What Inflation and Elevated Mortgage Rates Mean for Johnson County Home Buyers

Inflation is running above the Federal Reserve's target. That matters for mortgage rates, and mortgage rates matter for everyone thinking about buying or selling in 2026. Here is what the data actually shows, and what it means for buyers and sellers in Johnson County. The Inflation Number the Fed Is

What the 2026 Mid-Year Housing Forecast Means for Johnson County

The national housing market forecast was revised in 2026. At the end of 2025, economists projected 4.5 million existing home sales for the year, mortgage rates declining toward 6%, and prices recovering momentum. The actual picture is different: rates are holding at 6.5%, the existing home sales for

The Truth About Affordability Today

Affordability is the most-cited reason buyers in the KC metro say they are waiting. It is also the most misunderstood condition in today's housing market — because the factors that determine affordability have been shifting in ways that don't show up in most of the coverage people are reading. Chris

3 Things That Are Not Going To Happen in Today's Housing Market

3 Things That Are Not Going To Happen in Today's Housing Market There’s a lot of uncertainty right now and that’s leading to some dramatic headlines. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, that can make you feel a little less sure about your decision. A recent study by CNBC asked homebuyers wha