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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.
Hot Home Trends
HOT HOME TREND What will 2022 bring for home interiors? Predicting what will happen in any given year is hard to do. Who would have expected the events of 2020, followed by 2021? But when it comes to this year’s
LBOR Awards
LAWRENCE BOARD OF REALTORS 2021 Annual Awards & Installations We’re excited to recognize Stephens Real Estate agents as two of the recipients of 2021 LBOR awards and four members of the Board of Directors. Congratulations to Don and Abigail for
Stephens Building Photo Tour
Photo Tour Welcome to Our New Home. Since the move last spring, we’ve settled in nicely to our completely transformed building at the corner of 6th and Lawrence Avenue. Our new home is beautiful with upgraded technology and plenty of
Our Purrrrfect Pets
More furry friends fun. Mouse over the pet pics to find out which pet belongs to which SRE team member.
Hot Home Trend – The Botanic Boom
House plants – big and small – have been popular in home design for decades, and the trend has grown in the past 18 months. The pandemic resulted in a “botanic boom.” Why? Because, for many, indoor plants became a
We Have Made A Smart Move
Since 1978 Stephens Real Estate has been a solid and stable presence in Lawrence. “We were at our old location for over 40 years, and it served us well,” says broker and co-owner Chris Earl. “But it’s time for a
HOT HOME TREND – A Pop of Yellow
Yellow has always been our favorite color. We love it so much we plant it in yards all over Lawrence. But ever since Pantone chose the cheerful shade “Illuminating” as one of its 2021 Colors of the Year, this bold
Lawrence Farmer’s Market
Picture this: you’re strolling through a farmer’s market on a sunny Saturday morning; heirloom tomatoes, local honey and fresh-cut flowers at every turn. Children laughing, adults walking along with their dogs, music playing… Sounds like a scene from a movie,
Graduation Time In Lawrence
Once again, May brings a whirlwind of activity to our town. Students are preparing and practicing for graduation ceremonies. Friends and family are planning parties. Hotels, restaurants, and shops are getting ready to welcome guests traveling to town for the
There’s A Lot To See and Do In Lecompton
The quaint little town of Lecompton overlooks the Kansas River and offers a 20-minute scenic drive from Lawrence. The River Road was originally a highly traveled wagon road and is now a favorite course for local bikers and birders. Bald
