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St. Louis City Real Estate Market Update: July 2026

By Dennis Norman, on July 21st, 2026

In June 2026, the St. Louis City real estate market saw homes selling for a median price of $261,000. This represents a modest increase of 0.77% from June 2025, when the median sold price was $259,000. Furthermore, the median sold price in June 2026 marks a 2.35% rise from May 2026, when it was $255,000. However, the median list price in June 2026 was $209,950, reflecting a 12.48% decrease from $239,900 in June 2025.

The number of home sales in St. Louis City also saw a slight decline, with 292 homes sold in June 2026, down 1.02% from 295 sales Continue Reading →

Franklin County Real Estate Market Sees Significant Growth in June 2026

By Dennis Norman, on July 20th, 2026

The Franklin County real estate market continues its upward trajectory, as evidenced by the latest data for June 2026. Homes in the area sold for a median price of $285,000, marking a 9.62% increase from the $260,000 median price recorded in June 2025. Additionally, this figure represents a slight rise of 0.53% from May 2026, where the median sold price was $283,500. The median list price also saw a notable increase, reaching $320,000 in June 2026, up 17.11% from $273,250 in June of the previous year.

The market’s activity is further highlighted by the 131 home sales in June 2026, Continue Reading →

St. Louis County Real Estate Market Update: July 2026 Sees Rising Home Sales and Prices

By Dennis Norman, on July 19th, 2026

The St. Louis County real estate market experienced notable growth in June 2026, with homes selling for a median price of $325,000. This represents a 6.56% increase from June 2025’s median price of $305,000 and a 4.54% rise from May 2026’s median of $310,900. Meanwhile, the median list price saw a decrease, coming in at $259,000, down 9.12% from $285,000 in June 2025.

Home sales in St. Louis County also surged, with 1,451 transactions completed in June 2026, marking a significant 19.82% increase from the 1,211 sales recorded in June 2025. The chart below, available exclusively from MORE, REALTORS®, provides Continue Reading →

St. Louis Metro Home Sales Surge in 2026: A Promising Market for Buyers and Sellers

By Dennis Norman, on July 17th, 2026

The St. Louis metropolitan area has experienced a robust increase in home sales through the first half of 2026. By the end of June, 16,703 homes were sold across the metro region, marking a 4.57% rise compared to the 15,973 homes sold during the same period in 2025. This growth highlights the dynamic nature of the real estate market in both Missouri and Illinois sections of the metro area, offering promising opportunities for both potential home buyers and sellers. The increase in sales activity suggests a healthy demand for homes, with families and individuals alike looking to invest in the Continue Reading →

Metro East Real Estate Market Sees Steady Growth in June 2026

By Dennis Norman, on July 15th, 2026

The Metro East real estate market continues to show steady growth as of July 2026, with homes selling for a median price of $235,000 in June. This represents an increase of 4.44% compared to June 2025, when the median sold price was $225,000. However, the median sold price experienced a slight decrease of 1.26% from May 2026, which had a median price of $238,000.

The median list price for homes in the Metro East reached $229,900 in June 2026, marking a 6.93% increase from $215,000 in June 2025. Additionally, the number of home sales rose to 791, an 8.65% increase Continue Reading →

Jefferson County Real Estate Market Update: July 2026

By Dennis Norman, on July 15th, 2026

The Jefferson County real estate market continues to show strong performance as of July 2026. Homes in the area sold for a median price of $305,000 during June 2026, marking a 7.02% increase from the median price of $285,000 in June 2025. However, this figure represents a slight decrease of 1.61% compared to May 2026, when the median sold price was $310,000.

The median list price in June 2026 was reported at $329,900, reflecting an 11.83% rise from $295,000 in June 2025. The number of home sales also saw a significant increase, with 294 properties sold in June 2026, Continue Reading →

St. Louis MSA Real Estate Market Sees Steady Growth in June 2026

By Dennis Norman, on July 13th, 2026

The St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) real estate market continues to show positive trends as of July 2026. Homes in the area sold for a median price of $310,000 in June 2026, marking a 5.08% increase from the median sold price of $295,000 in June 2025. This also represents a slight increase of 0.02% from May 2026, when the median sold price was $309,950.

The median list price for homes in the St. Louis MSA was $304,999, reflecting a 6.12% rise from $287,400 in June 2025. Additionally, the market experienced a notable increase in activity, with 3,689 homes sold Continue Reading →

St. Charles County Real Estate Market Sees Continued Growth in July 2026

By Dennis Norman, on July 12th, 2026

The St. Charles County real estate market continues to demonstrate robust growth as of July 2026. Homes sold for a median price of $399,900 in June, marking an 8.08% increase from June 2025’s median of $370,000. This figure also reflects a 3.87% rise from May 2026, when the median sold price was $385,000. The median list price in June reached $411,900, an impressive 11.63% increase from $368,999 in June 2025.

In terms of sales volume, 587 homes were sold in June 2026, a significant 10.75% increase compared to the 530 homes sold in June 2025. The chart below, available exclusively Continue Reading →

June 2026 Metro East Real Estate Market Update: Significant Price Surge and Sales Growth

By Dennis Norman, on June 9th, 2026

The Metro East real estate market continues to exhibit robust growth as of June 2026, with notable increases in both home prices and sales volume. Homes in the Metro East region sold for a median price of $236,750 in May 2026, marking a significant 16.34% increase from May 2025, when the median price was $203,500. This figure also reflects an 11.41% rise from April 2026’s median sold price of $212,500.

In addition to rising home prices, the market has seen a substantial uptick in sales activity. May 2026 recorded 722 home sales, a remarkable 72.73% increase compared to the Continue Reading →

June 2026 St. Charles County Real Estate Market Update: Rising Home Prices Amid Decreasing Sales

By Dennis Norman, on June 8th, 2026

The St. Charles County real estate market has shown notable changes as of June 2026. In May 2026, homes in the area sold for a median price of $385,000, marking a 4.05% increase from May 2025’s median price of $370,000. This price also reflects a 5.91% rise compared to April 2026, when the median sold price was $363,500. Meanwhile, the median list price reached $425,000 in May 2026, a significant 16.44% increase from $365,000 in May 2025.

However, the number of home sales has declined, with 506 homes sold in May 2026—a 7.83% decrease from the 549 homes sold in Continue Reading →

June 2026 St. Louis MSA Real Estate Market Update: Rising Home Prices and Increased Sales

By Dennis Norman, on June 7th, 2026

The St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) real estate market continues to show robust growth, with the latest data from May 2026 highlighting significant increases in home prices and sales. Homes in the St. Louis MSA sold for a median price of $309,900, marking a 4.63% increase from May 2025 when the median sold price was $296,200. This price also reflects an 8.74% rise compared to April 2026, when the median sold price was $285,000.

The median list price in May 2026 was $305,000, up 7.02% from $285,000 in May 2025. Furthermore, the region saw 3,193 home sales, a 1.72% Continue Reading →

They’re Really Only Offering $325,000… Right?

By Karen Moeller, on June 1st, 2026

The math behind seller concessions, lender limits, and why appraisers sometimes get involved

Every seller has had this moment.

An offer arrives. The purchase price looks promising. Then comes the request for seller concessions.

Suddenly, the offer doesn’t look quite as attractive as it did a few seconds earlier.

“Wait a minute,” the seller says. “If they’re asking me for $8,000 back, aren’t they really offering $325,000?”

It’s a fair question. After all, if the contract price is $333,000 and the seller is contributing $8,000 toward the buyer’s costs, the seller will walk away with less money than they Continue Reading →

The HGTV Problem – Why most home-selling advice falls apart in the real world

By Karen Moeller, on May 31st, 2026

HGTV isn’t really the problem. The problem is the expectation it helped create.

After years of watching dramatic before-and-after transformations, professionally staged homes, and spotless listings that appear ready for a magazine cover, many homeowners have come to believe their house needs to look the same before it can successfully sell.

Then reality shows up.

The dog tracks mud through the kitchen. The toddler empties every toy bin in the house. The laundry basket never quite makes it upstairs. A new baby is on the way. An aging parent needs help. The landscaping hasn’t been touched in two weeks.

And Continue Reading →

The Things Sellers Say When They’re About to Overprice Their Home

By Karen Moeller, on May 23rd, 2026

One subtle red flag in a listing appointment is when the price conversation starts before the comparable sales conversation does.

“We need to get at least X.”

“The neighbor got X.”

“We want to leave room to negotiate.”

None of those statements automatically mean a seller is wrong, but they often reveal that the pricing conversation is beginning with a conclusion instead of an analysis. Once someone emotionally anchors themselves to a number early, every later conversation tends to become:

“How do we justify this price?”

instead of:

“What is the market most likely to support?”

That shift Continue Reading →

May 2026 St. Louis City Real Estate Market Update: Key Trends and Insights

By Dennis Norman, on May 22nd, 2026

The St. Louis City real estate market experienced slight fluctuations in April 2026, according to the latest data. Homes sold for a median price of $235,000, marking a minor decrease of 0.21% from April 2025’s median price of $235,500. This figure also represents a more notable decline of 3.09% compared to March 2026, when the median price was $242,500. Additionally, the median list price in April 2026 was $220,000, reflecting a 7.17% drop from $237,000 in April 2025.

In terms of sales volume, there were 269 home sales in April 2026, which is a decrease of 4.61% from the 282 Continue Reading →

May 2026 Franklin County Real Estate Market Update: Home Sales Surge Despite Price Drops

By Dennis Norman, on May 21st, 2026

The Franklin County real estate market experienced notable shifts in April 2026, as illustrated in the chart available exclusively from MORE, REALTORS®. Homes sold for a median price of $255,000, marking a 4.67% decrease from April 2025’s median price of $267,500. This figure also represents an 8.11% decline from March 2026, when the median sold price was $277,500. Despite these decreases in sold prices, the median list price saw a significant increase, reaching $314,750 in April 2026, up 18.47% from $265,670 in the same period last year.

Furthermore, the number of home sales in Franklin County rose significantly, with 117 Continue Reading →

St. Louis County Real Estate Market Update: May 2026

By Dennis Norman, on May 20th, 2026

The St. Louis County real estate market has shown notable shifts as of May 2026. In April 2026, homes were sold for a median price of $285,000, marking a 5.56% increase from the median price of $270,000 recorded in April 2025. This upward trend continued from March 2026, where the median sold price was $275,000, reflecting a month-over-month increase of 3.64%.

However, the median list price in April 2026 was $269,000, indicating a 5.61% decrease from $285,000 in April 2025. This divergence between listing and selling prices suggests changing market dynamics that potential buyers and sellers should consider.

Home sales Continue Reading →

The Great Exurban Tradeoff: What $450K Buys in Lifestyle

By Karen Moeller, on May 18th, 2026

For years, real estate conversations revolved around one question: “How much house can I get for my money?”

But increasingly, buyers across the St. Louis region are discovering that the more important question is something else entirely:

What kind of life do I want my home to create?

Because around a $450,000 budget, buyers can end up choosing between dramatically different versions of daily life. Not just different homes. Different rhythms. Different priorities. Different definitions of what “better” even means.

The tradeoffs become surprisingly personal.

Take the charming cottage currently listed in Webster Groves. On Continue Reading →

St. Louis Metro Home Sales See Modest Growth in 2026

By Dennis Norman, on May 17th, 2026

The St. Louis metropolitan area is experiencing a slight uptick in home sales, with 9,726 homes sold from January through April 2026. This marks a 1.73% increase compared to the 9,561 homes sold during the same period last year. This steady growth is a positive sign for both home buyers and sellers, indicating a stable market environment that can cater to various housing needs across both Missouri and Illinois. The region’s real estate market continues to maintain its momentum, offering opportunities for families looking to settle in this vibrant area.

For those interested in the dynamics of the local housing Continue Reading →

Jefferson County Real Estate Market Update: May 2026

By Dennis Norman, on May 15th, 2026

The Jefferson County real estate market showed a modest increase in home values in April 2026. Homes sold for a median price of $289,950, marking a 0.68% rise from April 2025’s median of $288,000. However, this is a slight decrease of 1.71% from March 2026, when the median sold price was $295,000. Meanwhile, the median list price in April 2026 was $324,900, a significant 12.03% increase from $290,000 in April 2025. The number of homes sold also rose, with 248 sales in April 2026, a 6.44% increase from 233 sales in April 2025. For a detailed visual representation of these Continue Reading →

The House Was ‘Under Contract.’ So Why Is It for Sale Again?

By Karen Moeller, on May 13th, 2026

One of the more confusing moments for many homebuyers happens when they find a house they love online, only to discover it is already “under contract.”

Most buyers assume that means the home is effectively sold.

Not necessarily.

In real estate, “under contract” often means a transaction has started, not that it is guaranteed to close. Between accepted offer and closing sits a stretch of inspections, financing approvals, appraisals, title work, contingencies, and deadlines where deals can still fall apart.

And sometimes, they do.

According to the National Association of REALTORS®’ REALTORS® Confidence Index, approximately Continue Reading →

Metro East Real Estate Market Sees Significant Growth in May 2026

By Dennis Norman, on May 10th, 2026

The Metro East real estate market has experienced notable growth as of May 2026, with homes selling for a median price of $212,500 in April. This marks an impressive 11.55% increase from April 2025, when the median sold price was $190,501. Additionally, the median sold price in April 2026 reflects a 6.25% rise from March 2026, when it stood at $200,000. The median list price also saw an increase, reaching $230,000, up 9.52% from $210,000 in April 2025.

The number of home sales in the Metro East area has risen as well, with 689 homes sold in April 2026, a Continue Reading →

May 2026 Real Estate Market Update: St. Charles County Sees Shifts in Home Prices and Sales

By Dennis Norman, on May 8th, 2026

The real estate market in St. Charles County experienced notable changes in April 2026, with homes selling for a median price of $364,500. This marks a 2.39% increase from April 2025, where the median sold price was $356,000. However, when compared to March 2026, April’s median sold price represents a 2.80% decrease from $375,000. The median list price in April 2026 was $419,900, showing a significant rise of 15.04% from $365,000 in April 2025.

In terms of sales volume, there were 484 home sales in April 2026, a slight decline of 3.01% from the 499 homes sold in April Continue Reading →

May 2026 St. Louis MSA Real Estate Market Update: Rising Home Prices and Sales

By Dennis Norman, on May 7th, 2026

The St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) real estate market continues to show strength as of May 2026, with notable increases in both home prices and sales volume. In April 2026, homes in the St. Louis MSA sold for a median price of $285,000, marking a 3.64% rise from the median price of $275,000 recorded in April 2025. This growth also represents a modest 0.71% increase from March 2026, when the median sold price was $283,000.

The median list price in April 2026 reached $305,000, up 7.02% from $285,000 in April 2025, indicating a strong demand in the local real Continue Reading →

Why Some Homes Sit… Even When They’re Priced Right And What Most Sellers Miss About Demand

By Karen Moeller, on May 5th, 2026

Drive through parts of St. Louis this week and you will see it in real time. Patios fill up, sidewalks get busier, and restaurants and shops pull people in without much effort. Cinco de Mayo, at least as it is widely celebrated here, puts something on display that matters in real estate far beyond a single day.

Some places attract people naturally. Others have to work for attention.

In real estate, when a home does not sell quickly, the default explanation is usually price. If it is not price, then it must be condition or marketing. Those are Continue Reading →

What You’re Missing When You Look at a Home Online

By Karen Moeller, on May 1st, 2026

A listing tells you everything… until it doesn’t.

It does not take long for most buyers to form an opinion about a home they find online. A quick look at the price, a scroll through the photos, and within a minute or less, a decision starts to take shape.

If you want to see how quickly that happens, pull up any home and look at it the way you normally would:

👉 St Louis Real Estate Search

At first glance, the information feels complete. The price is there, the photos are polished, and the basic details appear straightforward. It gives Continue Reading →

No Income Tax? What Missouri’s New Tax Proposal Could Mean for Home Buyers and Sellers

By Karen Moeller, on April 28th, 2026

A look at how HJR 173/174 could shift where real estate transaction costs show up

No income tax. That tends to get people’s attention. But money has a way of finding its way back into the equation, just through a different door.

In real estate, the more useful question is not whether taxes go away. It is where they show up next.

Missouri is currently exploring that exact shift. Through House Joint Resolutions 173 and 174, the state is considering a path to gradually eliminate income tax. For those who want to review the actual language, you can find Continue Reading →

St. Louis City Real Estate Market Sees Strong Growth in April 2026

By Dennis Norman, on April 21st, 2026

The St. Louis City real estate market experienced significant growth in March 2026, with homes selling for a median price of $240,000. This represents a 9.09% increase from March 2025, when the median sold price was $220,000. Additionally, the median sold price in March 2026 marked an 8.11% rise from February 2026, which saw a median price of $222,000. Despite the rise in sold prices, the median list price in March 2026 was $220,000, down 7.17% from $237,000 in March 2025.

The number of home sales also increased, with 239 homes sold in March 2026, a 2.14% increase from the Continue Reading →

April 2026 Franklin County Real Estate Market Update: Rising Home Prices and Sales

By Dennis Norman, on April 20th, 2026

The Franklin County real estate market continues to show robust growth as of April 2026, with significant increases in both home prices and sales. According to the latest data, homes in Franklin County sold for a median price of $277,500 in March 2026. This marks a 4.13% increase from March 2025, when the median sold price was $266,500. Additionally, the March 2026 median price represents a 5.71% rise compared to February 2026, when it was $262,500.

The market also saw a notable increase in the median list price, which reached $309,272 in March 2026. This is a substantial 15.83% jump Continue Reading →

April 2026 St. Louis County Real Estate Market Update: Rising Home Prices and Sales Trends

By Dennis Norman, on April 19th, 2026

The St. Louis County real estate market continues to show dynamic shifts as of April 2026, with notable changes in home prices and sales activity. In March 2026, homes sold for a median price of $278,500. This represents a 5.09% increase from the median sold price of $265,000 in March 2025. Additionally, March 2026 saw an 11.18% rise in median sold prices compared to February 2026, when the median was $250,501.

Despite the increase in sold prices, the median list price dropped to $250,000, marking a 10.87% decrease from $280,500 in March 2025. The number of home sales also saw Continue Reading →