Todd Crain - Real Estate & Interior Design

09/06/2021

What a great home..... what a great neighborhood. Let me know if you want to check this out.

I can take the intimidation out of the finance and purchasing. Buying a home should feel good- I can make sure of that.

I will help you get into your perfect home.... then make it your PERFECT home.

Let's do it......

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/523-Grand-Blvd-APT-1B-Kansas-City-MO-64106/80870659_zpid/

For sale: $395,000. The Allure Of A Historic Landmark, The Financial Advantage Of A Tax Abatement, And The Rarity Of A True Live/Work Loft With All The Best Options For Dining, Drinking, Shopping, And Entertainment Right Outside Your Door. Greeted By Tremendous Natural Light, This Intriguing Corner....

09/06/2021

So....summer has come and gone. Now it's time to start thinking about Autumn. Before we even begin tweaking the interior to prepare for fall, we need to start out - outside.

Let's get everything planted now, so the colors and textures will bloom in fall. Fall is a glorious time for amazing colors and textures.

Think about the curb appeal as you drive up or the patio you relax in to enjoy your Happy Hour Martini. And don't forget what you see as you look out your windows from inside. Your landscape can be as meaningful to the interior as a rug or drapery. Keep this in mind!!

https://nvslandscapes.com/fall-cleanup/fall-landscaping-ideas-curb-appeal/

Photo: hgtv.com

09/04/2021

MUFFALETTA BRUSCHETTA - it's even fun to say......
Get your Labor Day started with this fun, easy, tasty appetizer. Perfect for tonight's evening gathering, lunch or as a starter for your Labor Day BBQ!!

ENJOY!!

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/valerie-bertinelli/muffuletta-bruschetta-4662106

Get Muffuletta Bruschetta Recipe from Food Network

09/04/2021

What a few years we have had. This will definitely be an era for the history books, among the political environment and changes, Covid having ran rapid and touching our lives in profound ways we never thought we would encounter and global warming taking it's toll as well ( I could go on). Through all of this, we have probably never encountered the hunger crisis that is more dire now than ever.

Think about where you are and how you can give to help out so many that have been left in such a bad place. Give from the heart cash or volunteer - every bit helps!! You will help so many by giving so little and this good deed will make you feel better - I guarantee you will be grinning with a pep in your step after you give from the heart.

https://www.harvesters.org/

What is Harvesters and how does this organization help feed the hungry in northeast Kansas and northwest Missouri? How can I support this nonprofit? What can I do to help fight hunger?

09/04/2021

Check this place out. Amazing home in the heart of KC. Nestled between the Plaza & Westport and just a short walk to Ragazza & the Peanut off Main. This place is waiting for you to post the sign "Home Sweet Home".

Let me know if you want to make this your new place!!

https://www.coldwellbanker.com/property/605-E-39th-St-Kansas-City-MO-64109/41052233/detail?src=list

This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Single Family for sale is located at 605 E 39th St, Kansas City, MO 64109. View 27 photos, price history and more on coldwellbanker.com.

09/04/2021

05/31/2021

AMAZING HOME for RENT in BLOOMINGDALE - DC
An amazing, large, renovated space in a charming, historic Victorian home. This home is located in the heart of Bloomingdale, with beautiful trees, amazing neighbors and nothing blocking your view. This is a MUST SEE!! This condo lives like a house.

2-Master BR, 2.5-Bath row house in Bloomingdale. 1-car onsite parking .
The main level features a large great room; Chef's Kitchen, Beautiful Dining Room, Living Room, 1/2 Bath. You will love the open stairway which leads to the lower level. Lower level has 2 Master BR, each with stunning, newly renovated full baths, The Master bath features a soaking tub, chandelier and heated floor. Washer/dryer and a hall large enough for an office or sitting area. Exterior: Front Porch, Back Deck, 1 Parking Spot, Plenty of Street parking. Amazing Sound - Speakers in the Ceiling. 3 Smart TVs, mounted are included.

This home is available unfurnished or furnished. Ask owner for details.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2419-1st-St-NW-APT-1-Washington-DC-20001/119083492_zpid/?view=public

For rent: $4,195. An amazing, large, renovated space in a charming, historic Victorian home. This home is located in the heart of Bloomingdale, with beautiful trees, amazing neighbors and nothing blocking your view. This is a MUST SEE!! This condo lives like a house. 2-Master BR, 2.5-Bath row house....

04/10/2021

BLOOM APPETITE!!
This is one of the most amazing time to explore farms and explore the miracles of nature - the spring produce will be blooming, ready to be eaten. Support your local Farmer's Markets!! Enjoy some amazing Spring recipes!!
https://cooking.nytimes.com/68861692-nyt-cooking/31042692-our-10-most-popular-recipes-right-now?campaign_id=58&emc=edit_ck_20210410&instance_id=29053&nl=cooking®i_id=126589530&segment_id=55346&te=1&user_id=b558d63856562ce34113acc311a7038e

Our 10 Most Popular Recipes Right Now is a group of recipes collected by the editors of NYT Cooking

04/10/2021

WON'T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR?
An amazing home just down the street from me. This will go quick. Let me know if I can show you the home and guide you through purchasing this dream home.
https://www.longandfoster.com/homes-for-sale/25-S-Street-NW-Washington-DC-20001-313427163

See details for 25 S Street NW, Washington, DC 20001, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full/1 Half Bathrooms, 2630 Sq Ft., Townhouse, MLS #: DCDC515778, Status: NEW LISTING, Courtesy: Samson Properties, Provided by: Long and Foster

04/10/2021

Help your community by helping Food & Friends!!

Your gift will help us purchase three essential kitchen tools ASAP an industrial grade vegetable chopper, an industrial grade can opener, and an immersion blender to help our chefs and volunteers with more efficient meal prep.

04/10/2021

03/20/2021

WOW!! Must See!!
Come see me and BUY this amazing home. Like new home in a great neighborhood with a BRAND NEW PRICE - $509K!! Super great flow and super cheap HOA!! It should be a beautiful day - take a walk, visit me and BUY this home!!

https://www.longandfoster.com/homes-for-sale/2909-17TH-Street-NE-UNIT-201-Washington-DC-20018-310935912?fbclid=IwAR3puuhdePss8FgIKjLi_0Jc-L2RrkrCAfUWeawmirC3AaknY16G4OECrzI

See details for 2909 17TH Street NE UNIT 201, Washington, DC 20018, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms, 971 Sq Ft., Condo, MLS #: DCDC509024, Status: Active, Courtesy: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Provided by: Long and Foster

03/12/2021

Spring is here - time to invigorate your life after a dark winter. With vaccines on the rise, getting back to a new normal is on the horizon and mortgage rates remain at an all time low - NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY YOURSELF A HOME IN DC!!

While house pricing is on the rise, condos remain affordable FOR NOW, but that will be changing soon. We expect a rise in real estate prices across the board as spring arrives and we put Covid in our rear view mirror.

Check out this incredible home in the middle of COLUMBIA HEIGHTS!! This could be your new home. Let me know when you are free and we can go check it out.

https://www.longandfoster.com/homes-for-sale/2750-14TH-Street-NW-UNIT-501-Washington-DC-20009-310858694

See details for 2750 14TH Street NW UNIT 501, Washington, DC 20009, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms, 1338 Sq Ft., Condo, MLS #: DCDC508622, Status: Active, Courtesy: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Provided by: Long and Foster

03/12/2021

Food and Friends has been around for over twenty year, taking care of our community. The needs increased this past year as the pandemic arrived but the needs will continue long after. It is through volunteer work, grants and donations that F&F has become so successful and they have become a necessary integral part of our community. Give what you can, when you can. Donations or time. I guarantee you will feel amazing after doing so!! I am there two or three days a week - and those are two or three of the best days of my week!!

https://foodandfriends.org/donate/

Renew your support for Food & Friends for 2021 this month!

Your gift ensures that you sick neighbors receive the medically tailored meals and groceries they need.

When you renew your support, you are reaching out to your most vulnerable neighbors in need and helping us care for them. http://ow.ly/ip2w50DDU7P

03/12/2021

SPRING IS HERE - Let's move the design work outside, so we can enjoy home, outdoors.

Most homeowners take pride in the aesthetic appeal of their home; however, many tend to focus on the interior of their home, while only doing the basics on the exterior, such as keeping the grass mowed.

The truth is that the exterior of your home is the first thing visitors and those passing by notice, so investing in residential landscaping in DC may be one of the most rewarding investments you can make as a homeowner.

One of the most common reasons many homeowners claim they avoid landscaping is because they don’t know where to begin when it comes to following through with the picture they have in their mind of what they want their yard to look like.

Need some help, give me call and we can work on a design for your yard, your balcony or just a window box.
https://www.diynetwork.com/shows/full-episodes/spring-gardening-and-landscaping

Start here for outdoor projects you can tackle, including gorgeous landscaping, gardening, even mistakes to avoid.

02/27/2021

OPEN HOUSE TODAY 1:00pm-3:00pm
https://www.longandfoster.com/homes-for-sale/2909-17TH-Street-NE-UNIT-201-Washington-DC-20018-310935912
Amazing home in DC's Brookland neighborhood is hot now and growing. This could be your amazing home and/or an incredible investment.

Come check it out today - I'll be there showing the home from 1:00pm-3:00pm.

See details for 2909 17TH Street NE UNIT 201, Washington, DC 20018, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms, 971 Sq Ft., Condo, MLS #: DCDC509024, Status: Active, Courtesy: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Provided by: Long and Foster

02/18/2021

Jose Andres & World Central Kitchen continue to impress me and make me proud. He continues to help the world whenever needed. He is headed to Texas now to take care of his fellow Americans. I have been proud to be a part of the WCK volunteer team since April and WOW!!

If you can lend a hand, fantastic - please do so. If you can spare a buck, that helps also. Everyone gives what they can, however they can.

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-weather/hurricanes/guide/article/World-Central-Kitchen-deploys-teams-to-Texas-and-15519310.php
https://donate.wck.org/give/236738/ #!/donation/checkout

Supporting first responders and residents impacted by Hurricane Laura, World Central...

02/18/2021

WOW!!! This will go quick/ Take a look at this amazing home at one of the best neighborhoods in DC. Let's take a look at write a contract. This might be your PERFECT HOME!! Let's do it!

https://www.longandfoster.com/homes-for-sale/2014-Kalorama-Road-NW-UNIT-8-Washington-DC-20009-305589481

02/18/2021

OMG - SO FUN!!! Great project for friends and family on a cold winter day!!

02/18/2021

It's winter - take care of your home. A little bit of effort can save you a ton of money and stress.

As temperatures dip below zero in a dozen states, homeowners should take these steps to keep their pipes from bursting.

02/16/2021

SAN FRANCISCO!!!! Here is a great home for Rent!!
Please share this with any friends or family looking IN San Francisco or LOOKING to move to one of the greatest cities in the United States!!
An amazing home in San Francisco. Ready to move in March 1, 2021!!

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/102-Mary-Teresa-St-San-Francisco-CA-94134/114314010_zpid/

For rent: $3,995. Available 03/01/21 - Like New 3 BR/2.5 BA / Stainless Steel Appliances / Outdoor Patio + In-Unit Laundry - Large gorgeous two level condominium tucked nicely in the the up and coming Visitacion Valley/Little Hollywood District of San Francisco. Nestled on the border of Daly City, t...

02/14/2021

YUM!! A nice Brut Rose for Valentine's Day - OR ANY DAY!!

Some amazing bubbles listed below. Try one.

My favorite champagne is a nice vintage Palm D'ors Brut Rose. As bubbles go, I believe you will also be impressed with the phenomenal Sonoma Schramsburg Brut Rose - so much incredible bang for your buck - impressive!!!!

Cheers to you!!!
https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/foodnews/these-pink-sparkling-wines-for-valentine-e2-80-99s-day-are-taster-approved/ar-BB1dzyo8?ocid=uxbndlbing

02/13/2021

JUST LISTED - WOW!!!! Now is the time to buy this wonderful home in the most amazing neighborhood in DC!!

Let me know when you want to see it.

https://www.longandfoster.com/homes-for-sale/1427-Rhode-Island-Avenue-NW-UNIT-504-Washington-DC-20005-310740474

See details for 1427 Rhode Island Avenue NW UNIT 504, Washington, DC 20005, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms, 1506 Sq Ft., Condo, MLS #: DCDC507556, Status: NEW LISTING, Courtesy: Compass, Provided by: Long and Foster

02/13/2021

Ice and Sleet and ooooh so cold!!!

It's a great day for CHILI !!!

02/13/2021

It's time to BUY YOUR NEW HOME!! The finance part is always the scary part. Do I have enough money? Do I make enough money? Do I have the credit score? These thoughts and concerns are natural - lets get through them.

Take a look at some of the basic requirements.

Let me help you take the intimidation out of the process. I can help you get qualified, get your loan and find the perfect home.

CALL ME & Let's get started.

FHA loan requirements and guidelines for mortgage insurance, lending limits, debt to income ratios, credit issues, and closing costs.

02/13/2021

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO YOU & YOUR S!

While 2020 will go down in history as the worst year in most of our lives, let's not forget all the great things. I have seen so many wonderful acts of kindness in 2020 - maybe more than I have seen in any other year. Take care of your family, your friends and your neighbors.

Here is a great way to wish your neighbor an unexpected HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

It’s not too late to reach out to your sick neighbors with a valentine!

Create a virtual valentine with a personalized message and we will print it and tuck it into a meal or grocery bag headed out the door between now and Valentine’s Day. Your greeting means so much to your seriously ill neighbors experiencing isolation. http://ow.ly/GmTB50DulvH

02/13/2021

Way to go NAR!!! LGBTQ Civil Rights acknowledged and Protected!!

NAR opposes discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, s*x, handicap, familial status, s*xual orientation, gender identity and national origin.

GREAT READ!!

The National Association of Realtors® applauded HUD's announcement that it will enforce the Fair Housing Act to prohibit discrimination based on s*xual orientation and gender identity.

02/08/2021

SAN FRANCISCO!!!! Here is a great home for Rent!!

Please share this with any friends or family looking IN San Francisco or LOOKING to move to one of the greatest cities in the United States!!

An amazing home in San Francisco. Ready to move in March 1, 2021!!
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/102-Mary-Teresa-St-San-Francisco-CA-94134/114314010_zpid/

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/102-Mary-Teresa-St-San-Francisco-CA-94134/114314010_zpid/

For rent: $3,995. Available 03/01/21 - Like New 3 BR/2.5 BA / Stainless Steel Appliances / Outdoor Patio + In-Unit Laundry - Large gorgeous two level condominium tucked nicely in the the up and coming Visitacion Valley/Little Hollywood District of San Francisco. Nestled on the border of Daly City, t...

02/08/2021

What an amazing home in Logan Circle.....one of my favorite neighborhoods in DC!!

Let me know if you want to take a look and tour this property.
https://www.longandfoster.com/homes-for-sale/1210-R-Street-NW-UNIT-313-Washington-DC-20009-308696754

See details for 1210 R Street NW UNIT 313, Washington, DC 20009, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full/1 Half Bathrooms, 1425 Sq Ft., Condo, MLS #: DCDC500990, Status: Pending, Courtesy: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Provided by: Long and Foster