For most Kansas City celebrants, the holiday season hasn’t been a single non-stop flurry of activities (even though that’s what sticks in our memories). In fact, the holidays usually include more stretches of free time than we generally experience. Probably because our regular schedules get shredded over the holidays, you can usually count on … [Read more...] about Top 8 New Year’s Resolutions for Kansas City Real Estate
Top 12 Tips for a Safer Holiday Home
Our world is full of risk at every turn—from perilous jobs to dangerous driving conditions. That’s why we all love to get back to our homes and not worry about everyday safety hazards. It’s great to feel comfortable and safe at home, but is it as safe as it can be? Your home should be your haven: the place where you will be protected from harm. … [Read more...] about Top 12 Tips for a Safer Holiday Home
How to Boost The Resale Value of Your Home
Whether you're putting your home on the market this year or in the next five years, it is a smart decision to start building your home's resale value now. Here are some ways to create a comfortable home while making it easier to put more money into your bank account on closing day. Small Maintenance and Repairs If you think that home … [Read more...] about How to Boost The Resale Value of Your Home
DIY: Fun and Profitable (but Not for Marketing a Home!)
As a way to have fun and save money at the same time, the “Do-It-Yourself” approach has millions of enthusiasts. Any number of Kansas City residents can be found on weekday evenings and Saturdays and Sundays, tinkering in garage workshops or atop ladders, “Doing-It-Themselves” with hammers, saws, and paintbrushes. There is no shortage of guides … [Read more...] about DIY: Fun and Profitable (but Not for Marketing a Home!)
Get Credit Score in Shape Before Buying a Home
How strong is your credit score? Cleaning up your credit is essential before you make any major financial moves. Having a bad score can hurt your chances of being able to open a credit card, apply for a loan, purchase a car, or rent an apartment. It is especially important to have clean credit before you try to buy a home. With a less-than-great … [Read more...] about Get Credit Score in Shape Before Buying a Home
Local Designer, Tammy Smith, celebrates Kansas City through her art + [Giveaway]
Tammy Smith knows how to paint the town—artistically speaking, of course. She’s the hand behind the city-themed prints and gifts you’ve probably spotted at local craft shows and shops (including Bella Patina during Warehouse Weekends). Leave a Comment Below and You're Entered in the Framed Print Giveaway! Here at KC Homes 365, we adore Smith’s … [Read more...] about Local Designer, Tammy Smith, celebrates Kansas City through her art + [Giveaway]
Bridge Loans Help Kansas City Sellers and Buyers Make Deals Happen
They’re called “swings” or “bridges”—but they don’t belong on a kindergarten playground. They’re the specialized loans that can help Kansas City home buyers get past the kind of cash crunch that can snag an otherwise perfectly achievable purchase. This is a timing situation that happens quite frequently; it’s in the nature of residential real … [Read more...] about Bridge Loans Help Kansas City Sellers and Buyers Make Deals Happen
Buying a Home in Kansas City: 7 Tips and Tricks from Real Estate Insiders
No matter if you’re in a buyer’s or seller’s market, there are a few critical steps you can take to make a smarter purchase. Since buying a home is likely the biggest single investment you will ever make, being prepared will help you make a better purchase. Here are our best tips to buying a home. Download a Copy of Our Home Buying Guide — It's … [Read more...] about Buying a Home in Kansas City: 7 Tips and Tricks from Real Estate Insiders
Johnson County Townhomes, Condos Attract Downsizers
When someone begins thinking over the pros and cons of downsizing their family’s home base, one increasingly attractive possibility is a move into a Johnson County townhome or condo (yes, they’re different—more on that later). Several factors combine to make that choice worth looking into. One is demographic: Johnson County … [Read more...] about Johnson County Townhomes, Condos Attract Downsizers
Home Prices in Kansas City Reflect Remodeling Choices
Here’s an instant spot quiz— (see what comes to mind within a second or two): If you decide to sell your Kansas City home, if you had a crystal ball, what’s the most important detail about the sale result? Quick! Answer! If you’re like seven out of ten people, you were curious about the bottom line: “what price did it sell for?” Some people come … [Read more...] about Home Prices in Kansas City Reflect Remodeling Choices
