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

How Expanding Your Search in the KC Metro Could Change Your Budget

Affordability is the most-cited driver of relocation decisions in the current market. PODS research shows 61% of movers across all generations name affordability as the primary factor in choosing where to relocate. In the KC metro, that national finding plays out in a specific and calculable way — a

Why Johnson County Buyers Are Rethinking Square Footage in 2026

Johnson County's median sale price hit $485,000 in May 2026. For buyers working within a defined budget, that number has a direct effect on what square footage they can realistically target. What the data shows, nationally and locally, is that smaller does not mean settling. In many cases it means b

What Most Veterans Don't Know About Their VA Home Loan Benefit

Nearly half of Veterans (49%) feel homeownership is currently out of reach, according to a recent survey from NewDay USA. But many are closer than they think. And you might be, too. If you’re a Veteran, you probably know the Veterans Affairs (VA) home loan benefit exists – it's been around for over