MARKET Market Snapshot | July 2023 Monthly Recap – Kansas City Association of Realtors Affordability constraints have continued to limit homebuying activity this summer, with existing-home sales falling 3.3% month-over-month nationwide as of last measure, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Mortgage rates have approached 7% in recent months, leading many prospective buyers to put their home purchase plans […]
KC Pennway Point: Industrial District into Entertainment Destination A new entertainment district, Pennway Point, is set to revitalize an industrial district near Union Station, offering an array of recreational attractions for families and visitors. Spearheaded by developer Vince Bryant, the project has recently gained critical approval, securing access to essential parking spaces that will be crucial to the success of the development. With […]
KC Christian Barnes featured in NAR Power Broker Roundtable Discussion: Balancing Tech and Relationships In the rapidly evolving landscape of the real estate industry, the integration of technology has become a game-changer. As AI and virtual platforms gain prominence, the question arises: how crucial is human connection in this tech-driven era? How do we grow in the world of balancing tech and relationships? A panel of experts recently convened […]
MARKET Market Snapshot | June 2023 Monthly Recap – Kansas City Association of Realtors Temperatures are heating up, yet the U.S. housing market remains cooler than usual for this time of year due to a combination of low inventory and higher borrowing costs, which have restricted market activity going into the summer homebuying season. According to the latest data from the […]
KC Fireworks in Kansas City: Celebrating the Fourth of July Are you ready to add some sparkle and excitement to your Independence Day celebration? Look no further! We’ve got you covered with a list of fantastic fireworks shows happening this upcoming Fourth of July. Grab your family and friends, pack a picnic, and get ready for an evening filled with dazzling lights and booming explosions. […]
MARKET Market Snapshot | May 2023 Monthly Recap – Kansas City Association of Realtors Existing-home sales slid for the second consecutive month, falling 3.4% nationwide as of last measure, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), as higher interest rates continue to impact buyer affordability. Sales are down 23% compared to the same period a year ago, while contract signings […]
KC Kansas City PrideFest Friday, June 9th – Sunday, June 11th Pride Parade: Saturday, June 10th at 11:00 am   Inclusion is one of our biggest values here at Kansas City Homes! Kansas City PrideFest is an LGBTQ+ festival featuring a main stage with local acts, national recording artists, vendors, food trucks, family activities, and more. The festival will […]
TIPS Maximizing Opportunities: Starting Real Estate Part-Time Are you captivated by the dynamic world of real estate but find yourself unable to fully commit due to existing responsibilities or a demanding career? The allure of entering the world of property transactions and investment opportunities may be stronger than ever. However, the idea of diving in headfirst might seem overwhelming or impractical. That’s […]
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KC 5 Ways Springtime Brings Out the Kid in Kansas City It’s been a long winter… too long. But, the sun is breaking through, the temps are warming up and the itch to go out and get active is becoming impossible to ignore. Your condition is clear, and the treatment is simple. The only way to break your springtime fever is to go out, jump in […]
TIPS Spring Cleaning Checklist 2023: 10 Categories to Tackle Spring is here, and it’s time to refresh and renew our homes after a long winter. However, spring cleaning doesn’t have to be daunting; it can be an opportunity to get organized, clear out the clutter, and start fresh. Here are 10 categories of specific items to clean and tips to help you make spring […]
MARKET Market Snapshot | April 2023 Monthly Recap – Kansas City Association of Realtors U.S. existing-home sales declined 2.4 percent month-over-month as of last measure, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), reversing February’s sales gain of 14.5%. Fluctuations in mortgage interest rates have caused buyers to pullback, with pending sales dropping 5.2% month-over-month. Meanwhile, the median existing-home sales price […]
KC Discover Your Dream Home: Mega Open House with $25,000 in Sweepstakes! Are you on the lookout for your dream home? Welcome to our BHGRE Kansas City Homes Mega Open House and enter for a chance to win over $25,000 in prizes at our event on May 6th and 7th. This two-day extravaganza offers an opportunity to explore diverse properties while enjoying the exciting sweepstakes. Our Mega […]
MARKET Market Snapshot | March 2023 Monthly Recap – Kansas City Association of Realtors Nationally, existing home sales jumped 14.5% month-over-month as of last measure, the first monthly gain in 12 months, and representing the largest monthly increase since July 2020, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). The sudden uptick in sales activity stems from contracts signed toward the […]
KC Looking Back at a Historic 2020 | Kansas City Homes A monumental year closes for Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Kansas City Homes Historical, monumental, and record-breaking are all words you could use to describe the real estate market in 2020. From a worldwide pandemic to the lowest mortgage rates we’ve seen in decades to a housing boom in the mid to late summer, […]
KC 7 Summer Activities for Kids Around Kansas City It seems like Summer is flying by, but there’s still plenty of time to enjoy the sun and have some fun around Kansas City! In order to keep kids active and help them escape the mid-summer blues, we’ve compiled a list of 7 fun activities to enjoy during the rest of summer vacation. 1. Visit a […]
TIPS The Legend of Homebuying: A Millennial Fairy Tale | Part 2 The princess was ready to embark on an adventure and sell her castle…. She picked an excellent time to enter the castle market. The real estate industry in her kingdom was hot and everyone wanted to buy a new home all across the land. Now that part is not fantasy. Bringing it back to reality, the real […]
TIPS The Legend of Homebuying – A Millennial Fairy Tale | Part 1 Once upon a time a young princess wanted to buy a home in the mystical land of enchantment called Kansas City… There are a lot of myths out there about buying your first home and many millennials believe that their home-buying journey is more like a fairy tale than real life. The market has changed […]
KC Better Homes From a Simpler Time As a lifestyle real estate company affiliated with the Better Homes and Gardens brand, we understand and relish in the fact that we are about much more than buying and selling homes. Our association with something so ingrained and influential in the American culture as Better Homes and Gardens is always on our collective minds, […]
KC Behind the Scenes at Better Homes & Gardens Magazine The Better Homes & Garden Magazine is ubiquitous nationwide. Since it was first published in 1921, it became a staple for homeowners looking for ideas to make life better. Currently, it’s the #1 home and lifestyle publication in circulation with a readership of 32,145,000. Even at that volume, each issue they put out is a love […]
KC Why We Love the Holidays in Kansas City – And Why You Should, Too Something special starts to happen when the days get shorter and the temps get colder. You can practically smell it in the air…yep, it’s Kansas City during the holidays. Sure, there are bigger and more well-known locales for celebrating the season, like New York with the Rockefeller Center tree, and 5th Avenue window displays, or […]