To state the obvious, everyone needs a place to live. And the current challenge in availability of affordable housing - especially for young, first-time home buyers - has led to a thriving rental market. While real estate investing is not the “get rich quick” method of income some high-risk schemes might have you believe, there is a way to minimize … [Read more...] about Real Estate Investing Tips for Beginners
Downsizing Your Home: 5 Steps to Success
Sparked by growing environmental consciousness and life simplification, downsizing your home to a “tiny house” is a recent phenomenon you may have heard of.1 But even if you’re not quite ready to sleep in a little loft, life does change. Kids head to college, or your retirement comes into view. Other times the physical requirements of a home - too … [Read more...] about Downsizing Your Home: 5 Steps to Success
10 First-Time Homebuyer Myths You Shouldn’t Ignore
Buying your first home is a big and exciting step toward your dream of building a solid financial future. With a lot to consider - credit score, down payments and mortgage rates - you don't want first-time homebuyer myths about the process to derail your goals. A Google search can pull up good information, but it can also be difficult to … [Read more...] about 10 First-Time Homebuyer Myths You Shouldn’t Ignore
Your Winter Guide to Kansas City Happenings: 2019
The ice skates are out at Crown Center and the Plaza lights are on. Whether you’re hungry for Kansas City Restaurant Week, or you’d rather take a walk in a winter wonderland, we've compiled a fun and thorough list of wintertime activities in and around Kansas City. Unique for the Holidays Santa Dives at the Kansas City Zoo Weekends, Nov. 29th – … [Read more...] about Your Winter Guide to Kansas City Happenings: 2019
Instant Cash Offers and iBuyers: Pros and Cons
We’ve all seen the signs and ads - “We Buy Houses Fast!” - or some variation, around town, in your mailbox and in social media. Typically these offers are from property investors or house "flippers" that will purchase a home for cash, often “as is.” But who are instant cash offers good for? Homeowners who don’t like the stress of preparing and … [Read more...] about Instant Cash Offers and iBuyers: Pros and Cons
6 Affordable Home Improvements to Increase Resale Value
So you're ready to sell your home! Prior to listing, your property might benefit from a few upgrades to help maximize your equity. Given that home improvement ROI percentages are on the rise, below are 6 affordable home improvements to increase resale value. Of course the best way to ensure your time and money are focused in the right areas is to … [Read more...] about 6 Affordable Home Improvements to Increase Resale Value
5 Steps to Get Top Dollar When Selling Your Home
Hey, we get it -- when it's time to put your home on the market, you want to sell it quickly for the most money possible. The key to a fast and successful sale is pricing it correctly and setting your home apart from other listings in your area. Our proven, five-step plan will help you win over buyers and get top dollar when selling your home. … [Read more...] about 5 Steps to Get Top Dollar When Selling Your Home
