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New Construction vs Resale
Have you considered the pros and cons of new construction versus resale homes? Both options come with their own unique benefits, so it’s essential to weigh them carefully before making a decision.
7 Tips for a Successful Home Selling Process
Selling a home can be a tough job, especially if you are doing it for the first time. Here are seven things to keep in mind to make your home selling process smoother and more successful.
Renovating and Upgrading Your Home
Renovating and upgrading your home can be a great way to add value to your property. Here are some renovations and upgrades that have been proven to payoff.
Staging a Home for Sale
When it comes to staging a home for sale, it’s important to keep in mind that not every room needs to be staged. Focus on the rooms that are most important to potential buyers, such as the living room, kitchen, and primary bedroom.
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides Return to Downtown Lawrence
It’s a holiday tradition among many to enjoy the twinkling lights of Downtown Lawrence with a mosey down Mass Street, and now there is a more festive way to enjoy the most wonderful time of the year – by horse-drawn carriage.
Buyers Play the Waiting Game as Market Softens
Buyers are facing financial hurdles that have them playing the waiting game. With mortgage bills 58% higher than they were last year due to rising interest rates and price appreciation, the market is leaning towards a softening. Lack of affordable housing is even more critical, as well as a further diminished rate of new construction. High inflation, rising rent, and high gas prices all combine to inhibit first-time homebuyers from being successful.
Pickleball Showcase Aims to Increase Excitement Over Sport
This weekend, a new and trendy sport is taking over Sports Pavilion. It’s a launch event for Pickleball Lawrence, a non-profit focused on the growth of of the sport in the area. You might be thinking, “Sounds cool. But what the heck is Pickleball?”
Remembering Gary Nuzum
Gary Nuzum always made an impression. And he left an indelible mark on all of his McGrew Real Estate family. The prominently tall and brooding man is described in paradoxical words by friends and colleagues — fair/stern; grumpy/sensitive. The contradictory list continues but always ends with the responder lovingly praising the man who, for years, was nicknamed “Scary Gary.”
McGrew Real Estate Sponsors Lawrence Public Library’s Summer Reading Kick-off Event
McGrew Real Estate was excited to be the main sponsor of Lawrence Public Library’s Summer Reading Program kickoff event for the second year in a row.
Steve LaRue Appointed NAR 2023 Region 9 Regional Vice President
The Regional Vice Presidents consist of 13 elected individuals who are appointed to oversee the work of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) in their respective region.
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