Down Payments in 2026 Are at Their Lowest Point Since 2021

Down payments are lower right now than they have been at any point since 2021. That is not a projection. It is what the data shows, and it changes the entry math for buyers who have been putting off a purchase because the savings target felt out of reach. What the Numbers Show According to Realtor.c

Why Longer Days on Market Can Mean Better Deals for Kansas City Buyers

Scroll through any home search in the Kansas City metro and the pattern is visible: listings that have been active for 60 days, 90 days, some longer. Most buyers skip them on the assumption that something is wrong. That assumption is often wrong — and it is costing those buyers negotiating leverage

Why Summer 2026 Is Still a Strong Season To Buy or Sell in Johnson County

The summer real estate season is historically the most active time of year for both buyers and sellers. More inventory comes to market. Buyers with firm timing deadlines close deals. National Association of Realtors data shows summer transactions consistently outperform fall and winter on key pricin

Lower Asking Prices Nationally, But Johnson County Sellers Are Still Getting 101.3%

National listing data shows asking prices have softened. The Realtor.com median asking price in May 2026 was $429,500, down 2.4% from a year prior, the first May in recent years where national asking prices declined. For buyers in many markets across the country, that shift represents real negotiati