Mortgage Rates Above 7% Through 2028? Should Ohio Buyers and Sellers Wait? Mortgage rates could remain above 7% through 2028, according to major housing industry forecasts. Meanwhile, housing inventory is increasing and buyer activity is slowing. For Ohio buyers and sellers, these conditions could c

Springfield, Ohio Real Estate Market Update: What Buyers and Sellers Should Know in 2026 Springfield, Ohio, remains one of the more attainable housing markets in the Greater Dayton region. Recent sources place the city’s median sale price from approximately $164,000 to the low $190,000s, depending o

Ohio Housing Market Cools Early: What It Means for Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton and Cincinnati The fall housing slowdown arrived early in 2026. Zillow’s September Market Report found that newly pending home sales fell 8.5% nationally from a year earlier. Existing-home sales were down 2.5%, while mort

Troy, Ohio Real Estate Market Update: What Buyers and Sellers Should Know in 2026 Troy is the Miami County seat and one of Greater Dayton’s steadily growing communities. For buyers and sellers, the important question is what that growth means for the local housing market. Glasshouse Realty’s Troy ma

Kettering, Ohio Housing Market 2026: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know Kettering, Ohio's housing market has shifted in 2026, and for the first time in years, buyers have real room to work. According to Dayton MLS data, active listings in September more than doubled from a year ago, months of inve

What $300,000 Buys in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Dayton A $300,000 homebuying budget can open the door across Ohio, but its purchasing power varies significantly by market. Based on the latest available 2026 regional data, $300,000 sits above the median sale price in the Cleveland and Dayto

  Strongsville sits about 21 miles southwest of downtown Cleveland,in Cuyahoga County, at the crossroads of I-71and the Ohio Turnpike. For decades it has paired one of the region's best school districts with a strong retail corridor, and in 2026 that reputation keeps buyer demand steady. If you are

The housing market from Springfield to Columbus remains active, but buyers have more choices and negotiating room in many areas while home values remain strong. In Springfield, homes recently sold for a median price around $164,000, up 5.7% from last year, and spent about 27 days on the market. Acro

  Lebanon, Ohio Housing Market 2026: Prices, Trends and Local Insights Last updated: September 2026 The Lebanon, Ohio housing market remains competitive in 2026. During the three months ending in August, homes sold for a median price of approximately $334,000 and spent about 38 days on the market. P

A half-point change in your mortgage rate can change the monthly payment on a $200,000 loan by roughly $65. Over 30 years, that difference can add up to more than $20,000. With the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate at 6.71% as of September 3, 2026, understanding what even a small rate change means

The Cleveland and Akron housing markets are becoming more balanced in 2026, with more homes for sale, longer days on market, and more negotiating power for buyers. Home prices remain strong across Northeast Ohio. Across Cuyahoga, Lorain, Medina, Lake, and Summit Counties, more homes are hitting the

What is happening in the Dayton and Cincinnati housing market in Fall 2026? Home prices across Southwest Ohio remain strong, while increased housing inventory is giving buyers more choices and more time to make decisions. Homes are still selling, but the market is becoming more balanced than the hig