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

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

Are Home Prices Going To Fall?

It’s one of the biggest hold ups some buyers have right now: “What if I buy, and home prices go down?” With everything in the news, that concern makes some sense. No one wants to make a big financial decision at the wrong time. But here’s what’s important to know. You don’t want to get hung up on th