Central Kentucky Housing Market Report: October 2026

6 min read October 2026 housing market report for Boyle, Garrard, Lincoln and Mercer counties. Closings across the four counties matched last October exactly, but the picture underneath moved: Boyle County closed 48% more homes than last October, median prices fell in Boyle and Garrard, and mortgage rates held above 7% all month. Here is […]

Central Kentucky Housing Market Report: September 2026

6 min read September 2026 housing market report for Boyle, Garrard, Lincoln and Mercer counties. Active listings climbed in every county compared to a year ago, mortgage rates ended the month above 7%, and homes that sold still closed between 94% and 99% of list price. Here is what the Flexmls numbers show, how July […]

Is Central Kentucky a Buyer’s Market Right Now?

Is Central Kentucky a Buyer’s Market Right Now? Nationally, yes. Locally, it's more complicated than the headlines suggest. Redfin reported that U.S. home sellers outnumbered buyers by 57.9 percent in August, the widest gap in its records going back to 2013. That is a real shift in leverage. But leverage at the national level and leverage […]

Are We in a Buyer’s or Seller’s Market Right Now? The Numbers Might Surprise You

If you turn on the national news or skim real estate headlines today, you will likely hear two completely opposing stories. One headline warns that housing inventory is surging and buyer demand is cooling. The next declares that home prices are hitting record highs and buyers are still competing for pristine homes. So, what is […]

Where Are Central Kentucky Home Prices Headed Next? (2026 Market Analysis)

Navigating the real estate landscape in the Bluegrass region requires looking past national headlines and focusing on hyper-local data. While coastal and major metropolitan markets often experience sharp volatility, Central Kentucky—from the vibrant core of Fayette County to the historic charm of Danville, Woodford, and surrounding communities—continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience and structural stability. Whether […]