Feeling a little cooped up? We’ve got an excursion that we promise you’ll love – and is also a great way to safely distance and get your dose of vitamin D at the same time! We’re talking about taking a tour of Kansas City’s street (mural) art! Now is the perfect time to shoot some … Continue
Homebuyer Demand Is Far Above Last Year’s Pace
Homebuying has been on the rise over the past few months, with record-breaking sales powering through the market in June and July. Buyers are actively purchasing homes, and the momentum is continuing into the fall. It is, however, becoming harder for buyers to find homes to purchase. If you’ve been thinking about selling your house, the coming … Continue
Kansas City’s Best Farmers’ Markets 2020
So you love local and fresh veggies and meats? Head to one of the many local farmers’ market around town. Yes, you can pick up eggs and butter too and if you’re lucky, a grilled Italian sausage and a fresh baked good too. Don’t miss out on the best time of year to shop local. … Continue
Things To Do In Kansas City Right Now
Covid has constrained many openings of our usual attractions but here is what’s opened right now. SEA LIFE Kansas City and LEGOLAND Discovery Center have reopened with a requirement to purchase tickets online in advance. Union Station’s restaurants and shops have begun reopening. Science City and the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium at Union Station reopened to the public on Wednesday, June 17 … Continue
Forbearance Numbers Are Lower than Expected
Originally, some housing industry analysts were concerned that the mortgage forbearance program (which allows families to delay payments to a later date) could lead to an increase in foreclosures when forbearances end. Some even worried that we might relive the 2006-2008 housing crash all over again. Once you examine the data, however, that seems unlikely. … Continue
6 Weekend Improvements with Great Resale Value
Home, may it ever be so humble. No doubt, stay- at-home orders have driven us all to the home improvement stores to spruce our homes up a bit. If you’re still trying to decide which projects you can do in a weekend that will bring a high return when it’s time to sell, consider these: … Continue
Market Report: July 2020
Kansas City real estate market conditions report for July 2020.
Experts Weigh-In on the Remarkable Strength of the Housing Market
America has faced its share of challenges in 2020. A once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, a financial crisis leaving millions still unemployed, and an upcoming presidential election that may prove to be one of the most contentious in our nation’s history all continue to test this country in unimaginable ways. Even with all of that uncertainty, the residential … Continue
Market Report: June 2020
Kansas City real estate market conditions report for June 2020.
Taking Advantage of Homebuying Affordability in Today’s Market
Everyone is ready to buy a home at different times in their lives, and despite the health crisis, today is no exception. Understanding how affordability works and the main market factors that impact it may help those who are ready to buy a home narrow down their optimal window of time to make a purchase. … Continue
Latest Unemployment Report: Great News…for the Most Part
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released their latest Employment Situation Summary last Thursday, and it again beat analysts’ expectations in a big way. The consensus was for 3,074,000 jobs to be added in June. The report revealed that 4,800,000 jobs were added. The unemployment rate fell to 11.1% from 13.3% last month. Again, excellent news as the … Continue
New Index Reveals Impact of COVID-19 on Real Estate
Earlier this month, realtor.com announced the release of their initial Housing Recovery Index, a weekly guide showing how the pandemic has impacted the residential real estate market. The index leverages a weighted average of four key components of the housing industry, tracking each of the following: Housing Demand – Growth in online search activity Home Price – Growth in asking … Continue
