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10/25/2026

Monthly Housing Indicators for the greater Kansas City area - September '26, with YOY changes noted in the top left-hand corner. Interested in learning more about how your area is performing? Send us a message for a market snapshot, specific to you.

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10/14/2026

Generational Housing Succession refers to the wave of housing inventory expected to become available as older homeowners leave their homes and exit homeownership. This is not a new phenomenon, but the sheer size of the Baby Boomer generation has focused attention on the upcoming transition.

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13.9 million homes currently owned and occupied by the Baby Boomer Generation and the Silent Generation are expected to be released back to the market between 2026-2036.It represents a 33.7% or 3.5 million increase over this prior decade's pace for older households and a 74% or 5.9 million home incr...

10/11/2026

When a buyer walks into a home, you’re not just selling them walls and floors but also a feeling. Color can be a powerful tool for shaping that feeling and creating an experience that can make a property unforgettable.

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On-trend colors can give a listing a fresh look without overwhelming buyers, as long as you know how to use them strategically.

10/07/2026

Your credit score plays a big role in the home-buying journey, so it’s important to be prepared! Having a few key documents ready can make the lending process smoother and faster. We're here to help you feel confident and informed every step of the way.

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10/04/2026

Over the past 136 years, the U.S. housing market has moved through nine home price cycles, most lasting 17–19 years. Those cycles matter because they highlight a risk that doesn’t get talked about enough: timing risk.

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One of the most common questions first‑time buyers ask is also one of the hardest to answer:“Should I wait?”Thanks to home‑price data going back to

09/30/2026

As "giving while living" gains traction among wealthy families, and as younger buyers struggle to break into the housing market, more clients are asking advisors whether buying a child a house makes sense. Nearly a quarter of first-time buyers used a gift or loan from family for their down payment in 2025.

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Advisors say helping adult children buy homes can transfer wealth early — if families address estate and tax complexity.

09/27/2026

In August 2026, existing-home sales edged down 2.0% from July, now pacing at 1.2% fewer annualized sales YOY. The median sales price sits at $429,100, with inventory rising to a 4.9-month supply.

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09/23/2026

Seasonal trends are patterns we see every year around the same time. They help explain how buyers and sellers usually behave as the housing market enters the fall season and offer useful insight for planning real estate strategies. Buyers and sellers can use these seasonal trends to understand the broader market as they decide when to buy or list their home.

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Pre-pandemic trends show declines in existing-home sales, inventory and prices, while homes spend more time on the market. Learn what these seasonal shifts may mean for buyers, sellers and REALTORS®, including competition, negotiation opportunities and the activity of first-time and cash buyers.

09/16/2026

Aerating your lawn is key to maintaining healthy, lush grass. Over time, foot traffic and mowing compact your soil, making it hard for roots to grow. Aeration breaks up compaction, allowing your soil to absorb the water and nutrients needed to thrive.

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Skipping lawn aeration can lead to compacted soil and weaker grass. Experts explain what happens if you don’t aerate and how to know when it’s time to give your grass breathing room.

09/13/2026

When we think about old houses, it's easy to picture a few historic mansions preserved behind white picket fences. But what's striking about the 1890s, one of the country's most significant housing cycles, is not that a handful of mansions survived; it's that entire neighborhoods of regular homes survived.

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Key takeawaysHomes built during the 1890s still house people more than 125 years later.Factory-worker neighborhoods often outlasted the industries