance, care, drainage, delivery, snow removal, patios, fire pits

Olson Insurance and Financial Services Agency – Jon Olson 816.795.5977 - Farmer’s Insurance

Feeback Law Group - Mike Feeback 816.225.2148 – Real Estate attorney