The Homeowner’s Advice Blog

Prepare Your Garden for Spring

Spring is here along with a new growing season. It’s time to get everything ready for new bedding plants, a beautiful summer lawn, and thriving trees and shrubbery. Hit all the points on this checklist, and you’ll be set to go. Make a Plan A beautiful garden needs lots of preparation and maintenance. Develop […]

How’s the Housing Inventory Going to be for the Year?

ARE THERE GOING TO BE MORE HOMES FOR SALE THIS YEAR? If you’re looking for a home to purchase right now and having trouble finding one, you’re not alone. At a time like this when there are so few houses for sale, it’s normal to wonder if you’ll actually find one to buy. According to the National Association […]

What Does 2021 Have in Store for Metro Kansas City Home Values?

According to the latest CoreLogic Home Price Insights Report, “Home price growth remained consistently elevated throughout 2020. Home sales for the year are expected to register above 2019 levels. Meanwhile, the availability of for-sale homes has dwindled as demand increased and coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreaks continued across the country, which delayed some sellers from putting their homes on […]

Do You Know the Difference “Appraisal vs. Home Inspection”?

What to Expect the First Year In Your New House

Your long house hunt is over, and it’s time for the next chapter in your life. You finally get the keys and move in a big truckload of your belongings. Pictures go on the wall, the beds are put together, and you start to feel settled. What’s next? There are plenty of things to count […]

3 signs that right now is the right time to sell your house

I completely understand that you may be on the fence about selling your house right now. Maybe you are wondering if you will find another home to move to. Or, will my home Appraise for a higher value in this market than what my neighbor’s home sold for last year. These are definitely very important […]

What to Repair Before You List Your Home

When you’re getting ready to list your home, it’s of the upmost importance to ensure you are showing it in the best light. Taking time to highlight its strengths and fix up some of its possible weaknesses can make a big difference in how fast it sells. Here are our top five recommended repairs to […]

Getting House Ready to Sell Checklist

Getting House Ready To Sell Checklist A common question that I receive from individuals who want to sell their Kansas City real estate is “how long will it take to sell it?” Well, even the most experienced realtors and market analysts will have a hard time giving you a definite date. The reason is that […]

Make Your Move Easier

Moving to a new home ranks consistently in the top 10 stress-producing experiences in a person’s life. It can be notoriously hard on even the best planners and list makers. There are plenty of good tips that can make a move easier and more streamlined. Here are suggestions to reduce your workload, make packing and […]