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Kansas City sits right on the state line, and newcomers quickly learn that "Kansas City" can mean two different cities in two different states. Kansas City, Missouri is the larger city with downtown, the Plaza and most of the attractions. Kansas City, Kansas sits across the state line to the west. Beyond the two cities, […]

Many people who move to Kansas City end up in the suburbs, drawn by schools, larger homes and quieter streets with the city still within reach. The metro's suburbs are spread across both Kansas and Missouri, and each has its own character, price range and commute. Here is a look at the suburbs people ask […]

Kansas City keeps landing on relocation lists, and it is easy to see why. It offers big-city amenities, a nationally known food scene, pro sports and a central location, often at a lower cost than larger metros on either coast. If you are thinking about moving to Kansas City, here is what to know about […]

Kansas City is a city of neighborhoods. On the Missouri side alone you can choose between converted warehouse lofts, tree-lined streets of 1920s bungalows, and quiet cul-de-sacs north of the river, often within a 15-minute drive of each other. If you are moving to Kansas City, the neighborhood you choose will shape your commute, your […]

A piano is one of the heaviest and most delicate things in most homes. Uprights commonly weigh 300 to 500 pounds, and grand pianos can run well past that, with the weight concentrated in a cast-iron plate and a finely tuned action that does not like bumps, tilting or temperature swings. Here is what it […]