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Market Stats How Buying or Selling a Home Helps Your Local Economy Whether you’re buying or selling a house, here’s something to think about that most people don’t. Your decision doesn’t just impact your life and your family’s, it sparks a ripple effect that has a positive impact on your entire community. Every year, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) puts out a report that breaks down the financial impact that comes from people buying […]
Real Estate What You Need To Know About Pre-Approval Sources: Bankrate, Yahoo Finance, Freddie Mac Some Highlights Before you even start looking at homes, there’s something you should do first – and that’s get pre-approved for your mortgage. Pre-approval is when a lender checks your finances and decides how much you’re qualified to borrow for your home loan. This helps you determine your budget and makes […]
Market Stats Buying Your First Home? It’s Okay To Feel Nervous Buying your first home is exciting, but let’s be real – it can also feel overwhelming. It’s a big step, and with that comes plenty of questions. Am I making the right decision? Can I really afford this right now? Will I be able to make ends meet if I have unexpected repairs? What if […]
Market Stats Should I Buy a Home Right Now? Experts Say Prices Are Only Going Up At one point or another, you’ve probably heard someone say, “Yesterday was the best time to buy a home, but the next best time is today.” That’s because nationally, home values continue to rise. And with mortgage rates still stubbornly high and home prices going up, you may be holding out for prices to fall or […]
Market Stats More Buyers Are Making Moves — Is It Time To Sell? More people are taking steps to buy a home. And, if you’ve been waiting for the right time to move, this may be the sign you’ve been looking for. For the past few years, a lot of would-be homebuyers hit pause on their plans. With rising mortgage rates and affordability challenges, buying just didn’t seem doable. But […]
Market Stats How To Buy a Home Without Waiting for Lower Rates Many people are hoping mortgage rates will come down before they buy a home. But will that actually happen? According to the latest forecasts, experts say rates will decline, but not by as much as a lot of people want. The good news? Even if they don’t drop substantially, there are still ways to make […]
Market Stats Greater KC area Fast Stats – January 2025 Market Highlights Kansas City Metro Area January 25′ vs January 24′ Home sales are up ↗️ 3.0% to 1,965 closed sales. Home prices are up ↗️ 10.0% to $347,583 average sales price. Home inventory up ↗️ 7.3%  to 6,225 total homes available. Home monthly supplies are level ↔️ 0.0% at 2.0 months supply. Average days […]
Real Estate Home Price Growth Is Moderating – Here’s Why That’s Good for You Over the past few years, home prices skyrocketed. That’s been frustrating for buyers, leaving many wondering if they’d ever get a shot at owning a home. But here’s some welcome news: that whirlwind pace of home price growth is slowing down. Home Prices Are Rising at a Healthy Pace At the national level, home prices […]
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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 $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 […]
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 […]

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