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Living Local: December Events
The countdown to Christmas is on! Here's a list of local events going on each weekend throughout Kansas City and Southern Missouri to get into the holiday spirit.

EASY WAYS TO PREP YOUR HOME FOR THE WINTER CHILL
Run through this list of 10 easy ways you can prep your home for the Winter chill today!

LIVING LOCAL: SHOP SMALL
Check out our list of locally-owned businesses we have visited during our Living Local campaign below, and shop small today!
Easy Ways to Prep Your Home for the Winter Chill
December 21st marks the first official day of Winter, but based on the recent weather forecast, most Midwesterners would say it has already arrived.
Continue Reading...Holiday Decorating Safety Tips
For many families, Thanksgiving traditions include busting out the holiday decorations while they shake off their food-coma. We want to make sure you're keeping your home safe and secure after it's decked out in lights.
Continue Reading...Prep Your Home for Holiday Vacation
The holiday season is here, and we want to make sure you’re keeping your home safe and secure while you’re away for the festivities. Check out these tips to keep you prepared!
Continue Reading...Easy Ways to Lower Your Utility Bills
Looking for a way to save a few bucks on utility bills? Check out these quick, easy things you can do to reduce your utility bills right now-for water, electricity and heat.
Continue Reading...How to Create a Homework Station
If you’re tired of your kids setting up shop at the kitchen table or taking over the living room to work on their homework, it’s time to create a homework station for them. All you need are these tips and a quiet space for a desk!
Continue Reading...What You Should Be Cleaning When
Having a clean house can keep you relaxed and in a good mood, but it can be hard to gauge how often to tackle certain household chores. However, if you make an effort to complete certain tasks every day, you can avoid the dreaded chore pile-up!
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A Step-By-Step Guide To Building A New Home
Building your dream house brand new can be incredibly exciting, yet overwhelming. But if you prepare in advance, you can better understand how the process works. Development Sales Manager Meredith Tolliver gives us a step-by-step guide to building a new home.
Continue Reading...Is an adjustable rate mortgage right for you?
When you take out a mortgage on a property, there are many different types of loans available. One you may not have thought of, is an adjustable rate mortgage, or ARM loan.
Continue Reading...Determining wants versus needs when buying a house
When buying a house, it’s important to determine your “wants” versus your “needs”. The needs are your nonnegotiable priorities — things you must have, and your wants are the things that would be nice to have.
Continue Reading...10 Questions to Ask an Agent to See If They’re A Fit for You
Consider interviewing several agents, to get a feel for their likes, dislikes and how they do business. Here’s a list of questions you can ask, that could help you pick an agent that’s the perfect fit for you!
Continue Reading...Fall Moving Tips
Fall is an excellent time to move-in to your new home! The weather is crisp and (usually) dry, you still have a good amount of sunlight, and you can stop for your favorite fall beverages on all those trips back and forth between your old house and your new house! Our friends at Zaarly asked their movers for tips to make your fall move a successful one.
Continue Reading...Stay Organized, Post-Move
You’ve bought your dream home! Unfortunately, the work isn’t over once you leave the closing table. Moving is a delicate process that requires high levels of organization at every touchpoint — and unpacking is no exception! Instead of unpacking the first box off the truck, devise a plan to keep your de-boxing organized from the get-go.
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What to Avoid When Putting Your House on the Market
When you put your home on the market, there are plenty of things your agent will ask you to do before buyers come by, but there are a few things you should avoid doing as well.
Continue Reading...6 Benefits to Selling During Winter
Many people shy away from selling a home during the winter months — you might be surprised to learn that there are actually a few advantages to selling during the snowy season.
Continue Reading...Creating Curb Appeal in a Day
It can take less than 7 seconds for a potential homebuyer to make a first impression on your home, which means curb appeal is incredibly important! If folks like what’s outside, they’ll want to see what’s inside. And don’t worry about long-term projects — you can create curb appeal very quickly! Here are some low-cost improvements you can do in just a day.
Continue Reading...Fall Home Staging
Fall is a great time to sell your home. If you are ready to list, there are a few things you can do to make your home inviting to eager buyers this fall.
Continue Reading...The Home Selling Process, Step by Step
Selling your home can be a whirlwind, so we’ve broken the process down for you, step by step.
Continue Reading...7 Common Real Estate Terms — Defined
If you want to enter the market or just learn more about real estate but can’t get past the jargon, worry no more! Use this guide to familiarize yourself with these common real estate terms.
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Easy Ways to Lower Your Utility Bills
Looking for a way to save a few bucks on utility bills? Check out these quick, easy things you can do to reduce your utility bills right now-for water, electricity and heat.
Continue Reading...A Step-By-Step Guide To Building A New Home
Building your dream house brand new can be incredibly exciting, yet overwhelming. But if you prepare in advance, you can better understand how the process works. Development Sales Manager Meredith Tolliver gives us a step-by-step guide to building a new home.
Continue Reading...Is an adjustable rate mortgage right for you?
When you take out a mortgage on a property, there are many different types of loans available. One you may not have thought of, is an adjustable rate mortgage, or ARM loan.
Continue Reading...Protect Your Home from Water Damage
Water damage can be absolutely devastating, especially if the damage isn’t detected right away. It’s important to act quickly if your dishwasher hose leaks or the sump pump fails during a thunderstorm, but if you’re sleeping or out of town, you may not know about the leak for hours, or even days.
Continue Reading...Ready to Buy a Home? Here Are 7 Ways to Improve Your Credit Score
When buying a home, you know that credit score is important. In fact, according to Forbes, 90% of the top U.S. lenders use a credit score to decide whether or not to issue a mortgage. With credit score, higher is always better. So how can you raise your credit score?
Continue Reading..."I'm Moving Far Away. How Do I Prepare for a Long-Distance Move?"
Moving to a new home is challenging-but moving across state lines requires a whole different level of planning. If you're moving long-distance soon, here are a few ideas to make the process easier.
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Market Snapshot - January 2019
Check out the latest real estate stats for the entire Kansas City area. Want a report for your specific neighborhood? Connect with a ReeceNichols agent today!
Continue Reading...Market Snapshot - December 2018
Check out the latest real estate stats for the entire Kansas City area. Want a report for your specific neighborhood? Connect with a ReeceNichols agent today!
Continue Reading...Market Snapshot - November 2018
Check out the latest real estate stats for the entire Kansas City area. Want a report for your specific neighborhood? Connect with a ReeceNichols agent today!
Continue Reading...Market Snapshot - October 2018
Check out the latest real estate stats for the entire Kansas City area. Want a report for your specific neighborhood? Connect with a ReeceNichols agent today!
Continue Reading...Market Snapshot - September 2018
Check out the latest real estate stats for the entire Kansas City area. Want a report for your specific neighborhood? Connect with a ReeceNichols agent today!
Continue Reading...Market Snapshot - August 2018
Check out the latest real estate stats for the entire Kansas City area. Want a report for your specific neighborhood? Connect with a ReeceNichols agent today!
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ReeceNichols Agent Receives KCRAR 2019 Salesperson of the Year Award
ReeceNichols Town Center agent Majid Ghavami has received the Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS® 2019 Salesperson of the Year award.
Continue Reading...ReeceNichols Agent Receives NMCAR 2019 REALTOR® of the Year Award
ReeceNichols Neosho agent Steve Kenny has received the Newton McDonald Counties Association of REALTORS® 2019 REALTOR® of the Year award.
Continue Reading...ReeceNichols Real Estate forms partnership with Mexican Consulate in Kansas City
ReeceNichols Real Estate has formed a partnership with the Consulate of Mexico in Kansas City. An agreement, signed yesterday, will allow ReeceNichols’ Spanish speaking agents to speak with Mexican nationals at the Mexican Consulate every Monday at 10:30 a.m., about the homebuying process. The agreement will also allow agents to participate during outreach events conducted by the Consulate, with information on financial literacy, homeownership and other relevant financial literacy topics.
Continue Reading...Veterans Day 2019
In honor of Veterans Day, we want to take a moment to recognize the members of the ReeceNichols family who have bravely served our country.
Continue Reading...Reece Commercial Real Estate Celebrates 10 Years in Business
Reece Commercial Real Estate (RCRE) celebrates 10 years in business this week. The company was founded on October 18, 2009.
Continue Reading...ReeceNichols Real Estate Opens Commercial Division in Joplin
ReeceNichols Real Estate, the leading real estate company in Missouri and Kansas, has opened a commercial real estate division in Joplin, Missouri. Ron Tappan will serve as managing broker of Reece Commercial Real Estate (RCRE) in Joplin.
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Living Local: December Events
The countdown to Christmas is on! Here's a list of local events going on each weekend throughout Kansas City and Southern Missouri to get into the holiday spirit.
Continue Reading...Living Local: Shop Small
Small Business Saturday is held annually during the Saturday after Thanksgiving, and this year marks its 10th anniversary! What started as a marketing campaign by American Express during the 2010 recession has grown into a full-blown celebration across the nation.
Continue Reading...Living Local: November Events
Holiday cheer is in the air! Here's a list of local events going on each weekend throughout Kansas City and Southern Missouri to get you started.
Continue Reading...Enjoy Fall at the Local Pumpkin Patch
Fall is in the air and if you’re looking to venture out to pick your own pumpkins or apples, there are plenty of places to choose from! Here’s a list to get you started.
Continue Reading...10 Ways to Hit the Refresh Button in the New Year
Many people make a new year’s resolution to get healthy, but most don’t know where to start. To be healthy, you can’t just focus on diet or exercise, you have to keep the whole person in mind. The idea? Small changes can lead to big shifts in your life.
Continue Reading...Setting Achievable Goals
In the new year, many people make grand plans and goals for their business and life. When it comes to achieving those goals however, how you organize your thoughts and plans can make a world of difference.
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