Navigating today’s housing market takes a careful look at both current numbers and long-term trends. According to the Case-Shiller Index, house prices in nominal terms are at all-time highs, but once we adjust for inflation, real prices are now 4.1% below where they stood at the 2022 peak. Interestingly, real prices still sit 8.1% above the 2006 high-water mark—a reminder of the market’s overall upward trajectory, even as we see some cooling recently. Projections suggest real prices may dip further by 2026. With over four decades helping clients buy and sell in the Lake of the Ozarks, I know how important it is to stay informed and approach each transaction with a steady hand, especially when the numbers start to shift. My goal is always to make your real estate experience as smooth and stress-free as possible, no matter where we are in the cycle.
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