If you’re thinking about selling your home in Missouri or Illinois this spring, the most important question isn’t when to list. It’s how you prepare and position your home for today’s market.
Will Home Staging Still Matter in 2026? The Seller’s Edge in the St. Louis Market
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
If you plan on selling your house in 2026, you shouldn’t have much trouble. Affordability is expected to improve as interest rates drop. Inventory, however, is limited, so sellers need to use every available tool to attract buyers and get top dollar. Home staging is one of those tools.
“Stuck” with a Great Mortgage Rate? What Mortgage Lock-In Means for Buyers and Sellers in St. Louis
Tuesday, January 6th, 2026
Homeowners who locked into near-3% interest rates during 2020–2021 are now hesitant to sell, because it means buying another property that could require a 6% rate or higher. This “mortgage lock-in effect” is causing many would-be sellers to stay put, which means a smaller housing supply in St. Louis — and fewer options for eager buyers.