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The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing continues to make improvements to the new eLicensing LPI system. Below are commonly asked questions that they've put together to help you avoid time on the phone. View the full FAQs on the Divisions website. What does the new eLicense system mean for me? Many applications that used to require paper forms mus…
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By Melissa Dittmann Tracey The latest drop in mortgage rates is opening the door for thousands of additional Ohioans to qualify for a home loan—many of whom were priced out when rates hovered near 7% a year ago. With rates falling to more than three-year lows in early March, housing affordability is improving, and buyer sentiment is on the rise. A recent survey by HomeServe of roughly 1,000 …
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The REALTOR® Relief Foundation (RRF) provides housing-related assistance to disaster impacted communities through the generosity of REALTORS®, state and local associations and industry partners. 100% of every dollar donated goes directly to victims of disaster. For its 25th anniversary, the REALTOR® Relief Foundation is having a Driven to Give Campaign and is seeking ambassadors in each region …
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Sponsored by the Ohio Housing Finance Agency Homeownership rates for first-time buyers have been on the rise, but so have home prices. This creates an incredibly competitive housing market for first-time homebuyers. As your partner in making home possible for Ohioans, the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) has resources that can empower first-time homebuyers and put their dreams of homeownership …
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By Garry Moon, Director of Professional Development & Partnerships Ohio REALTORS® Charitable & Education Foundation is a 501C-3 tax exempt organization organized exclusively for charitable purposes for scholarships and for property disaster relief in Ohio. The foundation provides scholarship assistance to students pursuing a degree in real estate at four-year granting colleges and univers…
Home sales in Jan. 2026 decreased to 6,539 from the 7,073 sales recorded during the month last year.
Total inventory in Jan. 2026 is at 2.69 months, up 1.5 percent over Jan. 2025. 6 months is considered a balanced market.
The median sales price across Ohio increased to $247,000 up from $230,000 posted during the month in 2025.
New listings across Ohio reached 28,275 statewide in Jan. 2026, compared to 27,518 listings in Jan. 2025.
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