What Is KCHouse, and Why Is It Such a Big Deal?
KCHouse is a new concept unveiled by Kansas City’s World Cup host committee, KC2026, and regional economic development partners. During World Cup 2026, the venue will host high-level decision makers in a curated, invite-only setting …
The Kansas City Royals are surveying a subset of fans—primarily season-ticket holders and recent game attendees—about preferences for a new ballpark. The questionnaire references three general areas: Downtown/Near-Downtown Kansas City, Clay County / North Kansas City, and Johnson County / Overland Park. With the franchise’s lease at …
View MoreHemma Hemma, a woman-owned, Waldo-born restaurant known for seasonal, from-scratch dishes, is opening a diner-style concept called Hemma Hemma Dinette at Lightwell (1100 Main St.). The new space replaces the former Strang Chef Collective and is expected to open in early 2026. The Dinette will serve breakfast, …
The City of Lenexa approved industrial revenue bonds (IRBs) to support the Santa Fe Commerce Center, a two-building office/warehouse project at the northeast corner of Santa Fe Trail Drive and Lakeview Avenue, just west of I-35 near the Olathe–Lenexa border. The plan features an approximately 152,000-sf building …
First-time home buyers across the U.S. are older than ever, and the share of first-timers has fallen to historic lows. This editorial looks at what that means in Kansas City — and outlines a practical, step-by-step path to buying your first home in the KC metro in …
A development venture led by Copaken Brooks is planning a new boutique property in the heart of the Crossroads Arts District: the Pendergast Hotel, named for historic Kansas City political boss Tom Pendergast. The roughly $47.1 million …
The BRRRR method—Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat—still works in 2025, but success hinges on disciplined underwriting, tighter lender overlays, and realistic DSCR, appraisal, and rate assumptions. Lower payments from easing mortgage rates help, but appraisal risk, rehab overruns, and conservative cash-out terms can stall the …
As of late October 2025, the average U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rate has slipped to roughly 6.17%, with the 15-year fixed near 5.4%. That marks the lowest level in more than a year and follows several consecutive weeks of gradual declines in borrowing costs.
However, …
With living costs elevated and remote-work flexibility expanding, more middle-income Americans are investigating long-term residency abroad. Unlike “golden visa” programs aimed at high-net-worth applicants, options such as Portugal’s D7, Panama’s Pensionado, and Mexico’s Temporary Resident Visa typically revolve around income proof rather than large investments. Residents still file …
View MoreA 2-1 buydown temporarily lowers the effective interest rate by 2 percentage points in year one and 1 point in year two, then resets to the note rate in year three. It can improve early-year cash flow and help close price gaps—but investor usage is constrained by agency …
