“Sales through the first half of the year are down nearly 15 percent compared to 2022,” said KAR president Thomas Howe with McGrew Real Estate in Lawrence. “Nevertheless, it remains a sellers’ market due to very tight inventories.”
June 2023 Market Highlights
- Home sales in Kansas fell by 9.6% in June 2023 compared to the same period last year. National sales fell with sales falling 18.9% over 2022.
- Home prices continue to increase across the state. The statewide average sale price in June was $321,885 a 3.8% increase compared to last year. Midwest prices rose 2.1% and US prices fell 0.9%.
- Mortgage rates increased. The national average commitment rate on 30-year conventional mortgage for the week ending July 14, 2023 was 6.78%. View Freddie Mac’s report.
To view May stats, click here.
For national perspective, click here to watch NAR’s new “Housing Minute” video update.
KAR – The Voice of Real Estate in Kansas
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