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March 20, 2026

10th & Central Data Center Proposal: What It Means for Downtown Kansas City Real Estate

Downtown Kansas City Development Analysis

10th & Central Data Center Proposal: What It Means for Downtown Kansas City Real Estate

By the WardellHolmes.com Editorial Team

Quick answer: The proposed 10th & Central data center is more than a preservation story. It is a signal that downtown …
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March 19, 2026

Rent vs. Buy in Kansas City: Is 2026 a Better Time to Buy a Home in Kansas City, MO?

Kansas City Real Estate

Rent vs. Buy in Kansas City: Is 2026 a Better Time to Buy a Home in Kansas City, MO?

Quick answer: the gap between renting and buying appears to be narrowing, but that does not mean every Kansas City renter should rush into …

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March 18, 2026

Thomas Swope, Swope Park, and Kansas City Historic Homes: Why This Story Still Matters

Kansas City History + Real Estate

Thomas Swope, Swope Park, and Kansas City Historic Homes: Why This Story Still Matters

By the WardellHolmes.com Editorial Team

Quick answer: Thomas Swope was not only the namesake of Swope Park. He was one of the defining real estate figures …
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March 14, 2026

Mortgage Rates Jumped: What Buyers Should Do Now

Kansas City Mortgage Rates Jumped: What Buyers Should Do Now

Mortgage rates moved sharply higher on Friday, March 13, 2026, and that kind of jump can change buyer behavior fast. For a household looking at a $400,000 home with 20% down, the payment impact can be meaningful in …

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March 13, 2026

Forest Townhomes Ribbon Cutting

 

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March 7, 2026

18th & Vine Kansas City Real Estate: What the Workhouse Castle Project Could Mean for Investors

Kansas City Real Estate Insights

18th & Vine Kansas City Real Estate: What the Workhouse Castle Project Could Mean for Investors

Direct answer: the proposed Workhouse Castle restoration and related hospitality-media concept matter because they add another signal that the 18th & Vine Jazz District remains one …

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March 6, 2026

Kansas City Real Estate Development Update 2026: What Q1 Growth Signals Mean for Buyers, Sellers, and Investors

Kansas City Real Estate Development Update 2026: What Q1 Growth Signals Mean for Buyers, Sellers, and Investors

Kansas City’s first-quarter development headlines were not just eye-catching renderings. They were practical signals about future housing supply, neighborhood competition, affordability pressure, and where buyers and investors may find opportunity …

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March 4, 2026

Should You Test the Waters Before Listing? A Kansas City Home Seller Strategy for 2026

Kansas City Seller Strategy

Should You Test the Waters Before Listing? A Kansas City Home Seller Strategy for 2026

At a glance: For many homeowners trying to sell a house in Kansas City, a short Coming Soon or phased marketing period can help validate pricing, attract early …
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March 2, 2026

Kansas City New Construction Homes: What Builder Sentiment Means for Buyers and Investors in 2026

 

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Feb. 25, 2026

Royals Downtown Stadium at Washington Square Park: What KC Must Resolve and What It Could Mean for Real Estate

 

Quick answer (AEO / AI Overview)

Washington Square Park is a leading downtown Kansas City ballpark concept, but it is not a “plug-and-play” site. Before construction can move forward at scale, stakeholders typically must resolve: (1) engineering over the underground OK Creek corridor and related …

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