Existing Home Sales Slow

Existing Home Sales Slow

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Great news national and local home sales are cooling down a bit.

photo of guy standing on flat arrow to reflect More balanced home sale market

And that’s good news.  We could sustain the craziness of the last few years for much longer.

Nationally:

According to NAR June, 2022 brought 5.12 million in sales, a median sales price of $416,000, and 3.0 months of inventory. The median sales price is up 13.4% year-over-year, and inventory was up 0.5 months from June 2021.

 Download (PNG: 87 KB) | Latest Data | News Release June 2022 brought 5.12 million in sales, a median sales price of $416,000, and 3.0 months of inventory. The median sales price is up 13.4% year-over-year, and inventory was up 0.5 months from June 2021.

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Locally the numbers are similar for June 2022:

chart Cincinnati Market Trends

What does the change mean?

We’re heading toward a more balanced market- although we’re not there yet.  However many sellers are seeing the change and lowering listing prices.  Rising interest rates and back-to-school activities are also impacting buyer interest.

Review your pricing strategy with your Realtor®  to ensure a quick sale.