August Home Sales Continue Upward Growth Unit Sales Up; Prices Up

Greater Cincinnati home sales this month were very strong, up 11.37 % compared to a record setting August a year ago. August home sales were 2,595 compared to 2,330 in August 2015.  For the first eight months of 2016, home sales are up almost 6.4% over the first eight months of 2015.

“August home sales continued their upward momentum compared to the same month a year ago,” said Patti Stehlin, President of the Cincinnati Area Board of REALTORS®.  “Housing in Greater Cincinnati is very affordable and the sales this month were the highest in over 10 years,” said Stehlin.

The average home price jumped to $193,808 compared to $185,330 a year earlier, a + 4.57 % increase.  At the same time, the inventory of homes for sale, as of August 31, continued its year-over-year declining trend to 6,753 from 8,522 a year ago, down – 20.8%.

“Our inventory of homes for sale remain low, but as new construction increases and consumers, wanting to sell, put their homes on the market, we will see a continued increase in sales and slow growth in inventory.  Homes that are priced right and that are in move-in ready condition, properties are selling quickly,” said Stehlin.

“Consumers need to contact a REALTOR to help guide them through all the important details involved in buying and selling a home. A REALTOR will assist you through the entire process, and is your absolute best source for professional and accurate information,” said Stehlin.

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Nationwide, August home sales were up -0.9% from July on a seasonally adjusted basis, and were up + 0.8% from August 2015.

30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage (local)

August   2016       (average)        3.41%

August   2015       (average)        3.85%

Most recent (Sept. 22, 2016)       3.64%

A year ago   (Sept. 22, 2015)      3.84%