Ask a couple people how the housing market is doing and you’ll probably get a couple different answers. That’s because right now, the market runs on 2 very different tracks, split by price point.
For most first-time buyers, the hardest part of buying a home is making the numbers work. You budget, you save, and the finish line still feels far away.
You're scrolling through listings on your phone and everything looks good until you see the price (or the estimated monthly payment). Then you close the app.
A recent survey from Talker Research asked Americans to pick one word to describe how 2026 has felt so far. The winner? Stressful. And honestly, there’s been a lot going on.
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My wife and I had the pleasure of working with the Kevin & Audrey Team from RE/MAX, and we couldn't be more impressed with their professionalism and expertise. From the first meeting, they made us feel comfortable and were incredibly responsive to all our questions and concerns. Their knowledge of the local market was invaluable, and they worked tirelessly to ensure we found the perfect home. They were always available to offer advice and guidance every step of the way, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. We highly recommend Kevin & Audrey for anyone looking for a dedicated, experienced, and friendly team to help with buying or selling a home. They truly go above and beyond!
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- Shannon Graziano
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Kevin has helped us with selling and buying three different homes. Each experience has been fabulous. Kevin is completely up front and honest. He made each process enjoyable and as stress-free as possible!
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- Maggie Eggen
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I couldn't ask for better realtors. Very thorough and kept us in the loop through the entire process of selling our house. Very experienced and professional. I will definitely recommend Kevin and Audrey to anyone looking to sell or purchase a home.
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- Mark Thompson
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What a great team to work with, whether buying or selling, they have your back. If you’re in need of real estate services, give them a call!
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- Kyle O'Rourke
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We could not have been more pleased with the work that Audrey did for the quick sale of my father’s home in Jefferson City. The compassion she showed was very comforting, and we were so pleased with everything.
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- NIcky Boden
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We’ve worked with Kevin both buying and selling houses over the years. He knows the market, the area, and doesn’t leave anything to guesswork. Not to mention he’s very patient and understands what his customers are looking for in a new house. We still reach out from time to time to get advice on home improvements as we value his opinion. Over the years he’s become part of our family. If you’re looking for a realtor, we would definitely recommend Kevin.
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- Christie Martin
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Audrey recently sold a residential property for us and also represented us as buyers on a land purchase. She is an exceptional experienced realtor. She kept us updated on every step of the sale and purchase. I highly recommend working with Audrey on real estate transactions.
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- Karla Houchins
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I was very happy & pleased with Kevin at Re/Max for the sale of my house. He sold it in 30 days money in my hands. I would recommend Kevin to sell my house anytime again. He is great.
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- Jan Helming
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Top notch, personal care as we navigated the stress of selling our home. Audrey always took the time to answer any questions that we had and took a chance on a unique offer. Thanks for all you did to help us get out of our double-mortgage status ;)
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- Kim Toebben
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Kevin is absolutely the best! He helped me buy my first home, sell another, and buy our current home. I’ve referred so many friends and they’ve all had wonderful experiences too. There’s no one else I’d work with.
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- Becky McCarthy
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Audrey and Kevin came highly recommended to me by several friends and it didn’t take long to see why. Kevin helped me buy my new home and was great to work with! He was very responsive and knowledgeable. It was my first time as a homebuyer, and he made me feel very comfortable with the process and had good advice along the way. I’ve been very happy in my new home for the last 19 months! If I ever consider moving I’d use them again in a heartbeat!
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