Market Trends Hub
Monthly snapshot of residential activity across the Flint Hills region.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Housing market trends are patterns in home prices, inventory, sales activity, and demand that show how the real estate market is changing over time. They help buyers and sellers understand whether the market is favoring buyers, sellers, or is balanced.
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Tracking local market trends helps you make better decisions about when to buy or sell by showing current conditions like price direction, inventory levels, and selling speed compared with past months.
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A seller’s market occurs when demand is strong and inventory is low, which can lead to faster sales and higher prices. It’s typically seen when months of supply is below about 3 months.
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Months of supply estimates how long current inventory would last at the current rate of sales — lower supply typically favors sellers, while higher supply can give buyers more options.
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Median sale price is the midpoint price of sold homes in a given period — half of the homes sell above it and half sell below it — and it’s used to measure market pricing trends.
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Days on market measures the average time homes spend listed before selling — shorter DOM often signals stronger buyer demand.
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This page is updated weekly with the latest data so you get current statistics and trends as the market evolves.
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Rising inventory means more homes are available for sale, which can ease price pressure and lengthen time on market; falling inventory can tighten the market and support higher prices.
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Use trend data like pricing direction, inventory, and days on market along with your personal timing and financial goals to decide the best time to act. Watching how these indicators change over months provides context for your decision.m description
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Besides the core metrics, you can watch things like list-to-sale price ratios, changes in active listings, and year-over-year comparisons to see deeper shifts in market strength.