4 Reasons This Spring Is A Smart Time To Sell (and How to Nail It)
Spring is officially doing its thing—trees are blooming, the weather's warming up, and the real estate market is waking up right along with it. If…
Author: Merla Turner
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How Buying or Selling a Home Helps Our Local Lee’s Summit Economy
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Is It Time To Relist Your Jackson or Cass County Home?
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More Homes, More Leverage: Why This Spring Might Be Your Time to Buy
If you’ve been sitting on the homebuying sidelines waiting for the right moment, this spring might just be it. Two big changes in the Kansas…
Is the Kansas City Housing Market Finally Balancing Out?
For years, sellers have had the upper hand in the housing market. With limited inventory and high demand, buyers faced intense competition to get an…
Your Roadmap to Homeownership in Jackson & Cass County
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Homeowner’s Insurance in Kansas City: What You Need to Know
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Realtor.com Says April 13-19 Is The Best Time To List – But Is That True in Kansas City?
Realtor.com analyzes housing market trends each year to pinpoint the best week to list a home. In 2025, they landed on the now widely publicized…
Avoid Homebuyer Heartbreak: Why Mortgage Pre-Approval Matters
Suppose you're thinking about buying a home in Kansas City, Lee's Summit, or anywhere in the metro area. In that case, one step you absolutely…
It’s Okay to Feel Nervous Buying Your First Home
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