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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.
Your Guide to Home Appraisals
By reading this short and simple guide, you’ll find out everything you need to know about home appraisals.
What Are Closing Costs and What to Expect When Buying a Home in Kansas
In this blog, you’ll find a clear, simple breakdown of closing costs and a few useful tips to help you save money when buying a home in Kansas.
Do I Need to Update My Home if I Want to Sell?
To help you reach a balance between investment and return, this blog covers a few things to consider when deciding whether or not to update your home.
10 Easy Tips for Buying a Home in Kansas When Inventory is Low
With these tips for buying property in Kansas even when inventory is low, you can enter the market ahead of other buyers.
How Do Mortgage Interest Rates Work?
Things such as the buyer’s credit score, the location of the home, the price & loan amount, how much down payment, and the term of the loan are factors that affect the rate you can get when you apply for
Guide to Selling Your House near Lawrence, KS
At Stephens Real Estate, we’ve helped many clients successfully navigate selling their homes, and we’re here to offer our expertise and support to make the process as smooth as possible.
How Long Does a Home Inspection Take?
At Stephens Real Estate, we understand the importance of thoroughly understanding the home inspection process. In this blog post, we’ll answer some of the most common questions about home inspections, including those listed above.
Tips for First-Time Home Buyers near Lawrence KS
Buying a house for the first time can be overwhelming, but with proper preparation and research, you can find the right home for you. Follow these tips and ask the right questions to make the home-buying process as smooth and
Pet post 2023
Here’s the 2023 collection of our furry friends. Mouse over the pet pics to find out which pet belongs to which SRE team member.
Let the sunshine in.
Let the sunshine in. “A room is not a room without natural light,” according to the highly acclaimed modern architect Louis Kahn. In real estate, we often describe a house as having great natural light because it’s a selling point.
Be safe and cozy at home.
Be safe and cozy at home. Winterizing your home will help protect your investment from potential damage and give you peace of mind. Here’s a to-do list to help you prepare for the cold winter months. PROTECT THE PIPESInsulate pipes
25 Years in Baldwin City
Time Flies When You’re Having Fun. Stephens Real Estate was founded in 1978, focusing on stellar service – to our clients and our community. When Bob Stephens decided to open a Branch office in Baldwin City 19 years later, he
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
Life Around Here is Ruff
Sure, we love real estate. But we’re crazy about our furry friends. Mouse over the pet pics to find out which pet belongs to which SRE team member.
Douglas County’s Rural Beauty
Douglas County features some incredible landscapes surrounding the city of Lawrence. Carved by the Kansas River Valley and Wakarusa River Valley, the area unfolds with gently rolling hills of trees surrounding the prairie and farmland. And the sky seems to
You Can Find Adventure and History in Eudora.
At the crossroads of hometown heart and unique adventure, Eudora, Kansas, is more than meets the eye. Located near the Kaw and Wakarusa rivers, Eudora offers great outdoor adventure options, rich agritourism, historic charm, and opportunity for developing local businesses.
Life is Good in Baldwin City
Stephens Real Estate has an office on High Street in the heart of Baldwin City. This beautiful town still features hand-laid brick streets and wonderfully preserved historic homes, as well as high-quality construction in several new subdivisions.