Mikes Your Man, The Hern Group

05/13/2026

Lee’s Summit Archery Teams Showed Up at Nationals!

Last weekend, LSR7 archery teams attended the NASP Nationals in Louisville, KY. It was the largest archery event in the United States with 14,079 students from the eastern region competing. Individuals and teams from Lee’s Summit scored well enough to be eligible for the Championship Tournament in Daytona in June 2026. Way to go!

Here is a list of the LSR7 middle school and high school teams that qualified for the Championship Tournament:

For middle school team, they had score 3,000 points or higher and for 3D shooting 1, 415 points or higher. Here are the standings:
• East Trails Middle School scored 3,213 points and ranked 51 out of 249.
• Pleasant Lee Middle School scored 3,217 points and ranked 48 out of 249
• Bernard Campbell Middle School scored 3,222 and ranked 41 out of 249.

At the high school level, teams need a score of at least 3,100 points in Bullseye and 1,475 in 3D to qualify for the Championship Tournament. Here’s how they did:
• Lee’s Summit High School scored 3, 307 points and ranked 69 out of 262 .
• Lee’s Summit North High school had a score of 3,363 and ranted 24 out of 262.
• Lee’s Summit West scored 3,250 and ranked 120 out of 262.

Congratulations to all of the coaches, archers and their families! What a great showing for Lee’s Summit! For more information and individual scores, go to nasptournaments.org.

I'd love to see your photos of the event! Please add in comments.

05/12/2026

Why do some homes sell fast. While others sit?

It’s not just the market.

Right now, the typical home is still going under contract in about 19 days – and some in as little as a week.

So, homes are still selling. Just not all of them. Some are even selling quickly.

The difference? Buyers are more selective than they’ve been in years. They’re paying attention to price, condition, and how a home shows online before they ever step inside.

That means the homes that feel move-in ready and priced right are still getting strong interest, even now. But the homes that aren’t? They sit.

If you’re thinking about selling, the question isn’t just “will it sell?” It’s “how will it stack up?”

Want to make sure yours stands out? DM me and I’ll walk you through what I’d do if I were you. Let me put my strategic marketing skills to work for you!

[email protected] or 630-200-1561 (cell)

05/11/2026

If you were selling your home, what would matter most to you?
A) Getting the highest price
B) Selling qui8ckly
C) A smooth, low-stress process
D) All three, obviously

Contact me and I'll be with you every step of the way when selling your home. Let me my expertise to work for you?
[email protected] or 630-200-1561 (cell)

05/11/2026

Quote of the Week!

05/08/2026

Spring always gives sellers an edge.

But data shows there’s a short window when that advantage really peaks – and it’s usually the last two weeks of May.

While it can vary by market, that's when buyer demand is at its strongest and competition pushes prices higher.

In some cases, that timing alone can mean a seller makes tens of thousands of dollars more.

If you’re aiming to sell for top dollar, this is the moment to watch.

Want to see what it would take to get your house ready for it? Let’s talk. Contact me at [email protected] or 630-200-1561 (cell).

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05/08/2026

Should you wait to buy or sell a home?

I'm here to answer your real estate questions. Contact me at [email protected] or 630-200-1561 (cell)

05/07/2026

So true!

05/06/2026

I invite you to take a moment and listen to my second interview with Emma Ridings of Ridings Law. Here's important information for you if you have a young family. I hope this is helpful.

Here's Emma's contact information. She is always willing to answer your questions.
Emma Ridings, Esq., [email protected] or 816.774.1002.

05/05/2026

Besides downtown Lee's Summit, Fringe Beerworks now has a location in Independence. Both are cool breweries and taprooms. Fringe is a great place to hang out with friends. Or, if you want to talk real estate, I will meet you there for a brew on me.
[email protected] or 630-200-1561 (cell phone)

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05/05/2026

Our good friends at Link 2 Lee's Summit shared a recent article about our local real estate market. Thanks Nick Parker!

SPONSORED CONTENT: National real estate news can be misleading — especially if you live in Kansas City. This week, Mikes Your Man, The Hern Group, breaks down where mortgage rates, inventory and home prices actually stand heading into summer. The KC market is holding up better than you might think. Worth a read before you make your next move. Check out Mike's Lee's Summit Insights here: https://link2ls.short.gy/0gptlt

05/01/2026

It's Parade of Homes time! Stop by and say hello while looking at this beautiful home. Who doesn't want a three-car garage?