



The Lake of the Ozarks real estate market showed mixed trends in August. Waterfront home sales dropped slightly to 74 but prices rose over 9% to a median of $617,450, with homes selling faster and inventory increasing. Condo sales declined to 59, with longer market times and 62% of listings reducing prices. Year-to-date, lakefront home sales rose 18% and condo sales 32%, making fall market trends important to watch.