By Dolan REALTORS® – Serving Franklin County, St. Louis County, and St. Charles County, Missouri
Breaking: As mortgage rates show signs of stabilization and inventory slowly increases in key markets, first-time homebuyers who've been waiting on the sidelines finally have their window—but only if they're prepared to move fast.
Homebuyer expectations have shifted in 2025. From energy-efficient features to smart technology, Missouri buyers want more from their next home. In Franklin County, Washington, and nearby St. Louis and St. Charles counties, these nine features consistently top buyer wish lists.
Remote work is here to stay. Dolan REALTORS listings often highlight extra bedrooms or finished basements that double as offices.
Fall 2025 is proving to be a unique season for Missouri homeowners. In Franklin County, including Washington, St. Clair, and Gerald, homes are selling quickly—but competition among listings is heating up. According to Redfin, the median home price in Franklin County is around $260,000-$267,000, with average days on market near 42. Sellers who prepare strategically this season are seeing faster sales and better offers.
As we move through 2025, Franklin County’s real estate market continues to capture attention from buyers, sellers, and investors alike. With inventory rising, mortgage rates stabilizing, and home prices moderating, it’s a pivotal moment to reassess your real estate strategy.
The Franklin County real estate market just delivered a surprise twist in mid-2025 — and both buyers and sellers should be paying attention. While median home prices dipped slightly, buyer activity has surged, creating a unique window of opportunity for anyone looking to make a move.
Big news is shaking up Missouri’s real estate scene—but this time, it's not about home prices or mortgage rates. On July 10, 2025, Governor Mike Kehoe signed a bill eliminating the state capital gains tax on all individual investments, including real estate gains, effective retroactively from January 1, 2025
The real estate landscape in Franklin County is giving buyers a rare moment of advantage. In July 2025, the median sale price fell to $267,000, down by 3.1% compared to last year. Shockingly, sales jumped 9.6% year-over-year, with 114 homes sold in July vs. 104 in the same month last year. Homes are still moving quickly—averaging just 42 days on market, only marginally slower than 39 days last year
After a few years of cramped markets and sky-high mortgage rates, 2025 is shaping up as a potentially pivotal year for homebuyers nationally—and right here in St. Louis. With inventory climbing, mortgage rates softening, and price growth cooling, the playing field is shifting toward buyers. Yet, local dynamics still matter—especially in micro-markets like Franklin County. Understanding these national and regional trends now can help you act strategically.
If 2023–24 was defined by sticker shock and scarce inventory, 2025 is the year the market starts to rebalance—carefully. Mortgage rates have eased off last year’s peaks and leveled out, and national home sales have inched higher as buyers test the waters again. Inventory is still tight in many metros (including St. Louis), but it’s gradually improving in others, creating pockets of opportunity for well-prepared buyers and strategic sellers. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
As summer winds down, the housing market in Franklin County, St. Louis County, and St. Charles County shifts toward motivated buyers hoping to close before the end of the year. Here’s how to prep your home now so it’s ready for a fast, successful sale.
A Dolan Realtors agent can point out small improvements that make a big difference in buyer appeal — from touch-up paint to better lighting choices.
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