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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 →

Steady Growth in St. Louis Metro Home Sales: A Positive Start to 2026

By Dennis Norman, on April 17th, 2026

The St. Louis metropolitan area has experienced a promising start to the 2026 real estate market, with 6,665 homes sold through the end of March. This marks a slight yet encouraging increase of 0.71% compared to the 6,618 homes sold during the same period last year. This steady growth is a positive indicator for both potential home buyers and sellers, suggesting a stable market environment. The St. Louis metro area, encompassing counties in both Missouri and Illinois, continues to attract families and individuals seeking a vibrant and affordable place to call home.

Despite the modest year-over-year growth, the market remains Continue Reading →

Jefferson County Real Estate Market Sees Strong Growth in March 2026

By Dennis Norman, on April 15th, 2026

The Jefferson County real estate market continues to show robust growth as of April 2026. In March, homes sold for a median price of $295,000, marking a significant increase of 10.49% compared to March 2025, when the median price was $267,000. This upward trend is also evident when comparing to February 2026, with a 1.03% rise from a median price of $292,000.

The median list price in March 2026 was $324,900, reflecting a 12.03% increase from $290,000 in March 2025. Additionally, home sales in the region rose to 222, a 4.23% increase from the 213 homes sold in March Continue Reading →

April 2026 Metro East Real Estate Market Update: Rising Home Prices and Increased Sales

By Dennis Norman, on April 9th, 2026

The Metro East real estate market continues to show robust activity as of April 2026. Homes sold for a median price of $201,500 in March 2026, marking a significant 10.56% increase from the median sold price of $182,250 in March 2025. However, this median price reflects a slight decrease of 1.71% compared to February 2026, when the median sold price was $205,000. Meanwhile, the median list price in March 2026 rose to $225,000, up 7.40% from $209,500 in March 2025.

The number of home sales also saw positive growth, with 562 homes sold in March 2026, a 2.93% increase from Continue Reading →

Condo Prices Are Down in St. Louis—But the Best Deals Aren’t Where You Think

By Karen Moeller, on April 8th, 2026

Falling prices are creating opportunity, but only for buyers who understand what’s really driving the shift

Across much of the St. Louis market, condo values have been trending downward over the past five years. On the surface, that sounds like opportunity. Lower prices. Less competition. A chance to buy into areas that once felt out of reach. If you are a buyer right now, it is easy to feel like you are finally getting a break.

But here is the part that is getting lost in the conversation. Falling prices do not automatically equal better deals.

In today’s condo market, Continue Reading →

April 2026 St. Charles County Real Estate Market Update: Rising Prices and Reduced Sales

By Dennis Norman, on April 8th, 2026

The St. Charles County real estate market continues to experience significant changes, as evidenced by the latest data from March 2026. Homes in the area sold for a median price of $375,000, marking a 5.90% increase from March 2025’s median of $354,112. This upward trend is also reflected in a month-over-month comparison, with March’s median price showing a 7.14% rise from February 2026, when the median was $350,000.

In terms of listing prices, the median list price in March 2026 reached $415,000, representing a substantial 14.33% increase from the previous year’s median list price of $363,000. However, despite the rising Continue Reading →

St. Louis MSA Real Estate Market Update: April 2026

By Dennis Norman, on April 7th, 2026

The St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) real estate market continues to show a robust performance as of April 2026. Homes in the region sold for a median price of $285,000 in March 2026, marking a 6.74% increase from March 2025, when the median price was $267,000. This figure also reflects a 5.58% rise from February 2026, when the median sold price was $269,950. The median list price for homes reached $299,900, up 5.23% from $285,000 in March 2025.

In terms of sales volume, there were 2,572 home sales in March 2026, a slight decrease of 1.27% compared to the Continue Reading →

Termites in St. Louis: Why Spring Is Prime Time and What Most Homeowners Get Wrong

By Karen Moeller, on March 26th, 2026

If you think termites are a summer problem, you are already a step behind

In Missouri, termite activity starts ramping up as early as March and peaks through May. That timing catches a lot of homeowners off guard, especially in St. Louis where spring also happens to be one of the busiest real estate seasons of the year.

And here is where things get interesting. The biggest surprises about termites are not when they show up. It is how they show up, what they actually damage, and how often people miss the signs.

Surprise #1: The “swarm” is not Continue Reading →

Can You Hear Me Now? Listening When the Real Estate Market Speaks

By Karen Moeller, on March 25th, 2026

Every home enters the market with a number attached to it. Sometimes that number comes from data. Sometimes it comes from a prior conversation. Sometimes it comes from what a seller hopes the home is worth.

Then the market responds. Showings happen. Buyers walk through. Offers come in. And something interesting often occurs. The offers are not random. They tend to cluster. Different buyers. Different agents. Different motivations. Yet the numbers often land in a similar range. That is not coincidence. That is the market providing feedback.

In one recent situation, a home received multiple offers over time that were remarkably consistent in both Continue Reading →

March 2026 St. Louis City Real Estate Market Update: Rising Home Prices Amidst Decreasing Sales

By Dennis Norman, on March 21st, 2026

The St. Louis City real estate market continues to experience dynamic changes as of March 2026. In February 2026, homes in the St. Louis City area sold for a median price of $222,000. This represents a notable increase of 9.63% from February 2025, when the median sold price was $202,500. The median sold price also rose by 10.45% compared to January 2026, when it was $201,000.

Despite the increase in selling prices, the median list price in February 2026 was $220,000, marking a decrease of 6.38% from $235,000 in February 2025. Additionally, the number of home sales in February 2026 Continue Reading →

Home Prices Have Soared…But Have They Really? A Deeper Look at the Data

By Dennis Norman, on March 20th, 2026

When people say home prices are out of control, they are usually looking only at the price in dollars. Your chart shows why that can be misleading. In St. Louis, the median home price rose from about $39,000 in 1975 to about $340,000 today, and gold also went up about 8 to 10 times over that same period. That does not necessarily mean houses became dramatically more expensive in real terms. It shows how much buying power the dollar has lost.

The gold comparison is what really changes the picture. In 1975, it took about 274 ounces of gold to Continue Reading →

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

By Dennis Norman, on March 20th, 2026

The Franklin County real estate market continues to show signs of growth as we move through March 2026. In February, homes sold for a median price of $262,500, marking a 0.96% increase from both February 2025 and January 2026, when the median sold price was $260,000. This steady rise in home prices reflects a robust demand in the area.

Additionally, the median list price in February 2026 was $303,000, representing a significant 13.91% increase from $266,000 in February 2025. This surge in list prices suggests sellers are optimistic about the market’s strength and are positioning their properties accordingly.

February 2026 Continue Reading →

March 2026 St. Louis County Real Estate Market Update: Rising Home Prices Amid Decreased Sales

By Dennis Norman, on March 19th, 2026

The St. Louis County real estate market continues to show resilience as home prices rise despite a slight dip in sales. In February 2026, homes in the area sold for a median price of $250,001, marking a 3.79% increase from February 2025, when the median sold price was $240,875. This price also represents a negligible increase from January 2026, where the median was $250,000.

However, the median list price saw a significant decrease, dropping 14.29% to $240,000 from $280,000 in February 2025. This shift indicates a potential adjustment in seller expectations or market conditions. Additionally, there were 768 home sales Continue Reading →

Missouri Homeowners Hit With Nearly 34% Insurance Spike…Lawsuit Abuse May Be Part of the Problem

By Dennis Norman, on March 18th, 2026

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Homeowners across Missouri, including many in the St. Louis area, are feeling the squeeze from sharply rising insurance premiums, and a newly released report suggests legal system abuse may be playing a bigger role than many realize. According to the report, Missouri homeowners insurance premiums have jumped 33.9% from 2021 to 2024, adding yet another affordability challenge for buyers, sellers, and real estate investors.

While severe weather and rebuilding costs are often blamed for rising premiums, the report points to increasing litigation tied to property claims, particularly involving roofing, wind, and hail damage. These lawsuits can drive up claim costs Continue Reading →

St. Louis Metro Home Sales Experience Steady Growth in Early 2026

By Dennis Norman, on March 17th, 2026

The St. Louis metropolitan area is witnessing a steady increase in home sales as 2026 unfolds, with 4,038 homes sold by the end of February. This represents a slight yet positive growth of 0.62% compared to the same period last year, when 4,013 homes were sold. This upward trend indicates a resilient housing market, offering opportunities for both home buyers and sellers to engage in a dynamic real estate environment. The real estate market in the St. Louis metro area, spanning counties in both Missouri and Illinois, continues to be a focal point for families seeking to settle in a Continue Reading →

Jefferson County Real Estate Market Sees Rising Prices Amid Fewer Sales – March 2026 Update

By Dennis Norman, on March 15th, 2026

The Jefferson County real estate market continues to exhibit growth in home prices as of March 2026. According to the latest data, homes sold for a median price of $290,000 in February 2026, marking a 5.47% increase from the median price of $274,950 in February 2025. This upward trend is also reflected in a month-over-month increase of 3.59% from January 2026, when the median sold price was $279,950.

The median list price in February 2026 was $339,900, a significant rise of 17.25% compared to $289,900 in February 2025. Despite these price increases, the number of home sales in Jefferson County Continue Reading →

March 2026 Metro East Real Estate Market Sees Rising Home Prices and Sales

By Dennis Norman, on March 9th, 2026

The Metro East real estate market continues to show strong growth as of March 2026, with significant increases in both home prices and sales volume. In February 2026, homes in the Metro East area sold for a median price of $205,000, marking a 14.53% rise from the median price of $179,000 in February 2025. This increase also represents a 13.89% jump from January 2026, when the median sold price was $180,000.

The median list price for homes in February 2026 was $215,000, up 4.49% from $205,770 in February 2025. Additionally, the number of home sales reached 483, a 5.92% increase Continue Reading →

St. Charles County Real Estate Market Update: March 2026

By Dennis Norman, on March 8th, 2026

The St. Charles County real estate market shows stability and growth as we analyze the latest data for February 2026. Homes sold for a median price of $350,000, remaining unchanged from February 2025. However, this represents a 1.55% increase from January 2026’s median sold price of $344,655. The median list price also saw a significant rise, reaching $456,500 in February 2026, up 26.81% from $360,000 in February 2025.

Additionally, home sales have increased, with 336 homes sold in February 2026, marking a 17.48% rise from 286 sales in February 2025. For a detailed visual representation of these trends, refer Continue Reading →

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

By Dennis Norman, on March 7th, 2026

The St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) real estate market continues to show strong growth as of March 2026. Homes sold for a median price of $269,950 in February 2026, marking a 7.98% increase from the same period last year when the median price was $250,000. This upward trend is further highlighted by a 5.90% rise in median sold prices from January 2026, which stood at $254,900.

The median list price also saw a significant increase, reaching $299,900 in February 2026, up 6.16% from $282,500 in February 2025. Additionally, the market experienced a boost in home sales, with 2,092 transactions Continue Reading →

St. Louis City Real Estate Market Update: February 2026 Overview

By Dennis Norman, on February 21st, 2026

The St. Louis City real estate market has experienced notable shifts as of February 2026. Homes sold for a median price of $200,500 in January 2026, marking a 7.79% decrease from January 2025’s median of $217,450. This price also reflects a 14.68% decline from December 2025, when the median price was $235,000. The median list price in January 2026 stood at $199,700, down 15.02% from $235,000 a year earlier.

In terms of sales volume, there were 154 home sales in January 2026, representing an 8.33% decrease from the 168 homes sold in January 2025. These statistics, along with other key Continue Reading →

February 2026 Franklin County Real Estate Market Update: Home Prices and Sales Trends

By Dennis Norman, on February 20th, 2026

In February 2026, the Franklin County real estate market experienced notable shifts in both home prices and sales activity. Homes sold for a median price of $260,000 in January 2026, marking a 9.57% decrease from January 2025’s median price of $287,500. This recent median price also represents a 7.64% decline compared to December 2025, when the median sold price was $281,500. Despite the drop in sold prices, the median list price saw a significant increase, reaching $310,000 in January 2026—a 16.54% rise from $266,000 in January 2025.

The number of home sales in Franklin County also saw an uptick, with Continue Reading →

St. Louis County Real Estate Market Update: February 2026 Overview

By Dennis Norman, on February 19th, 2026

The St. Louis County real estate market has shown notable shifts as we enter February 2026. In January, homes sold for a median price of $250,500, marking an 8.68% increase from the $230,500 median price in January 2025. However, this figure represents a 4.39% decrease compared to December 2025, where the median sold price was $262,000.

The median list price in January 2026 was $209,950, significantly lower by 25.02% compared to $280,000 in January 2025. Additionally, there were 679 home sales recorded, a 7.99% decrease from the 738 sales in January of the previous year.

For a detailed visual representation Continue Reading →

St. Louis Metro Home Sales See Slight Dip in Early 2026

By Dennis Norman, on February 17th, 2026

As of January 2026, the St. Louis metropolitan area, spanning counties in both Missouri and Illinois, has experienced a slight decline in home sales compared to the previous year. A total of 1,918 homes have been sold, marking a 2.59% decrease from the 1,969 homes sold during the same period in 2025. This subtle shift in the market indicates a potential opportunity for both buyers and sellers to reassess their strategies as the year progresses. Despite the dip, the market remains relatively stable, offering families and individuals a wide range of options to explore when considering a move within this Continue Reading →

February 2026 Jefferson County Real Estate Market Update: Key Trends and Insights

By Dennis Norman, on February 16th, 2026

The Jefferson County real estate market saw notable shifts in January 2026, as homes sold for a median price of $280,000. This marks a slight decrease of 1.75% from January 2025, where the median price stood at $285,000. However, there was a modest increase of 0.92% compared to December 2025, when the median sold price was $277,450.

The median list price in Jefferson County surged to $334,900, a significant 16.69% rise from $287,000 in January 2025. This increase in listing prices indicates a competitive market environment. Additionally, the number of home sales in January 2026 climbed to 185, reflecting Continue Reading →