Market Stats The Real Benefits of Buying a Home This Year Have you been wondering whether you should keep renting or finally make the leap into homeownership? It’s a big decision, and let’s be real — renting can feel like the easier option, especially if buying a home feels out of reach. But here’s the thing: a recent report from Bank of America highlights that 70% of prospective buyers fear the long-term […]
Market Stats 3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring Let’s face it — buying a home can feel like a challenge with today’s mortgage rates. You might even be thinking, “Should I just wait until spring when more homes hit the market and rates might be lower?” But here’s the thing, no one knows for sure where mortgage rates will go from here, and […]
Market Stats 2025 Housing Market Forecasts Some Highlights Wondering what to expect when you buy or sell a home this year? Here’s what the experts say lies ahead. Mortgage rates are projected to come down slightly. Home prices are forecast to rise in most areas. And, there will be more homes available for sale. Want to know more about what this could mean for your plans […]
Real Estate One Homebuying Step You Don’t Want To Skip: Pre-Approval There’s one essential step in the homebuying process you may not know a whole lot about and that’s pre-approval. Here’s a rundown of what it is and why it’s so important right now. What Is Pre-Approval? Pre-approval is like getting a green light from a lender. It lets you know how much they’re willing to let you […]
Market Stats Greater KC area Fast Stats – December 2024 Market Highlights Kansas City Metro Area December 24′ vs December 23′ Home sales are up ↗️ 15.3% to 2,834 closed sales. Home prices are up ↗️ 10.0% to $363,651 average sales price. Home inventory up ↗️ 5.8%  to 6,306 total homes available. Home monthly supplies are up ↗️ 5.0% to 2.1 months supply. Average days […]
Market Stats Greater KC area Fast Stats – November 2024 Market Highlights Kansas City Metro Area November 24′ vs November 23′ Home sales are ↗️ 8.3% to 2,842 closed sales. Home prices are ↗️ 2.9% to $364,178 average sales price. Home inventory ↗️ 8.4%  to 7,191 total homes available. Home monthly supplies are ↗️ 8.4% to 2.4 months supply. Average days on the market are […]
Market Stats Why Owning a Home Is Worth It in the Long Run Today’s mortgage rates and home prices may have you second-guessing whether it’s still a good idea to buy a home right now. While market factors are definitely important, there’s also a bigger picture to consider: the long-term benefits of homeownership. Think of it this way. If you know people who bought a home 5, 10, […]
Market Stats $550,000 – 10231 Marion St., Lenexa, KS 66220 NEW Listing – $550,000 1.5 Story 🏡 – 5 Bed 🛏️ – 4.1 Bath🛁 – Finished Basement w/ Wet-Bar🍻– Pool Table 🎱 – Built-in Speaker System 🔊 – Fenced Yard. Schedule a showing today! Have a great day, Gregory Weis 913-579-4106  Cell 913-631-2900  Office gweis@cbregan.com             Oh, by the way®… if you know […]
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Market Stats $335,000 – 16600 W 146th St., Olathe, KS 66062 NEW Listing – $335,000 Raised Ranch 🏡 – 3 Bed 🛏️ – 2 Bath🛁 Finished Basement w/ Rec Room – 2 Tier Deck – Fenced Yard Schedule a showing today! Have a great day, Gregory Weis 913-579-4106  Cell 913-631-2900  Office gweis@cbregan.com             Oh, by the way®… if you know of someone who would […]
Market Stats Greater KC area Fast Stats – October 2024 Market Highlights Kansas City Metro Area October 24′ vs October 23′ Home sales are ↗️ 7.0% to 3,119 closed sales. Home prices are ↗️ 3.5% to $356,254 average sales price. Home inventory ↗️ 7.0%  to 7,418 total homes available. Home monthly supplies are ↗️ 8.7% to 2.5 months supply. Average days on the market are […]
Market Stats Quarterly Skinny – Q3 2024 Market Highlights Kansas City Metro Area Q3 24′ vs Q3 23′ Pending Sales ⏫ 3.2% Closed Sales ⏫ 0.3% Available Homes for Sale ⏫ 6.8% Average Sales Prices ⏫ 4.7% Percent of Original List Price Received🔻to 98.0% Month’s Supply of Inventory ⏫ to 2.5 months If you have more questions about this information, feel free […]
Market Stats Greater KC area Fast Stats – September 2024 Market Highlights Kansas City Metro Area September 24′ vs September 23′ Home sales are ↘️ 4.9% to 2,843 closed sales. Home prices are ↗️ 7.7% to $365,051 average sales price. Home inventory ↗️ 6.8%  to 7,321 total homes available. Home monthly supplies are ↗️ 8.7% to 2.5 months supply. Average days on the market are […]
Market Stats Secrets To Selling Your House Quickly Seeing your house sit on the market without any bites is the ultimate frustration. And unfortunately, some sellers are in that tricky spot today. According to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the average time a house spends on the market has increased over the past few years (see graph below): A recent post from Realtor.com notes a similar trend: “During the week […]
Market Stats Buy Now, or Wait? Sources: Bankrate, NAR, CoreLogic Some Highlights If you’re wondering if you should buy now or wait, here’s what you need to know. If you wait for rates to drop more, you’ll have to deal with more competition and higher prices as additional buyers jump back in. But if you buy now, you’d get ahead of that and have the chance to […]
Market Stats Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level in over a Year and a Half Mortgage rates have hit their lowest point in over a year and a half. And that’s big news if you’ve been sitting on the homebuying sidelines waiting for this moment. Even a small decline in rates could help you get a better monthly payment than you would expect on your next home. And the drop that’s […]
Market Stats Checklist for Getting Your House Ready To Sell Some Highlights Getting your house ready to sell? Here’s a few tips on what you may want to do to prepare. Focus on making it inviting, showing it’s cared for, and boosting your curb appeal. If you want specific advice to help your house stand out in your local market, connect with a real estate professional.​ This […]
Market Stats Greater KC area Fast Stats – August 2024 Market Highlights Kansas City Metro Area August 24′ vs August 23′ Home sales are ↘️ 2.0% to 3,460 closed sales. Home prices are ↗️ 2.8% to $362,222 average sales price. Home inventory ↗️ 10.1%  to 7,050 total homes available. Home monthly supplies are ↗️ 14.3% to 2.4 months supply. Average days on market are ↗️ […]
Market Stats Why Pre-Approval Should Be at the Top of Your Homebuying To-Do List Since the supply of homes for sale is growing and mortgage rates are coming down, you may be thinking it’s finally your moment to jump into the market. To make sure you’re ready, you need to get pre-approved for a mortgage. That’s when a lender looks at your finances, including things like your W-2, tax returns, credit score, and bank statements, to […]
Market Stats The Number One Mistake Sellers Are Making: Overpricing Their House In today’s housing market, many sellers are making a critical mistake: overpricing their houses. This common error can lead to a home sitting on the market for a long time without any offers. And when that happens, the homeowner may have to drop their asking price to try to re-ignite buyer interest. Data from Realtor.com shows the number of homeowners realizing this […]
Market Stats How Mortgage Rate Changes Impact Your Homebuying Power If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you’ve probably got mortgage rates on your mind. That’s because you’ve likely heard that mortgage rates impact how much you can afford in your monthly mortgage payment, and you want to factor that into your planning. Here’s what you need to know. What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates? Mortgage rates have been […]