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Johnson County Home Builders: Who Builds Where, and How to Tell Production From Semi-Custom From Custom

September 17, 2026

Johnson County Home Builders: Who Builds Where, and How to Tell Production From Semi-Custom From Custom

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.

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The Termite Letter: What a Wood-Destroying Insect Inspection Catches Before You Close

August 25, 2026

The Termite Letter: What a Wood-Destroying Insect Inspection Catches Before You Close

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.

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The Sewer Scope: The 30-Minute Camera Test Every KC Homebuyer Should Order

August 23, 2026

The Sewer Scope: The 30-Minute Camera Test Every KC Homebuyer Should Order

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.

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Well Water and Septic: What to Know Before You Close on Kansas Acreage

August 17, 2026

Well Water and Septic: What to Know Before You Close on Kansas Acreage

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.

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Is This House in a Flood Plain? How to Check Before You Write the Offer

August 15, 2026

Is This House in a Flood Plain? How to Check Before You Write the Offer

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.

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From Contract to Keys: Every Milestone of Your Custom Build, in Order

August 3, 2026

From Contract to Keys: Every Milestone of Your Custom Build, in Order

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.

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Reading the Fine Print: 7 Builder Contract Clauses to Understand Before You Sign

July 31, 2026

Reading the Fine Print: 7 Builder Contract Clauses to Understand Before You Sign

Escalation clauses, allowances, earnest money, delay terms — what builder contract clauses really mean for Johnson County buyers, before you sign anything.

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Maintenance-Provided Homes in Johnson County: Lock-and-Leave Luxury Without the Yard Work

July 17, 2026

Maintenance-Provided Homes in Johnson County: Lock-and-Leave Luxury Without the Yard Work

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.

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Buying a Home with a Pool in Kansas City: Costs, Inspections, and Resale Truths

July 7, 2026

Buying a Home with a Pool in Kansas City: Costs, Inspections, and Resale Truths

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.

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Rod Rock Homes Santa Fe Reverse 1.5 at Sundance Ridge: Complete Model Tour & Floor Plan Review

June 10, 2026

Rod Rock Homes Santa Fe Reverse 1.5 at Sundance Ridge: Complete Model Tour & Floor Plan Review

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.

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Lionsgate Maintenance-Free Villas: The Complete Downsizer's Guide

April 29, 2026

Lionsgate Maintenance-Free Villas: The Complete Downsizer's Guide

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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