The housing and stock markets continue to be the leaders in the economy. In August, showings and pending sales remained at strong levels while housing inventory remained limited, continuing the competitive bidding market we have seen in recent months. With the stock indexes at or...
What began as a temporary hiatus from going to school and/or work has turned into a more long-term situation for many people all over KC. Some are still working from home because of precautionary measures for COVID-19 and some employers are even rethinking the need...
Healthy buyer demand and constrained supply continue to be the story for much of the country. Nationally, showing activity in July remained substantially higher than a year before and multiple offer situations are a frequent experience in many markets. With the inventory of homes for...
Many times clients call me to start the process and have picked up information somewhere along the way that is not accurate or doesn’t necessarily apply to them. Every single situation is different which is why I do an in-depth analysis for every client we...
This summer has been a hot one and even though we've had a couple lovely days recently, the heat is bound to return. Higher temperatures can lead to much higher energy bills and by the end of the summer it can seem draining. Below are...
While much of the country was working on a phased reopening of the economy in June, real estate activity continued to strengthen as well. Nationally, June showing activity as tracked by ShowingTime was up notably from the COVID-19 depressed levels in recent months but was...
When your house is clean and organized, it leaves you feeling motivated, accomplished, and happy, but the opposite is also true. When your house begins to fill with clutter, it can have a massive impact on your mental health. With the current state of our...
Since the year is officially half over (that's right...
While the effects of COVID-19 in the broader economy continue, real estate activity is beginning to recover across much of the country. According to Freddie Mac, mortgage rates have been below 3.3 percent for more than four weeks and are hovering near all-time lows, spurring...
Celebrating the 4th may look a little different this year as many community events have been canceled or changed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. However, there are still many places to enjoy a fireworks display and music! *Changes to events are being made every day,...