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NEWS & INSIGHTS ABOUT LAWRENCE REAL ESTATE
Find inspiration for your home, local real estate insights, and market trend information for Lawrence and Douglas County.
2025 Real Estate Awards
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,
Grandma Mary’s Sugar Cookie Recipe
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.
More Than a House: Finding Life and Community in Lawrence
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
Home Staging Lets Your Home Shine for Buyers
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
Seller Strategy Getting Homes Market Ready Without the Overwhelm
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
Looking Ahead: How Our Local Market Is Shaping Up for 2026
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
Zuppa Toscana
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
Tax-Time Reminders for Homeowners
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
Home Value Boosters Under $500
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
Party Cheeseball
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