Real estate tip: Freshen up the little things
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If you have not visited the new Ikea store in Merriam, I bet you know someone who has. When I moved to Kansas City in 2006, it was the first time in my adult life that I lived in a city without ...
Real estate tip: Listing now or later
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You may be one of many people figuring out whether to list your home now or next year. After all, the Kansas City market appears to have bounced back, limited in 2014 mainly by lack of inventory. ...
Real estate tip: All about negotiation
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You might not realize it, but we negotiate almost every day. On the job, you may negotiate what you’ll be paid. At home, you may negotiate with your kids to divide household chores. Looking ...
Real estate tip: All about home inspections
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The process of selling or buying a home hits a high point when you have a contract in place. Everyone has signed, agreeing to a price and closing date. From one perspective, you and your agent ...
Real estate tips: Real estate road map
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Selling or buying a home can be overwhelming. The process is stressful, a lot of money is involved, and it can feel like it goes on forever. Having a bird’s-eye view before you start can ...
Real Estate Tip: The Right Match
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Dear Lauren,
After years of hard work and self-discovery, I’m ready for a new relationship. I want the perfect fit, but who doesn’t? There are so many choices, and I’m only one person! ...
Real estate tip: Know thy market
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It’s time to list your home. As you do, it’s important to understand what goes into market value. You have control over some factors, but others are out of your hands. Knowing your ...
Real estate tip: Deferred maintenance
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Listing your home is a lot of work. It’s a seller’s market, and prices are moving up. More people are buying, and it’s a good time to sell. Don’t let deferred maintenance cost you ...
Real estate tips: Investing in Community
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Investment in Kansas City and your neighborhood helps everyone. It makes a more knowledgeable, safe and engaging place to live. It helps keep neighborhoods and property values strong. It ...
Real estate tip: What do stats mean?
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Statistics are in vogue, but you don’t have to be Nate Silver to read what they say. The Kansas City Regional Association of Realtors publishes basic stats each month. Housing stats, like ...
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