Shawn Lewis's Blog Posts

All Things KC - Old Settler's Day

Old Settlers: An Olathe Tradition Since 1898Every September, downtown Olathe takes on a different personality.Carnival rides rise above the rooftops. The smell of festival food drifts across the

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All Things KC - Olathe Live

Olathe Live!Free Live Music, Local Energy, and a Summer Staple That’s Grown Into Something BiggerOlathe Live! started as a simple summer concert series. Over time, it’s grown into

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All Things RE - Stop Trying to Time the Market

Stop Trying to Time the MarketThat’s Not How Real Estate Works Every year, one of the most searched real estate questions is:“Is now a good time to buy?”It sounds responsible.It

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$25 Million Animal Shelter in the Works

New Olathe Animal Shelter Signals Continued Growth in West OlatheBy Shawn Lewis, Johnson County Real Estate Consultant (Est. 2001)If you have lived in Olathe for a while, you probably recognize the

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Speakeasy in Downtown Olathe

A “Swanky” New Cocktail Lounge Is Coming to Downtown OlatheDowntown Olathe Keeps Stacking Up Wins!For the past few years, I’ve been writing about the steady momentum in the

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All Things KC - US-69 Goes Express

     After years of orange cones, shifting lanes, and daily commuter frustration, the long-awaited 69Express project is finally nearing the finish line. Starting mid-to-late February,

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All Things KC - Cold Snap

Big Freeze in Johnson County: 7 Smart Things to Do Right Now for Older Homes(Especially for Historic District homeowners)         We’ve got a serious winter storm and

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All Things KC - Greater Kill Creek Area Park

A Massive New Regional Park Could Transform Western Johnson CountyBy Shawn Lewis, Johnson County Real Estate Consultant (Est. 2001)Johnson County has long been known for its strong neighborhoods,

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All Things KC - Epperson House

Why the Epperson House Still Matters in Kansas City Real Estate HistoryBy Shawn Lewis, Johnson County Real Estate Consultant (Est. 2001)Kansas City has no shortage of historic homes, but few spark

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Downtown Olathe's Continued Growth

Maxi Laine’s Boutique Is Coming to Downtown OlatheDowntown Olathe continues to gain momentum, and another locally owned business is joining the mix. Maxi Laine’s Boutique, founded by

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Major Infrastructure Upgrade at Olathe Lake

Major Infrastructure Upgrade at Olathe Lakeby Shawn Lewis, Johnson County Real Estate Consultant (Est. 2001)Over the last few months, many Olathe residents have wondered about the construction

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