By Dennis Norman, on December 7th, 2025 
The St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) real estate market saw notable changes in November 2025, with homes selling for a median price of $285,000. This represents a 7.18% increase compared to November 2024, when the median sold price was $265,900. However, this figure also marks a slight decrease of 1.72% from the previous month of October 2025, when the median sold price was $290,000.
The median list price for homes in the St. Louis MSA also experienced a rise, reaching $295,500 in November 2025. This is a 5.54% increase from the $280,000 recorded in November 2024. Despite the increase Continue Reading →
By Karen Moeller, on November 8th, 2025 
The Spring Real Estate Market Myth
Every year, right around Valentine’s Day, someone says it: “We’ll wait until spring to list — that’s when everyone buys.”
It sounds logical. The grass is greener, flowers bloom, and families want to move after the school year. But in reality, this well-worn belief doesn’t hold up in the St. Louis market. Spring might be busy, but it’s not the only season that sells homes — and in many cases, it’s not even the best one.
The Hype
For decades, national media and marketing campaigns have painted Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on November 7th, 2025
The St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) real estate market continues to show robust growth as of November 2025. Homes in the region sold for a median price of $290,000 in October 2025, marking a 3.57% increase from the $280,000 median price recorded in October 2024. This upward trend is further highlighted by a 1.75% rise from September 2025, where the median sold price was $285,000.
The median list price for homes also saw a significant increase, reaching $300,000 in October 2025. This represents a 7.14% growth compared to October 2024, when the median list price was $280,000. Additionally, Continue Reading →
By Karen Moeller, on November 6th, 2025 
If you’ve toured a home lately, you’ve probably heard it: “Don’t worry about the rate — you can always refinance later.”
It’s catchy, comforting, and — unfortunately — a little too convenient.
The “buy now, refinance later” pitch became the industry’s favorite lullaby as rates rose. It was meant to calm nervous buyers, but it’s drifted into wishful thinking disguised as strategy.
The Hype
The logic goes like this: get in the market now, build equity, and when rates drop (soon!), you’ll simply refinance and cut your payment. Easy math, right?
But that promise assumes a crystal ball. Rates Continue Reading →
By Karen Moeller, on November 1st, 2025 
When the air turns crisp and pumpkin-spice lattes make their annual comeback, another seasonal ritual quietly unfolds across St. Louis neighborhoods: the boundary dispute. Yes, October is the month when falling leaves, overhanging branches, and the great “whose tree is that?” debate takes center stage.
Why Fall Brings Out the Turf Wars
Blame it on the leaves—or the timing. As summer ends, more homeowners turn their attention outdoors, tackling gutters, fences, and yard cleanup. That’s when property lines get a little fuzzy. One neighbor trims the branches hanging over their fence; another rakes leaves from a tree technically rooted Continue Reading →
By Karen Moeller, on October 31st, 2025 
If you’ve driven through downtown Kirkwood lately, you’ve probably noticed the fencing, cranes, and construction buzz surrounding the historic Kirkwood Train Station. What looks like disruption is actually a once-in-a-generation investment … and one that’s likely to pay dividends for both the city and its homeowners.
🚆 From 1893 to 2026: A Legacy in Motion
Built in 1893, the Kirkwood Station has long been more than a train stop. It’s been a community landmark — a place where families greeted returning college kids, commuters caught the Amtrak to Chicago, and visitors got their first glimpse of Kirkwood’s small-town-with-soul charm. It’s Continue Reading →
By Karen Moeller, on October 30th, 2025 
For weeks after the winds died down on May 16, 2025, the St. Louis tornado left more than just rooftops shattered and trees uprooted – it cracked open the hidden workings of our housing market.
Meet Denise Harris (name changed for privacy). She spent the afternoon of the storm standing in her Walnut Park living room as a brick chimney collapsed sideways, before walking out to the curb and watching three men in out-of-state plates stop by: “You ready to sell?” they asked.
For families like Denise’s, the trauma is immediate. But for the Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on October 7th, 2025
The St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) real estate market continues to show robust activity as of October 2025. Homes sold for a median price of $283,000 in September 2025, marking a 4.81% increase from the median price of $270,000 in September 2024. However, this represents a slight decrease of 0.70% compared to August 2025, when the median sold price was $285,000. The median list price in September 2025 was $285,000, a significant increase of 7.55% from $265,000 in the same month last year.
Sales activity has also picked up, with 3,041 homes sold in September 2025, an increase of Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on September 9th, 2025 
The August 2025 housing data from Realtor.com® shows the national housing market gradually shifting toward balance, but here in St. Louis, we continue to stand out as one of the tightest markets in the country. While inventory is rising across much of the U.S., St. Louis saw just a 13.6% increase in active listings year-over-year—well below the national 20.9% gain. Even more telling, our market had only 2.9 months of supply in June, a strong indicator that sellers still have the upper hand locally, despite the broader cooling trend.
Across the 50 largest metros, St. Louis ranks among those with Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on September 8th, 2025
The real estate market in the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) experienced notable changes in August 2025. Homes sold for a median price of $285,000, marking a 5.24% increase from the median price of $270,800 in August 2024. However, this represents a slight decrease of 2.56% from July 2025, when the median price was $292,500. The median list price saw a similar trend, rising to $284,900 in August 2025, up 5.52% from $270,000 in August 2024.
In terms of sales volume, there were 3,306 home sales in the St. Louis MSA during August 2025, a slight decrease of 1.52% Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on August 7th, 2025
The St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) real estate market demonstrated sustained growth in July 2025, with notable increases in both home sales and prices. Homes sold for a median price of $295,000, marking a 5.36% rise from the previous year’s median of $280,000, and a 1.72% increase from June 2025’s median of $290,000. This consistent upward trend underscores a robust housing market in the region.
In terms of sales volume, the market remained stable with 3,484 homes sold in July 2025, slightly up by 0.09% compared to 3,481 sales in July 2024. The median list price also saw a Continue Reading →
By Karen Moeller, on July 15th, 2025 
A Satirical Look at Cut-Rate Real Estate Models—and Why Smart Agents Still Matter
[Opening: Observational Humor with a Mission]
You ever notice how people will spend hours reading Amazon reviews for an $18 waffle maker but choose a real estate agent—or worse, skip one entirely—because “the website made it easy”?
Lately, a growing number of online platforms are pitching a new real estate model: a one-stop shop where you can get pre-approved, pick a house, choose an agent, and close the deal without ever leaving your couch—or, let’s be honest, putting on pants.
It sounds convenient. Until you realize the Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on July 7th, 2025
The St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) real estate market experienced subtle shifts in June 2025. Homes sold for a median price of $290,001, showing a slight decrease of 2.68% compared to June 2024 when the median price was $298,000. This trend continued from May 2025, where there was a modest decline of 0.69% from a median sold price of $292,015. The median list price also saw a minor reduction to $289,500, down 0.14% from June 2024’s median of $289,900.
Despite the dip in prices, the volume of home sales in the region indicated a more positive note, with 3,299 Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on June 26th, 2025 
ATTOM’s latest U.S. Home Affordability Report for Q2 2025 puts numbers to what many already feel: homeownership just keeps getting tougher across the country. Nationally, median home prices hit a record $369,000, and the share of wages needed for typical homeownership expenses jumped to 33.7% , well above the 28% threshold generally considered affordable. But in the St. Louis metro area, affordability is holding up better than many might expect. According to ATTOM, most of the counties making up the St. Louis MSA still fall under the 28% affordability benchmark. Jefferson County, MO, St. Clair and Madison Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on June 19th, 2025
The St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area (STL MSA) real estate market demonstrated robust growth in May 2025, with median home sale prices reaching $292,500, marking an 8.33% increase from May 2024. This growth is also evident when compared to the previous month, April 2025, where the median sale price was $275,000, showing a 6.36% monthly increase. The median list price also saw a substantial rise to $289,450, up 9.23% from the previous year.
Despite the increase in prices, the number of home sales experienced a decline, with 2,968 homes sold in May 2025, down 13.57% from 3,434 sales in May Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on June 10th, 2025 
Last year saw a record-setting shift in the housing market as real estate investors unloaded homes at a pace we haven’t seen in over two decades. According to the 2025 Investor Report released by Realtor.com, nearly 11% of all U.S. home sales in 2024 came from investors—the highest level since this data began in 2001. Unlike during the pandemic boom, this uptick wasn’t about cashing in on appreciation. It was about cutting losses in a softer market with declining rents.
Missouri was at the epicenter of this trend, tying with Oklahoma for the highest percentage of investor sales at 16.7%. Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on May 26th, 2025 
Today, as we observe Memorial Day, we pause to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. This solemn day of remembrance has deep roots in American history, dating back to the years following the Civil War, and was officially recognized as a federal holiday in 1971. Here in St. Louis, a city rich in military tradition and home to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery—one of the oldest military cemeteries in the nation—Memorial Day carries an especially strong connection to our community and its history.
For many, homeownership represents more than just a financial investment—it Continue Reading →
By Sandie Hea, on May 19th, 2025 
After 38 years in real estate, I’ve seen the same pattern again and again: vacant homes don’t just look empty—they feel empty. And they don’t sell as well.
When buyers scroll through listings online, they’re not just looking for square footage or appliance brands—they’re looking for a feeling. They want to imagine their life in the space. And that’s nearly impossible when a home is empty, stark, and echoing.
Without furniture, every flaw screams louder. Wall dings, floor scratches, awkward corners—they stand out because there’s nothing else to catch the eye. There’s no warmth, no sense of scale, and no Continue Reading →
By Karen Moeller, on May 14th, 2025 
Let’s talk about one of the most misunderstood (and unfairly maligned) tags in real estate: Back on Market — aka BOM. For many buyers, seeing those three letters on a listing triggers a knee-jerk reaction:
“Yikes. What’s wrong with it?”
Totally fair question. But let me be your real estate decoder ring for a minute: a BOM home isn’t necessarily damaged goods. In fact, it might be the best house you haven’t seriously considered — yet.
What Does “Back on Market” Actually Mean?
All it means is this: the house was under contract with a buyer, and now it’s back Continue Reading →
By Karen Moeller, on May 13th, 2025 
If you want to understand the heart of a city, don’t just study the map — listen to the voices shaping the conversation. In St. Louis, those voices are increasingly coming from local influencers who are not just entertaining followers, but reflecting the dynamic, diverse spirit of our neighborhoods.
Whether you’re relocating, upsizing, or just considering your options, tapping into the content created by St. Louis’s most-followed personalities can give you a front-row seat to the lifestyle vibe that no MLS listing can capture.
Here are 10 standout social media figures helping to define St. Louis right now — and Continue Reading →
By Karen Moeller, on May 8th, 2025 
Let’s be honest — some home trends age like fine wine, and others… well, they start to feel like a VHS tape in a 4K world. And when it comes to your home’s curb appeal, especially in the ever-evolving St. Louis market, making smart design choices matters — not just for resale, but for loving where you live right now.
So, what exterior looks are heading out the door in 2025? Here’s what’s being quietly escorted off the style stage — and what’s stepping into the spotlight instead.
❌ The “Out” List: Trends Taking Continue Reading →
By Giuseppe Accardi, on April 28th, 2025 
There are homes that you sell, and then there are homes that you carry.For me, 211 Midland was never just a listing. It was a story — and a continuation of one that started long before I ever stepped foot inside its hand-cut limestone walls.
Originally built in 1905 by John L. Miers — a streetcar magnate when Creve Coeur Lake was the weekend escape for St. Louisans — this grand estate stood as a symbol of an era. Designed by the renowned firm Barnett, Haynes & Barnett, it rose up from nearly 10 acres of untouched countryside, dressed in Continue Reading →
By Karen Moeller, on April 24th, 2025 
As the spring market picks up speed, St. Charles and St. Louis counties are showing some interesting contrasts in real estate activity — and for both buyers and sellers, the opportunities (and strategies) vary depending on where you’re standing.
We dug into the most recent local data comparing February to March 2025, and here’s what you need to know:
🔻 Price Reductions Are Dropping — And That’s a Seller Signal
In both St. Charles and St. Louis, the number of listings with price reductions declined noticeably:
St. Charles saw a 24% Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on April 8th, 2025
The St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) real estate market demonstrated notable growth in property values in March 2025. Homes sold for a median price of $265,500, marking a significant 6.20% increase from the previous year’s median of $250,000. This price point also reflects a consistent rise from February 2025, which saw the median sold price at the same level, indicating a stable upward trend in housing prices.
While home prices surged, the total number of home sales exhibited a slight decline. In March 2025, there were 2,347 homes sold, down 7.27% from the 2,531 transactions recorded in March 2024. Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on March 7th, 2025
As of February 2025, the St. Louis real estate market continues to show strong growth. According to data from MORE, REALTORS®, the median sold price for homes in the stl msa update was $250,000, a 5.71% increase from the same time last year when the median sold price was $236,500. However, this month’s median sold price also represents a slight decrease of 2.53% from January 2025, when the median sold price was $256,500.
The median list price for homes in the stl msa update was also on the rise, with a 4.21% increase from February 2024, reaching $250,000. This indicates Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on February 25th, 2025 
January 2025 saw the lowest average number of showings before a home went under contract in over a decade—just 12 showings per pending sale. This marks a significant shift in the St. Louis real estate market, signaling strong demand and motivated buyers. To put this in perspective, the average number of showings needed in January has historically ranged from 13.1 in 2024 to as high as 15.9 in 2022 and 15.8 in 2015. This downward trend suggests that buyers are acting quickly and decisively, making it a prime time for sellers to enter the market.
For Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on February 19th, 2025 
According to CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Index (HPI) Forecast, U.S. home prices are expected to rise 4.1% year-over-year through December 2025. Nationally, home prices rose 3.4% from December 2023 to December 2024, showing a steady upward trend despite affordability concerns. In Missouri, home values have already reached record highs, and with mortgage rates still elevated, local buyers and sellers should prepare for a competitive market.
In the St. Louis metro area, the median home price was $255,000 in December 2024. Applying CoreLogic’s 4.1% projected price increase, that would push the median home price to approximately $265,500 by December Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on February 7th, 2025
The real estate market in the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) continued to show strong growth in January 2025, according to the latest data from MORE, REALTORS®. Homes in the stl msa update sold for a median price of $256000, representing an 11.33% increase from January 2024 when the median sold price was $229950. This also marks a 0.39% increase from December 2024, when the median sold price was $255000.
The median list price for homes in the stl msa update was $250000, a 9.17% increase from January 2024’s median list price of $229000. Despite the increase in prices, Continue Reading →
By Dennis Norman, on January 10th, 2025 
St. Louis lawmakers have introduced three significant bills aimed at increasing accountability for owners of vacant and deteriorated properties, building on the recent approval of Proposition V, which lifted a decades-old cap on fines for ordinance violations. With nearly 14,000 city properties having outstanding code violations and over 24,000 vacant properties in the city, these bills seek to address issues that have long plagued St. Louis neighborhoods.
The proposed legislation includes Board Bill 169, introduced by Alderman Michael Browning, which raises fines for vacant and deteriorated properties from $25 for the first violation to $100, with repeat offenses escalating to Continue Reading →
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 →
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