A new force has emerged this holiday season, a financial force that has not been felt in many, many years. This financial force is all around us, it surrounds us and penetrates us, it’s in our homes, and it has the power to do many, many good things…This powerful new» read more…
As apartment rents continue to escalate across the country and mortgage rates remain tantalizingly low, more and more Millennials, Gen Xers and Baby Boomers are choosing homeownership. However, unlike past housing recoveries, a closer look at recent housing data suggests that this housing recovery is largely being driven by women,» read more…
Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra once remarked after watching Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris belt consecutive home runs, “It’s like déjà vu all over again!” Here in 2015, there is growing concern that we’re experiencing a form of economic déjà vu with respect to the Federal Reserve’s plans to» read more…
(KANSAS CITY, MO.) JULY 4, 2015 – For most Americans, hearing the words Fourth of July sparks pleasant memories from youth and an anticipation of a mid-summer holiday offering a mix of fun and relaxation. Yet we all know that amidst the color, noise and patriotic trappings of the holiday,» read more…
Buying a home should be one of the most satisfying experiences of our lifetime, but for those homebuyers who have not taken the time to get pre-approved by a mortgage lender, the experience can become a nightmare. Pre-approval has always been a good idea, particularly for first-time homebuyers, but a» read more…
Don’t look now, but another bubble appears to be bursting–the apartment rental bubble. As the cost of renting an apartment continues to increase sharply in many parts of the country, apartment living appears to have become a victim of its own success.As a result, many apartment renters, including Millennials, empty» read more…
Creating a sound financial strategy, especially early in your adult life, is one of the keys to ensuring your financial security and the well-being of your family, not to mention a safe retirement. A smart financial plan lays the foundation for personal savings growth and enables you to put the» read more…
The famous British playwright Oscar Wilde once wrote, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” Although historians disagree what Wilde was actually talking about when he coined this famous phrase (or whether he even said it), scores of real estate agents have taken it to heart» read more…
From generation to generation, it’s up to all of us to show our gratitude(KANSAS CITY, MO.) May 25, 2015 - Every year, we Americans look forward to Memorial Day Weekend as a respite from work and an opportunity to recharge our batteries. Many of us mark the holiday by cooking» read more…
Each spring, millions of migrating birds return to their summer homes and signal the onset of spring.However, this year, many home builders and realtors are chirping about the return of a highly coveted species rarely seen in the U.S. for the past seven years—the first-time homebuyer.Indeed, the U.S. real estate» read more…