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July 29, 2025

The Great Wealth Transfer: What It Means for Kansas City Families, Investors & Estate Planning

We are officially entering what financial experts are calling The Great Wealth Transfer — a multigenerational shift expected to move trillions of dollars in assets over the next two decades.

But while more Americans than ever are planning to leave a financial legacy, fewer people expect to …

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July 29, 2025

Rising Housing Costs: 1 in 5 Kansas City Homeowners Are Now Cost-Burdened

A new study by First American Financial Corp. reveals that nearly 20% of homeowners in the Kansas City metro area are spending more than 30% of their income on housing, officially classifying them as cost-burdened.

That’s roughly 112,000 households, and the number is rising fast.

What’s …

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July 29, 2025

Crossroads CID Approved: What It Means for Kansas City Real Estate Investors

The Crossroads Arts District just became an even smarter place to invest.

On July 25, 2025, the Kansas City Council officially approved the creation of the Crossroads Community Improvement District (CID) — a grassroots-led initiative designed to enhance the long-term health, safety, and appeal of this iconic neighborhood. …

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July 20, 2025

Wardell & Holmes Ranks #444 on KC’s 527 Largest Private Companies

Wardell & Holmes Real Estate LLC | July 2025

The Kansas City Business Journal has released its annual list of KC’s 527 Largest Private Companies, ranked by 2024 revenue. Researched and compiled by Elizabeth Yost (June 13, 2025), this ranking spotlights the region’s economic leaders: together, …

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July 20, 2025

Why an Integrated Investment Strategy is Crucial in Kansas City’s Shifting Marke

Wardell & Holmes Real Estate | July 2025

As Kansas City’s housing market transitions from rapid growth to a more balanced phase—where prices and inventory stabilize—investors must adapt their approach. Gone are the days when brisk market tailwinds could mask executional gaps. Today, success hinges on …

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July 20, 2025

How Kansas City Fits into the National Housing Slowdown

Wardell & Holmes Real Estate | July 2025

Realtor.com’s June 2025 report identifies the 10 U.S. metros where homes are taking the longest to sell, led by Nashville (+20 days) and Miami (+15 days), with most slowdowns concentrated in the South and West. Nationally, the …

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July 17, 2025

Kansas City Flash Flood Safety

Essential Preparation & Response Tips

Wardell & Holmes Real Estate | July 2025

Following consecutive days of record-breaking rainfall—over 2 inches by 6:40 a.m. on Thursday—Kansas City experienced widespread flash flooding, leading to at least 20 water rescues and significant road closures on major arteries …

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July 16, 2025

America’s Best Cities: Kansas City

Kansas City Holds Steady at #56 in Resonance’s 2025 America’s Best Cities

Wardell & Holmes Real Estate | July 2025

The latest Resonance 2025 America’s Best Cities report ranks 100 U.S. metros on Livability, Lovability, and Prosperity. While New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago occupy …

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July 15, 2025

Inside the Kansas City 2025 Real Estate Market: Strategies, Trends, and Investor Insights

In this episode of HalloCasa, we sit down with Andrea Buettner-Wardell, Founder and Principal Broker of Wardell & Holmes Real Estate. With over 20 years of experience and a multi-state license portfolio across Missouri, Kansas, and Colorado, Andrea shares her expert insights on how the 2025 real estate landscape …

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July 15, 2025

Kansas City Heritage

Seven Stories Shaping Kansas City’s Rich Heritage

Discover the events, people, and cultural shifts that have defined our city.

Kansas City’s vibrant identity is built on more than just jazz and barbecue—it’s an ever-evolving narrative of innovation, community, and resilience. From infrastructure triumphs to culinary …

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