Mark Wiesemann's Blog Posts

Is Lee's Summit Still a Seller's Market in 2026?Yes — and the numbers back it up. A balanced market has about 4–6 months of inventory. Lee's Summit has just 2.35 months right now. 

If your homeowners insurance bill went up this year, you're not alone. According to a recent Pew Research Center survey, 71% of U.S. homeowners say their insurance costs have increased over the past

A First-Time Buyer's Guide to Getting the Right Loan — Without the GuessworkBuying your first home is one of the most exciting milestones of your life — and one of the biggest financial

According to a new report from Realtor.com, the median down payment in the U.S. fell to its lowest level in four years. In Q1 2026, the median down payment was $23,400, or 12.8% of the purchase

What's Happening in Lee's Summit This JuneYour complete guide to festivals, markets, and community events — June 2026By Mark Wiesemann  |  Lee's Summit, MO  June is hands

Discovery Park is a 268-acre, $900 million mixed-use development in Lee's Summit, Missouri, built along Interstate 470. It will deliver 3.9 million square feet of housing, restaurants, retail,

A 2026 survey looked at how Americans are actually getting into homes right now. It found 40% of all surveyed homeowners received financial help with their down payment, up from 35% just three years

Lee's Summit Housing Market Update — April 2026What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know Right NowSpring is in full swing, and the Lee's Summit real estate market is moving right along with it.'

So many of the best parts of being at home happen in small moments. Sitting outside with a cup of coffee. Enjoying a moment in relative privacy while the sun and fresh air revive you. Spending time

Homeownership comes with a lot of things nobody warns you about. The mortgage you planned for. The $12,000 roof replacement? Not so much.Most people know things break eventually. It's just part of

The traditional image of a homebuyer has looked the same for decades, but today’s market is telling a different story. According to the data from the National Association of Realtors,

We have officially entered the 2026 spring housing market, and for many homeowners, there is a sense of optimism in the air.According to the latest Spring Seller Survey from Realtor.com, sellers are

What questions should you ask an agent to find out whether they’re the right agent for you?If you’re looking to sell your home this year, the question of whether to work with a real

Let’s talk about what buyers are paying more for right now.Zillow’s latest data shows certain features can push a home’s sale price up by as much as 5.4%, or about $19,500 on a