19+ hour, 33+ min ago   (457+ words) By Chad Taylor, the Taylor-Made Team Last week I wrote about some of the outside forces making it more difficult for first-time homebuyers to enter today’s housing market. Cash buyers, accumulated equity, and changing market dynamics have all made the…...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago   (153+ words) Overland Park continues to work on its new zoning framework, which could fundamentally change how Johnson County’s largest city approaches housing, echoing past efforts in other cities to tackle the widening housing shortage. Overland Park’s new approach could, among other…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (557+ words) It’s no secret that Johnson Countians take a lot of pride in their homes. And they couldn’t keep up such lovely abodes without the help of some remarkable professionals. Congrats to the winners in this year’s Best of Johnson County…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (833+ words) By Chad Taylor, the Taylor-Made Team Every year, homeowners ask me some version of the same question: “If I spend money on my house, where should I spend it?” Most people expect the answer to be a luxury kitchen renovation,…...

2+ mon, 2+ day ago   (985+ words) By the Johnson County Museum At the heart of the Johnson County Museum sits something extraordinary: a real 1954 suburban ranch house, fully furnished and frozen in time. For many visitors, the All-Electric House is more than an exhibit — it’s a…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (183+ words) By Charity Ohlund, VP of Sales & Marketing | Fountain Mortgage 5. Get a home warranty for peace of mind A home warranty isn’t the same as homeowners’ insurance. It’s a separate plan that can help cover the cost of repairs for major…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (352+ words) By Charity Ohlund, VP of Sales & Marketing | Fountain Mortgage If you’ve ever watched a home improvement show, you know the drill: Buy a rundown shack, tear it down to the studs, spend $200,000, and somehow sell it for a gazillion dollars…...