Erin Curry - Engel & Völkers Kansas City

06/03/2026

The housing market is definitely a little different at the moment. Making a move is very intentional right now, and that is not necessarily a bad thing.

With mortgage demand slowing for the third straight week, buyers are being more thoughtful, more strategic, and more budget-aware.

For sellers, this means pricing, presentation, and timing matter more than ever.

The right move is still possible. It just needs the right plan behind it. Sharing this quick read for anyone watching the market closely.

Key takeawaysMortgage applications fell 2.5% in the week ended Friday, marking a third straight weekly decline, according to the Mortgage Bankers

05/22/2026

What are you looking for in your next home???

Mine will have a screened-in porch!

05/21/2026

It was a great day for another Red Door! Welcome Home!!!

04/16/2026

Here’s a great resource if you need a little garden inspiration or guidance. Curb appeal matters when you’re preparing to sell your home, and it’s also one of the best ways to make a newly purchased home feel like your own.

Did you know Johnson County K-State Extension has a Gardening Hotline? ☎️

If you have questions about your plants or garden, you can call, email or visit in person to get advice from a trained Extension Master Gardener. 🌱

📱 913-715-7050 (M-F, 9-4 pm)
📧 [email protected]
👩‍🌾 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Suite, 1500, Olathe, Kansas

04/11/2026

FUN FACT: When I send you houses that are listed for sale, you can use our built-in AI feature that lets you see what the rooms would look like with different decor. Try it out and let me know what you think! (Link in comments.)

Instructions: Click on the photo you want to change. Then click on the button that says "Reimagine Space". It will show you several design styles on the left. You can also make changes to paint, flooring, and furniture!

Featured Listing: 10560 Noland Rd, in Lenexa, KS

04/03/2026

Overland Park residents - do you have spring fever like I do? Have a place in your yard that needs a tree? Check this out!

Free trees, OP! 🌱🌳

The Arbor Day Seedling Giveaway returns this Saturday, April 4 from 9 a.m. to noon. Overland Park residents can pick up free tree and shrub seedlings while supplies last, with a limit of three per family.

Find us at:
📍 Thompson Park
📍 Tomahawk Ridge Community Center
📍 Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

For a full list of seedlings offered and more information, visit https://bit.ly/47Gq7oq.

03/12/2026

I know they can be super creepy… but do you know what they do?

Hello. I’m the House Centipede. Sorry I made you scream when I ran across the bathroom floor at 2:00 AM.

I know I look like a collection of runaway eyelashes. But I’m a pure carnivore. I don’t eat your food, I don’t eat your wood, and I don't want your bed. I want the things that do.

I hunt and eat cockroaches, silverfish, bed bugs, and termites.

I am a "Legged Exterminator." If you see me, it means I’ve found a food source in your house. Once the other bugs are gone, I’ll leave too. I’m a free, non-toxic pest control service.

What to do:
Don't reach for the shoe. If you see me, realize that I am the "Good Guy" in a very small, very fast war happening behind your baseboards.

I’m sorry I have 30 legs.
But your home is roach-free because of me.

01/17/2026

One inherited home can have two very different outcomes, depending on the path you choose.

𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐀: 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
Best when the home is in solid condition and the family has time.

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬: potentially higher price, wider buyer pool.
𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞-𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐬: prep, repairs, showings, and longer timelines.

𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐁: 𝐀𝐬-𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞
Best when time is tight, repairs are heavy, or the heirs want simplicity.

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬: speed, fewer decisions, less disruption.
𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞-𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐬: typically a lower price than fully prepped retail.

Neither is “right.” The right choice is the one that matches your reality, timeline, and the level of decision-making you can handle right now.

Comment “HEIR” and I’ll send the inherited property checklist.

01/15/2026

𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡-𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫: “𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧’𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫.”

Sometimes false. Sometimes true. It depends on the situation, the court process, and how the property is titled.

Here is the part most families miss:
𝑊𝑎𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑎 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑛 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑒𝑥𝑡𝑟𝑎 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡𝑠 𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒 𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑠, 𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑔𝑎𝑝𝑠, 𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑑𝑎𝑚𝑎𝑔𝑒.

The best next step is not guessing. It is getting clarity early, with the right professionals, so you do not lose time or money.

If you want my inherited property checklist (including what to gather before talking to an attorney or agent), I will send it.
Comment “HEIR.”

This is not legal advice. It is a reminder to get the right guidance early and gather documentation before decisions are made.

01/13/2026

If you inherited a property, the hardest part is not the house. It’s the decision.

Here is a simple checklist I walk through with heirs so clarity wins over chaos:

Keep it if:
• You have time to manage it
• The condition is solid (or you have budget for repairs)
• The family is aligned
• The costs make sense long-term (taxes, insurance, maintenance)

Rent it if:
• The property is rentable with minimal updates
• You can handle tenants (or hire management)
• The numbers work after repairs, insurance, and vacancy
• All heirs agree on the plan and income split

Sell it if:
• You need closure or funds within a specific timeline
• The home needs significant repairs
• Siblings or heirs are not aligned
• There are liens, taxes, or holding costs stacking up

𝑫𝑴 “DECISION” 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒎𝒚 𝒐𝒏𝒆-𝒑𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒙𝒕-𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒑 𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒄𝒌𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕.