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Back to school homebuying

Gain equity and property value from your investment within a few short years There is no debating that the Coronavirus pandemic has changed the approach to traditional classroom education. One thing is not changing though: investing in a home during your college years can be a great strategy for boosting your finances into your 20s. Misconceptions about real estate, loan …

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Virtual Property Tours Available

Peek inside properties across Kansas City, Leavenworth and Lawrence without having to change out of your sweats. For years, Buy Sell Live KC agents have offered virtual property tours to active military and Veterans relocating to our area. We can’t lie – that longstanding expertise in how to help you shop for homes from a distance has been super helpful …

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Real Estate Property Tax Deductions That Could Help Your Next Tax Return

Plan ahead for big savings when you file taxes Real estate property tax deductions can mean big savings for homeowners, but getting them requires a bit of planning before you file your return each year. What is deductible? According to Nerd Wallet: You may deduct up to $10,000 ($5,000 if married filing separately) for a combination of property taxes and …

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August 2019 Kansas City real estate market statistics from KCRAR

KCRAR has released the August 2019 real estate market reports for Kansas City and its surrounding counties. The report overview indicates that home supply has dropped and home prices are on the rise – making this a great time to list before homebuyers are distracted by the holiday season. RELATED LINK: SELL A HOME Heartland MLS continues to provide healthy results …

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Fall Home Maintenance Tips

If you’re like us, Fall is usually filled with a plethora of things to do – Fall festivals, wine walks, apple orchards and beautiful days to do just about anything other than work. We recommend taking a break from pumpkin carving to complete a few Fall home maintenance steps that will save you money in the long run. Gutters and …

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July 2019 Kansas City real estate market statistics from KCRAR

KCRAR has released the July 2019 real estate market reports for Kansas City and its surrounding counties. The report overview indicates that home supply has dropped and home prices are on the rise – making this a great time to list before cooler temps and holidays creep into the calendar! RELATED LINK: SELL A HOME Heartland MLS continues to provide healthy …

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Missouri and Kansas Veteran Benefits on Property Tax

There are a lot of hidden gems that fall through the cracks in regards to VA benefits. Some are so forgotten or just plain don’t want to be advertised about that even local officials or tax specialist forget they are part of state sponsored programs. The one I want to focus on is the personal property tax credits available to …

6 Reasons to Hire a Realtor When Building a Home

New builds have been on the rise over the past couple of years and so have the construction costs associated with it. Builders are looking for any way they can to shave costs and save money. Before you go out and start looking at new construction homes, check out these 6 reasons you should hire an agent to represent you …

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The 3 Most Powerful Tools in Your Homeowner Arsenal

After years of home ownership and being a landlord, I have a had more than my share of do-it-yourself jobs. Along the way I have collected – well – lets just say a garage full of tools. Some, I use often – drills, hammer, tape measure etc. Others, not so much. If you’re like me, a DIY kind of guy, …

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Enjoy Spring in Your Beautiful New Home – The Time to Buy Is Now

Springtime is one of the best times to buy a new home – especially this year. Kansas City’s real estate market is hot which means buyers will have to act fast to snag their perfect new home, but that challenge is all part of the fun of searching for your new place. Thinking about shopping? Take advantage of these warm …