State of the Market

June 4, 2025

Columbus Falls from “Hottest” Market List

The Columbus real estate market is no longer in the “hottest” market category, according to the Spring 2025 Wall Street Journal/Realtor.com Housing Market Ranking. Columbus fell out of the top 20 hottest markets during Spring...

February 12, 2025

Central Ohio Home Inventory Shows Improvement

Central Ohio home buyers may want to take a fresh look at the market! The total inventory of homes for sale in Central Ohio increased by 34% on a year-over-year basis during January 2025, with...

January 24, 2025

Home Sales Update for Central Ohio Buyers

December 2024 was a busy month for Central Ohio home buyers, who closed 2,169 home purchases during the month. Overall, 2024 was another strong year for Central Ohio real estate, with home purchase activity up...

January 8, 2025

U-Haul Says Ohio Among Top Move-In States

If you don’t already live in Central Ohio, there’s a fair chance you’re thinking of moving here! As reported in the Columbus Dispatch, the U-Haul Growth Index shows Ohio ranking as the 14th most popular...

July 2, 2024

Columbus Area Home Prices Mark New High

The latest market data from Columbus REALTORS© shows a new record high for median home prices as of May 2024. The median sales price of a Columbus home reached $330,000 in May, while the average...

April 23, 2024

Spring Market Update for Central Ohio Home Buyers

Central Ohio home buyers have more choices this spring, according to the latest data from Columbus REALTORS©. The inventory of Central Ohio homes for sale stood at 2,754 units during March 2024, an increase of...

April 8, 2024

Central Ohio Home Inventory and Prices Increase

Columbus home buyers found a bit more to choose from during February, with the inventory of homes for sale up 21.7% compared to a year ago. According to the latest data by Columbus REALTORS©, overall...

April 8, 2024

How the NAR Court Settlement Could Affect Home Buyers

The National Association of REALTORS© (NAR) has proposed a settlement to resolve the Burnett v. NAR case and similar lawsuits that have made headlines for the past year. If the settlement is approved by the...

January 25, 2024

Columbus Housing Market Forecast: Hot!

It didn’t take long for Columbus to be named one of the “hottest” housing markets once again! The latest projection comes from Zillow, which expects Columbus to be the third-hottest real estate market in the...

January 25, 2024

Columbus Home Sales Wrapped 2023 on Strong Note

Columbus area home buyers persevered against higher interest rates, inflation and rising home prices during 2023. According to the year-end figures by Columbus REALTORS©, the median sales price of a Columbus area home was $295,000...