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The housing market across Greater Kansas City continues to show steady momentum as we move through early 2026. Recent data from the Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS® highlights a market that remains active, balanced, and full of opportunity for both buyers and sellers.
Here’s a closer look at the latest numbers and what they mean for the local market.
🏡 Home Prices Continue to Rise
The average sales price reached $370,807, representing a 6.0% increase year over year.
This continued price growth reflects strong demand for homes throughout the region. While appreciation has moderated compared to the rapid increases seen in previous years, the market remains healthy and stable—great news for homeowners building equity.
⏱ Homes Selling in Under Two Months
Homes are currently averaging 57 days on the market, a 1.8% increase from last year.
While properties may be taking slightly longer to sell than during the peak frenzy of the market, well-priced and well-presented homes are still attracting strong interest and selling in a reasonable timeframe.
💰 Sellers Still Receiving Strong Offers
The percentage of original list price received currently sits at 96.3%.
This shows that sellers are still achieving close to their asking price, demonstrating that buyer demand remains strong even as the market becomes a bit more balanced.
📈 Sales Activity Remains Strong
Market activity continues at a healthy pace across the region:
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2,354 closed sales — 12.3% increase
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2,823 pending sales — 7.6% increase
These increases indicate that many buyers are still actively entering the market, taking advantage of available inventory and making competitive offers.
📦 Housing Inventory Holding Steady
The region currently has 6,808 homes available for sale, a 0.9% increase from the previous year.
The months supply of homes remains at 2.2 months, which signals that the market is still leaning toward sellers. Typically, a balanced market would have around 5–6 months of inventory, meaning current conditions continue to favor sellers while still providing buyers with more options than in recent years.
🔎 What This Means for Buyers and Sellers
For Sellers:
Strong pricing, solid demand, and favorable inventory levels continue to create excellent opportunities to sell. Strategic pricing and effective marketing remain key to attracting serious buyers.
For Buyers:
More inventory and slightly longer days on market can create opportunities for thoughtful negotiations and careful home selection.
📍 The Bottom Line
The Greater Kansas City housing market remains resilient and active in 2026. With rising prices, steady inventory, and increasing sales activity, both buyers and sellers are finding opportunities in today’s market.
Whether planning to buy, sell, or simply stay informed, understanding these trends is essential to making confident real estate decisions.
✨ Thinking about making a move in the Kansas City area? Staying informed about the latest market trends is the first step toward a successful real estate experience.
For questions about how these numbers impact a specific neighborhood or price range, reach out anytime.
