Savvy Sales

The growth of these areas is ample evidence of the attractiveness that is bringing increasing numbers of home buyers to both Wyandotte and Leavenworth counties. Although a number of features benefit these areas, the greatest single factor may be the emergence of western Wyandotte County as a regional tourism and retail center.
The story actually began with the now famous Kansas Speedway, which was used as a springboard to develop the nearby Legends and Village West shopping, dining and entertainment mecca. In less than five years, the area has become one of the leading attractions in the Midwest and - significantly - continues to grow. Currently under construction is the Schlitterbahn Vacation Village, a 300-acre family destination resort complex comprised of multiple entertainment venues connected by a series of canals that will carry guests between lodging units and a large summertime waterpark, marine exhibitions and a covered River Walk with shops and restaurants. Not surprisingly, these unprecedented developments and the attention they generate are spurring plans for even more quality growth nearby.

"It's simply become an amazing area," Diana explained. "You've got I-70 and I-435, which provide the ability to get anywhere in the metro area in minutes. You've got schools and shopping equal to anything in the region, and you have the ability to find affordable homes in some of the most beautiful land in the region. It's a combination that's hard to beat."

But if anything, Diana may be able to top that. Always alert to opportunity for home buyers, she and her team are quick to take advantage of programs that offer her buyers significant advantage.

For example, she notes that in the Lei Valley development, they are offering a five-year rebate and up to 75% back a year on real estate taxes to attract young buyers.
"Things like that can help buyers, especially young families," she noted. "We make a point of staying abreast of things like that and helping our clients take advantage of them.

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