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Kansas City Homeowners Don’t Want to Sell. Here’s Why

By | April 10, 2024 |

An Aspen Homes construction site.

If you’re looking to buy a home in Kansas City in today’s market, brace for higher mortgage rates, limited supply and tough competition.

Taxes Often Used to Make Stadiums More Lavish

By | March 11, 2024 |

A view looking north from the proposed Kansas City Royals stadium with the downtown skyline in the background.

Economists say that when the public pays for stadiums, that money is used for expensive upgrades. What does that mean for the new Kansas City Royals stadium?

If Voters OK Ballpark Sales Tax, Royals Will Ask KC and Missouri for More

By | March 5, 2024 |

A view looking west from the proposed Kansas City Royals ballpark that includes a proposed park atop the south side of the downtown freeway loop.

The Kansas City Royals are in talking with Kansas City officials and Missouri Gov. Mike Parson to fill a $700 million funding gap for a downtown ballpark.

5 Companies Own 8,000 Kansas City Area Homes, Creating Intense Competition for Residents

By | February 28, 2024 |

A home for sale in Kansas City.

Kansas City homebuyers are bidding against mega-corporations for houses. This is how out real estate investment impacts local communities.

With a Casino on Their Phones, More Kansas City Gamblers Risk Addiction

By | February 9, 2024 |

Inside the sportsbook at Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway.

Addiction experts warn that sports betting apps pose a particularly addictive temptation for problem gamblers, particularly around the Super Bowl.