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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 $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 […]
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 – 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 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 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 […]
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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 […]
Market Stats Is Affordability Starting To Improve? Over the past couple of years, a lot of people have had a hard time buying a home. And while affordability is still tight, there are signs it’s getting a little better and might keep improving throughout the rest of the year. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), says: “Housing affordability is improving ever […]
Market Stats Greater KC area Fast Stats – July 2024 Market Highlights Kansas City Metro Area July 24′ vs July 23′ Home sales are ↗️ 4.9% to 3,539 closed sales. Home prices are ↗️ 4.3% to $368,166 average sales price. Home inventory ↗️ 7.8%  to 6,590 total homes available. Home monthly supplies are ↗️ 10.0% to 2.2 months supply. Average days on market are ↘️ […]
Real Estate Mortgage Rates Down a Full Percent from Recent High Mortgage rates have been one of the hottest topics in the housing market lately because of their impact on affordability. And if you’re someone who’s looking to make a move, you’ve probably been waiting eagerly for rates to come down for that very reason. Well, if the past few weeks are any indication, you may be getting your wish. Mortgage […]
Market Stats 3 Reasons Why We’re Not Headed for a Housing Crash **Sources: NAR, Census, ATTOM, Bankrate** Some Highlights Back in 2008, there was an oversupply of homes for sale. Today, there’s an undersupply. The three main sources of inventory show this isn’t like the last time. Existing homes, new homes, and foreclosures are all way below the levels we saw during the housing crash. Inventory data shows there just aren’t enough […]
Real Estate The Biggest Mistakes Sellers Are Making Right Now The housing market is going through a transition. Higher mortgage rates are causing more moderate buyer activity at the same time the supply of homes for sale is growing. And if you aren’t working with an agent, you may not realize that. Here’s the downside. If you’re not informed, you can’t adjust your strategy or expectations to today’s market. And […]
Real Estate When You Need a Written Buyer’s Agency Agreement Things consumers should know after 8/17/24.:  If you are a buyer and your agent is using an MLS, you will need to sign a written agreement with your agent before touring a home so you understand exactly what services will be provided, and for how much. Written agreements are required for both in-person and live […]
Market Stats The Biggest Mistakes Homebuyers Are Making Right Now Some Highlights Want to know the biggest mistakes homebuyers are making today? They include everything from putting off pre-approval for too long, holding out for the perfect home, buying more than they can afford, and skipping out on hiring a pro. Connect with a real estate agent to make sure you have a pro on your side who can help you avoid […]
Market Stats The Price of Perfection: Don’t Wait for the Perfect Home In life, patience is a virtue – but in the world of homebuying, waiting too long in hopes of finding the perfect home actually isn’t wise. That’s because the pursuit of perfection comes at a cost. And in this case, that cost may be delaying your dream of homeownership. As Bankrate explains: “One of the most common first-time homebuyer […]
Market Stats Do Elections Impact the Housing Market? The 2024 Presidential election is just months away. As someone who’s thinking about potentially buying or selling a home, you’re probably curious about what effect, if any, elections have on the housing market. It’s a great question because buying or selling a home is a major decision, and it’s natural to wonder how such a major event might impact your plans. Historically, Presidential […]
Market Stats Now’s a Great Time to Sell Your House Thinking about selling your house? If you are, you might be weighing factors like today’s mortgage rates and your own changing needs to figure out your next move. Here’s something else to consider. According to the latest Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) from Fannie Mae, the percent of respondents who say it’s a good time to sell is on the rise (see graph below): Why Are […]

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