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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.
The Sparks and Sounds of Summer: Cicadas & Fireflies in Kansas
The Sparks and Sounds of Summer: Fireflies & Cicadas in Kansas There’s a certain magic that settles over Kansas on summer evenings. The sun dips low, the heat eases up (a little), and the air fills with two familiar signs of
Should You Rent or Buy? Local Insight from Stephens Real Estate
Should You Rent or Buy? Local Insight from Stephens Real Estate When it comes to deciding whether to rent or buy a home, there’s no single right answer. It depends on your goals, your finances, and your plans for the
Your Summer Home Maintenance Checklist
Your Summer Home Maintenance Checklist. Summer in Lawrence is a great time to enjoy the sunshine and tackle a few home maintenance tasks that can keep things running smoothly all year long. A little work now can help you avoid
Fire Up the Grill: Summer Cookout Season is Here
Fire Up the Grill: Summer Cookout Season is Here. At Stephens, we’re big fans of the simple joys of summer. A cold drink in your hand, the smell of something good on the grill, neighbors waving from across the street…
Throwback Grad Photos of Our Real Estate Pros
Throwback Grad Photos of Our Real Estate Pros Before they were helping clients find their dream homes, our real estate pros were just grads with big smiles and bigger dreams. We dug up some of their old graduation photos for
Upgrade Your Outdoor Spaces: Make the Most of Summer Entertaining
Upgrade Your Outdoor Spaces: Make the Most of Summer Entertaining Summer in Kansas is made for backyard barbecues, patio happy hours, and long evenings under the stars. Whether you’re hosting the next neighborhood get-together or just want a peaceful retreat,
Congratulations Area Graduates
Upgrade Your Outdoor Spaces: Make the Most of Summer Entertaining Graduation season is almost here, and schools across the area are getting ready to honor the Class of 2025. To make sure you don’t miss a moment, we’ve rounded up
Stephens Success Story
Stephens Success Story: A First Home Full of Love, Memories, and the Next Chapter When Sydney Stone and Adam Taylor bought their East Lawrence bungalow 11 years ago, they were just starting out, newly engaged, full of plans, and ready
April in Lawrence: Favorite Local Spots to Walk, Hike, and Enjoy the Outdoors
April in Lawrence: Favorite Local Spots to Walk, Hike, and Enjoy the Outdoors Spring has arrived, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by getting outside and enjoying all the beautiful trails, parks, and patios Lawrence has to offer.
Green Home Inspiration: Celebrating Earth Day with Sustainable Living
Green Home Inspiration: Celebrating Earth Day with Sustainable Living At Stephens Real Estate, we love where we live, and Earth Day (April 22) is the perfect time to celebrate the ways we can make our homes and neighborhoods a little
