Meet Daniel Hester!
We’re welcoming a new agent to the team, Daniel Hester! We’re so happy he’s here! Let’s get to know him a bit more!
1. What made you want to get into real estate? And What is your role on the ABG Team?
Real Estate allows me to help people, which is something I enjoy. Buying a house is typically stressful because it involves money, emotion, and deadlines. After buying a house with Aaron Olla (who is on the Andy Blake team), I realized that having someone who has the buyer/sellers best interest is extremely valuable. I talked more with Aaron and he recommended I consider becoming a real estate agent. I got my license and am now an agent with the Andy Blake Group.
Before I joined the team I was a full time student and worked full time in the construction industry for some years.
2. What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
My favorite things to do include hiking, hunting, traveling, spending time with people, and eating good food.
3. Do you have a family? Wife? Kids?
I have a lovely wife named Hampton. No kids yet.
4. Why do you love Kansas City? And what are your favorite KC spots?
I love how alive the city is. I feel like every time I talk to someone, they are telling me about something new. I love that there is history and classic spots, but people really embrace creating something new as well.
Fun Fact:
Right now, I would say the Russel, The French Market, Jovito’s italian Cafe and Deli, and the Peanut. But that list changes all the time.
If you’d like to get in touch with Daniel, you can find him here:
(334)-332-1705
HOLIDAYS IN KC 2022
The Holiday Season is upon us! Looking to get into a festive mood? Here are a few of our favorite Christmas Light Displays around the Kansas City Area!
–PLAZA LIGHTS | COUNTRY CLUB PLAZA | FREE
–MAYOR’S CHRISTMAS TREE | CROWN CENTER | FREE
-NORTHERN LIGHTS | ZONA ROSA | FREE
-VILLAGE WEST | LEGENDS OUTLET OF KC | FREE
-18TH & VINE | THE SOUL OF SANTA | CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.
-HISTORIC UNION STATION | FREE
–WINTER MAGIC | SWOPE PARK | $$ ($25 PER CAR)
-KC WINTER WONDERLAND | KC PUMPKIN PATCH IN OLATHE
-CHRISTMAS ON THE RIVER | PARKVILLE
-MAYOR’S CHRISTMAS TREE | THOMPSON PARK | DOWNTOWN OVERLAND PARK
–FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS | POWELL GARDENS | $ ($5-12)
–CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK | LONG VIEW LAKE PARK LEE SUMMIT | FREE
–SAR-KO-AGLOW | SAR-KO-PARK TRAILS IN LENEXA | FREE
–HOLIDAY LIGHTS ON FARMSTEAD LANE | DEANNA ROSE FARMSTEAD | FREE
–HOLIDAY LUMINARY WALK | OVERLAND PARK ARBORETUM | $$ ($15)
Happy Holiday’s and remember to eat, drink & be merry this holiday season! We hope it’s filled with the best memories.
4th of July in KC!
4th Of July In KC!
There are plenty of activities going on in the KC Metro this 4th of July weekend. Check out a few we’ve rounded up for you:
First, grab fireworks at 4001 Mission Rd, KC, KS 66103 between June 29-July 4 (9am-10pm daily) & help support the mission so dear and dear to us– Freedom Hoops in the Kansas City community. Check out there INSTAGRAM here.
– Stars & Stripes Picnic – July 2nd – 6 pm- 9 pm – World War I Museum
– Red, White & BOOMbox – July 2nd – DJs, bar crawls and all-inclusive options to the KC Live
– 2022 Red, White & Blue Olathe Fireworks – July 4 – College Boulevard Activity Center (CBAC) 9:45pm
– 4th of July Celebration in Parkville, MO – Featuring a pancake breakfast, a skydiving exhibition, parade and more festivities before the evening’s fireworks show.
– VillageFest 2022 – July 4th 7:30 am – 6 pm – Prairie Village Shops- Pancake breakfast & many activities (bounce houses, face painting, carnival rides, petting zoo, pony rides & more!)
– Overland Park Star Spangled Spectacular – July 4th 9-11 pm – Corporate Woods – Enjoy an evening of concerts, food and fireworks at Corporate Woods Founders’ Park on July 4, 2022.
– Independence Day Festival in Gardner – July 4th 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Celebration Park Sports Complex
Have another KC celebration that you normally attend? Let us know by emailing [email protected].
Meet Jonna Janzen!
We’re welcoming a new agent to the team, Jonna Janzen! We’re so happy she’s here! Let’s get to know her a bit more!
1. What made you want to get into real estate? And What is your role on the ABG Team?
I’ve wanted to be in real estate since I was in high school. Shamefully, it was HGTV. But… Since being in the business, I’ve learned it’s so much more than showing a person 3 houses and having them choose. I love the whole process of connecting with my clients and helping them in their Real Estate endeavors and dreams.
I’m a buying and selling agent for The Andy Blake Group.
2. What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
In my free time I enjoy hanging out with my three kiddos, Sam (8), Emelyn (6), and Juliana (almost 4). When I get free time from them, I enjoy going to the gym – not necessarily to be super competitive, but to have a chance to let off steam in a healthy way laughing with friends!
3. Why do you love Kansas City? And what are your favorite KC spots?
I’m still discovering what my favorite places and spaces are. I honestly enjoy driving around Leawood, Prairie Village, and older neighborhoods looking at the homes! I’m a Real Estate nerd!
Fun Fact: I was on the Wichita State Rowing Team. I also rowed two marathons!
If you’d like to get in touch with Jonna, you can find her here:
(913)-515-9656
Meet Landon Munsch!
We’re welcoming a new agent to the team, Landon Munsch! We’re happy he’s here & we’re ready to rock into 2022 with him! We had the opportunity to ask Landon a few questions about himself. Here are his responses:
1. What made you want to get into real estate? And What is your role on the ABG Team?
I’ve wanted to get into real estate for years. Being around friends who are agents, buying my first home and always looking for a new challenge brought me here. I’m so excited to join the team! I’m a licensed Realtor working closely with fellow agent Aaron Olla to add value and grow both of our businesses.
2. What did you do before you joined the team?
I started out my professional career doing social media for an advertising agency here in KC. Then, I did paid media analytics for an e-commerce company before leaving it to start my real estate career.
3. What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
You’ll often find me with my wife and my friends grabbing a drink, eating or playing board games. Ideally, you’ll find me doing all of those activities at the same time.
4. Do you have a family? Wife? Kids?
My wife, Jenna, and I got married in June 2021! She’s a Mizzou Tiger and I’m a Kansas Jayhawk–we’re the perfect match.
5. Why do you love Kansas City? And what are your favorite KC spots?
I love Kansas City because it’s a place filled with so many different, but equally-awesome things to do, places to eat and sights to see. You’ll often find Jenna and I at Il Lazzarone in the River Market with a drink and pepperoni pizza (with honey drizzled on it). You’ll also find us out walking, whether that’s around different KC neighborhoods admiring houses or at a local park like Loose or Meadowbrook Park.
If you’d like to get in touch with Landon, you can find him here:
(785)-656-2191
2022- 1st Quarter Charity Partner
HOPE IS ALIVE:
Hope is Alive is a ministry that focuses on radically changing the lives of recovering addicts and those that love them. They have a very focused program that is extremely successful in supporting long term sobriety, for those that make it through. Addiction is all around. Supporting an organization that is focused on walking alongside those who are transforming their lives is a very worth cause. The stories that come out of this program are nothing short of miraculous.
Their program:
https://hopeisalive.net/
Their website:
https://hopeisalive.net/
THEIR MISSION:
To Radically Change the lives of drug addicts, alcoholics, and those that love them.
THE vision
A program in which 100% of their graduates are still sober for the rest of their lives, where they have homes all across the United States in which their graduates lead these programs and lead men/women to long-term sobriety each and every day.
Where their men/women have changed the face of recovery worldwide. Where each of their graduate’s stories has been told thousands of times, written about, and followed by other men/women like an instruction manual to radical life change.
The Hope is Alive Program is responsible for millions of months of sobriety, and thousands of lives saved. They will redefine the way people get and stay sober. They will radically change the way, on a basic level, humans interact with each other, always offering grace and kindness, but not backing down on holding others accountable.
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
There are many ways to get involved with HOPE IS ALIVE. There are volunteer opportunities, ways to adopt a house, and donation opportunities too.
Want to see how you can help? Click on your desired option below:
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Currently 2 homes in the KC Metro Area (1 women & 1 men)
HOLIDAYS IN KC
The Holiday Season is upon us! Looking to get into a festive mood? Here are a few of our favorite HOLIDAY SPOTS & DISPLAYS around the Kansas City Area!
–PLAZA LIGHTS | COUNTRY CLUB PLAZA | FREE
–MAYOR’S CHRISTMAS TREE | CROWN CENTER | FREE
–HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS | UNION STATION | FREE
-KC WINTER WONDERLAND | KC PUMPKIN PATCH | 2 & OLDER REQUIRE TICKET $12
–WINTER MAGIC | SWOPE PARK | $$ ($20 PER CAR)
–FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS | POWELL GARDENS | $ ($5-12)
–CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK | LEE SUMMIT | FREE
–THE SOUL OF SANTA | 18TH & VINE, DEC. 3 | FREE
–JOLLY BY GOLLY | ZONA ROSA | FREE, BUT DONATIONS WELCOME
–PJ PARTY WITH SANTA | ZONA ROSA, DEC. 3 | FREE
–SAR-KO-AGLOW | SAR-KO-PARK TRAILS | FREE
–ROCKIN’ WINTER WONDERLAND | KC WINE CO | $$ ($25 PER CAR)
–CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK | LONGVIEW LAKE PARK | FREE
–THE MERRY MARKET | CITY MARKET | FREE
–THE NUTCRACKER | KC BALLET @ KAUFFMAN CENTER| CHECK SITE FOR TICKETS
–HOLIDAY LUMINARY WALK | OVERLAND PARK ARBORETUM | $$ ($14)
Happy Holidays!! Cheers to the holiday season!
Giving Back- KC Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis
The Kansas city foundation for pulmonary fibrosis is near to our hearts. our very own transaction coordinator, andrea, lost her mother earlier this year to pulmonary fibrosis. each quarter, the andy blake group partners with a charity or foundation to give back. here is their story.
THEIR MISSION
The Kansas City Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis (KCFPF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of patients with pulmonary fibrosis and other rare lung diseases through education, technology, and research.
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
There are a variety of ways to get involved with KC Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis (KCFPF) from donating, to fundraising and volunteering. There are plenty of options if you feel you want to support their mission.
Want to see how you can help? CLICK HERE!
Want to donate or attend a fundraiser? CLICK HERE!
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Top 5 Fall Things to do in KC
THE ANDY BLAKE GROUP’S LIST
HERE ARE OUR PICKS FOR TOP 5 FALL THINGS TO DO IN KC
#1 - FIRST FRIDAYS--OCTOBER 1st
11401 W 13th Street Kansas City, MO
Whether you’re seeking art for your home or just there for the snacks, FIRST FRIDAYS in downtown KC is something you don’t want to miss!
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#2 - LOUISBURG CIDER MILL
14730 KS-68 Louisburg, KS 66053
Whether you’re planning to pick apples, eat the donuts or drink the cider, there is so much fun to be had at the Louisburg Cider Mill! Find a day & make it happen!
#3 - Haunted houses
1401 W 13th Street KC, MO 64102
GET SCARED at Kansas City’s spookiest Haunted Houses downtown near the 12th street bridge. Lines form quick, so be prepared!
#4 - JOHNSON FARMS PLANTS & PUMPKINS
17701 Holmes Rd. Belton, MO 64012
What’s better than picking out pumpkins AND your annual mums on the same trip? It’s fun for the whole family! Ride the train, jump on the giant inflatable pumpkin, pick some crops to take home & go see the farm animals.
#5 - PATHLIGHT BREWING
11200 W 75th St, Shawnee, KS 66214
October is the perfect month to taste test ALL of the beers! Visit one of our favorites–Pathlight Brewing to check out their celebration of Oktoberfest beers, the Therese
Hefeweizen!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE? IF YOU CHECK THESE OUT, LET US KNOW! #ABG
