September 21, 2026
Every new home in Johnson County leaves a paper trail at city hall. Here's how to pull the permit and inspection record before closing — and what to look for.
September 19, 2026
A Johnson County agent's guide to choosing between a builder's spec home and a to-be-built contract when your move date, price, and selections all matter.
September 17, 2026
A local agent's map of Johnson County home builders by community and tier — production, semi-custom, custom — and what each means for price and timeline.
August 25, 2026
KC sits in a moderate-to-heavy termite zone, and some loans won't close without a clear WDI report. Here's what the termite letter covers and who pays.
August 23, 2026
A sewer scope costs about as much as a nice dinner out — and it's the only look you'll ever get at the one pipe you own but can't see. Here's when to order one in KC.
August 17, 2026
Johnson County requires a county-run septic inspection before a sale — and the tank gets pumped for it. Here's how wells and septic really work in a purchase.
August 15, 2026
Johnson County's regulatory flood maps were adopted in 2009, and there's a second map most buyers never see. Here's how to check any address in about ten minutes.
August 3, 2026
The full custom build timeline from contract to keys — every milestone in order, what happens at each one, and what Johnson County buyers should check.
July 31, 2026
Escalation clauses, allowances, earnest money, delay terms — what builder contract clauses really mean for Johnson County buyers, before you sign anything.
July 17, 2026
Where to find maintenance-provided villas and patio homes in Johnson County — what HOAs actually cover, real price bands, and which communities fit the lifestyle.
July 7, 2026
What a pool really adds to a KC luxury home — annual costs, the inspection most buyers skip, insurance, and when a community pool is the smarter play.
June 10, 2026
Tour the Santa Fe Reverse 1.5 by Rod Rock Homes at Sundance Ridge in Overland Park. 4 beds, 4 baths, 4,200+ sq ft, 4-car garage. Starting at $957K.
April 29, 2026
Everything you need to know about Lionsgate's maintenance-free villa sections — who lives there, what the HOA actually covers, current pricing, and whether the lifestyle fits.
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