By Chad Taylor Question: What costs are involved in buying a home? Let’s answer this question in chronological order. A buyer’s first out of pocket expense will be an earnest
Your Home: What costs are involved in buying a home?
2020 Fitness: Doing what you want without physical limitation
The word “fitness” is just nebulous enough to be dangerous. Because for some people, it conjures up images of ripped models on the cover of glossy magazines — images that
Your Health: The most important health screenings for women
When it comes to your health, knowledge is power. The more you understand about your health and risk factors for diseases, the more you can work to minimize and prevent
Your Mortgage: Some unique loan programs for sure
By Mike Miles Last week’s column mentioned that was a growing demand (and marketplace) for non-QM loans. Remember what non-QM loans are? They are basically the modern version of sub-prime
Updates from Johnson County Community College: Fall Semester is around the corner
As you’re navigating the sultry dog days of summer, set your sights on the cooler temps and beautiful foliage of fall semester. Now is a great time for new and
Your Community: Meet Astronaut Mike Massimino
Mike Massimino, astronaut and Senior Space Advisor, has been to space and back, twice. He’s also the first person to tweet from space, a recurring character on the hit TV
Your Home: Things that won’t affect the value of your home
By Chad Taylor I have recently had the pleasure to meet with several potential sellers. And I am noticing a trend. The word is finally getting out that now is
2020 Fitness: A big milestone in our expansion project
This week marks a big milestone in our expansion project here at 2020 Fitness: New walls have started to go vertical. And in the coming weeks, the new spaces that
Your Health: LISS Training – what you need to know
Think cardio has to be intense? Think again. LISS training is gaining traction as a low-intensity workout that still helps you shred calories. LISS stands for Low-Intensity Sustained State. Basically,
Your Mortgage: They’re baaaaaack (sort of but not really)
By Mike Miles Remember sub-prime loans? The remembrance of those can be just as eerie as the little girl in the Poltergeist movies saying “they’re back”. It’s most likely that
Updates from JCCC: Pardon our dust
It’s been a particularly busy summer at Johnson County Community College. Our Campus Transformation projects continue to progress at a remarkable rate (despite the rain!), and we’re excited to share
Your Community: Major improvements to Axis 360’s eBooks and eAudiobooks
Thousands of patrons access Johnson County Library’s vast digital collection of free eBooks and eAudiobooks through the Axis 360 app. Good news for these Axis 360 app users: A major
Your Home: Male and female Realtors receive equal pay and it’s transparent. Why is equal pay an issue?
By Chad Taylor I watch the coverage of the US Women’s soccer team and hear their argument for equal pay and have to ask myself, “What year is this and
2020 Fitness: The beauty of setting small, incremental goals
When people make the decision to get in better shape, the process can seem pretty daunting. And, yes, it’s a long road from being a couch potato to a model
Your Health: The Overland Park Farmers’ Market Guide
When we choose to support local growers, we have more opportunities to enjoy fresh, flavorful produce that’s full of nutrients. However, we need to pay attention to seasonality—some of our
