A subsidiary of Mission Peak Capital is finishing the initial homes of the first subdivision in the metro area consisting of all-new single-family rental homes. Renting a home in the Overland Park subdivision offers a more affordable alternative amid a still tight housing market and higher interest rates, the developer says.

In this installment of our Hottest ZIP Codes series, we look at which Kansas City-area neighborhoods had homes spend the fewest average days on the market. Two weeks ago, we examined the most-expensive ZIP codes, and in two weeks, we'll look at the ZIP codes with the most sales.

Patheous Health, which provides mobile services to help seniors with swallowing problems, acquired a North Carolina company that provides endoscopic imaging.

Stinson LLP added two partners in Florida and will open its first office in the Sunshine State.

In this part of our Hottest ZIP Codes series, we look at which Kansas City-area neighborhoods recorded the highest average closing prices last year. In the next few weeks, we'll look at the ZIP codes with the most sales and those with the fastest-selling homes.

A recent report ranked Kansas City among the top cities in the U.S. for affordable housing choices for buyers making the median income. However, it cautioned that tides may be turning unfavorably because of current market conditions.