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 […]
KC 4 KC-Area “Must Try” Breakfast Spots In a city obsessed with BBQ, it’s easy to overlook all the other mouth-watering meal options in the area, especially for breakfast. Believe it or not, when you look past burnt ends and brisket choices, no matter where you live in the KC Metro, there’s a delicious breakfast waiting for you to try or rediscover. Since […]
KC Kansas City Beer: Boulevard Brewing Company When considering a move, researching the area is crucial. Find out about schools, major roads, and commuting time. But don’t forget to find a place where you can work and have fun! Our Spotlight Series focuses on community staples that make a new home purchase practical and enjoyable.   This week, we feature Boulevard Brewing […]
KC 5 Kid-Friendly Spring Activities 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 a Spring fever is to go out, jump in […]
KC Top 5 Picks for Neighborhoods in KC for Families Kansas City is indeed a wonderful place for families to settle in, with many excellent neighborhoods to choose from. Each of these five neighborhoods in KC have unique features that make them wonderful for families. BROOKSIDE: This neighborhood is known for its walkability, parks, and excellent schools. Families can easily walk to many amenities, including […]
MARKET Market Snapshot | February 2023 Monthly Recap – Kansas City Association of Realtors In its continued effort to curb inflation, the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate in February by a quarter-percentage point to 4.50% – 4.75%, its 8th rate hike since March of last year, when the interest rate was nearly zero. Mortgage interest rates have dipped slightly […]
TIPS Tips for Back to School Season Back to school season is here, and school supply lists have taken over almost every store in town. Seeing those lists remind us that it’s also time to start thinking about morning routines, packing lunches, paperwork, practice schedules…you know the drill. There might be a lot to plan for, but don’t stress. These five simple […]
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TIPS 6 Useful Tips for Every House Hunter Buying a new home is a very exciting life change, but the whole experience can be even more enjoyable and rewarding when you’re prepared! Working with a real estate professional with area expertise will not only open up a world of helpful resources, but you can also rely on your REALTOR® to provide expert advice […]
TIPS Clip Tips How many hours do you lose each day scrolling through Facebook, Instagram or Twitter? Why not spend some of that time toward cutting costs on something we all spend probably too much money on each month: groceries. These seven tips on couponing can help get you started on a couponing journey.   Start a stockpile […]
TIPS Moving Checklist Are you moving soon? Maintain a sense of order, and help keep track of important tasks with this moving checklist.   4 Weeks Out Contact and hire a trusted moving company Transfer school transcripts, medical, dental and other important records (if needed) Schedule transfer of your home and auto insurance Send out change-of-address cards   […]
KC BHGREKCH Creates New Position of Director of Agent Growth and Coaching At the end of February, Christian Barnes, CEO of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate (BHGRE) Kansas City Homes, announced the continued investment in leadership and technology resources by creating a new executive position, Director of Agent Growth & Coaching. BHGRE Kansas City Homes is the fifth largest affiliate in the Better Homes and Gardens® […]
KC A Tale of Two Kansas Cities The story of two cities with the same name. Most of the U.S. may not know the difference between Kansas City, Kansas, and Kansas City, Missouri – they may not even know that there are two Kansas Cities! However, when you ask a Kansas City area resident, they’ll tell you there’s a stark contrast between the […]
KC 5 Best Neighborhoods in Kansas City for Young Professionals Kansas City is an excellent destination for young professionals who want to experience the best of urban living. Here are our top five neighborhoods for young professionals in the city: RIVER MARKET: The River Market is a historic neighborhood that is known for its farmers’ market, antique shops, and art galleries. You have access to […]
TIPS Homes Staging Mistakes to Avoid Home staging is a crucial aspect of the home-selling process, as it helps to create a welcoming and appealing environment that can capture the interest of potential buyers. However, it’s important to avoid certain mistakes that can turn off potential buyers and make it difficult for them to envision themselves living in the space. One […]
MARKET Market Snapshot | January 2023 Monthly Recap – Kansas City Association of Realtors The US housing market began the year in a state of rebalance, with many buyers and sellers remaining cautious while they wait to see where the market is headed. Nationally, pending sales rose 2.5% month-to-month, marking the first increase since May, while sales of existing homes fell […]
MARKET Market Snapshot | December 2022 Market Recap – Kansas City Association of Realtors 2022 was a turbulent year for the US housing market, as inflation, soaring interest rates, and elevated sales prices combined to cause a slowdown nationwide. Affordability challenges continue to limit market activity, with pending home sales and existing-home sales down month-over-month and falling 37.8% and 35.4% year-over-year, […]
MARKET Market Snapshot | November 2022 Housing affordability continues to be a major roadblock for market participants, with mortgage rates more than double compared to this time last year. Buyers are delaying home purchases in hopes rates will drop. while many sellers are holding off on listing their homes due to weakening buyer demand, unwilling to trade in their current lower […]
TIPS How to Find a Home that Matches Your Lifestyle Everyone knows the old real estate mantra, “Location, Location, Location”. That was an apt philosophy for many years, and it still has some relevance today. But times have changed. For most home buyers, it’s becoming less about where they want to live and more about how they want to live. Perhaps it’s time to update […]
TIPS Your Winter Preparedness Checklist If you’re like me, a big smile would have hit your face this morning feeling the cool 50 degree air. It’s September, and that means fall has arrived here in Kansas City. While visions of Louisburg Cider Mill and pumpkin spice everything dance in our heads, the fall means another thing altogether…winter is coming. Game […]