The big news is that the price of real estate in Kansas City is rising. Year to date, the average sales price for the region is up from 2011 by…

My client, Lexie (an interior designer), sent this Design Sponge kitchen remodel post to me today. I love how a white kitchen looks so clean and cheerful, don’t you? And…

Word is spreading of the upcoming 30th annual Hyde Park Homes Tour, to be held on Saturday, October 6, 2012. You can see an overview of the featured homes, learn…

Perhaps against my better judgment as a real estate professional who is trained to instruct sellers to “neutralize”, I am on the verge of wallpapering my entryway. I ordered a…

I recently listed a house for sale in Mission. The owner is a professional interior designer, can’t you tell? Her color choices are sophisticated and cohesive. It is modern and…

Congratulations to one of my favorite bloggers, Pam Kueber with Retro Renovation Blog for being the featured retro home expert in this story on MSN Real Estate. I was most…

GOOGLE FIBER Yesterday, Google released details of the new Google Fiber internet and tv service which will be offered to select locations in Kansas City, Kan. and Kansas City, Mo….

The June 2012 Statistics are now available, and the big news is that Kansas City is approaching a balanced market. It should come as no surprise that the sales prices…

PRICES UP! The average sales price for new and existing homes (combined) in May 2012 was $171,041. May 2012 average sales price for new & existing homes ($171,041) represents a…

There is nothing like a fresh, homemade dill pickle. My pickling cucumber crop came in last week, so I made sure to jar them immediately. I make refrigerator pickles using…