home sales

Despite high inflation and rising loan interest rates, the number of mid-Missouri homes posted for sale in September of 2026 was only three fewer than the same month last year.

The housing market in Missouri picked up pace in May, as more homes were sold, prices increased and more properties became available in the month, according to the Missouri Realtors market statistics report.

An increase in home prices has caused a gradual shift in Columbia and adjacent communities, as people working in Columbia have been buying homes on the outskirts of the metro area to curb prices.

The Columbia Board of Realtors Boone County home sales statistics for May show a turn in the housing market.Home sales in Boone County increased 35…