The history behind most houses is fairly boring. The roof was replaced in 2020. The appliances are two years old. Some homes, though, carry stories that never appear on an inspection report: a death, a crime, or rumors of strange things happening after dark. Some people even believe their homes are haunted. As we’ve covered …
September data shows the Johnson County market continuing the back-to-school slowdown. Closed sales dipping slightly while pending sales dropped by nearly 18%. Higher mortgage rates appear to have compounded the usual seasonal drop in activity. The Headline Numbers Closed sales came in at 767 for the month, down 1.5% from last September’s 779. Year-to-date, volume …
You worked hard getting your house ready to sell. You made it through countless showings. And finally, you accepted an offer. Great news! However, now that the buyer has finished their inspections, they’re asking to renegotiate. How you handle this part of the transaction can either make or break the sale and can certainly affect …
August data confirms the Johnson County real estate market peaked a little earlier this year. We’ve since settled into the usual back-to-school lull. This happens as many people re-focusing on the beginning of the school year instead of moving. The Headline Numbers Closed Sales came in at 882 for the month, down 1.6% from last …
If you need to sell your house quickly, it helps to know your options before heading onto the field. As of August 2026, the average agent-listed home in the Kansas City metro is taking about 36 days to sell. Figure another 30 days for escrow, and that’s about 66 days between hitting the market and …
The summer market in Johnson County peaked a little earlier this year, but is still going strong. Prices are inching up, despite interest rates stubbornly holding their ground. If you’re curious about the actual numbers, here’s the breakdown: The Headline Numbers Closed Sales came in at 1,025 for the month, up 4.9% from last July’s …
The Overland Park housing market continues to be great for sellers. And while selling in a hot market may sound like a slam dunk, small mistakes can wreck your timeline, weaken your negotiations, and cost you tens of thousands in net proceeds. It doesn’t matter if you’re in a newer subdivision like Southern Meadows or …
Prices Are Moving in the Right Direction Johnson County’s median sales price rose to $499,000 in June, up 2.9% from $485,000 a year ago. The average sales price climbed to $583,383 (+2.3%). Year-to-date, the median sits at $475,000 (+2.5%) and the average at $573,972 (+3.7%). Steady, healthy appreciation. As usual, nothing flashy. But the kind …
Most people choose their home based on lifestyle needs more so than investment potential. But some first-time homebuyers reverse that logic. I started my own real estate investing journey this way back in 2007 using a strategy now called “House Hacking”. It wasn’t a new concept back then, but the term wasn’t really popularized until …
Want better offers on your house? It starts with understanding one thing sellers frequently miscalculate: the asking price doesn’t determine the final sales price. The market does. You’ve probably noticed this yourself in the Kansas City market. Some houses list high and settle for less, while others list low and ignite a bidding war. If …