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The Miles That Shaped Me

By Zac Miller - June 05, 2026
Lessons Learned One Mile at a Time By: Zac Miller, REALTOR® | Realty ONE Group Cornerstone Distance running taught me far more than how to finish a race. If you asked me what distance running taught me, I probably wouldn't start by talking about running itself. I'd tell you it taught me patience. It taught me discipline. Most importantly, it taught me that the biggest goals in life are rarely a

May Top Producers

By Julie Hesselmann - June 01, 2026
May 2026 Top Producers at Realty ONE Group Cornerstone As we head into the busy summer real estate season, we'd like to recognize our May Top Producers: Louie Guardado, Lori Rush, and Gage Stagner. Congratulations on a great month! While we're proud to recognize these three agents, we're equally thankful for the entire Realty ONE Group Cornerstone team. Every transaction represents hard work beh

Welcome Darby Hay!

By Julie Hesselmann - May 16, 2026
We're excited to welcome Darby Hay to the Realty ONE Group Cornerstone family! Originally from St. Joseph and now calling Kansas City home, Darby brings strong local roots, a hardworking mindset, and the kind of personality that naturally puts people at ease. As he begins his real estate career, he's committed to building lasting relationships and helping clients navigate one of life's biggest de

April 2026 Market Stats

By Julie Hesselmann - May 07, 2026
What's Happening in Our Local Markets Spring is beginning to bring more activity to the real estate market across Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas. As buyers and sellers become more active, it's a great time to keep an eye on local trends. The latest MLS statistics provide a snapshot of home prices, inventory levels, and market activity to help you stay informed. Whether you're planning a

April Top Producers

By Julie Hesselmann - May 01, 2026
April 2026 Top Producers at Realty ONE Group Cornerstone As the spring market continues to move across Northwest Missouri and the Kansas City area, we’re seeing steady activity from both buyers and sellers. It’s a busy time of year, and having the right guidance in place makes a difference. We’d like to recognize our April Top Producers - Louie Guardado, Lori Rush, and Gage Stagner. Each had a s

Why Professional Photos Matter

By Julie Hesselmann - April 27, 2026
The First Showing Happens Online: Why Professional Photos Should Never Be Optional Most buyers see your home online before they ever step inside. That first impression is not the description or even the price. It is the photos. In today’s market, those photos play a bigger role than most sellers realize. The First Showing Happens Online When a home hits the market, buyers are typically scrol

March 2026 Market Stats

By Julie Hesselmann - April 10, 2026
What's Happening in Our Local Markets As we move into the spring market, activity across Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas is starting to pick up. The latest MLS stats give a good snapshot of what we’re seeing with pricing, inventory, and buyer movement right now. Whether a move is on your radar this year or you’re just keeping an eye on things, this is a helpful way to stay informed. If y

Welcome Stephanie Burr!

By Julie Hesselmann - April 06, 2026
We're excited to welcome Stephanie Burr to Realty ONE Group Cornerstone! At Cornerstone, we're intentional about building a team of professionals who share a commitment to serving others with honesty, integrity, and care. As our brokerage continues to grow, we're focused on adding agents who value relationships, professionalism, and putting clients first. We're excited to have Stephanie as part o

March Top Producers

By Julie Hesselmann - April 05, 2026
As we move into the spring market, activity is starting to pick up across the board. It’s always a busy and important time of year in real estate, and our team continues to show up and put in the work to support their clients through it. We’d like to recognize our March Top Agents - Kevin Castle, Gage Stagner, and Zac Miller. Each of them had a strong month and continues to demonstrate a commitme

Who Helps Buyers Understand Closing Costs and Prepaids?

By ROG Cornerstone - April 01, 2026
Who Helps Buyers Understand Closing Costs and Prepaids? Buying a home comes with a lot of moving parts, and one area that consistently creates confusion is the difference between closing costs and prepaids. Most buyers hear these terms early in the process, but many don’t fully understand what they mean or how they impact the total amount needed at closing. The question that often comes up is: ➤

What’s Driving Buyer Decisions This Spring

By Julie Hesselmann - March 29, 2026
As we move further into the spring market, activity is starting to pick up. More buyers are stepping back in, but they’re moving differently than they did over the past few years—more selective, more informed, and more focused on value. That’s where we’re seeing a gap between what sellers think matters and what buyers are actually reacting to right now. What Sellers Think Matters A lot of sel

February 2026 Market Stats

By Julie Hesselmann - March 10, 2026
What's Happening in Our Local Markets As we move further into 2026, we’re taking a look at how the local real estate markets are shaping up across Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas. These latest MLS stats highlight buyer activity, inventory trends, and pricing as the year begins to take form. Whether you're planning a move this year or simply staying informed, this information provides a h

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