NAR Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 1.2% Increase in October

October 2, 2025 in Community

National Association of REALTORS® Pending home sales in August increased by 4.0% from the prior month and rose 3.8% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales Report. The Report provides the real estate ecosystem, including agents and home buyers and sellers, with data on the level of home sales under contract. […]

September 5, 2025 in Guest Columns

By John Ketchum, 2025 Heartland MLS President For much of the past few years, Kansas City has been defined by a strong seller’s market: low inventory, multiple offers and homes moving quickly. But we’re beginning to see a notable shift, especially in certain price points where new construction is adding supply to the market. In […]

August 15, 2025 in Community

Kansas City REALTORS® will be partnering with Habitat for Humanity to help increase affordable housing supply at this year’s REALTORS® Rock the Block event on Sept. 17. In July 2025, the average sale price of a home in Johnson County, Kansas was $583,833, according to Heartland MLS data. Not only is this an 8.4% increase […]

December 19, 2024 in Community

National Association of REALTORS® The National Association of Realtors® today announced 10 top hot spots for the 2025 housing market based on economic, demographic and housing factors predicted to significantly impact local markets as detailed in NAR’s newest report, Housing Hot Spots for 2025: Top Markets Amid Stabilizing Rates. NAR Chief Economist and Senior Vice […]

May 24, 2024 in Guest Columns

By Amy Voltz, 2024 Heartland MLS President As REALTORS®, we know that the real estate market is a rollercoaster. The ups and downs can be challenging, but they also present opportunities for growth and success. Here are some strategies to help you navigate market fluctuations and come out ahead. Stay Informed and Adaptable First and […]

May 17, 2024 in KCRAR

By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine Mortgage rates dipped to a 7.02% average this week, the second consecutive week for declines, Freddie Mac reports. “The decrease in rates, albeit small, may provide a bit more wiggle room in the budgets of prospective home buyers,” says Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Rates above 7% have […]

January 25, 2024 in Community

National Association of REALTORS® Key Highlights Existing-home sales retreated in December, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Among the four major U.S. regions, sales slipped in the Midwest and South, rose in the West and were unchanged in the Northeast. All four regions experienced year-over-year sales decreases. On an annual basis, existing-home sales (4.09 […]

November 30, 2023 in Community

National Association of REALTORS® Pending home sales dropped 1.5% in October, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. The Northeast posted a monthly gain in transactions while the Midwest, South and West all recorded losses. All four U.S. regions noted year-over-year declines in transactions. The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI)* – a forward-looking indicator of home […]

November 16, 2023 in KCRAR

National Association of REALTORS® Commercial property rates are expected to stabilize – aside from office space – and commercial real estate will revitalize, according to NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Yun presented yesterday at the Commercial Economic Issues and Trends Forum at 2023 NAR NXT, The Realtor® Experience, in Anaheim, California, to discuss economic trends and […]