It does seem to be time for an in depth forecast about Kansas City’s housing outlook for 2015. The prediction game is going strong everywhere else this week, with print and online journalists and TV talking heads interviewing experts and each other about what to expect in the coming year. Some make noteworthy predictions—but more seem to be doing … [Read more...] about Forecasting the Future for Kansas City Housing in the New Year
Johnson County
Bakery warms up Overland Park with holiday cheer
The holiday lights are up and the snow is falling, which means it’s officially Christmas time in Kansas City. While we count down the days until December 25, we’ve been warming up in quaint cafés all over town. Recently we followed our noses into a charming bakery in Overland Park. It’s never a bad idea to frequent shops that smell like cinnamon … [Read more...] about Bakery warms up Overland Park with holiday cheer
Kryger family lights up Leawood for last time
It was a cold December night, when Kyle and Jill Kryger heard a knock at the front door. “Hi! Can you turn your lights on? We drove in from Iowa.” This was one of the moments when Kyle and Jill realized that their Christmas display was kind of a big deal. For the past 11 years, rope lights have trimmed the roof line of their house, luminaries … [Read more...] about Kryger family lights up Leawood for last time
Google Fiber zooms to Johnson County
Update: They're on the move! Signups for Johnson County open in 2016. Check your address and sign up for service availability updates for your area. You don't want to be left behind! It’s finally here. The Internet we’ve all been—hang on while this page loads—waiting for. You’ve probably heard a lot about the lighting-fast Internet that’s coming … [Read more...] about Google Fiber zooms to Johnson County
Mortgage Rates Could Offset Johnson County Housing Price Rises
When the Wall Street Journal or Forbes run mortgage rate stories as their lead items, those of us who keep an eye on the Johnson County and surrounding Kansas City real estate market pay close attention. We frequently share what they say here. But when even the non-financial outlets like USA TODAY and the cable TV news channels give top billing to … [Read more...] about Mortgage Rates Could Offset Johnson County Housing Price Rises
Buyer Beware: Strategies That Get You Nowhere
Anyone who is buying a house in Johnson County -- or even just checking up on the market -- is likely to find that some of the rules of the game seem to have shifted. Particularly anyone expecting to be deluged by the kind of amazing deals being offered in 2008 and 2009 should see what we mean. As the latest housing statistics continue to paint … [Read more...] about Buyer Beware: Strategies That Get You Nowhere
