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Brick-and-shingle bungalow with an emerald door, brick path, violet asters, and a bur oak shading the porch.

The Waldo Fall Festival Finally Stands on a Finished Street

09/24/26

This October, Brookside Is Best Done on Foot

This October, Brookside Is Best Done on Foot

10/8/26

Three-story brick and limestone corner building at dusk, with glowing storefront windows, violet-lit cornice, and a serviceberry tree in a planter.

The Plaza's Comeback Won't Be Ready For Its Own Biggest Weekend

09/17/26

Two-story red-brown brick house with a charcoal hipped roof, limestone approach, and mature oak beside the lawn.

Leawood Isn't One Homeowners Association. It's Dozens, Some Stacked Two Deep.

10/1/26

Two-story Tudor Revival house with leaded-glass windows glowing warmly against an indigo dusk sky.

Mission Hills Doesn't Have A Restaurant. It Has One Night A Year At The Verona Columns.

09/10/26

Tudor entry with an arched limestone surround, oak door, leaded-glass window, and half-timbered gable.

What Mission Hills's Median Sale Price Actually Tells You in 2026

07/16/26

1920s brick storefront with a weathered green awning, oak door, and flower-filled planter.

The Trolley Track Trail Behind The Brookside Shops Is Torn Up. Two New Storefronts Opened Anyway

08/13/26

Recessed brick entry with a paneled door, leaded-glass sidelights glowing at dusk, and a stone step.

The Only Corner Westwood Has Is Closed Until Mid-September

09/10/26

Spanish-revival facade with a wrought-iron balcony, arched windows, cobalt-and-cream tile, and flowering hydrangeas.

What The Plaza Redevelopment Actually Means If You're Buying A Condo There In 2026

08/6/26

Historic brick rowhouse with a green-pillared porch, red door, bay window, and oak canopy.

Westport's Real 2026 Story Wasn't The World Cup. It Was Mill Street.

09/3/26

Historic brick home with limestone accents, glowing windows, purple-lit entry, and mature tree canopy.

Everyday Lifestyle In Brookside Kansas City

06/4/26

Bluestone terrace beside a limestone garden wall, layered with white hydrangeas, lavender catmint, and a copper downspout.

The City Board That Decides How Fast You Can List In Mission Hills

08/27/26

White porch railing overlooks a lawn and flowering hydrangeas beneath dense evening tree canopies.

Prairie Village's Summer Has Moved Upstairs

07/9/26

Tudor cottage with brick walls, timbered stucco gable, arched entry, and diagonal brick path.

The Systems Behind The Walls Set Brookside's Real Price

08/20/26

Red-brick cottage behind a low limestone garden wall, with cream hydrangeas beneath a broad oak canopy.

A Fairway Summer, Mapped From Your Own Sidewalk

07/9/26

Historic brick warehouse facade with a black cast-iron storefront, oak lobby door, arched windows, and sidewalk planters.

The River Market Summer That Walked South To The Water

07/16/26

Brick-and-limestone home with a curved bluestone walk, glowing windows, and lanterns beneath a leafy oak canopy.

Your Leawood Summer, Between 119th And 117th

07/9/26

Rattan lounge chair and walnut table on a screened porch, with sunlit floorboards and leafy trees beyond.

A Westwood Summer, Anchored At Rainbow And 47th

07/23/26

Brick mixed-use building with warm window lights, purple-lit pilasters, and embedded rail tracks in the foreground.

How The KC Streetcar Shapes Downtown And River Market Living

07/2/26

Red-brick bungalow porch framed by leafy oak branches, with white columns, limestone steps, and blooming hydrangeas.

The Waldo Summer That Isn't Where You Think It Is

07/9/26

FAVORITE LOCAL SPOTS

FAVORITE LOCAL SPOTS

Brian Egan
04/10/21

Here's a list of some of our favorite local spots to grab some great food & drinks!

Brick estate with an arched limestone entry, glowing divided-light windows, and damp bluestone motor court at blue hour.

Strategic Listing Prep For Mission Hills Luxury Homes

05/14/26

Industrial loft kitchen with steel-grid windows, warm pendant lights, and a violet-lit concrete column.

Downtown KC Loft And Condo Market Overview

05/28/26

Brick duplex with two wooden entry doors, divided-light windows, warm porch lights, and purple-lit columns at dusk.

Finding Investment And House-Hack Options In Midtown Westport

06/25/26

Living room with sofa, leather chair, brick fireplace, blue windows, and violet-lit brick patio wall.

Preparing To Sell A Home In Prairie Village

05/21/26

Mid-rise condo entrance with warm-lit window grids and subtle purple uplighting at blue hour.

Plaza Condos Vs Nearby Homes: How To Decide

06/18/26

Bungalow porch entry at blue hour, with warm light glowing from inside and violet uplighting.

Why Waldo Continues To Attract KC Buyers

03/5/26

Updated kitchen with inset cabinetry, honed quartz counters, zellige backsplash, and jewel-toned exterior lighting through the window.

Selling A Home In Brookside: What Local Buyers Expect

06/11/26

The World Comes to Kansas City

The World Comes to Kansas City

Brian Egan
05/8/26

A local playbook for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Urban loft facade with warm grid windows, violet-lit brick piers, recessed glass entry, and dark slatted garage door.

Are River Market Condos A Smart KC Investment?

04/23/26

Townhouse entrance with a wooden door, stone walkway, clipped hedges, and black iron balcony.

Earnest Money in Kansas City Explained

11/21/25

Two distinct detached homes with warm-lit windows sit beneath mature trees along a sidewalk at blue hour.

Brookside vs Waldo For Kansas City Homebuyers

04/16/26

Two-story modern home with warm gridded windows and violet-lit limestone entry at dusk.

Leawood’s Established And Newer Neighborhoods For Buyers

04/2/26

Historic brick home beside a small condominium walk-up on a residential street at blue hour.

Midtown And Westport For First-Time Homebuyers

02/19/26

Welcome to the World of Kelee Katillac

Welcome to the World of Kelee Katillac

Mickey Coulter
01/25/24

Kelee Katillac is a lot of things…A recent feature by Ariel Okin in Fenimore Lane's Talk Shop series introduces her as an "inte...

A brick one-and-a-half-story home beneath mature trees, glowing windows, and purple uplighting at dusk.

A Local Guide To Living In Fairway, Kansas

03/24/26

Two-story red-brick house with a steep gray roof, arched wooden doorway, and landscaped front garden.

Prairie Village vs Leawood: Which Fits You?

01/15/26

Gray Craftsman-style house with a broad porch, dormer windows, and landscaped gardens beneath a large tree.

What It’s Like To Live In Brookside, Kansas City

02/5/26

Two-story brick-and-stone house with an arched wooden doorway, bay windows, and a manicured front lawn.

As-Is Sales in Kansas vs Missouri

12/18/25

Keys and envelope on a black tray, with a city skyline visible through floor-to-ceiling windows.

Earnest Money in KC: How It Works

12/4/25

WELCOME TO STRAWBERRY HILL

WELCOME TO STRAWBERRY HILL

Mickey Coulter
10/16/21

Mickey's Midtown is back, with an intro to his NEW neighborhood of Strawberry Hill.

Large brick mansion with a central arched entrance, curved driveway, and clipped hedges.

When to List in Leawood for Maximum Exposure

01/1/26

KC's Historic Janssen Place

KC's Historic Janssen Place

Mickey Coulter
03/17/22

For the blog this month, I am revisiting a post I did back in 2013 featuring the historic neighborhood block of Janssen Place. ...

NFL DRAFT ARRIVES THIS WEEK!

NFL DRAFT ARRIVES THIS WEEK!

Mickey Coulter
04/26/23

The NFL Draft arrives this week at Penn Valley Park and it’s spectacular!

Our Listing Featured in NY Times!

Our Listing Featured in NY Times!

Brian Egan
02/11/21

Our Valentine listing featured in NY Times!

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