Updated for 2026 You’ve certainly heard about house prices going up over the last several years. When that happens, your property taxes are likely to go up. However, that doesn’t mean the value assessed by the county is correct. If you believe the county’s value is too high, you have the option to appeal it. …
It’s that time of year! The weather is starting to break and people are spending their tax returns like free money. You know what that means…remodeling season has arrived! I was reminded of this last weekend during a trip to The Home Depot. For those who don’t already know, The Home Depot in Merriam is my …
First-Time Home Buyer Assistance…Available in Kansas If you’ve considered owning a home, but didn’t think you’d qualify…don’t assume you need a large down payment and ‘perfect’ credit to purchase a home. Many first-time home buyers assume they have to have a 15-20% down payment to purchase a home. This simply isn’t true! According to The …
How Accurate is Zestimate in Kansas City? Many people spend a lot of time on Zillow. But most don’t realize how inaccurate and outdated much of the information on Zillow can be. For buyers, finding houses that are already sold is frustrating. For sellers, seeing wildly inaccurate value estimates, or Zestimates, can be misleading. How accurate are …