Stephens News 2025 Awards & Recognition We’re proud to celebrate a season of recognition at Stephens Real Estate. From Lawrence Board of Realtors honors and our Bob Stephens Legacy Award to a meaningful career milestone, these moments reflect leadership, service, and lasting impact. 2025 LBOR Realtor of the Year Jill Ballew This award recognizes a […]
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SELLER FOCUS Home Staging Lets Your Home Shine for Buyers With Lee Beth Dever and Zach Dodson As the spring selling season approaches, many homeowners are getting their homes ready to attract buyers. Home staging involves arranging and showcasing your home so buyers can understand its space, flow, and possibilities. With strategic touches, you
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SELLER STRATEGY Getting Homes Market Ready Without the Overwhelm With Lauren Ballard, Zach Dodson, and Danny Freeman. After the holidays, many homeowners begin thinking ahead to spring and what a possible move might look like. That early planning stage can feel exciting, but it can also make the idea of getting a home ready
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Looking Ahead: How Our Local Market Is Shaping Up for 2026 The start of a new year always brings fresh conversations around real estate. What will the market do next? Is now a good time to buy or sell? While we’re careful not to make predictions that could shift as the market changes, we can
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Tax-Time Reminders for Homeowners As the year winds down, it’s a great moment to get your tax paperwork in order before things get busy again in January. Homeownership comes with several tax-related benefits, but it’s easy to forget what you’ll need when filing time rolls around. Here’s a simple checklist to help you prepare. 1.
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Lawrence, KS edition Home Value Boosters Under $500 Michelle Roberts-FreemanOliver Minnis From interior touches to exterior updates, there are plenty of budget-friendly ways to increase your home’s appeal. Even small updates can make a big difference in how quickly a home sells and the offers it receives. At Stephens Real Estate, we often work
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What Falling Mortgage Rates Mean for Lawrence Buyers & Sellers As we head into the final months of the year, the Lawrence housing market is feeling the impact of a welcome shift, mortgage rates have dipped. The 30-year fixed rate is now hovering around 6.25%, down from the upper 7s seen earlier this year, and
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Fall’s Hidden Window in Real Estate Fall is one of the best-kept secrets in Lawrence real estate. It is a short, powerful window where buyers and sellers can take advantage of the market. The season is just getting started, and there is still plenty of opportunity ahead. While late summer may have felt quiet, the
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Smart Home Technology: A Local Perspective with Stephens Real Estate. Smart home technology is transforming how we live—and it’s also reshaping the way homes are bought and sold. At Stephens Real Estate, we’re seeing the benefits of this trend for both buyers and sellers. Let’s dive into what this means for you. Why Smart
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Should You Update Your Home Before Selling? Here’s What to Know Deciding whether to update your home before putting it on the market can feel like a big decision. On one hand, you want to make a great impression on buyers and increase your return. On the other, it’s hard to justify big expenses on
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