The Shawnee Mission/Blue Valley Posts' "Best of Johnson County" competition has announced Scott Strevell as the 2022 winner for Best Real Estate Agent! We could not be more thrilled to congratulate him on such an impressive accomplishment. With 13,000+ members in the Kansas City metro, this award is a testament to the hard work and … [Read more...] about Congrats to Scott Strevell – Johnson County KS’ “Best Real Estate Agent”
3 Real Estate Investment Options to Hedge Against Inflation
With the annual inflation rate as of May 2022 hovering around 8.6%, the U.S. dollar simply doesn't have the same buying power that it once did.¹ While cutting back on non-essential purchases can help you negate the impact of rising costs, you need a way to preserve your wealth. Smart real estate investing strategies using short-term rentals and … [Read more...] about 3 Real Estate Investment Options to Hedge Against Inflation
The Importance of Staging Your Home When Selling
Whether you're selling a condominium, ranch, bungalow, or estate home, when you put your home on the market first impressions make all the difference to potential buyers. Competition for top-tier buyers who are willing to pay premium prices in Kansas City is stiff. And, increasingly buyers are searching for move-in ready properties that have been … [Read more...] about The Importance of Staging Your Home When Selling
Food Drive Event [Feb. 6th, 2021]
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