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Monthly Indicator Analysis from Kansas City Regional Association of Realtors (KCRAR)
October continued to be busier than the calendar normally suggests. Buyer activity remains higher than normal for this time of year, while in many segments of the market, housing supply remains much lower than one year ago. Multiple offers remain a common occurrence in many areas, keeping housing hot while the temperatures continue to fall.
Mortgage rates dropped to new record lows again in October, helping to offset the monthly mortgage payment increases caused by the rise in home prices seen in many segments of the market across the country. While prices often dip a bit in the winter months, continued buyer demand may temper any price retreats this year.
Existing Homes Overview
- Closed sales increased 17.9% to 3,781
- Pending sales increased 25.1% to 3,677
- Average sale price increased 17.4% to $264,612
- Median sales price increased 19.9% to $233,750
- Percent of original price received increased 2.9% to 98.9%
- Days on market decreased 37.8% to 23
- Inventory decreased 46.9% to 3,823
- Supply decreased 50.0% to 1.2
New Homes Overview
- Closed sales increased 39.7% to 422
- Pending sales increased 35.3% to 422
- Average sales price increased 9.6% to $443,525
- Median sales price increased 8.4% to $394,000
- Percent of original price received increased 1.0% to 101.8%
- Days on market decreased 25.0% to 108
- Inventory decreased 43.5% to 1,113
- Supply decreased 52.4% to 3.0
Report provided by Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®. All data from Heartland Multiple Listing Service.
