April Atkinson, Realtor-MO/KS

10/11/2026

10/06/2026

🎃 Usually I’m handing out house keys… but this time, it’s all about the candy! 🍬🏡

You’re invited to KWINKC’s Trunk or Treat for an afternoon of candy, games, and Halloween fun! Grab your favorite costume, bring the kiddos, and take a sweet break from your Saturday routine. 👻

📅 Saturday, October 24
🕑 2–4 p.m.
📍 KWINKC Training Room

One of my favorite parts of real estate is connecting with the people who make our community feel like home—and this is a pretty sweet way to do it! 🧡

Tag a friend who should join the fun, and don’t forget your costume!

10/06/2026

🏡 Think a brand-new home is out of your budget? It may deserve a second look!

If you’ve been browsing resale homes and feeling discouraged by the monthly payments, let’s compare them with new construction. Builder financing incentives—including lower interest-rate offers—could make a new home more affordable than you expected. 👀

The price tag is only part of the picture. A lower rate can mean a lower monthly principal-and-interest payment—even when the home’s purchase price is higher.

Plus, you get that fresh-start feeling: new appliances, new systems, and no mystery paint colors to cover up. 😉

The key is checking the details: Is the rate temporary or fixed for the full loan term? What qualifications apply? And how do taxes, insurance, HOA fees, and closing costs affect your total payment?

Before you decide “I can’t afford to buy,” let’s run the numbers on both resale and new construction. You may have more options than you think!

📲 Message me “NEW” and let’s explore what could fit your budget.

Builder offers vary by home, lender, loan type, and buyer qualifications.

April Atkinson, Realtor-MO/KS
Homeric Real Estate Group
816.804.9366

10/06/2026

This home is lovely 💕

Whats not to love??

Your next chapter might have a Prairie Village address. 👀🏡
If your home search has become an endless scroll, let’s take it offline! 2705 W 74th St., Prairie Village deserves a spot on your tour list—and a chance to make its impression in person.

Picture your daily routine, explore the space, and see whether it feels like your next “we’re home” moment. Sometimes a second look—or a first visit—is all it takes.

📍 2705 W 74th St. | Prairie Village, KS
📲 Message me for details or to schedule a private showing.
816.804.9366

April Atkinson, Realtor-MO/KS
Homeric Real Estate Group

10/03/2026

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 12-2 🔥
Come out and see this beauty and say "hi"!

2705 W 74th St Prairie Village KS

Move-in ready without the wait for new construction, this exceptional 2023 James Engle Custom Homes Princeton blends timeless architecture with sophisticated Mid-Century Modern design in one of Prairie Village's most desirable neighborhoods. Offering 5 bedrooms, 5 full baths, 1 half bath, and 3,764 square feet of beautifully finished living space, this home showcases designer upgrades and premium finishes throughout.

Exterior highlights include the striking Mid-Century Modern elevation, black Pella Impervia windows, upgraded stone façade, custom mahogany front door, covered patio, professional landscaping, irrigation system, and privacy fence. Additional features include a Bosch tankless water heater and high-efficiency two-zone HVAC system.

Located just minutes from The Village Shops, Corinth Square, parks, dining, and award-winning Shawnee Mission schools, this is a rare opportunity to own a thoughtfully designed luxury home in the heart of Prairie Village.

Call or text for more information or to schedule your private showing🤳

April Atkinson, Realtor-MO/KS
Homeric Real Estate Group
86.804.9366

08/11/2026

If the first half of this year has left you feeling stuck, you're definitely not the only one.

Mortgage rates stayed higher than people hoped. Affordability was still tough. And every time it felt like things might improve, something else got in the way. But here's the good news.

A lot of housing experts think the second half of the year could start heading in a better direction. Not because everything magically gets fixed overnight...

But because if inflation cools off and things settle down overseas, mortgage rates could ease, more buyers could jump back in, and the market could finally start feeling a little less stuck.

Will everything suddenly be easy? Probably not. But after the first half we've had, "better" is a pretty good place to start.

If you're wondering what that could mean for your plans (or for our local market), send me a message.

I’ve got the latest forecasts on rates, prices, and more. And I'd be happy to walk you through what to expect.

08/10/2026

The second half of the year probably won't be perfect. But it could be better.
Mortgage rates may ease. Home sales could pick up. And prices are expected to continue rising at a healthier, more sustainable pace. If you've been waiting for signs of progress, this is it.
If you want to understand what these forecasts mean for your plans and what’s happening in our local market, let’s connect.

If the first half of this year has left you feeling stuck, you're not the only one.