Category: Home Buyer Tips
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If your kids are out of the house and you’re still maintaining 4 bedrooms you barely use, you’re not alone. Across the Kansas City metro—Overland Park, Leawood, Lee’s Summit, Olathe, Lenexa, and beyond—many homeowners are starting to ask: “Does this house still fit my life?” For some, the answer is no, and downsizing becomes one…
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Article by Joe Puzey – Buying or selling a home is one of the largest financial decisions most people will ever make. The real estate agent you choose can have a major impact on the outcome – from the price you pay (or receive), to how smoothly the process goes. But many people don’t interview…
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What Kansas City Home Buyers Need to Know Before Walking Into a Model Home Article by Joe Puzey – Buying a brand-new home in one of the Kansas City metro’s growing communities — from Olathe and Lenexa to Shawnee and Overland Park — is an exciting opportunity. Modern layouts, energy efficiency, and the ability to…
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Article by Joe Puzey – Homeowners Associations (HOAs) can be a great benefit or a major frustration, depending on the community and your lifestyle. Before you buy a home in an HOA neighborhood, it is important to understand exactly what you are agreeing to. Here is what Kansas City buyers should know about HOAs, including…
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Article by Joe Puzey – Buying your first home is exciting — but it can also feel overwhelming if you don’t know what to expect. Between financing, inspections, insurance, and closing paperwork, there are a lot of moving parts. That’s why I put together this step-by-step checklist for first-time homebuyers in the Kansas City area…
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Article by Joe Puzey – 1/25/2026 In a recent one-on-one interview, one question I was asked was what are things overlooked by first time homebuyers. I answered HOA bylaws, property taxes, and the cost of utilities. However, something I forgot to mention was home insurance! Homeowners insurance isn’t optional if you’re financing your home. Even…