While no one can predict the future with certainty, most experts expect to see modest growth in the U.S. housing market for the remainder of this year and next. Inventory will remain tight, mortgage rates will continue to creep up, and affordability will remain a major issue in many parts of the country. So what does that mean for home buyers and … [Read more...] about “How’s the Market?” What’s Ahead for Real Estate
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Top 20 Most Expensive Homes for Sale in the Kansas City Area
What would you do if you won the Powerball lottery in Kansas City? It’s the question of the hour as the jackpot rises to hit record-setting numbers. As you approach the checkout counter and select your six lucky numbers, the possibilities for daydreaming are endless, from exotic vacations to luxury cars to dream homes. Well we’re here to help you … [Read more...] about Top 20 Most Expensive Homes for Sale in the Kansas City Area
June 2017 Market Report | Kansas City + Johnson County
June 2017 Market Report - Johnson County Percentage of Original List Price Received for Johnson County, KS for this month was 99.6% — up .6% compared to June 2016. Inventory of homes in the County are down 13.4% and there were 1,284 pending sales recorded for the month. Johnson County key metrics: Closed Sales - 1,294 Average … [Read more...] about June 2017 Market Report | Kansas City + Johnson County
March 2017 Market Report | Kansas City + Johnson County
March 2017 Market Report - Johnson County Percentage of Original List Price Received for Johnson County, KS for this month was 98.5% — up .9% compared to March 2016. Inventory of homes in the County are down 11.9% and there were 1,146 pending sales recorded. Johnson County key metrics: Closed Sales - 878 Average Sales Price - … [Read more...] about March 2017 Market Report | Kansas City + Johnson County
February 2017 Market Report | Kansas City + Johnson County
February 2017 Market Report - Johnson County With the fact that, the supply of homes is down over 22% and the average sales price is up almost 10%, February continues to be a seller's market in Johnson County. Defined as "a market condition characterized by a shortage of goods available for sale", a seller's market is simply one in which there … [Read more...] about February 2017 Market Report | Kansas City + Johnson County
4 Reasons to Sell Before Peak Season
Sell your home before the official selling season. Sounds like a bad idea, right? Maybe not. Let us answer these 4 questions and perhaps you’ll decide to consider a move sooner than originally planned. Sure, it’s real estate common sense to never list your home in the “off-season”. Perpetuated by industry experts, agents and repeat sellers … [Read more...] about 4 Reasons to Sell Before Peak Season
January 2017 Market Report | Kansas City + Johnson County
January 2017 Market Report - Johnson County We are off to a great start to 2017! In Johnson County, supply and inventory are down compared to January last year. This has driven the average and median sales prices up almost 20%. With a 14% drop in days on market, now is the perfect time to sell your house quickly and for a higher price. — with … [Read more...] about January 2017 Market Report | Kansas City + Johnson County
Meet your new friend with a pickup truck: Bungii
Need a pickup truck on-demand? Now you can request a Bungii in Kansas City. “We’ve been compared to popular ride-sharing apps (cough, Uber), but instead of moving people, we move people’s stuff,” says Bungii co-founder Ben Jackson. “We're an app that puts a truck at your fingertips to help move, haul and deliver stuff around town.” For … [Read more...] about Meet your new friend with a pickup truck: Bungii
December 2016 Market Report
Kansas City Real Estate Statistics at a Glance December 2016 Market Report Johnson County Real Estate Stats for December 2016: The average sales price for Johnson County for the month of December 2016 was $301,304—up 3.6% from this time last year. Average Days on Market Until Sale: 52 Percentage of Original List Price Received: 97.1% … [Read more...] about December 2016 Market Report
Kansas City Real Estate 2017: What to Expect
One of the most common questions we get at this time of year is, “What’s going on in the Kansas City real estate market?” It’s not just potential buyers and sellers who are curious; homeowners always want reassurance their home’s value is going up. The good news is the American real estate market is strong and healthy: home values are up, prices … [Read more...] about Kansas City Real Estate 2017: What to Expect