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What to Do When Inheriting a House That is Paid Off

What to Do When Inheriting a House That is Paid Off

What to Do When Inheriting a House That is Paid Off

Inheriting a house that is paid off puts you in a strong position with built-in equity, though your next steps matter. Start by confirming ownership, reviewing any tax considerations, and weighing whether keeping, renting, or selling supports your financial goals.
Sanmariea Mills and daughter Lay-Ahnah Watson at Kate’s Korner in Durham. Photo by Katie Dukes, EducationNC

Sanmariea Mills and daughter Lay-Ahnah Watson at Kate’s Korner in Durham. Photo by Katie Dukes, EducationNC

How Babies’ Brains Develop

By Katie Dukes, director of early childhood policy, EdNC When babies are born, their brains contain billions of neurons. But how those neurons interact — and what they can do as babies grow through childhood into adulthood — is largely shaped by their experiences in the first 1,000 days of life.

KC Futures Youth Commission Hosts First Youth Summit

The KC Futures Commission is excited to partner with the Metropolitan Organization Countering Sexual Assault (MOCSA) and Focus KC to host the inaugural KC Futures Youth Summit, giving Kansas City’s youth a platform to share their opinions and ideas for the future.

Kansas City to Host Menorah Lighting at City Hall

Kansas City will join Jewish community leaders for a Menorah lighting ceremony at City Hall on Monday, December 15, 2025, during the second night of Hanukkah (Hanukkah runs from sundown Dec. 14 through sundown Dec. 22, 2025).The event will officially begin at 5:00 p.m.

VINO & VERSE this Monday!

Hosted by Silvia Kofler of Thorny Locust Press Monday, NOVEMBER 107-9pm @ the newly restored Warwick Theatre3927 Main Street, KCMO 64111 

KANSAS EXPERIENCES BIG BLUE WINS ON ELECTION DAY

TOPEKA, KS – This year's municipal elections have now set the stage for 2026 as Democratic candidates performed well across the state in their respective races, showing strong momentum going into the next election cycle.

Double Up Food Bucks helps fill SNAP gap

While Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments are delayed for millions of Americans due to the federal government shutdown, the Double Up Food Bucks program can help Kansas and Missouri SNAP shoppers stretch their food dollars.