Central Ohio real estate

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...

December 6, 2023

First-Time Home Buyers Gain Market Share

First-time home buyers made a comeback in 2023, gaining market share even as higher mortgage rates and rising home prices made purchases less affordable. According to the 2023 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers conducted...

November 4, 2023

Ohio Sees Drop in Home Building Permits

Columbus home buyers have been dealing with below-normal home inventory for several years. Homeowners have been affected by low inventory as well, having little to choose from if they were to sell their current home....

November 4, 2023

Central Ohio Home Prices Show Autumn Gains

The median sales price of a Central Ohio home reached $310,000 in September, a gain of 7% from September 2022. However, the latest data from Columbus REALTORS® also points to a decline in home sale...

August 30, 2023

Central Ohio Home Buyers Manage a Tough Market

The pace of Central Ohio home sales decreased slightly during July 2023, but home buyers are still facing a tough market. Here’s the latest real estate data from Columbus REALTORS®, along with our own insights!...

July 18, 2023

Are Central Ohio Homes Still Affordable?

The Central Ohio real estate market set a new median high for home prices during May 2023, reaching $320,000. According to Ohio REALTORS©, this is the highest median home price posted during any month on...

May 23, 2023

Columbus Home Price Growth Moderates, Sales Remain Brisk

While home prices in Columbus are still rising, they are doing so at a slower pace than last year. The latest data from Columbus REALTORS© show the average price of a Franklin County home reaching...