04/20/2026
🏡✨ Market Monday Update ✨🏡
The latest report from the St. Louis REALTORS® is in, and here’s what’s happening in our local market 👇
📊 Home Prices Are Still Rising
Median home prices are up, showing continued demand and strong value growth for homeowners.
📉 Inventory Is Improving (Great News for Buyers!)
More homes are hitting the market compared to last year, giving buyers more options and a little more breathing room.
⏳ Homes Are Taking Slightly Longer to Sell
Days on market have increased, meaning the pace is stabilizing and becoming more balanced.
📉 Sales Activity Has Softened Slightly
Pending sales and closings are down a bit year-over-year, but demand is still holding steady overall.
💡 What This Means for You:
✔️ Sellers: You’re still in a strong position with rising values 💰
✔️ Buyers: More inventory = more opportunity + less competition 🙌
This market is shifting toward balanced, which creates opportunities on BOTH sides 🤝
📲 Thinking about buying, selling, or investing? Let’s talk strategy and make a plan that works for YOU!
U.S. existing-home sales unexpectedly rose 1.7% month-over-month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09 million, as lower mortgage rates helped boost buyer activity, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Monthly sales increased in the Midwest, South, and West but decreased...
