Why Live in Kansas City

As a mortgage lender in Kansas City, I’m proud to call this area home. You can search several “best cities” list and find Kansas City and its suburbs on there for many different reasons like schools, housing prices and more. However, as a Kansas City native, here’s an “insiders” look at why this town is amazing to settle down in, and why I love helping people buy houses around here.

Arthur Bryants is just one of the reasons KC is a great place to call home...

We’re Smack In the Middle of the Country

If you love a good road trip, Kansas City is the place to start out. You can drive 8-10 hours in nearly any direction and end up in a totally different state, having seen many landmarks along the ways. You’ll drive through varying terrains, experience different people groups and see unique things.  You can make it to Colorado, Texas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Indiana, and even South Dakota within a days drive. Plus, if you’re into flying, it’s not a too terribly long flight to get anywhere in the U.S.

Beef.. It’s What’s for Dinner

Kansas City is known as a “cow town,” except don’t let all of the artists and Indie-folk hanging around the Crossroads know that. However, our beef supply is good. So if you’re a meat eater, settle down here and pull yourself up to one of the many fine tables around this great city. We’ve got amazing burgers and steaks – not to mention our BBQ – is top-notch. The American Royal even makes an event each year out of our “beef” industry. And we’re tell you – it’s good.

We’ve Got Heart, Even If We Don’t Have Wins

You know, it’s an amazing phenomenon in Kansas City when you to go Arrowhead and sit in one of the loudest stadiums in the NFL and watch one of the worst teams. Same can go for the Royals, the fans are die-hard. Each year Kansas City fans get up hope that “this is the year,” although we do realize the reality is that it’s probably not going to happen. However red Chiefs shirts and blue Royals shirts are common attire anywhere you go. We may not have wins, but by golly, we’ve got spirit. Or, if you’re not quite into the baseball and football scene and have to live off hope– we’ve got an up & coming soccer team that’s pretty kicking – and they even have a few wins under their belt and they bring in Beckham from time to time.

KC Feels Like Home

There’s a reason “there’s no place from home” was set in a movie that took place not too far from Kansas City. Many live here because their families are from here. But even those who’ve relocated to this beautiful city of fountains easily find a way to make it feel like home. We’re not quite in the south, but we’ve got a lot of Southern friendliness running through our people. Plus, between the charming suburbs, several churches and many parks – there’s a lot of ways to spend your days and have a great family feel. It’s a great place to raise a family.

There are many reasons to make Kansas City home, and these are just a few of my top favorites. If you’re considering relocating to Kansas City and curious to know more from a native, I’d love to share more!