Who Writes the Earnest Money Check, and What Account Should It Come From?
Who writes the earnest money check, which bank account it should come from, how gift funds work, and what proof your lender needs after it clears.
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Category: Buying a Home
What Are Prepaids on a Mortgage, and How Is Escrow Different?
What are prepaids on a mortgage? How prepaid interest, homeowners insurance, and the initial escrow deposit hit your Closing Disclosure and cash to close.
How Much Are Property Taxes in Kansas City by County?
Same house, same price, same loan. Move it one county over and your payment changes for thirty years. Here are the verified 2025 numbers.
Does Population Growth Raise Home Prices?
Fast population growth and rising home values are not the same thing. What growth actually changes for a buyer and a seller in Kansas City.
Is Now a Good Time to Buy a House in Kansas City?
Is Now a Good Time to Buy a House in Kansas City? By Joe Nelson, Retired Air Force, Nelson Home Group Team Leader and Mortgage Loan Originator Whether now is a good time to buy a house in Kansas City…
Does the ROAD to Housing Act Help First-Time Home Buyers?
Does the ROAD to Housing Act Help First-Time Home Buyers? By Joe Nelson — Retired Air Force, Realtor and Licensed Mortgage Originator, Nelson Home Group at Keller Williams KC North Some, and mostly in the long run. The most direct…
New Home Warranty in Kansas City: What It Covers and What It Doesn’t
New Home Warranty in Kansas City: What It Covers and What It Doesn't By Joe Nelson — Retired Air Force, Nelson Home Group Team Leader and Mortgage Loan Originator A new home warranty in Kansas City usually covers three things…
The New Construction Premium in Kansas City: Why Resale Has to Earn It
The New Construction Premium in Kansas City: Why Resale Has to Earn It By Joe Nelson — Retired Air Force, Nelson Home Group Team Leader and Mortgage Loan Originator The new construction premium in Kansas City is the extra you…
New Construction vs Resale Homes in Kansas City: How to Decide
New Construction vs Resale Homes in Kansas City: How to Decide By Joe Nelson — Retired Air Force, Nelson Home Group Team Leader and Mortgage Loan Originator The new construction vs resale decision in Kansas City comes down to three…