https://clsellskc.com/blog/ Kansas City real estate made simple: buying, selling and living in Lee's Summit and the KC metro. en-us https://clsellskc.com/blog/holiday-events-lees-summit-blue-springs-santa-day/ https://clsellskc.com/blog/holiday-events-lees-summit-blue-springs-santa-day/ Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT Trevor Lorance KC Events & Things to Do holiday events Santa Day Lee's Summit Blue Springs client events Holiday events in Lee's Summit and Blue Springs this season, from the Mayor's Tree Lighting to Burr Oak Woods, plus our Santa Day on Saturday, December 5. https://clsellskc.com/blog/lees-summit-housing-market-update/ https://clsellskc.com/blog/lees-summit-housing-market-update/ Mon, 09 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT Trevor Lorance Market Updates Kansas City market Lee's Summit market update 2026 September's Greater Kansas City numbers in plain English: a $399,619 average price, 42 days on market and 2.8 months of supply, and what that means for you. https://clsellskc.com/blog/chiefs-royals-game-day-spots-near-lees-summit/ https://clsellskc.com/blog/chiefs-royals-game-day-spots-near-lees-summit/ Sat, 07 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT Trevor Lorance KC Events & Things to Do Chiefs Royals game day Lee's Summit Kansas City Chiefs and Royals game days from Lee's Summit and eastern Jackson County: the route to the stadiums, local watch parties and what's coming for Arrowhead. https://clsellskc.com/blog/downtown-lees-summit-restaurants-shops-events/ https://clsellskc.com/blog/downtown-lees-summit-restaurants-shops-events/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT Trevor Lorance Lee's Summit & Local Living Downtown Lee's Summit Lee's Summit farmers market holiday events local living A year in Downtown Lee's Summit: the Wednesday and Saturday farmers market, the train depot, local shops and the holiday traditions that fill Green Street. https://clsellskc.com/blog/should-you-buy-a-duplex-eastern-jackson-county/ https://clsellskc.com/blog/should-you-buy-a-duplex-eastern-jackson-county/ Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT Trevor Lorance Buying duplex multi-family FHA house hacking eastern Jackson County Thinking about buying a duplex in the Kansas City area? Here's how FHA financing works for 2-4 units, what to check, and the landlord questions to ask first. https://clsellskc.com/blog/home-maintenance-checklist-kc-seasons/ https://clsellskc.com/blog/home-maintenance-checklist-kc-seasons/ Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT Trevor Lorance Home Tips & Maintenance home maintenance homeowner checklist Kansas City seasonal tips radon A month-by-month home maintenance checklist built for Kansas City weather: freeze-thaw, spring storms, summer heat and winter cold, with simple fixes for each. https://clsellskc.com/blog/moving-to-kansas-city-missouri-vs-kansas-side/ https://clsellskc.com/blog/moving-to-kansas-city-missouri-vs-kansas-side/ Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT Trevor Lorance Buying moving to Kansas City Missouri vs Kansas relocation earnings tax first-time buyers Moving to Kansas City? Which side of State Line you choose affects taxes, first-time buyer programs and commutes. Here's what to compare before you buy. https://clsellskc.com/blog/neighborhoods-near-lake-lotawana-longview-lake-lake-jacomo/ https://clsellskc.com/blog/neighborhoods-near-lake-lotawana-longview-lake-lake-jacomo/ Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Trevor Lorance Lee's Summit & Local Living lake living Lake Lotawana Longview Lake Lake Jacomo Lee's Summit Lake Lotawana, Longview Lake and Lake Jacomo compared: public vs. private lakes, association dues, and what to ask before buying a home near the water. https://clsellskc.com/blog/get-home-ready-to-sell-kansas-city-winter/ https://clsellskc.com/blog/get-home-ready-to-sell-kansas-city-winter/ Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Trevor Lorance Selling selling winter home prep showings Kansas City Selling in a Kansas City winter? Our checklist covers snowy walkways, warm showings, bright rooms, holiday decor and photos, plus what the market data says. https://clsellskc.com/blog/living-in-lees-summit-vs-blue-springs/ https://clsellskc.com/blog/living-in-lees-summit-vs-blue-springs/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Trevor Lorance Lee's Summit & Local Living Lee's Summit Blue Springs moving to Kansas City neighborhoods eastern Jackson County Lee's Summit and Blue Springs are neighbors in eastern Jackson County. Here's how they compare on roads, parks, downtowns, shopping and school districts. https://clsellskc.com/blog/buyer-agreements-after-nar-settlement/ https://clsellskc.com/blog/buyer-agreements-after-nar-settlement/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Trevor Lorance Buying buyer agreements NAR settlement agent compensation buying a home Kansas City Since August 17, 2024, buyers sign a written agreement before touring homes with an agent. Here's what it must say, what's negotiable and what to ask first. https://clsellskc.com/blog/cost-to-buy-a-home-in-kansas-city-2026/ https://clsellskc.com/blog/cost-to-buy-a-home-in-kansas-city-2026/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Trevor Lorance Buying closing costs down payment first-time buyers buying a home Kansas City The real cash it takes to buy a home in Kansas City: down payment, closing costs, inspection, appraisal and monthly costs, with a worked example. https://clsellskc.com/blog/lees-summit-neighborhood-guide/ https://clsellskc.com/blog/lees-summit-neighborhood-guide/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Trevor Lorance Lee's Summit & Local Living Lee's Summit neighborhoods lake living moving to Kansas City A local's starting guide to Lee's Summit, MO: Downtown, the lake communities, New Longview, the big parks and how to check schools for an address. https://clsellskc.com/blog/how-to-prepare-your-home-to-sell-kansas-city/ https://clsellskc.com/blog/how-to-prepare-your-home-to-sell-kansas-city/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Trevor Lorance Selling selling home prep radon disclosures Kansas City A practical prep list for selling a home in Kansas City: declutter, repairs, radon, disclosures, photos and pricing, in the order we'd tackle them. https://clsellskc.com/blog/first-time-home-buyer-steps-kansas-city/ https://clsellskc.com/blog/first-time-home-buyer-steps-kansas-city/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Trevor Lorance Buying first-time buyers Kansas City MHDC down payment help buyer agreements The steps to buying your first home in Kansas City, MO or KS: budget, pre-approval, first-time buyer programs on both sides of State Line, touring and closing. https://clsellskc.com/blog/kc-market-snapshot-2026-09-september/ https://clsellskc.com/blog/kc-market-snapshot-2026-09-september/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Trevor Lorance Market Updates Kansas City market market update 2026 September 2026 Greater Kansas City home sales: average price $399,619 (up 7.7% year over year), 3,116 closed sales, 42 days on market and 2.8 months of supply. https://clsellskc.com/blog/kc-market-snapshot-2026-08-august/ https://clsellskc.com/blog/kc-market-snapshot-2026-08-august/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Trevor Lorance Market Updates Kansas City market market update 2026 August 2026 Greater Kansas City home sales: average price $403,174 (up 4.0% year over year), 3,319 closed sales, 39 days on market and 2.6 months of supply. https://clsellskc.com/blog/kc-market-snapshot-2026-07-july/ https://clsellskc.com/blog/kc-market-snapshot-2026-07-july/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Trevor Lorance Market Updates Kansas City market market update 2026 July 2026 Greater Kansas City home sales: average price $406,907 (up 2.5% year over year), 3,886 closed sales, 36 days on market and 2.6 months of supply. https://clsellskc.com/blog/kc-market-snapshot-2026-06-june/ https://clsellskc.com/blog/kc-market-snapshot-2026-06-june/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Trevor Lorance Market Updates Kansas City market market update 2026 June 2026 Greater Kansas City home sales: average price $410,448 (up 4.4% year over year), 4,026 closed sales, 36 days on market and 2.4 months of supply. https://clsellskc.com/blog/kc-market-snapshot-2026-05-may/ https://clsellskc.com/blog/kc-market-snapshot-2026-05-may/ Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Trevor Lorance Market Updates Kansas City market market update 2026 May 2026 Greater Kansas City home sales: average price $401,278 (down 3.9% year over year), 3,733 closed sales, 39 days on market and 2.4 months of supply. https://clsellskc.com/blog/kc-market-snapshot-2026-04-april/ https://clsellskc.com/blog/kc-market-snapshot-2026-04-april/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Trevor Lorance Market Updates Kansas City market market update 2026 April 2026 Greater Kansas City home sales: average price $392,039 (up 8.4% year over year), 3,359 closed sales, 48 days on market and 2.3 months of supply. https://clsellskc.com/blog/kc-market-snapshot-2026-03-march/ https://clsellskc.com/blog/kc-market-snapshot-2026-03-march/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Trevor Lorance Market Updates Kansas City market market update 2026 March 2026 Greater Kansas City home sales: average price $388,431 (up 7.7% year over year), 3,047 closed sales, 52 days on market and 2.2 months of supply. https://clsellskc.com/blog/kc-market-snapshot-2026-02-february/ https://clsellskc.com/blog/kc-market-snapshot-2026-02-february/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Trevor Lorance Market Updates Kansas City market market update 2026 February 2026 Greater Kansas City home sales: average price $370,807 (up 6.0% year over year), 2,354 closed sales, 57 days on market and 2.2 months of supply. https://clsellskc.com/blog/kc-market-snapshot-2026-01-january/ https://clsellskc.com/blog/kc-market-snapshot-2026-01-january/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Trevor Lorance Market Updates Kansas City market market update 2026 January 2026 Greater Kansas City home sales: average price $376,596 (up 8.0% year over year), 2,059 closed sales, 58 days on market and 2.2 months of supply.