September 2020 Home Sales Breaks Record
Avg. Price Up Over Prior Year for 18th Straight Month

September 2020 recorded the most home sales of any September in Greater Cincinnati. Average sales and median pricing continued their ongoing increase. Closings in September exploded, up 21.0% against a strong September 2019 with total sales volume up 36.51%. September 2020 home sales were 2,582 compared to 2,133 in September 2019.

“The real estate market in Cincinnati is “CRAZY BUSY” as a result of low inventory, low interest rates and the number of buyers,” said Kelly Meyer, President of the Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors. Cincinnati was recently rated as the second-fastest market for selling homes in the nation, mainly due to its affordability and low interest rates,” said Meyer. “We are in unique times with such a pent-up demand for housing. If you want to buy or sell, now is the time to get involved.”

The September average home price climbed to $255,093 compared to $226,210 a year earlier, a + 13% increase.  At the same time, the inventory of homes for sale, as of September 30, continued its year-over-year declining trend, dropping from 4,586 a year ago to 2,506 in September 2020, down – 45.4 %.

“In our strong, active market there are plenty of buyers ready to jump at great opportunities and they are! Our inventory turns constantly. Newly listed properties in “Move in-ready” condition continue to sell quickly, many with multiple offers.

Contact a REALTOR and work with them to prepare your home to sell. REALTORS have been trained to help you through the home selling and buying process during these challenging times.” Meyer said.