📘 Introduction

As mortgage rates and home prices continue to shape the U.S. housing market, many prospective buyers in Columbus, Ohio are asking the same question: when will it finally become more affordable to buy a home? Between fluctuating interest rates, steadily rising home prices, and a shifting …

In the ever-evolving world of real estate, two major forces shape the cost of homeownership: mortgage interest rates and home prices. These two factors don’t exist in isolation—they influence each other and play a big role in whether it's a good time to buy a home. As a potential buyer, …

As President Trump introduces new tariffs on foreign imports, and as Columbus, Ohio, continues its impressive economic and population growth, the local housing market is being shaped by a mix of opportunity and uncertainty. Focusing on business growth, personal responsibility, and free-market dynamics—the signs are clear: this is a …

Anduril Industries is making waves in Ohio with its plan to build Arsenal-1, a five-million-square-foot facility in Pickaway County near Rickenbacker International Airport. This isn’t just another factory—it’s the biggest job creation initiative in Ohio’s history, expected to bring 4,000+ new jobs by 2035. That’s a massive economic boost, and …

 2025 Real Estate Market Forecast for Columbus, Ohio

As we step into 2025, the real estate market in Columbus, Ohio, is poised for a year of both challenges and opportunities. With the latest data on sales price versus list price, days-on-market, and interest rates, we can paint a …

Columbus Real Estate Market 2025 Forecast: Key Trends and Insights

The 2025 real estate market in Columbus, Ohio, is shaping up to be an exciting year of both challenges and opportunities. From the impacts of fluctuating interest rates on residential properties to the nuances of commercial and investment real …

There has been a lot of talk by the news media, politicians, and even President Biden about the now settled lawsuit against the NAR (National Association of Realtors). Much of the talk about how agent commissions are decided has been incorrect. Agent commissions have always been negotiated and paid by …

The March 2024 average home sales price in Ohio was $275,500 for 10,700 homes sold. The average price in Columbus is currently $243,838. If you got my market update from last month, you may be wondering at the roughly $125,000 price discrepancy where the average price in Columbus was $374,000 …