Food insecurity has tripled during the pandemic, with more than 80% of the community served at ReNewed Hope Food Pantry in Overland Park visiting for the first time. In response to the on-going need, we are hosting a Food Drive Event and hope you can join us in helping out our neighbors. Saturday, Feb. 6th, 2021 from 10 - … [Read more...] about Food Drive Event [Feb. 6th, 2021]
Homeownership Goals for 2021 – Buy, Sell or Hold?
Thinking about your home ownership goals for 2021? If you aren't, you should be. Between record-low mortgage rates, rising home sales and prices, and limited availability, there's never been a better time to re-assess your home ownership goals. After all, if the events of the past year have taught us anything, it's the importance of home. Whether … [Read more...] about Homeownership Goals for 2021 – Buy, Sell or Hold?
Real Estate Investing Tips for Beginners
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
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 many stairs or a yard that requires a lot of upkeep - become difficult to manage. Even just wanting to live simply at any stage of life might leave you … [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
