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Kansas City Real Estate Insights
Stay informed with the latest tips, trends, and updates on the Kansas City real estate market. Curt shares practical advice for buyers, sellers, investors, and anyone planning to relocate, helping you make confident, informed decisions every step of the way.
From Date Nights to Mortgage Payments: Tips for Couples Buying Their First Home Together
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s not only love that fills the air, but a renewed sense of commitment among couples. From lovely surprises to grand gestures, the romantic holiday serves as a catalyst for them to take the next step in their relationships, such as buying a home together.
7 Simple But Effective Habits For A Cleaner and Tidier Home All Year
Aiming to have a cleaner and calmer home this year? You’re still on the right track for a fresh start. Before life gets busier and mess slowly creeps back in, we’ve rounded up small but impactful habits to start now, and which you can actually stick to for the long term.
Why You Should List Your Home at the Beginning of the Year
Listing your home at the beginning of the year can give you a competitive edge, get ahead of the market, and attract serious buyers—all of which can potentially lead to a faster, smoother sale.
A 7-Step Practical Guide to Unpacking Efficiently After A Move
It’s exciting knowing that you’re starting a fresh life in your new abode. But that exhilarating feeling can quickly be replaced with dread once you realize that the moving truck has left the driveway, and you’ll need to face the daunting task of unpacking your belongings.
Your Home Buyer Wants To Extend The Closing Date—What Now? [PART 2]
When selling a home, it’s not uncommon for your buyer to ask for more time before closing. This request to extend the closing date might be due to financing, inspection, paperwork delays, or life changes, among other reasons. It’s frustrating, yes, and may leave you wondering what it means for your plans and your timeline.
Your Home Buyer Wants To Extend The Closing Date—What Now? [PART 1]
When selling a home, it’s not uncommon for your buyer to ask for more time before closing. This request to extend the closing date might be due to financing, inspection, paperwork delays, or life changes, among other reasons. It’s frustrating, yes, and may leave you wondering what it means for your plans and your timeline.
However, it’s not uncommon for a home sale to face some sort of delay. If a buyer needs to extend closing, make sure you view it as a practical request and not as a dealbreaker. After all, it’s highly likely that the buyer would also want to close as early as possible.
Biggest Home Inspection Red Flags To Look Out For Before Buying
From structural defects to pest infestations, certain warning signs detailed in the inspection report can reveal underlying risks that every buyer should take seriously. Here are the top five red flags you should watch out for.
5 Budget-Friendly Home Improvement Projects Perfect to Tackle This Fall
Here are some of the best low-cost projects you can tackle this season to make your home feel brand new.
How Many Showings Does It Take To Sell A House?
Photos, videos, and virtual tours—these are all great ways to showcase your house to buyers when selling. However, there’s nothing like physically stepping into the home and seeing the condition of the space with your own eyes.
First-Time Buyers, Here’s What You Should Know About A Home’s HVAC System
Savvy home buyers know that some of the most important things to check are the ones you don’t admire at first glance, such as the age of the roof, the stability of the foundation, or, in this case, the condition of the home’s HVAC system.
The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is a critical component that is often overlooked, but it can directly impact your monthly energy bills, air quality, and comfort in the home. And the reality is that it’s one of the most expensive things to replace. If it breaks as soon as you move in, brace yourself not only for an uncomfortable stay but also for a steep out-of-pocket cost.