11/26/25
What's Happening in Kansas City Real Estate This Week

As we head into Thanksgiving, the Kansas City housing market is showing a mix of expected seasonal slowdowns and a surprising boost in buyer activity. Several key metrics shifted meaningfully this week, reflecting both holiday timing and the natural late-fall rhythm of the market. Even with fewer listings hitting the market, strong sales and rising prices show that motivated buyers are still very active across the metro.

New Listings:

This week brought 586 new listings, a 16% decrease from last week’s 697. This decline is very typical for the week of Thanksgiving, as many sellers prefer to wait until after the holiday to bring homes to market. Despite the slowdown, buyers still have solid inventory options, and listings that do hit the market often attract serious, ready-to-move buyers.

Homes Sold:

Sales jumped to 868 homes, a strong 19% increase from 732 last week. This uptick reflects closings that were already in motion as buyers push to complete their purchases before year-end. It’s a healthy sign of continued demand, even during a traditionally slower week.

Average List Value:

The average list price rose to $374,043, a 3% increase from $364,194 last week. This suggests that the homes entering the market this week were priced slightly higher overall, helping hold values steady despite lower listing volume.

Average Sold Price:

The average sold price increased to $393,528, up 5% from last week’s $375,218. This rise indicates that buyers continue to pay strong prices for homes, especially those that are well-maintained and well-located. Even heading into the holidays, competitive offers remain common.

Price Reductions:

Price reductions fell to 742, a 4% decline from 770 last week. This drop shows that fewer sellers are needing to adjust their prices to attract buyers, reinforcing that the market is still balanced and responsive.

Pending Sales:

Pending sales dipped to 633, down 12% from 723 last week. This decrease is normal during a holiday week, as fewer buyers write new contracts. Many will resume their home search after Thanksgiving and into early December.

Homes Going Back on the Market:

A total of 151 homes came back on the market, an 18% increase from last week’s 128. While this is a notable jump, holiday timing, travel, inspection outcomes, and financing delays often contribute to late-fall contract fallout. These returning listings give buyers new second-chance opportunities.

Average Days on Market:

The average days on market dropped to 41 days, down 7% from 44 last week. Homes are selling a bit faster again, which is impressive for this time of year and highlights continued buyer engagement despite the holidays.

What Does This Mean for You?

This week’s numbers show a Kansas City market that remains active and resilient. Fewer homes were listed due to the Thanksgiving slowdown, but sales surged, and both list and sold prices climbed noticeably. Buyers remain serious, and well-priced homes continue to move efficiently. Sellers who list during the holidays often benefit from less competition and highly motivated buyers, while buyers searching now still find strong opportunities with fewer competing offers.