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July 14, 2025

Biz Journal | People on the Move | Preston Padgett

PRESTON PADGETT

REALTOR® KS & MO

Wardell & Holmes is thrilled to welcome Preston Padgett. Preston is a multifaceted Salesperson licensed in both KS & MO and Chief Engineer for a shipping company in the Gulf of Mexico. Preston has hit the ground running with several transactions …

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July 14, 2025

Kansas City at a Crossroads: Competing Stadium Incentives and Investment Opportunities

Kansas City’s sports franchises are vying for public financing on both sides of the state line—and the ripple effects are already reshaping investment opportunities throughout the metro area. From Kansas’s enhanced STAR bond program to Missouri’s Show-Me Sports Investment Act, plus Jackson County’s own three-way tax-split proposal, here’s what …

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July 9, 2025

Real Estate Matchmaking Finding the Perfect Tenants for Success

"The perfect tenant matchmaking is as crucial as finding the right life partner."

In a recent interview, Andrea shared a powerful insight about commercial real estate success: it's all about creating a win-win-win situation through thoughtful tenant selection. The magic happens when you find tenants whose businesses complement each …

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July 9, 2025

Real Estate in a Recession: Andrea Wardell’s Unfiltered Journey

When the real estate market crashed, most people ran. Andrea Wardell stepped in.

In this episode, Andrea shares her journey from waitressing tables to building a thriving real estate career during one of the toughest markets in history. With zero connections and everything on the line, she built …

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July 9, 2025

Selling Your Home in 2025: Why Strategy Matters More Than Ever

Selling Your Home in 2025: Why Strategy Matters More Than Ever

If you’re thinking about selling your home in Kansas City this year, you’re in luck: it’s still a seller’s market. But it's not the same red-hot frenzy we saw in 2021 or 2022.

Today’s market is smarter, …

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May 29, 2025

New Tenants at 515 Southwest Blvd

New Energy at 515 Southwest Blvd: Welcoming E-Z Pedicabs and Blac Sun Research & Development

Exciting things are happening at 515 Southwest Blvd in Kansas City, as two dynamic businesses have officially moved in, bringing fresh energy and innovation to the neighborhood. With a unique blend of sustainability, creativity, …

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April 23, 2025

How Global Strategy and Kansas City Real Estate Collide

Money Moves: The Investor Series

How Global Strategy and Kansas City Real Estate Collide

At Wardell & Holmes Real Estate, our Mondays set the tone for the week—and they’re all about real estate strategy. Founder Andrea Wardell spends her Mondays connecting with real estate investors across Kansas City, …

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April 8, 2025

Here are the 37 largest residential real estate firms in Kansas City

Wardell & Holmes Real Estate has achieved a significant milestone by ranking 24th among Kansas City's largest residential real estate firms, as reported by the Kansas City Business Journal.

Established in 2018, Wardell & Holmes Real Estate is a full-service brokerage deeply rooted in Kansas City. The firm operates …

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March 24, 2025

Leavenworth TIMES: New owner takes over at downtown hotel

The Leavenworth Local Hotel is starting a new chapter and keeping it local.

Lt. Col. Reynaldo Riviera, a recently retired veteran of the United States Army who has been stationed at Fort Leavenworth during his career, is taking on the Leavenworth Local Hotel in 2025. Riviera said he saw …

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March 18, 2025

Wardell & Holmes Real Estate Honors Diane Botwin's Impact

Diane Botwin has been in real estate development and management for thirty-nine years with property in the Crossroads Arts District, the Waldo neighborhood, Prairie Village and the Columbus Park neighborhood. Diane’s focus is to provide neighborhood sensitive development that is thoughtful in its design and placement. All her commercial tenants …

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