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 …
Prices Look Flat, But Look Closer Johnson County’s median price looks flat at $485,000 (same as last May). But when you isolate resale homes, the median inched up from $450,000 to $458,950 (+2%). New construction dipped slightly from $670,000 to $652,422. This is just normal variation, nothing alarming. What it means: if you own a …
Foreclosures are a very serious reality for many people. If that’s you, there are ways to correct course and get back on your feet. But in context, the number of foreclosures are nowhere near those seen in 2008. In fact, foreclosures as a percentage of all homes is in line or even below historical averages. …
Buying a home in Kansas City can be very exciting, but you’ll have some important decisions to make along the way. Below we will outline the process so you know what to expect, what things matter most, and how to have the confidence to move forward with each step. After that, we’ll cover an estimate …
A real estate mentor of mine once painted a picture about building wealth that’s stuck with me ever since. Imagine driving by 2 different parking lots on a Thursday night. One parking lot has a sign out front that reads: “Get Rich Slowly Seminar, Free Admission!” The other parking lot is in front of a …