How Buying or Selling a Home Helps Our Local Lee’s Summit Economy
Let's be honest—when you think about buying or selling a home, you're probably thinking about square footage, school districts, your next kitchen, or how to…
Author: Merla Turner
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Is It Time To Relist Your Jackson or Cass County Home?
Did you take your home off the market in late 2024? If so, you weren’t alone. In fact, nearly 73,000 homes were pulled from the…
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…
Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Point So Far This Year
If you've been holding off on buying a home because of high mortgage rates, it might be time to rethink your strategy. Mortgage rates have…
Homeowner’s Insurance in Kansas City: What You Need to Know
Owning a home is a big milestone, and homeowner’s insurance is your safety net—protecting what’s likely your biggest investment. While you never want to imagine…
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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
So, you're thinking about buying your first home? First of all, that's super exciting! But let's be real for a second—it can also feel overwhelming.…
Is Your Lee’s Summit Home Worth More Than You Think?
If you own a home in Lee's Summit, MO, there's a good chance it's worth a lot more than you realize. Over the past five…