Oooh, this is some juicy gossip. We all know that Halls department store on the Plaza will be closing late summer of 2014 and transition all operations to the Halls…

I recently purchased a vintage House & Garden Magazine at an estate sale in south Kansas City. The issue was published in April of 1959, and focuses on leisure. The…

I just ran across this mixed use property for sale in MLS. From the outside, it just appears to be an old brick victorian home, but on the inside it is…

Good Time To Sell I feel like shouting from the mountaintops, “SELL YOUR HOME!” We realtors are having such a hard time finding houses for our buyers. This is still…

When I’m stuck in a rut or just feeling uninspired, it always helps me to see a special home. This Dutch Colonial Revival woke me up and made me smile….

Cooler nights are bringing change to our backyard gardens, but the veggies are still rolling in. August and September are the best months for eating local in KC, and you’d…

Using the right product is key to a professional, smooth finish, especially when you are painting cabinets or trim. I can’t tell you how many homes I have seen where…

Sales remained strong through July in the Kansas City real estate market. Inventory continues to decline creating a more balanced market, while sales and sales prices continue to rise fueled…

Traditional Exterior by Moraga General Contractors Canyon Construction This post is difficult for me to write because I actually like ivy. I think ivy ground cover can be beautiful, and…

Visiting local u-pick operations is a great way to spend a day communing with nature while supporting local famers and doing something productive. On my recent visit to the Berry…