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NEWS & INSIGHTS ABOUT LAWRENCE REAL ESTATE
Find inspiration for your home, local real estate insights, and market trend information for Lawrence and Douglas County.
What Are Closing Costs and What to Expect When Buying a Home in Kansas
In this blog, you’ll find a clear, simple breakdown of closing costs and a few useful tips to help you save money when buying a home in Kansas.
Do I Need to Update My Home if I Want to Sell?
To help you reach a balance between investment and return, this blog covers a few things to consider when deciding whether or not to update your home.
10 Easy Tips for Buying a Home in Kansas When Inventory is Low
With these tips for buying property in Kansas even when inventory is low, you can enter the market ahead of other buyers.
How Do Mortgage Interest Rates Work?
Things such as the buyer’s credit score, the location of the home, the price & loan amount, how much down payment, and the term of the loan are factors that affect the rate you can get when you apply for a mortgage.
Guide to Selling Your House near Lawrence, KS
At Stephens Real Estate, we’ve helped many clients successfully navigate selling their homes, and we’re here to offer our expertise and support to make the process as smooth as possible.
How Long Does a Home Inspection Take?
At Stephens Real Estate, we understand the importance of thoroughly understanding the home inspection process. In this blog post, we’ll answer some of the most common questions about home inspections, including those listed above.
Tips for First-Time Home Buyers near Lawrence KS
Buying a house for the first time can be overwhelming, but with proper preparation and research, you can find the right home for you. Follow these tips and ask the right questions to make the home-buying process as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Pet post 2023
Here’s the 2023 collection of our furry friends. Mouse over the pet pics to find out which pet belongs to which SRE team member.
Let the sunshine in.
Let the sunshine in. “A room is not a room without natural light,” according to the highly acclaimed modern architect Louis Kahn. In real estate, we often describe a house as having great natural light because it’s a selling point. And given a choice, most of us would pick an
Be safe and cozy at home.
Be safe and cozy at home. Winterizing your home will help protect your investment from potential damage and give you peace of mind. Here’s a to-do list to help you prepare for the cold winter months. PROTECT THE PIPESInsulate pipes that could freeze. When temperatures are extreme, let water drip
