Dear Santa Claus, I waaaaaaaaaaaaant this house (insert whiney voice). It is a ranch home in Mission Hills, currently listed at $468,500, which is actually on the lower end of…

Generally I try to keep politics out of my blog; however, the upcoming November elections have a couple issues that pertain to real estate in Kansas City. Today’s issue is…

This article from CNN Money briefly explains why several banks have put a hold on foreclosures in 23 states, including Kansas. At this time Missouri is not affected, just Kansas…

Tomorrow is the first day of October, so the harvest and Halloween events are beginning. This Saturday is a free event called Pumpkin Patch for DeLaSalle from 10-2 at Brookside…

While walking the Loose Park trail last week, I was thrilled to find the Laura Conyers Smith Rose Garden in full bloom. It is the perfect time to take a…

Many times, homes that are being offered by an unrepresented seller (FSBOs) have an element that is not quite right – whether it be price, staging, condition, or just working…

I love the StoryCorps segments on NPR. They always seem to make me stop, listen, and admittedly, sometimes even cry. One of my favorites is the nationally-aired interview with Kansas…

Shared driveways and and garages are a common sight in the older areas of Kansas City including Brookside, Waldo, and neighborhoods around the Plaza. I sometimes forget that this is…

Janssen Place is one of the most beautiful, iconic places in America. I love this quote from the Hyde Park website: The gracious homes and well-kept lawns hold an aura…

I have loved this house for so long. I drive by it every day on my way to work, and I just about drove into the pond at Loose Park…