Think New Homes Cost More? Not Right Now.

Most people assume a newly built home costs more than an existing one. Right now, in a lot of markets, it is the other way around. New builds are often the more affordable option, because builders are cutting prices and stacking on incentives to keep their inventory moving. For a buyer, that is a re

Most Home Sales Close. Here's How To Keep Yours on Track

Few things rattle a seller like the thought of a deal collapsing at the last minute, right before closing. All that waiting and progress, gone. Here is the reassuring part: even in today's market, it rarely comes to that, and the single biggest thing that puts a sale at risk is also the one you have

How Expanding Your Search in the KC Metro Could Change Your Budget

Affordability is the most-cited driver of relocation decisions in the current market. PODS research shows 61% of movers across all generations name affordability as the primary factor in choosing where to relocate. In the KC metro, that national finding plays out in a specific and calculable way — a

Why Staging Your House Could Pay Off This Spring

Selling your house this season? You’ve probably heard you should stage it before it hits the market. But what does that really mean – and is it worth the effort? The short answer is “yes,” especially right now. With more houses for sale this year, you’re likely wondering how to make the most money p