From the desk of Maria O’Dell It was the kind of birthday deserving of a milestone celebration. For me, I wanted to see U2 at the Sphere. If you haven’t heard of the new venue in Las Vegas, you’ve missed something – google it now! Although there have been talks about putting another Sphere in … Continue
Market Report: September 2023
The latest information on Kansas City area real estate market conditions
Home Prices Are Not Falling
During the fourth quarter of last year, some housing experts projected home prices were going to crash in 2023. The media ran with those forecasts and put out headlines calling for doom and gloom in the housing market. All of this negative news coverage made a lot of people have doubts about the strength of the residential real … Continue
October 2023 Calendar of Events
Pumpkin Fest at Faulkner’s Ranch – runs through October 29th – Bring the entire family for fall fun! Brick or Treat at LegoLand – runs through October 31st – Experience Halloween Builds and the new spooky 4D movie! Halloween Haunt at Worlds of Fun – through October 28th – Worlds of Fun turns into a … Continue
Market Report: August 2023
The latest information on Kansas City area real estate market conditions
2023 – 2nd Quarter Market Report
Helpful information about Kansas City area real estate market performance over the last quarter
September 2023 Calendar of Events
Santi-Cali-Gon Days, KC Renaissance Festival, and the Kansas City Irish Fest kick off the Labor Day weekend with traditional festivities. Whether you’re into food, live music, local artists, or good times, these annual festivals have it all. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1, in Concert – September 6th – 10th – The Kansas City Symphony performs the … Continue
Market Report: July 2023
The latest information on Kansas City area real estate market conditions
Pricing Your House Right Still Matters Today
While this isn’t the frenzied market we saw during the ‘unicorn’ years, homes that are priced right are still selling quickly and seeing multiple offers right now. That’s because the number of homes for sale is still so low. Data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows 76% of homes sold within a month and the average saw 3.5 offers in … Continue
August 2023 – Calendar of Events
Summer of Sharks – runs daily through August 31st – See and learn all about sharks at Sea Life Kansas City! Jagged Little Pill – August 1st – 6th – Come see this award winning musical based on Alanis Morissette’s famous song. Strings on the Green – Occurring every Wednesday evening through the end of … Continue
Homebuyers Are Getting Used to the New Normal
Before you decide to sell your house, it’s important to know what you can expect in the current housing market. One positive trend right now is homebuyers are adapting to today’s mortgage rates and getting used to them as the new normal. To better understand what’s been happening with mortgage rates lately, the graph below shows the … Continue
Renting or Selling Your House: What’s the Best Move?
If you’re a homeowner ready to make a move, you may be thinking about using your current house as a short-term rental property instead of selling it. A short-term rental (STR) is typically offered as an alternative to a hotel, and they’re an investment that’s gained popularity in recent years. While a short-term rental can be a … Continue
