Questions about where the real estate market will be this Fall have already started. As you know from previous conversations, nothing about the real estate market has been typical in the past couple of years. What we do know is that mortgage interest rates remain very low, that the extraordinary buyer demand brought on by the pandemic is being filled, and that houses are selling every single day. At the time this article was written, rates for a 30-year conventional loan were 2.8% for qualified buyers. We advise our clients to remember that home ownership is a fixed asset at a fixed rate, whic ..read more

One of the best compliments I have received over the years is that our team is a ‘Class Act”. It is with this thought that a vision began to form in my mind. How could we take the message of the Jennifer Harvey Team and everything we stand for and bring it into 2021? I knew that the image I wanted to project was: Classy, Experienced, Professional, and Real. After a fun photoshoot and the entire team's willingness to be a part of the creation, our new logo and look began to take shape. This has been a labor of love for me and for the team and we really hope you like the end result! Our team has ..read more

Last year we posed the question "Is it possible to get lucky in the current real estate market"?  Well here we are a year later and we are asking the same question, and the answer remains the same - Yes!  However, it may take a little extra strategizing to get everything just right for you. You may be hearing over and over that it is just a seller's market.  That there's no inventory.  So what's really up?  We believe that luck is what you make of it and depending on your circumstances, you may find lots of luck at the end of your rainbow! Inve ..read more

Wow, what a year we had in 2020! At the beginning, nobody could have predicted what the bulk of the year would bring. COVID-19 worked its way into our daily lives in March. While many changes impacted every family, we found strong demand for real estate. What will 2021 bring? Brian Buffini, leader of the largest business training company in North America and a sought-after speaker and analysis for the real estate industry offers his Bold Predictions annually. Mr. Buffini's studied projections are typically right on, so we really value his thoughts. He projects that housing sales will remain st ..read more

It's the time of year we begin preparations for holidays, often including wish-lists and holiday shopping. Like many parts of our lives, preparations will have a different feel this year. Black Friday shopping may be all virtual, but retailers will still provide appealing shopping deals. Is there a Black Friday sale for real estate? Not exactly. However, this year, mortgage interest rates are at a literal all-time low, giving you the opportunity to save money on your house payment and to perhaps afford more house than you expected. The market remains very active; there are fewer houses availab ..read more

The one question I am asked the most right now is "How is the real estate market?" The best answer is "That depends. Are you looking to buy or sell?" Our market is experiencing very low inventory in certain price points throughout the metro. If you are a buyer looking for a home under $400,000, then the market can a bit insane. We have about 7-10 buyers for every one house that becomes available. Many times, buyers end up competing with other buyers who have also written an offer to the same seller. To be truly competitive in these situations, we advise buyers to be pre-approved with a st ..read more

How to Buy a Home in Kansas City: Our Top Tips Kansas City is a wonderful place to live, with plenty of friendly and diverse people to meet. However, if you're moving here from out of town, the chances are you're going to feel a little overwhelmed and confused by the process. Moving into any new environment is complicated, from finding a Realtor that you know you can trust, to making sure that you choose the right neighborhood. More often than not, all you'll want to do is get into your new property and start making it feel like home as quickly as possible. However, before you can start pai ..read more

Parade of Homes is in full swing and we have models for you to see!  "The Spring Parade of Homes offers something for everyone. Upgrade to a larger home, downsize to a smaller home, or realize your dream as a first-time buyer. Step into the home of your dreams.  The HBA will be hosting the Spring Parade of Homes from April 28 through May 13, 2018. Homes will be open from 11 a.m to 6 p.m with free admission. Pick up a Parade guide outside the HBA at I-435 and Holmes or at any of the homes on the Parade."  This year, Ridgestone Meadows has 2 homes on tour during Spring Parade, an ..read more

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So one day I got really lost in Brookside. While trying to operate a vehicle and a failing GPS I looked up and saw "Soil Service Garden Center." I was frustrated, tired of being lost and thought, "Well, might as well ask someone why my houseplant is dying."  Walking into the store I felt comparable to Eve walking into the Garden of Eden. To best explain how magical this store is, I will let pictures speak for me.  After 30 more pictures, a minor excited-freak out, and a Facetime call to my best friend, I was introduced to the owner's son, Mike. Mike told me that Soil Service is a fa ..read more