"Future market indicators looked particularly strong in October," said KAR president Jon Fort with Arc Real Estate in Garden City. "The number of contracts pending--those accepted but not yet closed--was up 17.2 percent in October compared to the … [Read more...]
Kansas Association of REALTORS® Announces the Retirement of Vice President of Program Development, Rod McIntyre
After 26 years of dedicated service, the Kansas Association of REALTORS® (KAR) announces the retirement of Rod McIntyre, Vice President of Program Development. Rod joined KAR on September 13, 1998, bringing with him a rich background in education, … [Read more...]
Kansas Housing Market Stats – September 2024
"Although sales fell in September, the number of pending contracts was up nearly 9 percent compared to the same month last year," said KAR president Jon Fort with Arc Real Estate in Garden City. September 2024 Market Highlights Home sales … [Read more...]
Kansas Housing Market Stats – August 2024
"Inventories across the state have still not recovered to pre-pandemic levels," said KAR president Jon Fort with Arc Real Estate in Garden City. "As a result, home prices continue to rise even as sales activity has leveled off." August 2024 … [Read more...]
Kansas Housing Market Stats – July 2024
"Sales were up across most of the state in July," said KAR president Jon Fort with Arc Real Estate in Garden City. "The recent drop in mortgage rates should help keep sales activity strong through the Fall." July 2024 Market … [Read more...]
Kansas Housing Market Stats – June 2024
"During the first half of the year, typical sale prices across the state are up 6.3 percent compared to the first half of 2023," said KAR president Jon Fort with Arc Real Estate in Garden City. "In addition, half of all the homes that sold did so in … [Read more...]
Kansas Housing Market Stats – May 2024
"While the number of active listings continues to rise, there are still 20 percent fewer homes available for sale right now than we had prior to the onset of the pandemic," said KAR president Jon Fort with Arc Real Estate in Garden City. May … [Read more...]
Kansas Housing Market Stats – April 2024
"April's strong gains mean that sales across the state are now up year-to-date compared with 2023," said KAR president Jon Fort with Arc Real Estate in Garden City. "Nevertheless, tight inventories will continue to create headwinds for the market … [Read more...]
Kansas Housing Market Stats – March 2024
"Sale prices during the first quarter of the year were up 7.6 percent compared to 2023," said KAR president Jon Fort with Arc Real Estate in Garden City. "The limited inventory of homes available for sale continues to be an issue as we enter the … [Read more...]
Facts About NAR’s Settlement
For 100+ years, the National Association of REALTORS® has been a champion for homeownership & private property rights in America. With allies across the political spectrum, NAR is dedicated to non-partisan advocacy work hyper-focused on issues … [Read more...]