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Homebody Finance: Gifting the down payment

Gifts are great aren’t they? As the holiday season approaches, the spirit of giving is in the air. Gift giving reinforces appreciation between people. The recipient feels grateful and the

Gifts are great aren’t they? As the holiday season approaches, the spirit of giving is in the air. Gift giving reinforces appreciation between people. The recipient feels grateful and the


Homebody Living: Cozy interior ideas – crafting a warm atmosphere at home for the holidays

The frosty air and twinkling lights signal the arrival of the holiday season, prompting a desire for warmth, comfort, and festive spirit within our homes. Whether it’s for enjoying a

The frosty air and twinkling lights signal the arrival of the holiday season, prompting a desire for warmth, comfort, and festive spirit within our homes. Whether it’s for enjoying a



Homebody Finance: Institutional buyers vs. first-time homebuyers – the stressful competition for single-family homes

By Charity Ohlund In recent years, a new player has emerged in the real estate market, creating an unforeseen challenge for first-time homebuyers – institutional buyers. These large corporations and

By Charity Ohlund In recent years, a new player has emerged in the real estate market, creating an unforeseen challenge for first-time homebuyers – institutional buyers. These large corporations and



Homebody Living: Kansas City’s pumpkin patches – a gourd-geous guide to fall fun!

By Aziza Aslanova Fall in Kansas City is synonymous with vibrant foliage, crisp air, and of course, charming pumpkin patches. Whether you’re hunting for the perfect jack-o’-lantern candidate or just

By Aziza Aslanova Fall in Kansas City is synonymous with vibrant foliage, crisp air, and of course, charming pumpkin patches. Whether you’re hunting for the perfect jack-o’-lantern candidate or just


Homebody Finance: Navigating mortgage applications – how your spending habits affect approval

By Aziza Aslanova If you’re in the home-buying game, it’s time to talk about something that’s more essential than picking out your perfect backsplash or envisioning your dream backyard—it’s your

By Aziza Aslanova If you’re in the home-buying game, it’s time to talk about something that’s more essential than picking out your perfect backsplash or envisioning your dream backyard—it’s your


Homebody Local: Kansas City’s autumn extravaganza – the best spots for fall foliage

By Aziza Aslanova Hey Kansas City dwellers! Is your Instagram feed screaming for some autumn color? Well, dust off those cozy sweaters and grab your pumpkin spice lattes because we’ve

By Aziza Aslanova Hey Kansas City dwellers! Is your Instagram feed screaming for some autumn color? Well, dust off those cozy sweaters and grab your pumpkin spice lattes because we’ve


Mortgage 101: The good and the bad of home associations

A homeowner association (HOA) is typically a nonprofit corporation within a community of housing. Most HOAs exist in planned multi-unit community projects such as condominiums and townhomes or in newer

A homeowner association (HOA) is typically a nonprofit corporation within a community of housing. Most HOAs exist in planned multi-unit community projects such as condominiums and townhomes or in newer



Homebody Finance: Don’t be scared of the rate!

By Charity Ohlund Don’t fear mortgages today!! Lately it seems like everyone is discussing why they’re NOT going to buy a house because of increased interest rates. And yes, they

By Charity Ohlund Don’t fear mortgages today!! Lately it seems like everyone is discussing why they’re NOT going to buy a house because of increased interest rates. And yes, they


Homebody Living: Eight at-home, kid-favorite activity ideas

Enjoy these creative ideas and your new title as the ‘cool house’ during this warm weather! DIY obstacle course Set up a backyard obstacle course using household items like hula

Enjoy these creative ideas and your new title as the ‘cool house’ during this warm weather! DIY obstacle course Set up a backyard obstacle course using household items like hula


Homebody Finance: Down payment assistance programs for Kansas City buyers

Note: In the original version of this article, published on August 29, 2023, we incorrectly stated that Kansas has limited funds available. The program is continually funded and has no

Note: In the original version of this article, published on August 29, 2023, we incorrectly stated that Kansas has limited funds available. The program is continually funded and has no