During the last few weeks, we have been seeing an increase in the amount of not only spam and fraudulent messages, but misinformation being circulated from untrustworthy sources. Stories are being released across the country about people trying to take advantage of others through email, text, and social media spam. As a result, we have compiled a list of resources and links to government and health officials so you know what information is accurate.

We are getting information first-hand to keep you aware of what is happening around COVID-19 in the Kansas City area. Refer to the links below for additional information. These links are primary sources for all current and future information for our area. Local and state governments as well as national

Local market updates from Kansas City Regional Association of Realtors (KCRAR) provide a closer look at the current market conditions in the Kansas City metro area. Whether you're a buyer or seller, visit Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Kansas City Homes' Better Living Blog each month to stay updated on the latest home sale trends.

Monthly Indicator Analysis from Kansas City Regional Association of Realtors (KCRAR)

As we progressed through February, the actual and expected impacts of COVID-19 continued to grow, with concerns of economic impact reaching the stock market in the last week of the month. As the stock market declined, so did mortgage rates, offering a bad news-good news situation. While short term declines in the stock market

Do you know what your home's true value is? If you're thinking about selling your home you should find out. And you can with Kansas City Home's new Home Compare tool.

Home Compare shows how your home measures up to other homes around you that are for sale or have recently sold. Specifically, our comparison tool gives you detailed insights into:

• What homes are and aren’t selling in the area around you
• Photos of sold homes that show how updates and improvements affected the final selling price
• Valuable insights that you can’t get from Trulia, Zillow or REALTOR.com like the asking price and selling price of nearby homes
• How many days an area home has been on the market, if it’s had a price reduction or if its status has changed