The Kansas City Spring Home Reset: Your 2026 Maintenance Checklist
KCMO, Buy home, Sell home, Missouri Realtor, Kansas Realtor Krystal Schwenker KCMO, Buy home, Sell home, Missouri Realtor, Kansas Realtor Krystal Schwenker

The Kansas City Spring Home Reset: Your 2026 Maintenance Checklist

From unpredictable Midwest storms to that first 90-degree day, spring in Kansas City moves fast. Is your home ready? Check out this 2026 Spring Reset guide for essential maintenance tips, local pro recommendations, and easy ways to boost your curb appeal.

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Kansas City Hail Damage: What Homeowners Should Do After Tuesday Night’s Storm
KCMO, Severe Weather, Kansas Realtor, Missouri Realtor Krystal Schwenker KCMO, Severe Weather, Kansas Realtor, Missouri Realtor Krystal Schwenker

Kansas City Hail Damage: What Homeowners Should Do After Tuesday Night’s Storm

If you wake up one morning to dented gutters, shredded trees, or the sound of chainsaws, you aren’t alone. The recent storm in Kansas City was a big one, dropping hail up to 4 inches in diameter across the Northland, Weatherby Lake, and Parkville.

Before you pick up the phone to call your insurance company, there are a few things you need to know to protect your property value – and your wallet.

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The Kansas City Shuffle: Navigating Both Sides of the State Line
Buy home, Sell home, KCMO, Missouri Realtor, Kansas Realtor Krystal Schwenker Buy home, Sell home, KCMO, Missouri Realtor, Kansas Realtor Krystal Schwenker

The Kansas City Shuffle: Navigating Both Sides of the State Line

Kansas City is such a unique place to live. And I certainly wouldn’t have it any other way. We’re one soul split across two states, dozens of municipalities, and hundreds of distinct neighborhoods. For a buyer, that’s an incredible amount of choice—but it can also be a logistical headache.

One of the questions I get most often is: "Krystal, should we look in Missouri or Kansas?"

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