It’s almost time to ring in 2022! Whether you prefer a night out on the town or a quiet night at home, we all have our special ways to welcome in the New Year with family and friends. Full of […] The post Team Blake’s Guide to Ringing in 2025 appeared first on Blake Nelson • Kansas City Real Estate ..read more

With winter just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about preparing your home for the colder months ahead. From conducting crucial maintenance tasks to implementing energy-saving strategies, there are plenty of ways to ensure that your home remains […] The post Preparing Your Home for Winter: A KC Homeowner’s Guide appeared first on Blake Nelson • Kansas City Real Estate ..read more

The Italian-American community has a rich history in Kansas City and the restaurants to prove it. If eating risotto in Milan isn’t something you plan to do in your immediate future, you can have the next best option right here in your home city with some of KC’s incredible and authentic Italian restaurants right around the corner (or you know, a 30 minute drive away). Cascones has been owned and operated by the Cascone family since the 1950’s with family origins in the southern coast of Sicily. You might be transported there when you taste their delicious Chicken Limonata Elaina or the slow s ..read more

It’s almost time to ring in 2022! Whether you prefer a night out on the town or a quiet night at home, we all have our special ways to welcome in the New Year with family and friends. Full of Kansas City locals and ambassadors, Team Blake has your go-to guide to ringing in 2022 around the Kansas City metro. Men That Mix and Tom’s Town Distillery Prohibition New Year’s Eve Bash Take a trip back in time for a Prohibition-themed New Year’s Eve Bash brought to you by Men That Mix and Tom’s Town Distillery. With the theme in mind, 1920’s themed outfits are encouraged, but formal attire is welcomed ..read more

At Team Blake, we pride ourselves in being able to sell your home in record time. With almost two decades of experience, we’ve learned a thing or two about what it takes to sell a home quickly. For the last two years, the Blake Team has had a 2 days on the market average for the homes we sell.  Here’s a little glimpse into the magic with our 5 tips to selling your home fast. 1. Choose the Right Agent This is an obvious number 1, right here. Choosing the right agent is critical to your success in quickly selling your home. You can do all the rest of the things on this list, but without the ..read more

While Kansas City offers a picturesque skyline, there’s so much more the city offers on almost every building wall. Kansas City is home to quite a few unique and Instagram-worthy murals. Whether you’re downtown to partake in First Friday activities or going for an evening stroll through your own neighborhood in the Kansas City metro, there’s your guide to some of the best murals to stop by in KC. Kansas City I’m So In Love The perfect background to your next Instagram is located in the Crossroads at 2010 McGee St, Kansas City, MO. This piece was originally painted to accompany the locally-owne ..read more

Blake’s Guide to Relocating Out of State Moving to a new location is stressful. It’s an opportunity for you to change your environment, but there are a lot of moving parts to factor in. But one thing you won’t need to worry about: #TeamBlake has your back, even when your new home is far away. We have created a step by step checklist of what you need to do to get your life in order and start over in a new city. Whether it’s for family, career, or any reason at all, if you follow the steps #BlakePlan steps you will be much more prepared and confident when it comes time to relocate out of state ..read more

Fountain Day What is Fountain Day you ask? Well, it’s that wonderful day of the year where Kansas City, Missouri turns on its 48 beautiful public fountains. Kansas City features some truly remarkable water fountains and those fountains offer wonderful spots to stop on a walk or settle down for a picnic.  In preparation for this year’s Fountain Day, we’ve put together a list of the top 20 fountains to visit in Kansas City. Check out one or two this spring or make a full day out of it and visit all 20! J.C. Nichols Memorial Fountain One of Kansas City’s most recognizable fountains, J.C. Nic ..read more

It’s friday night and you would love to spend it with your significant other but you’re not sure if there’s anywhere you can hang out, have a beer or two, and actually take them with you…because well, they slobber a lot and are kind of furry. No, this isn’t your human. This is the real love of your life who literally gets so excited to see you that they pee on the floor. Good news is that Kansas City has a wide range of unique and locally owned hang out spots, coffee shops, and restaurants that will be a fun foodie adventure for not just you but Charlie too! And while you are at it, check out ..read more

Buying A House While Selling Your Own As our lives change, our housing needs and desires change too. The desire for living in a certain location may evolve over time. Perhaps you want to leave behind the sights and sounds of the city and move farther into a neighborhood or closer to friends and family in other areas. As life events change, you may be in a space that is too big or too small to accommodate your needs later on. In 2020, we discovered the need to use our homes in different ways. The need for “Zoom rooms” and home offices skyrocketed, making us think differently about our living sp ..read more