Sophie M Shrum,Realtor Realtyonegroup , MRP Certified

06/16/2026

Are you thinking of selling your home? Contact me and lets talk strategy.
Sophie M Shrum
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816-718-2621

06/16/2026

Dreaming of a new start while unlocking the true potential of your investment? It's time to sell your home for TOP DOLLAR! With our expert strategies and a keen eye on the market, we're here to ensure you get the best deal possible.

From professional staging to high-impact marketing, we've got all the tools to showcase your home at its absolute best. Our dedication to excellence means your property won't just sell - it will sell at a premium.

Don't settle for less! Contact us today and let's turn your home-selling dreams into reality. Let's get you moving!

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06/12/2026

Although gray is often thought of as a base or accent color, it has the power to transform any living space. Gray can be sophisticated, moody, retro, fresh, farmhouse, masculine or feminine. It can take center stage when painted on every wall and ceiling of a room or serve as a backdrop for colorful decor and bold accessories. Whether you want a calming, neutral space or a dramatic living room packed with personality, these gray designs from some our favorite designers and HGTV experts are sure to inspire.

The chameleon of color, it can be modern, retro, farmhouse and every style in between. Get inspired by one of these fab spaces.

06/10/2026

Rising inventory has often meant homes are taking longer to sell.

That may be starting to shift in 2026.

New HousingWire data suggests the 2026 housing market is becoming more capable of processing available inventory, even as more homes come online nationally.

National inventory was up 2.3% year over year in the latest weekly data, while absorbed listings rose 17.5% over the same period. New pendings also increased 10.7% year over year.

Inventory is rising in the 2026 housing market, but homes are selling faster in markets where pricing aligns with affordability realities.

06/09/2026

Exciting News for Home Sellers!

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06/07/2026

Is your balcony feeling a bit lackluster this summer? We've got just the fix. Transform your outdoor space into a pint-sized personal oasis with a few boho updates. From a bohemian sofa styled with tribal-inspired pillows and tassel-trimmed blankets to woven light fixtures and layered rugs aplenty - read on for 25 easy-to-recreate boho balcony decor ideas to transform your space.

Warning: You'll never want to leave your balcony after implementing these boho-chic design ideas.

06/05/2026

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06/05/2026

Sticky mortgage rates and rising inflation fueled by the Iran war are testing the limits of the spring housing market's resilience, but there is a silver lining for buyers as home prices in May experienced their steepest annual drop in at least nine years.

The May 2026 housing market saw the sharpest year-over-year home price drop since 2017 as sellers pivoted to realistic pricing.

05/29/2026

Trends come and go and chances are, if you let something sit long enough, it will cycle back in style. But if you're ready for a change now, here are some designer-approved ways to pull your home's look into the 2020s.

Do you feel like your home design could use a reboot but aren't sure where to start? Check out our list of trends that are best left in the past (for now) and creative ways to bring your current style up to speed.

05/27/2026

Mortgage rates have stayed well above the levels real estate investors and everyday homebuyers grew used to before the pandemic, and home prices in most major markets remain high. What would have typically been a busy spring has instead felt like a holding pattern.

The spring 2026 housing market has given buyers and real estate investors an edge, according to one industry expert.