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April Home Sales Rebound, Average Price Sets Record for 22nd Consecutive Month

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April Home Sales Rebound 
Average Price Sets Record for 22ndConsecutive Month

April 2018 home sales rebounded, exceeding last year’s levels, up + 4.00 % compared to April a year ago.  Home sales this month were 2,210 compared to 2,125 in April 2017.

“With April’s rebound, 2018 home sales have caught up and are on course to exceed 2017’s sales,” said Phil Morrical III, President of the Cincinnati Area Board of REALTORS®.  “The strong economy and the pent up demand for new homes and first-time home buyers makes this a very active and challenging market for home sales,” said Morrical.

The April average home price climbed to $214,972 compared to $205,089 a year earlier, a + 4.82 % increase.  At the same time, the inventory of homes for sale, as of April 30, continued its year-over-year declining trend to 4,275 from 4,885 a year ago, down – 12.49 %.

“Cincinnati is a very strong and vibrant market.  Our homes are very affordable even though we are dealing with low inventory and an increase in home prices. Homes priced right and in move-in condition are selling quickly,” said Morrical.  “Also, did you know that Greater Cincinnati has received recognition as a “great place to go in 2018; one of the best in the US to live and work; one of the fastest growing economies in the Midwest; and one of the best cities for new college grads?  Cincinnati is truly home,” said Morrical.

Local home mortgage rates in April averaged 4.58% for a 30-year fixed rate loan.  The rates were up compared to 4.09% a year ago.  At these fixed rates, the monthly principal and interest payment on a $100,000 home loan with no money down would be approximately $511.

“REALTOR’s are available to help guide consumers through all the important details involved in buying and selling a home. A REALTOR will assist them through the entire process and is your absolute best source for professional and accurate information,” said Morrical.

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Home Sales Slip, but Remain Strong

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Average Price Sets Record for 16th Consecutive Month

October home sales remain strong, but couldn’t reach last year’s levels, down – 6.73 % compared to October a year ago.  Home sales this month were 2,052 compared to 2,200 in October 2016.  “The average price of homes set another new record for the month of October, extending our consecutive record months to sixteen,” said David Welch, President of the Cincinnati Area Board of REALTORS®. “Home sales remain strong and, from all indications, should remain strong through the end of this year,” said Welch.

The average home price climbed to $199,616 compared to $194,086 a year earlier, a + 2.85 % increase.
At the same time, the inventory of homes for sale, as of October 31, continued its year-over-year declining
trend to 5,491 from 6,244 a year ago, down – 12.06 %.

“Inventory is low; interest rates remain low; the average price of property, in general, continues to rise and the economy appears to be strong.  We are in “the perfect storm.” Property that is in “move-in” ready condition in a desired location is selling quickly, sometimes with multiple offers. We have buyers that are ready to purchase the home of their dreams. If you are thinking about selling your home, list it with a Realtor today,” said Welch.

Local home mortgage rates in October averaged 3.94% for a 30-year fixed rate loan. The rates were up
compared to 3.51% a year ago. At these fixed rates, the monthly principal and interest payment on a $100,000
home loan with no money down would be approximately $474.

 

“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 them through the entire process and is your absolute best source for professional and accurate information,” said Welch.

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Nationwide, October home sales were up + 2.0 % from September on a seasonally adjusted basis, but  were down – 0.9 % from October 2016.

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January Posts Record Home Sales

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Strong Market Continues Momentum into 2017

January home sales continued last year’s momentum, up 4.33 % compared to January a year ago, setting a new record high for January. Home sales this month were 1,447 compared to 1,387 in January 2016.

“2017 home sales continued the positive momentum where 2016 left off,” said David Welch, President of the Cincinnati Area Board of REALTORS®.  “January 2017 posted the highest number of home sales compared to any January historically, exceeding the record set in January 2016,” said Welch.

The average home price climbed to $180,681 compared to $166,130 a year earlier, a +8.76 % increase.  At the same time, the inventory of homes for sale, as of January 31, continued its year-over-year declining trend to 4,867 from 6,647 a year ago, down – 26.78 %.

“The average price of homes set another record this month, extending our consecutive record months of average home sale prices to eight.  Low inventory along with low interest rates and consumers ready to purchase is the perfect combination for driving prices higher. Homes that are priced right and that are in move-in ready condition are the properties that are selling quickly,” said Welch.

Local home mortgage rates in January averaged 4.07% for a 30-year fixed rate loan.  The rates were up slightly compared to 3.80% a year ago.  At these fixed rates, the monthly principal and interest payment on a $100,000 home loan with no money down would be approximately $481.

“Consumers should 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 Welch.

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Nationwide, January home sales were up + 3.3 % from December on a seasonally adjusted basis, and was up + 3.8 % from January 2016.

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