It’s Spooky Season, but Don’t Be Afraid to Buy or Sell!

October 2026

House Talk with Emily Baskett Real Estate, October 2026


Real Estate Insights

Pumpkin carved with Home for Sale on a front porch

It’s Spooky Season, but Don’t Be Afraid to Buy or Sell

No tricks, just treats in the Columbia-area real estate market! While the leaves are changing and Halloween decorations are popping up around town, the local housing market is still giving buyers and sellers plenty to talk about.

In Columbia, the median sold price is around $322,304, with 680 active listings and homes spending a median of 45 days on the market. Homes are also selling for about 99% of their list price in both Columbia and Boone County.

So, what’s the takeaway? Don’t let the market give you the heebie-jeebies! Buyers have options to explore, while sellers can still put their homes in the spotlight with the right pricing, preparation, and marketing strategy.

Whether you’re dreaming of a new home, thinking about selling before the holidays, or simply curious about what your home could be worth, now is a great time to have a conversation with us. After all, the only thing scarier than the housing market is missing out on an opportunity because you were too afraid to ask! Click the link below and let’s connect!

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Featured Listing

602 Bear Valley Court, Columbia, MO, $335,000. 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 2,298 sq ft, open floor plan, backs to woods, on a cul-de-sac, downstairs family room

A quiet setting, a great backyard, and a home that feels welcoming from the moment you walk in.

✨ Tucked away on a cul-de-sac
🛏️ Plenty of space to make it your own
🏠 Charming, move-in-ready feel
🌿 Backs to peaceful woods
📍 Conveniently located for everyday living

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Community Corner

It’s Fall Y’all! Fill up your calendar with all of our favorite fall festivals and activities in our area!

Colorful fall mums at a local festival

Oktoberfest in Hermann
Every Weekend in October

Fall Porchfest
Oct. 4th 1pm-4pm

Hocus Pocus Film at Missouri Theatre
Oct. 9th 7pm-9pm

Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival
Oct. 10 & 11

The 58th Annual Arrow Rock Heritage Festival
Oct. 10 & 11

Centralia Pumpkin Fest
Oct. 17th 10am-4pm

Woofstock
Oct. 25th 12pm-6pm

Halloweenie in The District
Oct. 30th 4pm-6pm


Team News

Fall Festival at Victoria Park, Saturday Oct 24th, 10am to 3pm, parking lot at Victoria Park, 2718 Forum Blvd, Columbia, MO 65203

Mark Your Calendar!

Join us, and other businesses, in Victoria Park for a Halloween Trunk-or-Treat with vendors and live music.
We will have a fun game for the kiddos and goodie bags!
Can’t wait to see you!
🍁🎃🍭👻

Event Link


Emily Baskett Real Estate Website

P.S. Please take note of our new address and phone numbers.
Our email addresses will stay the same.
Office: 573-615-9899
Emily: 573-615-8146
Ariel: 573-615-8964
Taylor: 573-615-8425
2718 Forum Blvd, Suite 3B, Columbia, MO 65203

Emily Baskett Real Estate, (573) 615-9899, 2718 Forum Blvd, Suite 3B, Columbia, MO 65203

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