Starting a business from home can be very rewarding, but it isn’t always easy. New business owners often find themselves working from the couch, taking over the kitchen table, or squeezing a desk into a crowded storage room. But these simple home office solutions are...
Buyer Appeal—Top Home Improvements To Make Before Selling Your House
If you’re looking to sell your home (or just want to be prepared when the time comes) there are a few things you can do to help attract potential home buyers. Whether it’s adding a few new touches here and there, bringing an older, well-loved home back to its former...
Rental Requirements: A Guide for First Timers
Rental requirements vary from state to state, but in Missouri these requirements are dictated by your property management company or landlord. Now there are laws in place to protect you once you are renting the home or apart, but first you will want to be aware of...
Second-Home vs Investment Property: What’s The Difference?
When it comes to investment properties and second homes, people generally use these two terms synonymously, when in reality, they are two very different concepts. A second home is a place where somebody takes up residence for part of the year, such as a vacation...
Your Guide to North Kansas City Neighborhoods
We first want to preface this by saying that this isn’t a review of neighborhoods in the municipality of North Kansas City. This is a look at popular neighborhoods and areas north of the downtown area of Kansas City (regularly referred to as The Northland) by locals....
First Time Home Buyer Interest Rates and Loans: What You Need to Know
Buying a home is a pretty significant financial decision. The good news is that Kansas and Missouri have a wide variety of loans in place to help first time buyers. The bad news is that, if you aren’t careful, interest rates could have you paying a significant amount...
5 Things You Need to Know Before Buying a Starter Home
Preparing to buy your first home can be one of the most exciting times in your life, but it’s important to get it right. With an effective amount of research and preparation, your starter home can be a happy place to start the next stage of your life and a savvy...
Rent Right! 5 Tips on How to Rent an Apartment
Just because you prefer renting an apartment rather than buying a house, it doesn't mean you deserve any less of a home. Whether it's for six months or six years, your apartment needs to be a place you can call home. It needs to be a sanctuary for you after a long day...
5 Key Questions to Ask Before Renting a Home
Here are some important questions to ask before you sign that lease agreement!
Renting or Buying a Home: Which is the Best Option for You?
Find out if buying or renting a home is the best option for you!