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St. Louis Home Tour Video Map Sees Surge in New Additions

By Dennis Norman, on September 16th, 2026

The St. Louis metro area now boasts an impressive 8,643 home tour videos in its catalogue. This figure underscores the growing reliance on video walkthroughs in real estate, offering potential buyers a comprehensive view of properties that traditional photographs simply cannot provide. Video tours allow viewers to understand the flow between rooms, assess the steepness of stairs, and gauge the true scale of spaces, enhancing the home-buying process significantly.

In the past 30 days alone, 211 new video tours have been added to the St. Louis metro catalogue, with 49 of these additions occurring in just the last week. Leading Continue Reading →

What Inflation Does to 50 Years of St. Louis Home Appreciation

By Karen Moeller, on September 15th, 2026

When we talk about how much a house has appreciated, the math seems pretty straightforward. What did you pay for it, and what is it worth today?

I started thinking differently about that after reading an analysis by my broker, Dennis Norman of MORE, REALTORS®, who has been tracking and analyzing St. Louis real estate data for decades.. Dennis compared St. Louis home prices in 1975 and today, first in dollars and then in gold. His numbers produced a striking result. The home price in his analysis increased from $39,550 to $339,736, while the amount of gold required to Continue Reading →

Jefferson County Real Estate Market Update: September 2026

By Dennis Norman, on September 15th, 2026

The Jefferson County real estate market continues to show strong growth, with key metrics indicating a robust performance in August 2026. Homes sold for a median price of $315,000, marking a 5.00% increase from $300,000 in August 2025. This upward trend is also reflected in the month-over-month comparison, as the median sold price rose by 0.88% from July 2026’s $312,250.

The median list price in Jefferson County reached $324,900, a significant 10.14% increase from $295,000 in August 2025, suggesting strong demand and competitive market conditions. Additionally, home sales saw a notable rise, with 297 transactions occurring in August 2026, up Continue Reading →

What Makes an Old Kirkwood House Worth Saving?

By Karen Moeller, on September 13th, 2026

Walk around Kirkwood long enough and you will see the yard signs: “Protect Historic Kirkwood.”

I understand the sentiment. Part of what makes Kirkwood look and feel like Kirkwood is its collection of older homes. But preserving those homes gets more complicated when the way people live changes, the cost of renovation climbs, and the land underneath a smaller older house becomes increasingly valuable.

Earlier this year, that tension played out very publicly over the 1858 house on N. Taylor Avenue. After a legal fight over its demolition, the house came down in May. City records show a Continue Reading →

St. Louis Home Tour Video Map Surpasses 8,600 Listings, Offering In-Depth Views of Local Properties

By Dennis Norman, on September 9th, 2026

The St. Louis metro area’s home tour video catalogue has reached an impressive 8,643 tours as of September 9, 2026, providing potential homebuyers with a comprehensive look at properties across 311 markets. Video walkthroughs have become an invaluable tool for buyers, offering a more detailed perspective than traditional photographs. They allow viewers to see how rooms connect, assess the steepness of stairs, and gauge the true size of spaces, all of which are crucial elements when considering a home purchase.

In the past 30 days alone, 198 new tours have been added to the map, with 46 of those being Continue Reading →

September 2026 Metro East Real Estate Market Update: Rising Trends and Key Insights

By Dennis Norman, on September 9th, 2026

The Metro East real estate market continues to show dynamic changes as of September 2026. In August, homes sold for a median price of $216,000, marking a 5.37% increase from the previous year when the median was $205,000. However, this also represents an 8.09% decrease from July 2026’s median sold price of $235,000. The median list price in August 2026 was $230,000, up 6.98% from $215,000 in August 2025, indicating a robust demand in the market.

The number of home sales also saw a slight increase, with 699 homes sold in August 2026, a 2.04% rise from the 685 Continue Reading →

September 2026 St. Charles County Real Estate Market Update: Prices and Sales on the Rise

By Dennis Norman, on September 8th, 2026

The St. Charles County real estate market experienced notable changes in August 2026. Homes sold for a median price of $370,000, marking a 2.78% increase from the same period last year when the median price was $360,000. However, this figure represents a 4.78% decrease from July 2026’s median sold price of $388,560. Meanwhile, the median list price in August 2026 was $409,900, reflecting a significant 10.26% rise from $371,750 in August 2025.

The market also saw an uptick in activity, with 526 homes sold in August 2026, a 7.57% increase compared to the 489 homes sold in August 2025. For Continue Reading →

September 2026 St. Louis MSA Real Estate Market Update: Prices Rise, Sales Decline

By Dennis Norman, on September 7th, 2026

The St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) real estate market showed notable trends in August 2026. Homes sold for a median price of $305,000, marking an increase of 6.09% from August 2025 when the median price was $287,500. However, this figure represents a slight decrease of 1.61% compared to July 2026, where the median sold price was $310,000. The median list price in August 2026 was $299,900, reflecting a 3.41% rise from $290,000 in August 2025.

In terms of sales volume, there were 3,204 home sales in the St. Louis MSA in August 2026, a decrease of 2.79% from the Continue Reading →

St. Louis Home Tour Video Map Sees Surge in New Additions

By Dennis Norman, on September 4th, 2026

The most watched home tour video in the St. Louis metro area is of 1410 Fournier Dr in Crestwood, MO, with an impressive 187,422 views. This highlights the growing interest in video walkthroughs as a tool for both buyers and curious observers alike. Video tours offer a unique advantage over traditional photographs by providing a more comprehensive view of a property. They allow potential buyers to see how rooms connect, assess the steepness of staircases, and get a true sense of the space’s size. This can be particularly beneficial in understanding the layout and flow of a home, aspects that Continue Reading →

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

By Dennis Norman, on August 31st, 2026

The St. Louis City real estate market experienced notable shifts in July 2026. Homes sold for a median price of $235,000, marking a 5.51% decrease from July 2025’s median of $248,700. This also represents a 9.62% drop from June 2026, when the median sold price was $260,000. Concurrently, the median list price in July 2026 was $215,000, down 9.66% from $238,000 in July 2025.

Despite the decrease in prices, the market saw an uptick in activity, with 306 home sales in July 2026, a 16.79% increase from the 262 sales recorded in July 2025. These figures indicate a dynamic market Continue Reading →

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

By Dennis Norman, on August 20th, 2026

The Franklin County real estate market continues to show signs of growth as of August 2026. Homes sold for a median price of $276,500 in July 2026, marking a 5.33% increase from the median price of $262,500 in July 2025. However, this represents a slight decrease of 2.98% compared to June 2026, when the median sold price was $285,000. The median list price saw a significant rise to $317,650, up 15.51% from $275,000 in July 2025, indicating strong seller confidence in the market.

Additionally, home sales in Franklin County remained steady, with 121 transactions in July 2026, a modest increase Continue Reading →

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

By Dennis Norman, on August 19th, 2026

The St. Louis County real estate market continues to show dynamic changes as of August 2026. In July 2026, homes sold for a median price of $320,000, marking a significant increase of 8.47% from the median sold price of $295,000 in July 2025. However, this figure also represents a slight decrease of 1.54% compared to June 2026, when the median sold price was $325,000.

Interestingly, the median list price for homes in July 2026 was $250,000, reflecting a decrease of 13.76% from $289,900 in July 2025. This shift in listing prices may indicate changing seller strategies or market conditions. Continue Reading →

St. Louis Metro Home Sales Surge in 2026: A Positive Trend for Buyers and Sellers

By Dennis Norman, on August 17th, 2026

The St. Louis metropolitan area is experiencing a notable uptick in home sales this year. As of July 31st, 2026, a total of 20,366 homes have been sold across the metro area, marking a 4.86% increase compared to the 19,422 homes sold during the same period in 2025. This growth indicates a robust housing market, offering opportunities for both buyers looking to settle in the region and sellers aiming to capitalize on the rising demand. The increase in sales underscores the region’s appeal, with its diverse neighborhoods and vibrant communities attracting families and individuals alike.

For those interested in the Continue Reading →

August 2026 Jefferson County Real Estate Market Update: Rising Home Prices and Market Trends

By Dennis Norman, on August 15th, 2026

The Jefferson County real estate market continues to show resilience with a steady increase in home prices. In July 2026, the median sold price for homes reached $312,250, marking a 2.38% rise from $305,000 in July 2025. This upward trend also reflects a 2.88% increase compared to June 2026, when the median sold price was $303,500. The market’s upward momentum is further highlighted by the median list price, which climbed to $324,950, representing a significant 10.15% increase from $295,000 in July 2025.

Despite the rising prices, the number of home sales in Jefferson County saw a slight decrease. In July Continue Reading →

August 2026 Metro East Real Estate Market Update: Steady Growth in Home Sales and Prices

By Dennis Norman, on August 9th, 2026

The Metro East real estate market continues to show positive trends as of August 2026. In July, homes sold for a median price of $235,000, marking a 2.17% increase from July 2025, when the median sold price was $230,000. Interestingly, this price remains unchanged from June 2026, indicating a stable market environment. The median list price for homes in July 2026 was $225,000, reflecting a 4.65% rise from $215,000 in July 2025.

The market also saw an uptick in activity, with 829 homes sold in July 2026, a significant 11.28% increase from the 745 homes sold in July 2025. This Continue Reading →

August 2026 St. Charles County Real Estate Market Update: Rising Prices and Increased Sales

By Dennis Norman, on August 8th, 2026

The St. Charles County real estate market continues to show robust activity as of August 2026. In July 2026, homes in the area sold for a median price of $386,250, marking a 4.96% increase from the median sold price of $368,000 in July 2025. However, this figure represents a slight decrease of 2.83% from June 2026, when the median sold price was $397,500.

The median list price for homes in July 2026 was $404,950, reflecting a significant 9.45% rise from $370,000 in July 2025. This increase in list prices indicates a strong seller’s market, with demand continuing to drive prices Continue Reading →

August 2026 St. Louis Real Estate Market Update: Steady Growth in Home Prices and Sales

By Dennis Norman, on August 7th, 2026

The St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) real estate market continues to exhibit steady growth as of August 2026. Homes sold in July 2026 for a median price of $310,000, marking a 3.96% increase from the median sold price of $298,200 in July 2025. This median sold price also remained consistent with June 2026, showing no change from the previous month.

The median list price for homes in the St. Louis MSA was $300,000 in July 2026, reflecting a 3.45% increase from $290,000 in July 2025. Additionally, the number of home sales increased by 4.52%, with 3,604 homes sold in Continue Reading →

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 →