5 Things to Know Before Moving to Kansas City

January 5, 2012

Before you call your Kansas City movers and head off to Kansas City, there are a few things you need to know before the big move.

1. Look into the Kansas City, MO Dream Home Program. This is a program that provides a forgivable loan to first-time homebuyers. It provides a loan up to 20% of the sales price of the home, with a maximum of $20,000. No payments are required on the forgivable loan. Ten percent is forgiven each year for ten years. This program is for homes that are valued at less that $150,000 and the program has a maximum income limit.
2. Also look into the Paint Program in Kansas City, MO. This program provides paint and supplies to eligible homeowners. You paint your own home, and it must be prepared for painting before they will give you the voucher. You have a choice of standard in-store paint colors. There is a maximum income level for this program.
3. Take advantage of the Kansas City, KS Home Energy Efficiency Rebate Program for homeowners. This program is in place in order to help residents become more energy efficient with their appliances, to lower energy bills, and reduce use of fossil fuels during peak periods.
4. You have to know that in the Kansas City metro area, barbecue is what its all about. It is home to more barbecue restaurants per capita than anywhere else in the country. Eighty restaurant establishments cook up their own versions of this mouthwatering treat. Every October, Kansas City hosts the largest barbecue competition in the world, called The American Royal Barbecue.
5. Many well-known items were invented in Kansas City. The Bernstein-Rein advertising company created the Happy Meal, a childhood staple, in 1976. Rival, Co. created the crock-pot in the 1960’s. M&M candy coating was invented in 1940 at MRIGlobal. And Chief Hale of the Kansas City, MO Fire Department created the fire pole at the turn of the century.

With this information, you’ll be prepared to move to your new city with a little more knowledge. Call your Kansas City mover and start packing up for the big move!

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