UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 10-QSB

(Mark One)

x   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarter period ended:   September 30, 2007


¨    TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from _________ to _________

Commission file number:   000-13754
 
MRTI LOGO

 
MAXUS REALTY TRUST, INC.
 
 
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
 


 
Missouri
 
43-1339136
 
 
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(I.R.S. Employer
 
 
incorporation or organization)
 
Identification Number)
 

 
104 Armour, North Kansas City, Missouri 64116
 
 
(Address of principal executive offices)
 


 
(816) 303-4500
 
 
(Issuer's telephone number, including area code)
 


Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and  (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes x                   No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨   No x

State the number of shares outstanding of the Trust’s sole class of common equity, $1.00 par value common stock, as of September 30, 2007: 1,408,160.

Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one):                                                                                                                                          Yes ¨   No x

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INDEX
   
     
   
Page
PART I –
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
     
ITEM 1.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
3
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
4
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
5
 
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
6
     
ITEM 2.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
10
     
ITEM 3.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
18
     
PART II –
OTHER INFORMATION
 
     
ITEM 1.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
18
ITEM 2.
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
20
ITEM 3.
DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
20
ITEM 4.
SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
20
ITEM 5.
OTHER INFORMATION
20
ITEM 6.
EXHIBITS
20
     
SIGNATURES
21
EXHIBIT INDEX
22

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PART I    –    FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MAXUS REALTY TRUST, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2007
   
2006
 
Assets
 
(Unaudited)
       
Investment property:
           
Land
 
3,101,000
     
2,403,000
 
Buildings and improvements
   
59,713,000
     
44,663,000
 
Personal property
   
4,612,000
     
3,525,000
 
     
67,426,000
     
50,591,000
 
                 
Less accumulated depreciation
    (9,588,000 )     (7,491,000 )
                 
Total investment property, net
   
57,838,000
     
43,100,000
 
                 
Cash
   
6,688,000
     
8,470,000
 
Escrows and reserves
   
1,514,000
     
1,261,000
 
Accounts receivable
   
49,000
     
119,000
 
Prepaid expenses and other assets
   
403,000
     
281,000
 
Intangible assets, net
   
249,000
     
346,000
 
Deferred expenses, less accumulated amortization
   
712,000
     
529,000
 
Assets of discontinued operations
   
132,000
     
128,000
 
Total assets
 
67,585,000
     
54,234,000
 
                 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
               
Liabilities:
               
Mortgage notes payable
$
 
54,663,000
     
39,132,000
 
Accounts payable, prepaid rent and accrued expenses
   
1,104,000
     
1,190,000
 
Real estate taxes payable
   
733,000
     
265,000
 
Refundable tenant deposits
   
299,000
     
244,000
 
Other accrued liabilities
   
46,000
     
46,000
 
Liabilities of discontinued operations
   
205,000
     
204,000
 
Total liabilities
   
57,050,000
     
41,081,000
 
                 
Minority interest
   
651,000
     
702,000
 
                 
Shareholders’ equity:
               
Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value; Authorized 5,000,000 shares,
               
no shares issued and outstanding
   
---
     
---
 
Common stock, $1 par value; Authorized 5,000,000 shares,
               
issued and outstanding 1,408,000 and 1,401,000 shares
               
in 2007 and 2006, respectively
   
1,408,000
     
1,401,000
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
19,212,000
     
19,130,000
 
Distributions in excess of accumulated earnings
    (10,736,000 )     (8,080,000 )
Total shareholders’ equity
   
9,884,000
     
12,451,000
 
   
67,585,000
     
54,234,000
 
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.



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MAXUS REALTY TRUST, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
Sept. 30,
   
Sept. 30,
   
Sept. 30,
   
Sept. 30,
 
Income
 
2007
   
2006
   
2007
   
2006
 
Revenues:
                       
Rental
 
2,531,000
     
1,748,000
     
7,532,000
     
5,317,000
 
Other
   
355,000
     
249,000
     
1,041,000
     
663,000
 
Total revenues
   
2,886,000
     
1,997,000
     
8,573,000
     
5,980,000
 
                                 
Expenses:
                               
Depreciation and amortization
   
787,000
     
460,000
     
2,394,000
     
1,526,000
 
Repairs and maintenance
   
384,000
     
244,000
     
962,000
     
727,000
 
Turn costs and leasing
   
185,000
     
125,000
     
478,000
     
333,000
 
Utilities
   
278,000
     
139,000
     
805,000
     
400,000
 
Real estate taxes
   
206,000
     
146,000
     
650,000
     
424,000
 
Insurance
   
116,000
     
83,000
     
356,000
     
236,000
 
Related party management fee
   
122,000
     
93,000
     
387,000
     
289,000
 
Other operating expenses
   
429,000
     
385,000
     
1,142,000
     
916,000
 
General and administrative
   
305,000
     
156,000
     
515,000
     
336,000
 
                                 
Total operating expenses
   
2,812,000
     
1,831,000
     
7,689,000
     
5,187,000
 
                                 
Operating income
   
74,000
     
166,000
     
884,000
     
793,000
 
                                 
Interest income
    (56,000 )     (183,000 )     (162,000 )     (480,000 )
Interest expense
   
879,000
     
780,000
     
2,507,000
     
1,939,000
 
Gain on debt extinguishment
   
---
      (219,000 )    
---
      (219,000 )
Loss before minority interest and discontinued operations
    (749,000 )     (212,000 )     (1,461,000 )     (447,000 )
Less minority interest in continuing operations
   
24,000
     
7,000
     
47,000
     
15,000
 
Loss from continuing operations
    (725,000 )     (205,000 )     (1,414,000 )     (432,000 )
                                 
Income (loss)  from discontinued operations
                               
before minority interest
    (16,000 )    
1,219,000
      (84,000 )    
1,395,000
 
Less minority interest in discontinued operations
   
---
      (40,000 )    
3,000
      (46,000 )
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
    (16,000 )    
1,179,000
      (81,000 )    
1,349,000
 
                                 
Net income (loss)
  (741,000 )    
974,000
      (1,495,000 )    
917,000
 
                                 
Per share data (basic and diluted):
                               
Loss from continuing operations
$
  (.51 )     (0.15 )     (1.04 )     (0.31 )
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
    (.01 )    
0.84
      (.05 )    
.96
 
Net income (loss) per share
$
  (.52 )    
0.69
      (1.09 )    
0.65
 
                                 
Distributions:
                               
Paid year-to-date:
                               
Taxable to Shareholders
 
---
     
---
     
---
     
---
 
Return of capital
$
 
.20
     
---
     
.80
     
---
 
Distributions paid in current year
   
.20
     
---
     
.80
     
---
 
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted
   
1,406,000
     
1,401,000
     
1,406,000
     
1,401,000
 

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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MAXUS REALTY TRUST, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)

   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
Sept. 30,
 
Sept. 30,
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
2007
 
2006
Net income (loss)
(1,495,000 )  
917,000
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
           
Minority interest
  (50,000 )  
31,000
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
2,394,000
   
1,567,000
 
Amortization of loan premium
 
---
    (64,000 )
Amortization of loan costs
 
72,000
   
128,000
 
Gain on debt extinguishment
 
---
    (219,000 )
Gain on sale of Arbor Gate
 
---
    (1,402,000 )
Changes in accounts affecting operations:
           
Accounts receivable
 
70,000
    (53,000 )
Prepaid expenses and other assets
  (123,000 )   (136,000 )
Escrows and reserves, net
 
22,000
    (227,000 )
Accounts payable and other liabilities
 
523,000
    (92,000 )
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
1,413,000
   
450,000
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
           
Capital expenditures
  (783,000 )   (705,000 )
Acquisition of Northtown Business Center
 
---
    (3,207,000 )
Insurance proceeds received from escrow for investment property
 
---
   
1,380,000
 
Acquisition of Highland Pointe
  (3,420,000 )  
---
 
Net cash used in investing activities
  (4,203,000 )   (2,532,000 )
Cash flows from financing activities:
           
Principal payments on mortgage notes payable
  (389,000 )   (12,197,000 )
Proceeds from mortgage notes
 
---
   
20,650,000
 
Cash paid in connection with refinance of investment property
  (45,000 )  
---
 
Cash received in connection with refinance of investment property
 
2,530,000
   
---
 
Payment of loan fees
  (16,000 )   (228,000 )
Issuance of common stock
 
89,000
   
---
 
Distributions paid to shareholders
  (1,161,000 )  
---
 
Net cash provided by  financing activities
 
1,008,000
   
8,225,000
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash
  (1,782,000 )  
6,143,000
 
Cash, beginning of year
 
8,470,000
   
2,009,000
 
Cash, end of period
6,688,000
   
8,152,000
 
             
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information -
           
Cash paid during the nine month period for interest
2,532,000
   
1,987,000
 
             
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:
           
Highland Pointe assets acquired
16,250,000
   
---
 
Highland Pointe mortgage notes payable and other liabilities assumed
12,830,000
   
---
 
Mortgage debt extinguished with refinancings
17,850,000
   
---
 
Mortgage note resulting from refinancing
21,070,000
   
---
 
   Funds escrowed from Arbor Gate sale used to finance acquisition of Northtown
---
   
1,942,000
 
Arbor Gate renovations financed with accounts payable
---
   
1,302,000
 
Arbor Gate renovations paid from insurance escrow account
---
   
1,391,000
 
Waverly mortgage paid from insurance escrow account
---
   
4,187,000
 
             
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.


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MAXUS REALTY TRUST, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2007

(1) Organization

Maxus Realty Trust, Inc. (the “Trust” or “Registrant”), is structured as what is commonly referred to as an umbrella partnership REIT, or UPREIT, structure. To effect the UPREIT restructuring, the Trust formed Maxus Operating Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership (“MOLP"), to which the Trust contributed all of its assets, in exchange for a 99.999% partnership interest in MOLP and the assumption by MOLP of all of the Trust's liabilities.  The Trust now conducts and intends to continue to conduct all of its activities through MOLP. MOLP is the sole member of limited liability companies that own all of the Trust’s properties. Maxus Realty GP, Inc., a Delaware corporation that is wholly owned by the Trust, is the sole general partner of MOLP and has a 0.001% interest in MOLP. As the sole general partner of MOLP, Maxus Realty GP, Inc. generally has the exclusive power under the partnership agreement to manage and conduct the business of MOLP, subject to certain limited approval and voting rights of the limited partners.

Pursuant to MOLP's limited partnership agreement, MOLP may issue limited partnership operating units (and corresponding limited partnership interests) in return for cash or other property that is contributed to MOLP.  Holders of MOLP limited partnership operating units may redeem the units (and corresponding limited partnership interests) in return for the issuance of the Trust's common stock or cash, at the Trust's election, after a one (1) year holding period. At September 30, 2007, the Trust owned approximately 96.75% of the limited partnership interests in MOLP and minority holders of MOLP owned 47,339 limited partnership operating units, or approximately 3.25% of MOLP. The 47,339 limited partnership operating units were issued in connection with the acquisition of the Terrace Apartments in April 2004, and the acquisition of the Bicycle Club Apartments in July 2005.

(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Refer to the financial statements of the Trust for the year ended December 31, 2006, which are contained in the Trust's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB, for a description of the accounting policies, which have been continued.  Also, refer to the notes to the Trust’s Annual Report for additional details of the Trust’s financial condition.

In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows at September 30, 2007 and for all periods presented have been made. The results for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the results which may be expected for the entire year.

Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. Prior to the third quarter of 2006 the Trust had presented amortized debt issuance costs with depreciation and amortization. These debts have been reclassified and have been presented as interest expense for all periods presented. For the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 these costs were $18,000 and $46,000 respectively.

(3) Segment Reporting

The Trust has adopted SFAS No. 131, Disclosure About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information , which establishes standards for the way that public business enterprises report information about operating segments in financial statements, as well as related disclosures about products and services, geographic areas, and major customers.

The Trust has two reportable operating segments, apartments and a commercial building. The Trust’s management evaluates the performance of each segment based on their net operating income (NOI). NOI is defined as rental revenues less rental expenses and real estate taxes. We rely on NOI for purposes of assessing segment performance. We also believe NOI is a valuable means of comparing year-to-year operating performance. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those of the Trust.


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Following is information for each segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007:

Three Months Ended September 30, 2007:
       
Net Income
                     
Net Income
 
       
(Loss)
         
Depreciation
         
(Loss)
 
 
Total
   
Continuing
   
Capital
   
and
   
Interest
   
Discontinued
 
 
Revenue
   
Operations
   
Expenditures
   
Amortization
   
Expense
   
Operations
 
Apartments
$
2,585,000
      (576,000 )    
330,000
     
736,000
     
542,000
      (16,000 )
Commercial Bldg
 
302,000
     
77,000
     
46,000
     
51,000
     
19,000
     
---
 
Parent
 
---
      (250,000 )    
---
     
---
     
---
     
---
 
Subtotal
 
2,886,000
      (749,000 )    
376,000
     
787,000
     
879,000
      (16,000 )
Minority Interest
 
---
     
24,000
     
---
     
---
     
---
     
---
 
Total
$
2,886,000
      (725,000 )    
376,000
     
787,000
     
879,000
      (16,000 )
                                               

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007:
         
Net Income
                     
Net Income
       
         
(Loss)
         
Depreciation
         
(Loss)
       
   
Total
   
Continuing
   
Capital
   
and
   
Interest
   
Discontinued
       
   
Revenue
   
Operations
   
Expenditures
   
Amortization
   
Expense
   
Operations
   
Assets (1)
 
Apartments
 
7,627,000
      (1,338,000 )    
16,777,000
     
2,241,000
     
2,342,000
      (84,000 )    
63,913,000
 
Commercial Bldg
   
946,000
     
236,000
     
585,000
     
153,000
     
165,000
     
0
     
3,540,000
 
Parent
   
---
      (359,000 )    
---
     
---
     
---
     
149,000
     
---
 
Subtotal
   
8,573,000
      (1,461,000 )    
16,835,000
     
2,244,000
     
2,507,000
      (84,000 )    
67,453,000
 
Minority interest
   
---
     
47,000
     
---
     
---
     
---
     
3,000
     
---
 
Total
 
8,573,000
      (1,414,000 )    
16,835,000
     
2,394,000
     
2,507,000
      (81,000 )    
67,453,000
 

(1)   The assets do not include assets from discontinued operations.

Mortgage Notes Payable

The Chalet mortgage note was refinanced by NorthMarq Capital, Inc. and Freddie Mac on September 14, 2007 and is secured by a mortgage on Chalet Apartments, an assignment of rents, and a security agreement. The mortgage note has an outstanding balance of $8,070,000 at September 30, 2007 with monthly principal and interest payments of $47,299 at a fixed interest rate of 5.79%. The mortgage note matures on October 1, 2017 with an extension period of 12 months at a variable interest rate.

The Trust applies SFAS No. 141, Business Combinations , for rental property acquisitions. The Trust considers the fair values of both tangible and intangible assets or liabilities when allocating the purchase price (plus any capitalized costs incurred during the acquisition). Tangible assets typically include land, land improvements, building, tenant improvements, furniture, fixtures and equipment. Intangible assets or liabilities may include values assigned to in-place leases (including the separate values of tenant relationships and any above or below market leases), and any assumed financing that is determined to be above or below market terms.

The Trust usually acquires tenant leases with property acquisitions. The fair value of the tangible assets is determined by valuing the property as if it were vacant based on management’s determination of the relative fair values of the assets. Management determines the as if vacant fair value of a property using recent independent appraisals or methods similar to those used by independent appraisers. The aggregate value of intangible assets or liabilities, including in-place leases, is measured based on the difference between the stated price plus capitalized costs of the property as if vacant.

The fair value of acquired in-place leases includes management’s estimate of the following amounts: (i) the value associated with avoiding the cost of originating the acquired in-place leases (i.e. the market cost to execute the leases, including leasing commissions, advertising and other related costs); (ii) the value associated with lost revenue related to tenant reimbursable operating costs estimated to be incurred during the assumed re-leasing period

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(i.e. utilities); (iii) the value associated with lost rental revenue from existing leases during the assumed re-leasing period. Amounts allocated to in-place leases are amortized over the estimated remaining initial lease term of the respective leases and recorded as amortization expense.

In accordance with SFAS No. 141, Business Combinations , the Trust has determined the fair value of acquired in-place leases, which consist of the following:
 
   
Sept. 30, 2007
   
Dec. 31, 2006
 
In-place leases, net of accumulated amortization of $322,000 and$33,000 respectively
 
249,000
     
346,000
 
                 
Total intangible assets, net
 
249,000
     
346,000
 

In place leases, net at September 30, 2007 relate to the Northtown Business Center, Valley Forge and Highland Pointe acquisitions and in-place leases net at December 31, 2006 relate to the Northtown Business Center and Valley Forge Apartments purchased in the fourth quarter of 2006.

Amortization expense for 2007 is expected to be $313,000, of which $289,000 was recognized in the period ended September 30, 2007.

(4) Related Party Transactions

Maxus Properties, Inc., an affiliate of the Trust through affiliated ownership, manages the Trust’s properties. The Trust paid Maxus Properties, Inc. property management fees (including fees related to discontinued operations) of $387,000 and $289,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Management fees are determined pursuant to management agreements that provide for fees calculated as a percentage of monthly gross receipts (as defined) from the properties’ operations and reimbursement of payroll related costs. At September 30, 2007, and 2006, $99,000 and $78,000, respectively, was payable to Maxus Properties, Inc. for accrued payroll, direct expense reimbursement and accrued management fees.

Certain Maxus Properties, Inc. employees are located at the Trust’s properties and perform leasing, maintenance, office management, and other related services for these properties. The Trust recognized $1,074,600 and $534,000 of payroll costs in the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 respectively, that have been reimbursed to Maxus Properties, Inc.

(5) Contingencies

Legal Proceedings

The Trust is a plaintiff in certain legal actions. It is our opinion, based on advice of legal counsel, that the outcome of these actions will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position or operations. Please refer to Part II, Item 1, of this report for a description of certain pending legal proceedings.
 
(6)  Discontinued Operations/Involuntary Conversions

The Trust has reclassified its Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and has presented its Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 to reflect discontinued operations of the Arbor Gate Apartments (“Arbor Gate”) and the Waverly Apartments (“Waverly”).

As a result of Hurricane Katrina, the Waverly Apartments were completely destroyed and remain uninhabitable. On July 21, 2006, Arbor Gate Acquisition, L.L.C., a wholly-owned subsidiary of MOLP, completed the sale of its multi-family unit apartment complex, Arbor Gate Apartments.  The assets of Arbor Gate and Waverly were written down to their estimated fair values.

Condensed financial information for Arbor Gate and Waverly are as follows:

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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
(ARBOR GATE AND WAVERLY)
BALANCE SHEET

Assets
 
Sept. 30, 2007
   
Dec. 31, 2006
 
Investment property
           
Land
  $
128,000
     
128,000
 
Prepaid expenses and other assets
   
4,000
     
---
 
Assets of discontinued operations - property held for sale
  $
132,000
     
128,000
 
Liabilities:
               
Account payable, prepaid rent and accrued expenses
  $
149,000
     
149,000
 
Real estate taxes payable
   
56,000
     
55,000
 
Liabilities of discontinued operations - property held for sale
  $
205,000
     
204,000
 

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
 (ARBOR GATE AND WAVERLY)
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
Sept. 30,
   
Sept. 30,
   
Sept. 30,
   
Sept. 30,
 
   
2007
   
2006
   
2007
   
2006
 
Total revenues
  $
---
     
47,000
     
---
     
406,000
 
Operating expenses
    (16,000 )     (118,000 )     (84,000 )    
363,000
 
Gain on sale
   
---
     
1,402,000
     
---
     
1,402,000
 
Net operating income (loss)
    (16,000 )    
1,331,000
      (84,000 )    
1,444,000
 
Interest income
   
---
      (6,000 )    
---
      (32,000 )
Interest expense
   
---
     
53,000
     
---
     
230,000
 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations - before ACI
  $ (16,000 )    
1,284,000
      (84,000 )    
1,246,000
 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations - ACI
   
---
      (65,000 )    
---
     
149,000
 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations - ACI
  $ (16,000 )    
1,219,000
      (84,000 )    
1,395,000
 

On August 29, 2005, Arbor Gate and Waverly sustained extensive damages caused by Hurricane Katrina. The rehabilitation of Arbor Gate due to the damages was ongoing at December 31, 2005 and was completed during the year ended December 31, 2006. Waverly has not been rehabilitated. Both properties were insured for property damage resulting from Hurricane Katrina.

As of the date of the hurricane, the estimated total net book value of the assets destroyed at Arbor Gate and Waverly was $6,159,000. An insurance receivable for this amount was recorded during 2005 due to expected recovery from the insurance carriers. During the year ended December 31, 2005, the Trust received a total of $5,600,000 from the insurance carriers resulting in a receivable at December 31, 2005 of approximately $560,000. During the year end December 31, 2006, the Trust received additional sums totaling approximately $1,430,000. Amounts received in excess of the recorded receivable were recognized as a gain of approximately $871,000 after the Trust determined there were no remaining contingencies on recoveries received. Of the total amount of insurance recoveries received to date, approximately $344,000 was paid by the excess property carrier. The recovery from the excess property carrier represents the undisputed portion of the Trust’s claim. The Trust is still seeking additional amounts from the excess property carrier and has filed a lawsuit in regard to this matter as described below.

The Trust has had various discussions with its excess property insurance carrier, RSUI Indemnity Company (“RSUI”) concerning amounts the Trust believes it is owed pursuant to its insurance policy. The Trust has reached settlements with its flood and primary wind carrier for the amounts described in the preceding paragraph. However, because management and RSUI have failed to reach an agreement regarding the scope of damages and the associated costs specifically related to the insurance claims filed on behalf of Waverly, the Trust filed a lawsuit on September 7,

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2006 against RSUI in the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri. The lawsuit alleges breach of contract and vexatious refusal by RSUI for its failure to fulfill its indemnity obligations under the commercial property insurance policy issued to the Trust by RSUI covering Waverly Apartments. The Trust intends to vigorously pursue this matter.  At this date, the amount of any additional recovery and the ultimate resolution of this matter cannot be estimated.

 (7) Subsequent Events

Stock Repurchase Program

On October 15, 2007, the Board of Trustees of the Trust approved a stock repurchase program authorizing the Trust to purchase up to 100,000 shares of the Trust’s common stock, par value $1.00.  Pursuant to the repurchase program, the Trust has authorized a broker to make purchases on the open market from time to time based on market conditions, subject to the broker complying with the safe harbor rules under SEC Rule 10b-18, which place restrictions on the timing of purchases and the number of shares that can be purchased each day to avoid market manipulation. The repurchase program does not require the Trust to repurchase any specific number of shares and may be modified, suspended, or terminated by the Board of Trustees at any time without prior notice. The Trust intends to finance repurchases under the program through available cash. As of November 12, 2007, the Trust has purchased 4,661 shares totaling $46,219.  

Merger

On October 15, 2007, the Board of Trustees approved the merger of Regency North Associates, L.P. with and into Regency North Acquisition, L.L.C. (“RNA”), a new subsidiary of the Trust's operating limited partnership Maxus Operating Limited Partnership (MOLP), pursuant to which RNA would acquire Regency North Apartments, a 180 unit multi-family housing apartment complex located in Kansas City, Missouri. The current owners of Regency North Associates, L.P. include Bond Purchase, L.L.C., (an affiliate of David L. Johnson), Aspen Realty, L.L.C., and fifteen other limited partners. The limited partners of Regency North Associates, L.P. have approved the transaction. The effective cost to the Trust is estimated at $6,478,000 and the Trust would assume the first mortgage on Regency North Apartments of $4,835,000. Pursuant to the merger, the Trust has offered the limited partners the option of $1,500 in cash or 100 operating units, valued at $15 per unit (approximately $22,500 in the aggregate). The merger is subject to the lender’s consent to the assumption including the guaranty by MOLP and the Trust of certain obligations in the event of defaults.

Internal Controls and Financial Reporting 
 
On October 15, 2007, at a special meeting, the Board of Trustees decided to evaluate the Trust’s growth opportunities to make a decision regarding whether to de-register the Trust’s common stock under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, over the next several months since the Trust currently has fewer than 300 shareholders, as described in the Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 19, 2007. Although the Board of Trustees has directed management to continue to work towards compliance with the internal control over financial reporting requirements under the Sarbanes Oxley Act, the Board intends to continue to investigate and evaluate the costs of becoming fully compliant with such requirements. This analysis will be part of the Board’s decision-making process of whether to de-register the Trust’s common stock. As a result, management does not believe the Trust will be fully compliant with the internal control over financial reporting requirements under the Exchange Act in connection with the 2007 Form 10-KSB annual report required to be filed with the SEC in March 2008.  

ITEM 2:  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Section includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this section and located elsewhere in this Form 10-QSB regarding the prospects of our industry and our prospects, plans, financial position and business strategy may constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may,"

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"will," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "plan," "foresee," "believe" or "continue" or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to have been correct. All such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the relevant forward-looking statement. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations include, among others: (i) the ability to retain tenants, (ii) general economic, business, market and social conditions, (iii) trends in the real estate investment market, (iv) projected leasing and sales, (v) competition, (vi) inflation and (vii) future prospects for the Trust.  Readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements.  The forward-looking statements included herein are made only as of the date of this Form 10-QSB, and we do not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to such forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Revenue Recognition

Lease agreements are accounted for as operating leases, and rentals from such leases are reported as revenues ratably over the terms of the leases.

Investment Property Useful Lives

The Trust is required to make subjective assessments as to the useful lives of its properties for the purpose of determining the amount of depreciation to reflect on an annual basis with respect to those properties. These assessments have a direct impact on the Trust’s net income.
 
Buildings and improvements are depreciated over their estimated useful lives of 27.5 to 40 years on a straight-line basis. Land improvements are depreciated over their useful lives of 15 to 20 years on a straight-line basis. Personal property is depreciated over its estimated useful life of 5 to 15 years using the straight-line method.

Capital Expenditures

For reporting purposes, the Trust capitalizes all carpet, flooring, blinds, appliance and HVAC replacements. The Trust expenses all other expenditures that total less than $10,000. Expenditures and costs related to contracts that are equal to or greater than $10,000 are evaluated individually for capitalization. Repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Additions and betterments are capitalized.

Classification of Properties

The Trust is required to make subjective assessments as to whether a property should be classified as “Held for Sale” under the provisions of SFAS 144.  SFAS 144 contains certain criteria that must be met in order for a property to be classified as held for sale, including: management commits to a plan to sell the asset; the asset is available for immediate sale in its present condition; an active program to locate a buyer has been initiated; the sale of the asset is probable and transfer of the asset is expected to qualify for recognition as a sale within one year; the asset is being actively marketed for sale at a price that is reasonable in relation to its current fair value; and actions required to complete the plan indicate that it is unlikely that significant changes to the plan will be made or that the plan will be withdrawn.

Impairment of Investment Property Values

The Trust is required to make subjective assessments as to whether there are impairments in the value of its investment properties. Management's estimates of impairment in the value of investment properties have a   direct   impact on the Trust’s net income.
 
The Trust follows the provisions of SFAS No. 144. The Trust assesses the carrying value of its long-lived asset

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whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the underlying asset may not be recoverable. Certain factors that may occur and indicate that an impairment may exist include, but are not limited to: significant underperformance relative to projected future operating results; significant changes in the manner of the use of the asset; and significant adverse industry or market economic trends. If an indicator of possible impairment exists, a property is evaluated for impairment by a comparison of the carrying amount of a property to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the property. If the carrying amount of a property exceeds its estimated future cash flows on an undiscounted basis, an impairment charge is recognized by the amount by which the carrying amount of the property exceeds the fair value of the property. Management estimates fair value of its properties based on projected undiscounted cash flows using a discount rate determined by management to be commensurate with the risk inherent in the Trust.

Real Estate Acquisitions

Upon acquisitions of real estate properties, management makes subjective estimates of the fair value of acquired tangible assets (consisting of land, land improvements, building, improvements, and furniture, fixtures and equipment) and identified intangible assets and liabilities (consisting of above and below market leases, in-place leases, tenant relationships and assumed financing that is determined to be above or below market terms) in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 141, Business Combinations . Management utilizes methods similar to those used by independent appraisers in making these estimates. Based on these estimates, management allocates purchase price to the applicable assets and liabilities. These estimates have a direct impact on our net income.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The most significant assumptions and estimates relate to revenue recognition, depreciable lives of investment property, capital expenditures, properties held for sale, and the valuation of investment property. Application of these assumptions requires the exercise of judgment as to future uncertainties and, as a result, actual results could differ from these estimates.

Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“FAS 157”). FAS 157 establishes a single authoritative definition of fair value, sets out a framework for measuring fair value, and expands on required disclosures about fair value measurement. FAS 157 is effective for us on January 1, 2008 and will be applied prospectively. The provisions of FAS 157 are not expected to have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, Establishing the Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Liabilities , to permit all entities to choose to elect to measure eligible financial instruments at fair value.  SFAS No. 159 applies to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, with early adoption permitted for an entity that has also elected to apply the provisions of SFAS No. 159, unless it chooses early adoption. Management is currently evaluating the impact of SFAS No. 159 on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

OVERVIEW

The Trust currently operates seven apartment communities and one industrial/commercial property. Cash is primarily generated by renting units to tenants, or securing loans with the Trust’s assets. Cash is used primarily to pay operating expenses (repairs and maintenance, payroll, utilities, taxes, and insurance), make capital expenditures for property improvements, repay principal and interest on outstanding loans or to pay cash distributions to shareholders. The key performance indicators for revenues are occupancy rates and rental rates. Revenues are also impacted by concessions (discounts) offered as rental incentives. The key performance indicator for operating expenses is total operating expense per apartment unit. A significant change in the turnover rate of rental units can also cause a significant change in operating expenses. Management also evaluates total taxes, utilities and insurance

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rates for each property.

General economic trends that management evaluates include construction of apartment units (supply), unemployment rates, job growth, and interest rates (demand). The apartment industry is sensitive to extremely low interest rates, which tend to increase home ownership and decrease apartment occupancy rates. The apartment industry is also sensitive to increased unemployment rates, which tend to cause possible renters to double up in a unit or share a non-rental dwelling with relatives or acquaintances. New construction in an area with low occupancy rates can cause a further decline in occupancy or rental rates.

Economic trends appear to indicate that interest rates are increasing. It also appears that unemployment rates are declining, with job growth rising. If these trends are correct and if the trends continue, management believes the Trust should be able to begin reducing concessions, raising rental rates and increasing occupancy, which should improve revenues. In such case, management also believes variable operating expenses will also tend to increase, but fixed expense coverage would improve.

The Trust primarily invests in income-producing real properties (apartments). As of September 30, 2007 the Trust’s portfolio is comprised of:

PROPERTY
# UNITS
TYPE
LOCATION
PURCHASE
       
DATE
         
Barrington Hills Apartments
232
Apartments
Little Rock, AR
November, 2001
(“Barrington Hills”)
       
         
Bicycle Club Apartments
(“Bicycle Club”)
312
Apartments
North Kansas City, MO
July, 2005
         
Chalet Apartments (1)
234
Apartments
Topeka, KS
September, 2001
(“Chalet”)
       
         
Forest Park/Valley Forge Apts.
198
Apartments
Kansas City, MO
August, 2000/
 (“Forest Park/Valley Forge”)
     
November, 2006
         
King’s Court/Terrace Apts.
166
Apartments
Olathe, KS
August, 2001/
(“King’s Court/Terrace”)
     
April, 2004
         
Highland Pointe Apartments
232
Apartments
Yukon, OK
January, 2007
(“Highland Pointe”)
       
         
Northtown Business Center
240,000 sq. ft.
Industrial and related
North Kansas City,
August, 2006
 
 &
 office and
 MO
 
 
12.44 acres
mezzanine space
 
 
         
The Landings Apartments
154
Apartments
Little Rock, AR
September, 2001
(the “Landings”)
       
         
Waverly Apartments (2)
128
Apartments
Bay Saint Louis, MS
September, 2004
(“Waverly”)
       

 (1)   Chalet I and Chalet II were merged into one subsidiary on September 27, 2007.
 (2) Waverly Apartments is classified as a discontinued operation.

UPREIT Structure

The Trust is structured as what is commonly referred to as an umbrella partnership REIT, or UPREIT, structure. To effect the UPREIT restructuring, the Trust formed Maxus Operating Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited

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partnership (“MOLP"), to which the Trust contributed all of its assets, in exchange for a 99.999% partnership interest in MOLP and the assumption by MOLP of all of the Trust's liabilities. The Trust conducts and intends to continue to conduct all of its activities through MOLP. Maxus Realty GP, Inc., a Delaware corporation that is wholly owned by the Trust, is the sole general partner of MOLP and has a 0.001% interest in MOLP. As the sole general partner of MOLP, Maxus Realty GP, Inc. generally has the exclusive power under the partnership agreement to manage and conduct the business of MOLP, subject to certain limited approval and voting rights of the limited partners.

Pursuant to MOLP's limited partnership agreement, MOLP may issue limited partnership operating units (and corresponding limited partnership interests) in return for cash or other property that is contributed to MOLP. Holders of MOLP limited partnership operating units may redeem the units (and corresponding limited partnership interests) in return for the issuance of the Trust's common stock or cash, at the Trust's election, after a one (1) year holding period. The Trust anticipates that the UPREIT structure will enable it to make additional acquisitions of properties from tax-motivated sellers. As an UPREIT, the Trust believes that MOLP will be able to issue limited partnership operating units to tax-motivated sellers who contribute properties to MOLP, thereby enabling those sellers to realize certain tax benefits that would be unavailable to them if the Trust purchased those properties directly for cash or common stock. As of September 30, 2007, minority holders of MOLP owned 47,339 limited partnership operating units, or approximately 3.25% of the partnership interest in MOLP. Maxus Realty Trust’s common shares trade on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange (NASDAQ: MRTI).

Each of the real estate properties are owned by single member limited liability companies that are directly owned by MOLP.   Maxus Properties, Inc. provides property management services for each of the Trust’s real properties.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Comparison of Consolidated Results

Cash as of September 30, 2007 was $6,688,000, a decrease of $1,782,000 from $8,470,000 at December 31, 2006. The majority of the decrease was due to requirements for cash to fund the acquisition of Highland Pointe. Escrows and reserves held by various lenders were $1,514,000 and $1,261,000 at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively. A portion of the increase, $104,000, was due to the required capital replacement reserve requirements as set forth in the refinancing agreement of Chalet. The balance of the increase is due to the various lenders’ increased escrow and reserve funding requirements.

Net cash provided by operating activities increased $963,000 to $1,413,000 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2007.  The majority of the increase was due to the changes in cash affecting operations such as the increase in accounts payable and other accrued liabilities.

Net cash used in investing activities was $4,203,000 which was comprised of $3,420,000 for the acquisition of Highland Pointe and the balance comprised of routine capital expenditures.

Net cash provided by financing activities was $1,008,000 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2007. A portion of the cash was generated from the refinancing of the Chalet Apartments. Distributions in the amount of $1,160,000 were made to the shareholders of record for the nine months ended September 30, 2007.

Management is committed to maintaining a strong balance sheet and preserving their financial flexibility, which they believe will enhance their ability to capitalize on attractive investment opportunities as they become available.  Management believes that the current cash position and the properties’ ability to generate adequate cash flows should enable the Trust to fund anticipated operating and capital expenditures for the remainder of 2007. No assurance can be given as to the actual timing or amount of any additional insurance proceeds or for sale proceeds from the Waverly property.  Please refer to the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for detailed information of our sources and uses of cash for the periods ending September 30, 2007 and 2006.

Projected capital expenditures of approximately $1,503,000 are currently planned for the remainder of 2007, primarily for re-roofing, parking/driveway repair, landscaping, concrete repairs, replacing damaged wood   decks,   repairing balconies, office/clubhouse renovations, and the replacement of HVAC units . The majority of these expenditures are expected to be reimbursed from escrow reserves held by lenders. Capital replacements of

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approximately $374,000   are currently expected to be reimbursed from reserves held by lenders. The Trust will also continue to evaluate opportunities for the acquisition of investment properties and may incur material capital expenditures in connection with these acquisition opportunities.

On July 17, 2007, the Board of Trustees of the Trust declared a cash dividend of $0.20 per share payable to the holders of record on August 31, 2007 of the Trust's $1.00 par value, common stock. The dividend was paid on September 21, 2007.

On October 15, 2007, the Board of Trustees of the Trust approved a stock repurchase program authorizing the Trust to purchase up to 100,000 shares of the Trust’s common stock, par value $1.00. The share repurchase program will take place on the open market from time to time based on market conditions.  The repurchase program does not require the Trust to repurchase any specific number of shares and may be modified, suspended, or terminated by the Board of Trustees at any time without prior notice.  The Trust intends to finance repurchases under the program through available cash.

Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments

 
             Balance at
 
Interest
 
 Fixed
Due
 
Sept. 30, 2007
 
                 Rate
 
  or (variable)
Date
             
Barrington Hills
 
5,338,000
  6.04 %  
Fixed
July 1, 2029
                 
Bicycle Club
 
11,127,000
  6.19 %  
Fixed
September 1, 2016
                 
Chalet (1)
 
8,070,000
  5.79 %  
Fixed
October 1, 2017
                 
Forest Park
 
2,335,000
  5.29 %  
Fixed
September 1, 2015
                 
Highland Pointe
 
13,000,000
  5.67 %  
Fixed
February 28, 2017
                 
Kings Court
 
2,238,000
  5.91 %  
(variable)
May 1, 2009
                 
Northtown Bus. Center
 
3,115,000
  6.87 %  
Fixed
September 1, 2016
                 
Terrace
 
1,544,000
  6.87 %  
Fixed
February 1, 2009
                 
The Landings
 
6,181,000
  6.19 %  
Fixed
September 1, 2016
                 
Valley Forge
 
1,715,000
  5.69 %  
Fixed
December 1, 2015
                 
Total
$
54,663,000
           

(1)   As of September 27, 2007 Chalet I & II merged into one subsidiary.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

The Trust does not have any “off-balance sheet arrangements” as defined in Item 303 (c) of Regulations S-B promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The results of operations for the Trust's properties for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 are detailed below.

Funds from Operations

The white paper on Funds from Operations approved by the board of governors of NAREIT defines Funds from Operations as net income (loss) (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains (or losses) from sales of

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property, plus property related depreciation and amortization, and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures.

Adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures are calculated to reflect Funds from Operations on the same basis. In 1999, NAREIT clarified the definition of Funds from Operations to include non-recurring events, except for those that are defined as “extraordinary items” under GAAP and gains and losses from sales of depreciable operating property. In 2002, NAREIT clarified that Funds from Operations related to assets held for sale, sold or otherwise transferred and included in results of discontinued operations should continue to be included in consolidated Funds from Operations.

The Trust computes Funds from Operations in accordance with the guidelines established by the white paper, which may differ from the methodology for calculating Funds from Operations utilized by other equity REITs, and, accordingly, may not be comparable to such other REITs. Funds from Operations do not represent amounts available for management's discretionary use because of needed capital replacement or expansion, debt service obligations, distributions or other commitments and uncertainties. Funds from Operations should not be considered as an alternative to net income (determined in accordance with GAAP) as an indication of the Trust’s financial performance or to cash flows from operating activities (determined in accordance with GAAP) as a measure of the Trust’s liquidity, nor is it indicative of funds available to fund the Trust’s cash needs including its ability to make distributions. The Trust believes Funds from Operations is helpful to investors as a measure of the performance of the Trust because, along with cash flows from operating activities, financing activities and investing activities, it provides investors with an understanding of the ability of the Trust to incur and service debt and make capital expenditures. In the table below, revenue, expenses, net income and property related depreciation and amortization were determined in accordance with GAAP. The addition of property related depreciation and amortization to net income results in Funds from Operations, which is not determined in accordance with GAAP.

   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
Sept. 30,
   
Sept. 30,
   
Sept. 30,
   
Sept. 30,
 
   
2007
   
2006
   
2007
   
2006
 
Net income (loss)
  $ (741,000 )    
974,000
      (1,495,000 )    
917,000
 
                                 
Property related depreciation and amortization (1)
   
787,000
     
460,000
     
2,394,000
     
1,567,000
 
Funds from operations
  $
46,000
     
1,434,000
     
899,000
     
2,484,000
 

(1)    For the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and September 30, 2006, depreciation and amortization of discontinued operations of Arbor Gate and Waverly of $0 and $41,000, respectively, and is included in this amount.

The Trust has historically added amortization of deferred financing costs back to net income to determine funds from operations. Historically these costs have not been material. Management has re-examined this policy and believes amortization of deferred financing cost should not be included in the determination of funds from operations. All periods presented have been adjusted to conform to this change in policy.

Occupancy

The occupancy levels at September 30, 2007 were as follows:

 
OCCUPANCY LEVELS
 
 AT SEPTEMBER 30,
 
  2007
 
  2006
Barrington Hills
87%
 
88%
Bicycle Club
93%
 
90%
Chalet
96%
 
96%
Forest Park/Valley Forge (1)
86%
 
95%
Highland Pointe  (2)
96%
 
n/a
King’s Court/Terrace
92%
 
92%
The Landings
99%
 
90%
Northtown Business Center  (3)
95%
 
95%
Waverly (4)
0%
 
0%

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(1) Valley Forge was acquired in November 2006.
(2)   Highland Pointe was acquired in January 2007.
(3)  Northtown Business Center was acquired in August 2006.
(4) Waverly is uninhabitable due to the damages incurred by Hurricane Katrina in August 2005.

Forest Park/Valley Forge was 86% occupied at September 30, 2007. A majority of the percentage of decrease in occupancy from the same period in 2006 was due to residents buying homes. Tenant concessions have been necessary to compete with the existing competition. Bicycle Club was 93% occupied at September 30, 2007. The property is experiencing few turnovers this year compared to last year, mostly due to a decrease in home buying. King’s Court/Terrace occupancy was 92% at September 30, 2007. King’s Court/Terrace is located in Olathe, Kansas. Overall occupancy   in the Olathe, Kansas market has remained stable, with most competitors’ average occupancy in the high 80% to low 90% range. It appears that tenant concessions are declining. There continues to be fewer people purchasing homes in this market due to the increase in interest rates. Olathe is the fastest growing city in the Johnson County area. Chalet, which is located in Topeka, Kansas, ended the quarter at 96% occupancy. The average occupancy for competitors in this market is 93%. Chalet offers few concessions due to consistently high occupancy rates.   The Landings and Barrington Hills are both located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The average occupancy rate for Little Rock is 93% to   95%. The Landings and Barrington Hills had occupancy rates of 99% and 87%, respectively on September 30, 2007. Barrington’s decrease in occupancy from the same period in 2006 is due in part to a downturn in the rental market in the Little Rock area. Management is currently giving rent concessions to all prospective tenants of Barrington Hills. During the most recent quarter, concessions in the Little Rock area have been more aggressive.   Because of the damages incurred by Hurricane Katrina in August 2005, Waverly is uninhabitable. Waverly is located in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi. Due to the effects of Hurricane Katrina, competitive conditions in this area of Mississippi are difficult to ascertain at this time. The occupancy at Northtown Business Center is 95%. The commercial and industrial real estate market in North Kansas City continues at a steady growth pace. This is partly due to North Kansas City’s close proximity to downtown Kansas City, easy access and regional centrality. Lease rates at Northtown Business Center are consistent with market prices.

Comparison of Consolidated Results

For the nine month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, the Trust’s consolidated revenues from continuing operations were $8,573,000 and $5,980,000, respectively. Revenues increased $2,593,000 (43%) for the nine month period ended September 30, 2007 as compared to the same period ended September 30, 2006. The increase is due primarily to the 2006 acquisitions of Northtown Business Center and Valley Forge, and the 2007 acquisition of Highland Pointe. Highland Pointe provided an additional $1,332,000 of revenues for the nine month period ended September 30, 2007. Northtown Business Center provided an additional $876,000 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2007.

For the nine month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, the Trust’s consolidated operating expenses were $7,689,000 and $5,187,000, respectively. Expenses increased $2,502,000 (48%) for the nine month period ended September 30, 2007, as compared to the same period ended September 30, 2006. This increase is due primarily to the properties acquired in 2006 and the acquisition of Highland Pointe in 2007. The acquisitions of Northtown Business Center and Valley Forge increased operating expenses by $528,000 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2007. The acquisition of Highland Pointe increased operating expenses by $1,287,000 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2007. For the nine months ended September 30, 2007, depreciation and amortization expense increased by $868,000, interest expense increased by $568,000, repairs and maintenance expense increased $235,000, utility expense increased $405,000 and other operating expenses increased by $226,000. These increases pertain to the additional investment assets associated with the acquisition of Northtown Business Center, Valley Forge and Highland Pointe.

The net loss from continuing operations before minority interest for the nine month period ended September 30, 2007 was ($1,461,000)   or ($1.04) per share. The net loss from continuing operations before minority interest for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2006 was ($447,000) or ($.31) per share.

MARKET RISK

The Trust’s results of operations are highly dependent on fluctuations in interest rates to the extent its properties are financed through variable interest rate loans or fixed interest rates loans nearing maturity.  See the table under this

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Item 2 titled “Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments for the interest rates affecting each property.  Only the loan on the Kings Court property, which matures in May 2009, has a variable interest rate, and the only loan that matures within the next two years is the loan on the Terrace property (June 2009). A 100 basis point increase in the variable rate debt on the Kings Court property on an annual basis would impact net income by approximately $22,000. The Bicycle Club, Landings and Valley Forge notes will allow prepayment in full, subject to compliance with the prepayment terms as set forth in the promissory note, including payment of the applicable prepayment premium. The prepayment penalty is the greater of 1% of the amount of principal being prepaid or the yield maintenance calculation as contained in the note. In regards to Northtown Business Center, at closing the Trust paid a $31,500 nonrefundable prepayment buy-out payment which allows the Trust to prepay all or part of the outstanding principal balance of the mortgage loan on any monthly payment date without payment of any further prepayment charge or fee.

As of September 30, 2007, the Trust does not currently meet the required stockholder’s equity under NASDAQ's Global Market continued listing standards, which requires at least $10 million in stockholder’s equity. Currently, management is evaluating options in order to increase stockholder’s equity. Management is also considering the possibility of transferring the listing to the NASDAQ Capital Market, which has less stringent listing requirements. Management expects to receive a letter from NASDAQ regarding the failure to meet the continued listing standard. Management further expects the letter will give the Trust fifteen days to provide a plan to NASDAQ reasonably satisfactory to NASDAQ to become compliant with the listing standard or face de-listing proceedings from the Global Market.  

INFLATION

The effects of inflation did not have a material impact upon the Trust's operations during the current period.

ITEM 3:   CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(a)    Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.

The Trust’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this report (the “Evaluation Date”). Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that as of the Evaluation Date, the Trust’s disclosure controls and procedures were not effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Registrant in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the SEC for filing the Registrant’s periodic reports. This determination is a result of the material weakness identified in the fourth quarter of 2006 in conjunction with the audit of the Trust’s financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006. See Item 8A of our annual report on Form 10-KSB for information related to the finding of the material weakness.

(b)    Changes in internal controls

There has been no material change in the Trust’s internal controls over financial reporting during its most recent fiscal quarter from that of December 31, 2006. The Trust is in the process of analyzing a plan to ensure the Trust has adequate technical accounting resources related to financial statement preparation and disclosures. The Trust is continuing to evaluate its options to mitigate the disclosure control deficiency in connection with its evaluation regarding whether to de-register. See Note 7 of the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, incorporated herein by this reference. The Trust anticipates taking actions to mitigate the disclosure control deficiency during the next quarter.

PART II   OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

                 Maxus Realty Trust, Inc. v. FF Park Lane Associates, L.P., et al.

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On June 14, 2005, the Trust entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions (the "Purchase Agreement") with FF Park Lane Associates, L.P., a Texas limited partnership ("Seller") pursuant to which the Trust agreed to purchase a 168 multi-family unit apartment complex that is located at 3007 Antelope Trail, Temple, Texas, known as Westgate Park Apartments II (the "Property"), subject to the terms and conditions provided in the Purchase Agreement, for a purchase price of approximately $4.75 million (the "Purchase Price"), subject to standard prorations (the "Transaction"). On July 1, 2005, the Trust's Board of Trustees approved the Transaction. In accordance with the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the Trust paid $100,000 of the Purchase Price to an escrow agent as a deposit (the "Deposit").

The Purchase Price is comprised of (i) the $100,000 Deposit, (ii) the Trust's assumption of a mortgage loan of Lehman Brothers Bank, FSB (the "Lender") in the amount of $3,800,000 (the "Existing Mortgage") and (iii) the balance of approximately $940,000 payable in cash on the closing date.

However, the Transaction did not close as a result of a dispute between the Trust and Seller. Shortly prior to the anticipated closing of the Transaction, the Trust discovered that the 2005 property taxes for the Property increased by more than $50,000 from the 2004 property taxes for the Property. In providing certain due diligence information to the Trust on May 26, 2005, Seller included 2003 and 2004 tax statements, but failed to include the 2005 tax assessment for the Property, which the Trust learned Seller apparently received on May 2, 2005.

As a result, the Trust requested a reduced purchase price. On November 2, 2005 Seller notified the Trust in writing that the Trust had defaulted under the Purchase Agreement claiming Seller had satisfied all of its closing conditions under the Purchase Agreement. Seller also requested the escrow agent deliver the Deposit to Seller if the Trust had not remedied the default prior to 5:00 pm, November 4, 2005. On November 2, 2005, the Trust notified Seller in writing that Seller had   not satisfied certain conditions to closing. On November 4, 2005, the Trust sent Seller a letter   requesting a $570,000 purchase price reduction to offset the economic impact of the increased property tax assessment on the Property.

On November 4, 2005, the Trust filed a lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Clay County, Missouri, Case No. CV105-010030 against Seller and its general partner GAF Park Lane, Inc. (the "Defendants") for breach of contract and fraud. The Trust requested that the court (i) order the Defendants to specifically perform the Purchase Agreement by conveying the Property to the Trust and (ii) award the Trust its damages, primarily $570,000 in actual damages, as well as punitive damages, attorneys' fees and expenses.

Seller filed a motion to dismiss based on a lack of personal jurisdiction, which was briefed and argued on April 26, 2006. On May 15, 2006, the court denied Seller's motion to dismiss. On June 9, 2006, Seller filed its answer and counterclaim, alleging that the Trust breached the Purchase Agreement by not closing the transaction. Seller has requested as damages the earnest money deposit made by the Trust and attorneys' fees and costs. Trial to the court was held on July 18, 2007.  The court took the matter under advisement and requested further briefing.  A determination is expected later this year.  At this date it is not possible to predict the outcome of this litigation, but management does not believe resolution of this matter will be material to the results of the Trust.

  Maxus Realty Trust, Inc. v. RSUI Indemnity Company

On September 7, 2006, the Trust filed a lawsuit against RSUI Indemnity Company (“RSUI”) in the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri (Case No. 06-0750-CV-W-ODS). The lawsuit alleges breach of contract and vexatious refusal by RSUI for its failure to fulfill its indemnity obligations under the commercial property insurance policy issued to the Trust by RSUI covering Waverly Apartments, located in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, which was damaged by Hurricane Katrina.

The Trust has requested relief from the court for (i) compensatory damages in an amount to be determined at trial, including interest and special damages, (ii) pre-judgment and post-judgment interest on such compensatory damages, and (iii) all of our costs in bringing the action including attorneys’ fees.

The Trust received a check in the amount of $344,557 from RSUI on October 25, 2006. It is believed that this amount represented partial payment of an undisputed portion of the property damage claim related to

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Hurricane Katrina. This check was offered to the Trust without prejudice to the Trust’s rights to claim additional sums in the ongoing litigation. Management intends to vigorously pursue this matter. At this date the amount of any additional recovery by the Trust cannot be estimated. A trial date of January 28, 2008 is presently scheduled.

ITEM 2.     UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURTIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

  None

ITEM 3.      DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None

ITEM 4.      SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

None

ITEM 5.      OTHER INFORMATION

As previously reported, on December 29, 2006 the Trust entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Central Texas Marketplace Apartments, LLC and agreed to purchase a 216 unit residential apartment complex located in Waco, Texas, subject to a 30 day due diligence review and inspection of the Property, which was required to be satisfactory in the Trust’s sole discretion. On January 25, 2007, the Trust terminated the Purchase Agreement, in accordance with its terms, by written notice to Seller, and requested an extension of the due diligence period in the Disapproval Notice, but the Seller did not grant the extension. On August 15, 2007 the Trust received a refund of the earnest money from Assured Quality Title Company that had been held in escrow in the amount of $100,936.99 for earnest money plus interest.

ITEM 6.      EXHIBITS

   See Exhibits Index on Page 22.

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SIGNATURES

In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, there unto duly authorized.

     
MAXUS REALTY TRUST, INC.
       
Date:
November 13, 2007
By:
/s/ David L. Johnson
     
David L. Johnson
     
Chairman of the Board,
     
President and Chief Executive Officer
     
Trustee
       
Date:
November 13, 2007
By:
/s/ John W. Alvey
     
John W. Alvey
     
Treasurer and
     
Principal Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
   
Number
 
Description
     
3.1
 
Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant, as amended, are incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended March 31, 2005, as filed pursuant to Rule 13a-13 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (File No. 000-13754).
     
3.2
 
Bylaws of the Registrant, as amended May 22, 2006, are incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2, to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended September 30, 2006, as filed pursuant to Rule 13a-13 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (File No. 0000-13754)
     
31.1
 
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
31.2
 
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
32.1
 
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
32.2
 
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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