The latest information on Kansas City area real estate market conditions
How Changing Mortgage Rates Can Affect You
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has been bouncing between 6% and 7% this year. If you’ve been on the fence about whether to buy a home or not, it’s helpful to know exactly how a 1%, or even a 0.5%, mortgage rate shift affects your purchasing power. The chart below helps show the general relationship … Continue
Get Ready: The Best Time To List Your House Is Almost Here
If you’re thinking about selling this spring, it’s time to get moving – the best week to list your house is fast approaching. Experts at realtor.com looked at seasonal trends from recent years (excluding 2020 as an uncharacteristic year due to the onset of the pandemic) and determined the ideal week to list a house … Continue
April 2023 – Calendar of Events
April 1st – Eat Local and Organic Expo at Johnson County Community College Attendees can talk directly with farmers as they sign up for weekly farm shares, buy transplants for their gardens, and get the freshest early spring products for their dinner tables. April 1st – Easter Egg Hunt – City of Grandview, MO – … Continue
Kansas City’s Best Farmers’ Markets
So you love local and fresh veggies and meats? Head to one of the many local farmers’ market around town. Yes, you can pick up eggs and butter too and if you’re lucky, a grilled Italian sausage and a fresh baked good too. Don’t miss out on the best time of year to shop local. … Continue
Market Report: February 2023
The latest information on Kansas City area real estate market conditions
2 Things Sellers Need To Know This Spring
A lot has changed over the past year, and you might be wondering what’s in store for the spring housing market. If you’re planning to sell your house this season, here’s what real estate experts are saying you should keep in mind. 1. Houses That Are Priced Right Are Still Selling Houses that are updated and … Continue
Is It Really Better To Rent Than To Own a Home Right Now?
You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s better to rent right now than it is to own your home. But before you let that impact your decisions, you should understand what these claims are based on. A lot of the time, these reports are assuming things that aren’t realistic for the average … Continue
One Major Benefit of Investing in a Home
One of the many reasons to buy a home is that it’s a major way to build wealth and gain financial stability. According to Freddie Mac: “Building equity through your monthly principal payments and appreciation is a critical part of homeownership that can help you create financial stability.” With spring approaching, now’s a great time to consider if buying … Continue
Spring into Action: Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal with Expert Guidance
To sell your home this spring, it may need more preparation than it would have a year or two ago. Today’s housing market has a different feel. There are more homes for sale than there were at this time last year, but inventory is still historically low. So, if a house has been sitting on the market … Continue
March 2023 – Calendar of Events
Adoption Saturday with Pawsitive Tails – Mar 4 from 11am to 1pm at Bar K, 501 Berkley, KCMO Join Bar K, Petfinder and Pawsitive Tails for an adoption event in Petfinder Park at Bar K! Every dog adopted at this event will receive a one-year Bar K membership ($225 Value). Missouri Theater Presents: Willy Wonka … Continue
Market Report: January 2023
The latest information on Kansas City area real estate market conditions
