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Market Stats Do You Know What Your House Is Really Worth? Some Highlights Over the past 5 years, home prices have risen dramatically. If you own a home, that means your house may be worth a lot more than you think. ​ Nationally, prices are up nearly 60% since 2019. ​And, if selling has been on your mind, you can use that bigger-than-expected return to power your next move. If […]
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 Should I Update My House Before I Sell It? Some Highlights With more homes for sale and buyers being more selective, it’s smart to make strategic updates.​ But how do you decide what’s worth doing? ​You lean on an agent. An agent will be able to tell you what buyers want, quick wins that’ll have a big impact, and what projects have the best ROI. What […]
Real Estate The Secret To Selling This Spring: Start the Prep Work Now Spring is the busiest season in the housing market. It’s the time of year when buyers are most active – that means it’s when homes sell faster and for top dollar. If you’ve already got a move on your mind, why not list this spring and take advantage of the added buyer demand? Since spring is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 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 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 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 […]