From my most trusted Structural Engineer:

Foundations tend to settle in the Kansas City area because of soil shrinkage movements……….

To minimize future soil movements, maintain soil moisture during dry weather by watering the soil with about one inch of water per week within the first 10 feet out from the foundation. This amounts to watering the lawn once a week. A flat green colored sprinkler hose (not a soaker hose) or oscillating sprinkler is recommended. Water when the yard soil cracks or when the soil pulls away from the foundation. Watering is usually needed during the summer, but watering may also be needed during a dry fall or occasionally during a mild dry winter. During droughts, watering may be needed 2 to 3 times a week.

Don't forget to give the birds a drink, too!

It is possible to purchase or sell a home virtually.  I have been doing it for over 5 years.  I have quite a few clients who have purchased their homes sight unseen and been thrilled with their purchase.  When you think about it, military familes do it all the time.

I am currently marketing a great family home and doing a virtual open house today, April 18, 2020 from the home.  Zoom Virtual Open House
The listing also includes a matterport (type of 3D camera) walk through video where folks can virtually walk through the house anytime 24/7 to see all it has to offer.  

24/7 Virtual Tour