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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.
What Falling Mortgage Rates Mean for Lawrence Buyers & Sellers
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
Our Team Talks Turkey
Our Team Talks Turkey When we asked our team about their Thanksgiving favorites, we quickly learned two things: no one can agree on sweet potatoes, and everyone has strong feelings about pie. Favorite dishes are as varied as they are
Rice Pilaf Stuffing
Rice Pilaf Stuffing Recipe from Amy Wilson “This is my mom’s recipe. It’s really flavorful and much lighter than stuffing made with bread.” Ingredients ¾ cup butter 3 cups long grain rice ¾ cup chopped onion 2 – 8
Slow-Cooked, Sweet, and Simple
Slow-Cooked, Sweet, and Simple Recipe from Heidi Minnis This recipe is the perfect fall dessert and simple to make. I like to throw it into the crockpot before guests come over so the house smells delicious when they arrive. Serving
Fall Prep: Get Your Home Ready for Chilly Days
Get Your Home Ready for Chilly Days Fall is here, and while the days still feel mild, cooler weather is just around the corner. Now’s the perfect time to get your home ready for winter. A little preparation goes a
High School Sports Schedules
High School Fall Sports Schedules From football to cross country, area high schools are ready for an exciting season. Check out the full schedules and cheer on our hometown teams. FREE STATE HIGH SCHOOL LAWRENCE HIGH SCHOOL BALDWIN CITY HIGH
Fall Fun Around Douglas County
Fall Fun Around Douglas County Pumpkin Patches & Fall Farms Schaake’s Pumpkin PatchDates: open until October 30Location: 1791 N 1500 Rd, Lawrence, KSHours: Monday–Thursday 12 PM–6 PM; Friday–Sunday 9 AM–6 PMActivities: Pick-your-own pumpkins, farm animals, corn mazeSpecial Features: Family-owned for over 50 yearsMORE INFO
High School Fall Sports Schedules
High School Fall Sports Schedules From football to cross country, area high schools are ready for an exciting season. Check out the full schedules and cheer on our hometown teams. FREE STATE HIGH SCHOOL LAWRENCE HIGH SCHOOL BALDWIN CITY HIGH
The Little Things That Stick
The Little Things That Stick. “In my family, we have a phrase for eating leftovers at supper, we call it ‘dig pig,’” says Stephens’ marketing coordinator Lisa Stofac. One dig pig night got us thinking about the quirky sayings and
A Cozy, Crumbly Fall Favorite
A Cozy, Crumbly Fall Favorite. Recipe from Robyn Elder This pumpkin muffin recipe might be the best one I make. I never bother with the icing – these muffins are already moist, sweet, and absolutely delicious. Sometimes I’ll add a handful