By Dennis Norman, on January 7th, 2025 
The real estate market in the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) saw continued growth in December 2024, with a median sold price of $260,000. This represents a 9.24% increase from December 2023, when the median sold price was $238,000. However, there was a slight decrease of 1.89% from November 2024, when the median sold price was $265,000. These figures are based on data exclusively available from MORE, REALTORS®.
The median list price in December 2024 also saw an increase of 8.33%, rising from $240,000 in December 2023 to $260,000. This indicates strong demand for homes in the St. Louis Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on January 6th, 2025 
The real estate market in Franklin County, Missouri continues to show strong growth as we enter the new year. According to the latest data from MORE, REALTORS®, homes in the Franklin County area sold for a median price of $255,000 in December 2024. This represents a 10.87% increase from December 2023, when the median sold price was $230,000. Furthermore, last month’s median sold price of $255,000 also saw a 7.94% increase from November 2024, when the median sold price was $236,250.
The median list price in Franklin County also saw a significant increase, reaching $275,000 in December 2024. This is Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on December 24th, 2024 
As we approach this special time of year, we want to wish all our readers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Hanukkah. May your celebrations be filled with joy, warmth, and the love of family and friends.
Here’s to a season of peace, happiness, and prosperity for you and your loved ones. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey this year, and we look forward to serving you in the year to come!Christ
By Dennis Norman, on December 21st, 2024 
As of November 2024, the St Louis City real estate market continues to show strong growth and stability. According to data exclusively available from MORE, REALTORS®, the median sold price for homes in the St Louis City update was $205,000, representing a 3.80% increase from November 2023 when the median sold price was $197,500. However, this is a 4.65% decrease from October 2024 when the median sold price was $215,000.
The median list price for homes in the St Louis City update also saw an increase, rising to $209,000 in November 2024, a 4.55% increase from $199,900 in November 2023. Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on December 19th, 2024 
The real estate market in St Louis County continues to thrive, with homes selling for a median price of $268,000 in November 2024. This marks a significant increase of 15.27% from November 2023, when the median sold price was $232,500. However, there was a slight decrease of 10.07% compared to October 2024, when the median sold price was $298,000.
According to the chart below, exclusively available from MORE, REALTORS®, the median list price for homes in St Louis County was $269,900 in November 2024. This represents a 17.40% increase from November 2023, when the median list price was $229,900.
Despite Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on December 18th, 2024 
A recent LendingTree survey sheds light on Americans’ sentiment toward the housing market, with 38% of respondents believing the market is at risk of crashing in the next year. This concern cuts across various demographics, reflecting broader economic uncertainty.
The survey, conducted in October 2024, highlights generational and financial divides in perceptions. Younger generations and households with lower incomes are more likely to fear a downturn, while higher-income earners and older respondents appear less concerned. With headlines still buzzing about affordability challenges and mortgage rates, these results suggest lingering worries about market stability.
As always, whether the market soars or Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on December 16th, 2024 
The real estate market in Jefferson County continued to show strong growth in November 2024, with the median home price increasing by 6.78% compared to the same time last year. According to the latest data from , homes in the Jefferson County area sold for a median price of $260,000, up from $243,500 in November 2023.
While this represents a significant increase in home prices, it is important to note that there was a slight decrease compared to the previous month. In October 2024, the median sold price was $276,000, making November’s median price a 5.80% decrease. However, this Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on December 9th, 2024 
As of November 2024, the real estate market in the metro east area showed strong growth with an increase in median sold prices. According to data exclusively available from MORE, REALTORS®, homes in the metro east update sold for a median price of $206000, a significant 21.18% increase from November 2023 when the median sold price was $170000. This also marks a slight decrease of 0.96% from October 2024, when the median sold price was $208000.
The median list price in the metro east update also saw a significant increase of 20.59% from $170000 in November 2023 to $205000 in Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on December 9th, 2024 
The latest data from the St Charles County real estate market is in, and it’s showing positive signs for both buyers and sellers. According to the chart below, exclusively available from MORE, REALTORS®, the median sold price for homes in the update during November 2024 was $360,500. This represents a 3.00% increase from November 2023, when the median sold price was $350,000.
While the median sold price saw a slight decrease of 2.57% from October 2024, when it was $370,000, the overall trend is still on the rise. Additionally, the median list price for homes in the update was $359,900, Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on December 7th, 2024
The St. Louis real estate market continues to show strong growth as we head into the end of 2024. According to the latest data from MORE, REALTORS®, the median sold price for homes in the stl msa update was $265,000 in November 2024. This represents a significant increase of 11.60% from November 2023, when the median sold price was $237,450.
However, there was a slight decrease in median sold price from the previous month, with October 2024 showing a median sold price of $277,000. This decrease of 4.33% is likely due to seasonal fluctuations and is not indicative of a Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on December 6th, 2024
As of November 2024, the real estate market in Franklin County has seen a decrease in median sold price compared to the same time last year. According to data exclusively provided by MORE, REALTORS®, homes in the county sold for a median price of $237500, a 3.04% decrease from November 2023 when the median sold price was $244950.
This decrease in median sold price is also reflected in the month-over-month data, with a 6.31% decrease from October 2024 when the median sold price was $253499. The median list price for homes in Franklin County also saw a slight decrease of Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on November 21st, 2024
As of October 2024, the St Louis City real estate market is showing signs of stability, with a slight decrease in median sold price compared to the same time last year. According to data exclusively available from MORE, REALTORS®, homes in the St Louis City area sold for a median price of $215,500, a decrease of 0.05% from October 2023. This also represents a 2.82% decrease from September 2024, when the median sold price was $221,750.
However, it’s not all bad news for homeowners in the St Louis City update. The median list price for homes in the area increased Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on November 19th, 2024
The latest data from the St Louis County update shows a strong real estate market, with a significant increase in median sold prices compared to last year. According to the chart below, exclusively available from MORE, REALTORS®, homes in the St Louis County sold for a median price of $298,000 in October 2024, a 26.81% increase from October 2023. This also represents a 4.56% increase from September 2024, when the median sold price was $285000.
The median list price in October 2024 was $295,000, a 31.11% increase from October 2023’s median list price of $225,000. Despite this increase, there were Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on November 15th, 2024
The real estate market in Jefferson County, as of October 2024, continues to show strong growth and demand. According to data from MORE, REALTORS®, the median sold price for homes in the county was $276,000, representing a 4.47% increase from October 2023. This also marks a 2.22% increase from September 2024, when the median sold price was $270,000.
The median list price for homes in Jefferson County also saw a significant increase, reaching $278,000 in October 2024. This is a 5.92% increase from October 2023, when the median list price was $262,450.
In terms of sales volume, there were 223 Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on November 11th, 2024 
Today, as we recognize Veterans Day, we take a moment to honor the men and women who have served and sacrificed to protect our freedoms. Veterans have defended our way of life, ensuring that the fundamental rights we enjoy as Americans are preserved, including the right to own property and pursue the American Dream of homeownership. Their dedication and bravery have not only safeguarded our nation but also reinforced the values that make homeownership possible in a free and democratic society.
Owning real estate is a privilege many of us might take for granted, but it’s rooted in the very Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on November 9th, 2024
The latest data from MORE, REALTORS® reveals that the metro east real estate market continues to experience strong growth. In October 2024, the median sold price for homes in the metro east update was $205,000, representing an 11.14% increase from the same time last year when the median sold price was $184,450. This also marks a 2.22% increase from September 2024, when the median sold price was $200,550.
The median list price for homes in the metro east update also saw an increase, reaching $199,900 in October 2024, an 8.38% jump from October 2023’s median list price of $184,450. Additionally, Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on November 8th, 2024
The real estate market in St Charles County continues to show strong growth as we head into the final months of 2024. According to the latest data from MORE, REALTORS®, the median sold price for homes in the St Charles County update during October 2024 was $370,000, representing a 5.74% increase from the same time last year. This also marks a 2.46% increase from September 2024, when the median sold price was $361,113.
The median list price for homes in the St Charles County update was $375,000, a 7.14% increase from October 2023. And with 406 home sales in October Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on November 6th, 2024
The latest data from MORE, REALTORS® shows that the real estate market in Franklin County has seen a decrease in median sold price for the month of October 2024. Homes in the area sold for a median price of $253499, which is 7.82% lower than the median sold price in October 2023, which was $275000. Despite this decrease, last month’s median sold price of $253499 also represents a 3.26% increase from September 2024, when the median sold price was $245500.
The median list price in Franklin County also saw a decrease, dropping 5.28% from $265000 in October 2023 to $251000 Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on October 21st, 2024
The real estate market in St Louis City has been on the rise, with home prices increasing steadily over the past year. According to the latest data from MORE, REALTORS®, the median sold price for homes in the St Louis City update during September 2024 was $222500, a 0.91% increase from the same time last year when the median sold price was $220500. However, there was a slight decrease of 2.20% compared to the previous month’s median sold price of $227500.
The median list price for homes in the St Louis City update also saw an increase of 2.38% from Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on October 19th, 2024
As of September 2024, the St. Louis County real estate market continues to show strong performance. According to the latest data from MORE, REALTORS®, the median sold price for homes in the county was $285,000, representing a 3.07% increase from September 2023. However, this is a slight decrease of 1.59% from August 2024 when the median sold price was $289,616.
The median list price for homes in St. Louis County also saw an increase, reaching $283,450 in September 2024, a 5.02% jump from the same time last year. Despite these increases, there were 944 home sales in September 2024, a Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on October 15th, 2024
The real estate market in Jefferson County has continued to show strength and growth, according to the latest data available from MORE, REALTORS®. In September 2024, the median sold price for homes in the Jefferson County area was $274,900, a 7.80% increase from the same time last year when the median sold price was $255,000. This also marks a 1.81% increase from August 2024, when the median sold price was $270,000.
The median list price for homes in Jefferson County also saw an increase, rising to $269,900 in September 2024, an 8.00% jump from $249,900 in September 2023. However, there Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on October 9th, 2024
The real estate market in the metro east area of St. Louis, MO continues to show strong growth, according to data from MORE, REALTORS®. In September 2024, the median sold price for homes in the metro east update was $202,500, representing a 9.46% increase from the same time last year when the median sold price was $185,000. This also marks a 1.30% increase from August 2024, when the median sold price was $199,900.
The median list price in September 2024 was $204,450, a 12.03% increase from September 2023 when it was $182,500. Despite a slight decrease in the number of Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on October 8th, 2024
The real estate market in St Charles County saw a slight increase in median sold price during September 2024. According to the latest data from MORE, REALTORS®, homes in the st charles county update sold for a median price of $365000, which is 1.53% higher compared to September 2023 when the median sold price was $359500.
This also marks a 0.00% increase from August 2024, when the median sold price was $365000. The median list price in September 2024 was $365000, showing a 2.47% increase from $356200 in September 2023. These numbers indicate a steady and strong market in St Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on October 7th, 2024
The real estate market in the stl msa update continues to show strong growth as we head into the fall season. According to the latest data from MORE, REALTORS®, the median sold price for homes in the stl msa update was $270,000 in September 2024, a 4.85% increase from the same time last year when the median sold price was $257,500.
While there was a slight decrease of 1.82% in median sold price from August 2024, when it was $275,000, this is still a positive sign for the market. The median list price also saw an increase of 7.60% from Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on October 7th, 2024
The real estate market in Franklin County, as of September 2024, continues to show steady growth. According to the latest data from MORE, REALTORS®, the median sold price for homes in the county was $248000, a slight increase of 0.22% from September 2023 when the median sold price was $247450. This also marks a 1.22% increase from the previous month of August 2024, when the median sold price was $245000.
The median list price for homes in Franklin County was $247450, a decrease of 0.98% from September 2023. However, despite this decrease, there were still 78 home sales in the Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on September 17th, 2024 
As of August 2024, year-to-date (YTD) home sales in St. Louis have reached 20,885, marking the lowest YTD level since August 2012, when sales were at 19,181. This represents a significant decline compared to more recent years, reflecting a slowdown in the real estate market. Various factors, including rising interest rates and affordability challenges, have contributed to this dip, and it’s clear that buyers are feeling the pressure.
This decline is even more striking when compared to the peak years, such as 2021, where YTD sales in August reached over 27,900. This downward trend indicates that we may be entering Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on September 9th, 2024
The latest real estate market data for the Metro East area has just been released, and it shows promising trends for homeowners and potential buyers alike. According to the chart below, exclusively available from MORE, REALTORS®, the median sold price for homes in the metro east update during August 2024 was $200000, marking an impressive 8.11% increase from the same time last year when the median sold price was $185000.
However, compared to July 2024, there was a slight decrease of 2.44% in the median sold price, dropping from $205000 to $200000. Despite this decrease, the overall trend of increasing Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on September 8th, 2024
As of August 2024, the St Charles County real estate market saw a slight decrease in median sold price compared to the same time last year. According to data exclusively available from MORE, REALTORS®, homes in the St Charles County update sold for a median price of $363,500, a 0.41% decrease from August 2023. This also represents a 2.94% decrease from July 2024, when the median sold price was $374,500.
However, the median list price for homes in St Charles County showed an increase of 1.36% from $360,000 in August 2023 to $364,900 in August 2024. This indicates that sellers Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on September 8th, 2024
The St. Louis real estate market saw a slight increase in median home prices during August 2024, with homes selling for a median price of $275,000. This is a 3.77% increase from August 2023, when the median sold price was $265,000. However, compared to July 2024, there was a decrease of 3.51% in median sold price, when it was $285,000.
According to the chart below, provided exclusively by MORE, REALTORS®, the median list price for homes in the St. Louis MSA also saw an increase of 7.84% from August 2023, with a current median list price of $275,000. However, there Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on September 6th, 2024 
In a groundbreaking analysis from the National Bureau of Economic Research, a recent report has challenged some prevailing assumptions about the impact of lowering real estate agent fees on home prices. According to the findings, a reduction in agent fees, contrary to what some might expect, could lead to higher house prices. This is because lower future transaction costs enhance the overall value of housing as a durable asset, increasing consumer welfare, primarily benefiting current homeowners over prospective buyers.
For homeowners in St. Louis, this suggests a more complex real estate landscape where the benefits of lowered agent fees might Continue Reading →
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