The Homeowner’s Advice Blog

Thinking about Buying a Vacation Home?

If you are dreaming about owning a vacation home, you are not alone. The COVID-19 pandemic has a huge percentage of the population working remotely, and for many, that will likely not change anytime soon. That fact, combined with low interest rates, has people yearning for a second home in a lovely place where they […]

Benefits of Building a New Home

There’s nothing like building your own home to realize your dreams of finding the perfect living space. It might take longer than buying a resale, but many people find it is worth the wait. Here are some discussion points to review with contractors in your area. Avoid the bidding war This is a wild time […]

Making Pets Comfortable in Your New Home

Moving to a new home can be so exciting, but the move itself is a stressful, hassle-filled activity that no one enjoys. You and your family will make plans to get through the packing, moving, and unpacking as easily as possible. Everyone is in the know…except for your precious pets. They will be confused and […]

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 […]