A Note About Moms by Lisa Stofac FeaturingMark Hummel, Kevin Phenix, Lauren Ballard, and Laura Polite Mother’s Day is in May, and it’s a reminder of something most of us already know: moms matter in a way that’s hard to put into words. They shape who we are before we even realize it. They […]
Backyard ROI: What Buyers Actually Care About It’s easy to assume a bigger, fancier backyard automatically means more value. In reality, buyers are a lot more practical than that, especially in Lawrence, where outdoor space actually gets used for a good stretch of the year. Here’s what really moves the needle: Shade > SizeA massive
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Thinking About Selling? Do These First. Before your home hits the market, a little prep goes a long way. The goal isn’t perfection, it’s removing anything that gives buyers a reason to hesitate (or quietly knock a few thousand off in their head). In a market like Lawrence, where buyers are savvy and inventory can
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Lemon Berry Trifle There’s something about a simple, crowd-pleasing dessert that makes a house feel more like home, especially this time of year. Whether you’re hosting an open house, a backyard get-together, or just claiming a quiet evening on the patio, this lemon berry trifle delivers the kind of effortless charm we can get behind.
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Living in Lawrence Meet our MVPs.(Most Valuable Pets) We’re the experts in real estate, but our pets are experts in being adorable. Meet the furry crew of Stephens Real Estate. WIGGY Joanna Earl TRUMAN Randy Barnes JOJO, RUE, WHIT, & HAZEL Robyn Elder NANI & CHIEF Austin Hamill LUCI Jan Miller OLLIE Michelle Roberts-Freeman HAZEL
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Garden Like You Know What You’re Doing (Even if last year’s plants didn’t make it.) Spring gardening in Kansas is equal parts optimism and mild chaos. One warm week and suddenly everyone’s outside buying plants, convinced this is the year everything thrives. Around Lawrence and Douglas County, yards start coming back to life this time
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Quick Spring Reorganization Reset (That Won’t Overwhelm You) Forget deep cleaning the whole house. Start here: The 15-Minute Drawer Rule Set a timer. One drawer. Done. Momentum beats perfection. The Entryway Reset Remove everything. Put back only what belongs daily. Store the rest. Hanger Trick Turn all your closet hangers backward. Flip them the right
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Delightful Deviled Eggs Deviled eggs show up on tables and at gatherings this time of year for a reason. They are simple, familiar, and usually one of the first things gone. We asked a few of our agents how they make theirs. As expected, everyone has their own way. Start Here And adjust as you
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Questions Buyers Are Asking in Lawrence & Douglas County This Spring FeaturingJan Miller, Jill Ballew, and Tom Harper Our agents at Stephens Real Estate are in the field every day, helping buyers navigate Lawrence and Douglas County. We asked ChatGPT to identify the top buyer questions. Then our team answered them with real experience,
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Questions Buyers Are Asking in Lawrence & Douglas County This Spring FeaturingJan Miller, Randy Russell, Jill Ballew, and Tom Harper Our agents at Stephens Real Estate are in the field every day, helping buyers navigate Lawrence and Douglas County. We asked ChatGPT to identify the top buyer questions. Then our team answered them with
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