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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Grandma Mary’s Sugar Cookie Recipe Michelle Roberts-Freeman has her grandma’s sugar cookie recipe framed in her kitchen. It’s a nod to time spent at Grandma’s house and a sweet way to keep both the memories and the cookies coming. Ingredients 1-egg 2/3 cup butter or margarine softened 3/4 cup Flour 1- teaspoon baking powder
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LIVING LOCAL More Than a House: Finding Life and Community in Lawrence With Michelle Roberts-Freeman, Lauren Ballard, and Libby Grady Every house tells a story, but the neighborhood writes the first chapter. Stephens agents help clients see the full story of life in Lawrence, where schools, parks, trails, and community shape each day in
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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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Zuppa Toscana January is soup season. This one is simple to make, comforting on cold days, and even better the next time you heat it up. It’s hearty without being heavy and perfect for winter nights. Ingredients 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy – depending on what you like) 2 large russet potatoes,
Party Cheeseball Recipe from Lisa Stofac “I got this from a client many years ago and always make it around the holidays. It’s the kind of recipe you have to share because everyone asks for it.” Ingredients 2 packages of cream cheese – room temp 2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 TBSP
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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Erica Aldridge has stepped into a new role as our Listing Coordinator! Since joining Stephens, Erica has made her mark with her ability to learn fast, stay organized, and work beautifully with the team. She picked up our systems in record time and quickly became an indispensable part of our listing process, so this move is a
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