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Housing on the Upswing
Industry experts predict a measured, steady improvement.
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En-deer-ing
Rockwood Falls respects nature and creatures alike while creating a resort-style community.
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Promising Investment
The Campbell Building transitions from rentals to lofts in one of the best locations downtown.
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All in the Family
Lee’s Summit landowners build trust as well as houses after they open their acreage to others at Legacy Wood.
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Living the High Life
The Board of Trade Building transitions from rentals to condos, replete with luxury and location.
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Go West, Everyone
New Lenexa community offers a complete package of location, lifestyle and luxury.
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Taking Liberties
Buyers turn raw space into whatever they want in newly converted lofts.
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North Shore Estates at Cedar Creek
Part of Cedar Creek’s 4,500 master-planned wooded acres, this enclave is brimming with resort-style living amid rolling hills and limestone bluffs.
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The Mortgage Maze
You’ll need this map to navigate your way through the newest changes in the mortgage industry.
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Water, Water Everywhere
Waterscapes are the central theme of this new Johnson County subdivision.
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Best of Both Worlds
Luxury homes offer a unique sense of place with the feel of Italian countryside but views of the downtown skyline.
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If You’re Buying, If You’re Selling

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Mini Mission Hills
Scaled-down townhomes in midtown live larger at The Villas at Plaza West.
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Patent-Worthy Design
Attached cottages for empty nesters offer the feeling of a single-family home at The Cottages at Woodridge.
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Street Appeal
Townhomes coming to the River Market will expand the limited housing options — and offer outdoor living space.
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Solid as a Rock: A developer sensitive to the environment balances luxury living with nature at Winterset Valley.

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Escape from the City
Inspired by the scenic description of a favorite novel, Manderley entices buyers with an idyllic setting.
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Welcoming Urbanism Back
An update on Kansas City’s core revitalization efforts: beyond expectations.
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Comfortable Seclusion
An open-space retreat meant to provide refuge from a hectic lifestyle places the action only a short distance away.
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Neighborhood Renewal
Homeowners give choice areas a revitalizing facelift.
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Inspired Style
Euro-flavored coach homes offer luxury living in a village environment.
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A Golden Century
The Board of Realtors celebrates its 100th anniversary, proving the value of working with professional real estate agents then and now.
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More Than a Home, a Town
Nine neighborhoods, plus retail and commercial opportunities, give residents of Chapman Farms a new (but old) way to live.
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The Future of Housing is Here
A forecast and tour point to signs of recovery and tweaking of current new-home options.
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The Best of Urban and Suburban
Northgate Village combines a walkable downtown with green space.
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Not All Bad News
Area experts take a closer look at what’s happening in Kansas City’s mortgage market.
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Country Life with Convenience
Private Gardens is a niche community offering the freedom to build and live as you choose.
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Recreating Brookside Charm
Loose Park Place channels the neighborhood’s heart and history in newly constructed townhomes.
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A Walk in the Park
Nature made Coffee Creek Crossing an oasis; builders make it luxurious for residents.
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Big Living, Little Maintenance
Lenexa’s newest condo offering, The Mansions at Canyon Creek, offers residents a homey community and a “lifestyle of leisure.”
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All in the Family
How to pass down your estate to your family — not the state — by minimizing estate tax liability through gifting and life insurance.
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The Life of Customized Luxury
41Penn provides modern spaces within one of Kansas City’s most historic places.
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Madness-Free Maintenance
Stone Ledge’s custom brick homes are easy on the environment and on homeowners.
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Street Smarts
Whether it’s a granny flat, carriage house or extended garage apartment, nifty spaces are being designed for multi-generational living.
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Convenient Condos
Mill Creek Terrace combines high-end finishes in new construction with nearby pedestrian-friendly amenities.
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Ace in the Hole
Master-planned residential community Stone Canyon is a win-win for eastern Jackson County.
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Is Your Mortgage Lacking Morals?
The housing industry might be slow, but there’s plenty of activity behind the mortgage-fraud scene. Here are some common cases that might affect you and how to avoid them.
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Rosedale Revitalized
An older area of town gets a fresh start with Mission Cliffs.
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The Middle of Everywhere
Kirkwood resides in "the heart of the city." When complete, Kirkwood will have approximately 200 residences ranging from high- and mid-rise condos to freestanding, million-dollar-plus,...
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Home in the City
Holiday Luxury single-family homes perched on a hill share driveways -- but an unbeatable view -- at Cresta Bella
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Zoned for Nature
Colton Lakes plans for common grounds, green spaces and tree preservation in southern Johnson County.
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Green Acres
Green Glades at the Masters graciously combines luxury homes and pastoral living.
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Viva Ravello
On a drive north up Highway 9 from downtown Kansas City, one can’t help but be impressed by The Ravello, which rises up — majestically, like a phoenix — from a rocky hilltop on the cliffs of...
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Solace for the Commuter
The Canyon Estates is Lee Summit’s newest choice home destination.
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