Real estate tip: When to call a contractor

sponsored post by Lauren Hruby and Scott DeVouton This is the time of year when we work with sellers to get their homes on the market.  Looking toward the busy season, there are usually a lot of items on the home repair to-do list. Many, such ...

Real estate tip: 2014 KC Real Estate Recap

  sponsored post by Lauren Hruby and Scott DeVouton 2014 was the year of pretty good in the Kansas City area existing home market.  It wasn’t bad, it wasn’t through the roof.  It was another welcome year of moving upward, ...

Real estate tip: What’s Tuesday Tour?

sponsored post by Lauren Hruby and Scott DeVouton Every Tuesday, there is a flourish of activity in the Kansas City area housing market.  Food is made, balloons are scattered and Facebook is posted.  What, you don’t know what about TuesdayTour? Tuesday is ...

Real estate tip: Buyers, stay on target

sponsored post by Lauren Hruby and Scott DeVouton One great thing about Kansas City is its housing diversity.  Whatever you’re looking for, you can probably find it.  That’s a loaded statement, however.  If you don’t know what you’re ...

Real estate tip: Get ready to buy or sell in 2015

sponsored post by Lauren Hruby and Scott DeVouton Yes, break open the bubbly, pass around the funny hats, and hang the party lights.  Listing or buying a home in 2015 begins now.  If you’re looking to have a smooth transaction, keep a few ...

Real estate tip: All about home inspections

sponsored post by Lauren Hruby and Scott DeVouton 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 ...
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Real Estate Tip: The Right Match

sponsored post by Lauren Hruby and Scott DeVouton 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! ...
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Real estate tip: Know thy market

sponsored post by Lauren Hruby and Scott DeVouton 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 ...
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Real estate tip: What do stats mean?

sponsored post by Lauren Hruby and Scott DeVouton 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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Real estate tips: Low inventory, perfect storm?

sponsored post by Lauren Hruby and Scott DeVouton The real estate market is improving.  More and more buyers are ready to pull the trigger. However, a phrase we hear a lot right now is that there is “low inventory” in the housing market. ...