Here is a snapshot of the Shawnee market update for September, 2017. Every market is unique, yet the national sentiment has given rise to the notion that housing markets are stalling. Although buyers are out on an increasing number of…
Homeowners who take on remodeling projects gain major benefits—both emotionally and financially—according to the 2017 Remodeling Impact Report from the National Association of REATORS®. Remodeling projects are assigned a Joy Score to rank the of amount of enjoyment homeowners get from a…
Are you thinking of buying a home? There are many things to think about, and your agent can protect you if they have the experience, skills and a thorough understanding of the law. Did you know you could be hurting…
Outstanding photography is essential to make a great first impression. We live in a digital world and searching for a home is also digital. Buyers have a number of mobile apps to search, maximizing the ability to compare and contrast…
The kitchen is the heart of our homes, yet as busy as everyone is, we don’t want to spend a lot of wasted time working in there. Buyers shopping for homes—online or in person—will appreciate a kitchen that looks clean…
What’s up with pink bathrooms? You think it’s the next big thing? I know some of y’all already have pink in your 1950s Midcentury homes, so now you have permission to rock it! Check out the full story on realtor.com…
August tends to mark the waning of our housing market activity coinciding with the beginning of the school year in Shawnee. Teachers in Shawnee I-93 Public Schools started August 14 and the first day for students was August 17. Not…
Unless members of Congress take action, authority for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) will expire at the end of this month—September 30. We can’t let that happen. While NFIP isn’t a household name, often it’s the only flood insurance…
There’s been a trend around the country to promote houses just before they hit the full market. You may have seen the signs, “Coming Soon!” on a yard sign or seen it talked about on social media. We’ve seen it…