07/29/2026
I thought this mid-year housing outlook from HomeServices of America offered a balanced perspective on today's housing market. With so many headlines and opinions floating around, I appreciate reports that rely on data instead of speculation.
I'll link the full article below if you'd like to read it.
••••> The conflict in Iran is having a real impact on mortgage rates. Just when rates were starting to improve, global uncertainty pushed them back up. It's a reminder that events halfway around the world can affect homebuyers here at home.
••••> Mortgage rates aren't unusually high by historical standards. They only feel that way because many of us became accustomed to the incredibly low rates during 2020-2021.
••••> Home values continue to show strength. We're now approaching three straight years of year-over-year appreciation, even as the market has become more balanced.
••••> For sellers, expectations matter. Buyers have more options today and are being more selective. Homes that are priced well and presented well are still selling, while those chasing yesterday's market are sitting longer.
There's no shortage of opinions about where the housing market is headed. I appreciate reports like this because they're based on data, not headlines. While every local market is different—including ours here in Kansas City—it provides some helpful context for understanding what buyers and sellers are experiencing today.
