Ants, spiders, cockroaches, rodents — size and number of legs are irrelevant when you have a pest problem. All you care about is showing them the door and making sure they won’t come back, especially when trying to sell your home. You’re in luck because we’ve rounded up five of the top-rated pest control services in… Continue reading 5 Top-Rated Pest Control Services in Kansas City
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The fear of stale home listings is very real. You’ve listed your home for sale and you’re feeling full of hope. But after several weeks (or months), all the initial excitement is dying down and you still don’t have a contract. At this point, every week is bringing fewer and fewer prospects. Stale home listings… Continue reading Top 5 Reasons Home Listings Go Stale
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It’s every home seller’s worst nightmare: you have a dollar figure or range in mind about how much your home is worth. But when the appraisal comes in, it’s lower — a jaw-dropping amount lower — than what you expected. Receiving a low home appraisal happens more than one might think. But is the appraisal… Continue reading Low Home Appraisal: How to Avoid Them
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As a whole, the United States has been experiencing one of the longest-running seller’s markets in its history. And good news for sellers: it doesn’t appear to be changing any time soon. But what does a seller’s market mean, and how is it different than a buyer’s market? Here’s a quick breakdown of buyer’s markets… Continue reading The Difference Between a Buyer’s and Seller’s Market
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Kansas City is a hot real estate market. Each quarter, we’ll list our latest Kansas City housing market report so you know exactly what’s been happening and what to expect in the months to come.
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‘Tis the season for holly jolly fun. But there’s nothing like an uninvited guest to kill a good time. In this case, we’re talking about common home pests (and we’re not talking about your great aunt Martha). Bugs are trying to survive by finding warm places to pass the winter. If they’ve chosen your home,… Continue reading Common Home Pests and How to Protect Against Them
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Comparing mortgage loan types sounds about as fun as a root canal. But it’s an important part of the home buying process. Choosing a loan based on interest rates alone isn’t the end-all factor, and knowing the differences between loan types can save you money and hassle in the long run. Three common mortgage loan… Continue reading VA, FHA, Conventional Mortgage Loan Types: What’s Right for Me?
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Selling a property is a complex legal transaction, one that includes many moving parts and multiple professionals to handle the details. To ensure each person is paid fairly for their services, buyers and sellers pay closing costs at the end of the transaction. In total, closing costs make up about 5 to 10 percent of… Continue reading Closing Costs Explained: What to Expect and How to Plan
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Ready to buy your first home in Kansas City? Here are 12 frequently asked questions first-time homebuyers should know to learn more about the process and set the stage for buying success! 1. Is Kansas City a buyer’s market or a seller’s market? Data currently indicates that Kansas City is a seller’s market. However, it’s… Continue reading FAQs for First-Time Home Buyers in Kansas City
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Are you selling a home in Kansas City? It’s a process that many first-time sellers simply aren’t prepared for. Here are 12 frequently asked questions home sellers can learn more about in order to set the right expectations upfront. 1. How should I price my home in Kansas City? Price your home too low and… Continue reading FAQs for First-Time Home Sellers in Kansas City
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There are many reasons you may want to know the value of your home before hiring a realtor or taking the next step to list your home for sale. You may just be curious. Or, perhaps you simply want to educate yourself before making a decision. Whatever the reason, speaking with a licensed and experienced… Continue reading How Much is My Home Worth? 4 Ways to Estimate Your Home’s Value
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Clutter loves company. Or at least, it seems that way. It’s an unspoken (and non-scientific) rule that the more clutter you have in your home, the more it tends to “multiply.” And the longer it sits, the more likely it is to become part of the scenery and stick around your home forever. But when… Continue reading 9 Ways to Declutter Your Home
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