Real Estate and Development


KCK Margaritaville Hotel, Resort to Open in 2025

Posted January 23, 2024 Plans for the $150 million Margaritaville Hotel have been unveiled by the resort company and it is slated to open its doors in 2025. Spring 2025, to be exact. The Kansas City, Kansas report will break… more

NorthPoint to Develop $42M Riverfront Apartment Complex

Posted January 16, 2023 NorthPoint Development is proposing a $42 million apartment complex project for the next phase of the Berkley Riverfront development. The proposal looks to add a six-story, 152-unit apartment complex on a 2.1-acre site next to the… more

Report: Kansas City, Overland Park Among Best Cities for Renters

Posted January 15, 2024 As the housing market continues to challenge those looking for a comfortable place to live, Kansas City is becoming more popular for individuals looking to rent, according to a report from RentCafe.com. The site released its… more

De Soto $390M Industrial Park Nears Completion on Phase One

Posted January 9, 2024 The newest industrial park in De Soto will conclude the first phase of the first large distribution center in the summer. Contegra Construction Co.’s 1 million-square-foot distribution center, located at 10200 Edgerton Road, will see its… more

Jackson County Leaders Pass Chiefs, Royals Stadium Tax For April Ballot

Posted January 9, 2024 The Jackson County Legislature voted to place a stadium sales tax extension on the April ballot. Voters will decide whether or not to approve a 3/8th cent sales tax for 40 years with the Kansas City… more

Report: Refinancing, Purchase Activity Levels in Housing Market

Posted January 9, 2024 The housing market could be turning a corner according to Moody's Analytics which shows more homeowners are refinancing at a level not seen since the start of 2023. Refinancing hit its highest level since the beginning… more

Merriam Planning Commission Approves Next Step for Cinemark Renovation

Posted January 4, 2024 The Merriam Planning Commission voted to approve the remodel design proposed by Cinemark Theaters, which will see the addition of new entertainment venues to the Kansas City, Kansas theater. The planning commission meeting took place Wednesday… more

The Builders, Burns & McDonnell Partnership Addresses Construction Labor Shortage

Posted January 4, 2024 The Kansas City metro is gaining development traction with more construction projects entering the pipeline and a new partnership is hoping to answer a concern in the industry, the labor shortage. On Wednesday, Tim Cowden, CEO… more

Cinemark Theatres Request Renovations to Remaining Merriam Location

Posted on January 2, 2024 As movie theaters act to regain larger audiences, Cinemark Theatres is requesting approval from the City of Merriam to renovate the nearly 26-year-old theater complex at Merriam Town Center. Cinemark is requesting Merriam’s approval for… more

Kansas City is Looking to Preserve Steel from $257M Buck O’Neil Bridge Project for Future Use

Posted on January 2, 2024 Kansas City is looking for a firm to lead the management, logistics and distribution of materials for the Buck O'Neil Bridge, using its steel for future development projects throughout the city. The Buck O'Neil Bridge,… more