The Hidden Magic of Kansas City

Though Missouri is a flyover state to many, Kansas City is a place with a rich history and something for everyone.

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What’s so great about Kansas City? Why should people want to move here?

If you have family members or friends who are thinking about moving to Kansas City or transferring here to work and live, you might want to forward them this email. I want to show them the flavor and neat parts of this historic city that we have come to love.

Having been born and raised in the area, I know that there are so many things that are great about Kansas City, even though Missouri is often considered a “flyover” state, and Kansas City itself is often thought of as a “cow town.”

In recent years, Kansas City has come to be a very cosmopolitan community, and there are a lot of amazing aspects to the city that many don’t consider.

In recent years, Kansas City has become a very cosmopolitan community. There are many aspects of the city that people do not consider such as the great schools, many places to worship, and the great shopping districts like Country Club Plaza and Crown Center.

In addition to all the great venues available, we also are a huge sports town. We have the Kansas City Chiefs, one of the best NFL franchises in the world. We also are home to the Royals, who of course won the World Series in 2015. For soccer fans, Sporting Kansas City is a professional soccer club based here in town.

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There is always something to do in Kansas City, no matter who you are or what you enjoy.

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The Power and Light District downtown is a popular nightlife destination for people from all over. National acts are constantly filling up the Sprint Center with fans of all different forms of entertainment.

Kansas City is home to three casinos: Harrahs, Argosy, and Ameristar.

Kansas City, along with all of its great attractions, is also a city with a rich history. In the late 1800s, Kansas City was the end of the western frontier, serving as the place where everybody stopped before they continued their journey west. This history has inspired many artists, and you are encouraged to check out the art in the Freight House District if you want to take a step back in time.

There is always something to do in Kansas City, no matter who you are or what you enjoy.

If you have any questions or topics you’d like me to address in the future, please feel free to reach out to me. I’d love to hear from you.

How Buying New Construction Differs From Buying a Resale Home

Buying new construction allows you to customize the home to your specific needs, and there are different kinds of builds to choose from.

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Depending on the market you are buying in, new construction can be a great option, particularly when the marketplace overall is short on inventory (as it is now). Buying new construction allows you the opportunity to buy a home that is 30, 60, 90, or 120 days from completion and customize it to your needs.

What are some of the differences between new construction homes and resale homes, though?

First, the most important part of buying new construction is having an expert real estate advisor to work alongside you and guide you through the whole process.

Another important part of the process is the builder you choose, so when you are putting a team together for your new construction purchase, make sure you choose a builder who cares about the people he is building a home for. We work with many builders in the Kansas City area, so we would be glad to match you up with the right builder who can get you across the finish line on time with the exact home you want.

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Not all real estate agents are accustomed to handling new construction transactions.

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When it comes to the differences between buying new construction and buying a resale home, with a resale property, there has already been a lot of upgrades done to it. This means you get the benefit of already having something like a finished basement with a bar attached. These kinds of things are not always included in a new construction spec home (more on that below).

When purchasing new construction, there are a few different kinds of builds you can choose from. These include custom build homes, semi-custom build homes, and spec homes. Spec homes are when a builder builds a home with the intent to sell it for a profit. Sometimes they will pick one that is very desirable and sell it before it is finished. Other times, they will wait and let people pick things out. In that way, they are different from the other two options.

Not all real estate agents are accustomed to handling new construction transactions, which is why, again, you need to choose an agent with a lot of expertise in this area. Even though there are a lot of great builders out there, at the end of the day, you are buying from someone who is a professional home seller. Their job is to build a home they will make a profit on; your agent’s job is to make sure you are protected and you get what you want out of the home.

As always, if you have any questions about this or any other real estate-related topic, please feel free to call or email me anytime. I would love to help you.