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Thursday, November 6, 2025   /   by Kelley Snyder

Meet Kelley Snyder, Your KC Metro Real Estate Agent

Question: Who am I, and how can I help you with buying, selling, or investing in Kansas City real estate?
Short Answer: With 11 years of full-time experience in the Kansas City metro area, I help buyers, sellers and relocating families confidently navigate the Kansas City real estate market through personalized service, expert local knowledge and friendly guidance.

 
 

Why you’ll want a local REALTOR® who truly knows Kansas City


When you’re looking for homes in Kansas City, working with a local professional matters. I’m Kelley Snyder—with Premium Realty Group, LLC—and I’ve spent over a decade helping people in neighborhoods like Blue Springs, Independence, Grain Valley, Lee’s Summit, Oak Grove, Odessa and beyond find their place in the Kansas City metro.Because I live and work here, I know the market trends, the hidden gems, and what it takes to make your move as seamless as possible.

 

 

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Thursday, November 6, 2025   /   by Kelley Snyder

Top Tips for First-Time Homebuyers in Kansas City

Buying your first home in Kansas City can feel overwhelming. The process involves many steps, decisions, and financial considerations. Yet, with the right guidance, you can turn this challenge into an exciting journey toward owning your dream home. This post shares practical tips to help first-time homebuyers navigate the Kansas City market confidently and make smart choices.
 


Understand the Kansas City Housing Market


Kansas City offers a diverse housing market with options ranging from historic homes in neighborhoods like Westport to new developments in the suburbs. Before you start house hunting, get familiar with local market trends:




Home Prices: Median home prices in Kansas City are generally affordable compared to national averages, but prices vary by neighborhood. For example, homes in the Country Club Plaza area tend to be pricier than those in North Kansas City.


Market Activity: The market can be competitive, especially in popular areas. Homes may; ...

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Thursday, January 16, 2020   /   by Nick Arndorfer

There's a BIG Demand for Small Homes!

Movies, TV shows, and celebrities often have us dreaming of owning large homes, but the reality for most people is quite different.
Since 2015, the square footage of newly built houses has been shrinking, according to Yahoo Finances.  This isn't projected to change as we continue into the beginning of the year.

“We expect this downsizing trend to continue in 2020, driven by a confluence of economic and demographic trends.”

Why are smaller homes trending now?
As noted in the article, there are a few main reasons for this demand:
“Many of today’s younger, millennial home buyers have expressed a preference for denser, more urban homes that are more walkable to shared amenities.”
“Today’s older homeowners are expressing a desire for smaller, less maintenance-heavy and more accessible homes as they age and move into newer homes.”
With these two demographic groups surging through the market, the demand for this type of ! ...

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Tuesday, November 5, 2019   /   by Nick Arndorfer

Santa Bus Family Event!

Our annual Santa Bus event is on the calendar again, set for Friday, December 6, 2019! Last year's event brought in over THREE TIMES the attendees from the previous year. By far the largest (and coldest) Santa Bus event to date. And the best part is we raised $2,500 for families connected with the ‘Parenting Children with Special Needs’ charitable organization!
Parenting Children with Special Needs, Inc. (PCWSN Charity) is a Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of families who have a child with challenges associated with a medical diagnosis.  The holiday season can be especially difficult for these families, so our Santa Bus event was created to raise money in an effort to help lighten their burden.
We invite you and your family to come enjoy this FREE event and help us raise money for these precious families! We'll have plenty of great raffle items and a donation bucket. If you can't attend but want to make a differ! ...

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Wednesday, October 2, 2019   /   by Nick Arndorfer

Sandy's Restaurant 4th Annual Blue Stripe Project

Each year, our friends at Sandy's Restaurant make it their mission to donate 10% of their sales for 6 WEEKS to help meet specific needs of the amazing people in our community.  Their focus for 2019 is to raise $15,000 to pay off local student lunch debt and help participants in the weekend 'Meals on Wheels' program.
Premium Realty Group is so honored to sponsor this wonderful, community-centered event!  
The big kick-off is Saturday, October 12, so stop by Sandy's Restaurant between 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM to get your car "striped" to show support, see the DARE car, meet & greet with local celebrities, see a car cruise, and more.  Oh, and enjoy a hearty meal, of course.
Remember, when you dine at Sandy's between Saturday, October 12 and Saturday, November 23, you're giving back to those in need.  So gather your family and friends and head on over to Sandy's as often as you can during those 6 weeks to help them meet that wonderful goal for our community!


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