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Ready-to-build housing plans are available for use in Akron
Ohio REALTORS® is excited to announce that Akron has joined the growing list of cities within Ohio that are implementing pre-approved plans to address housing challenges! The Made in Akron designs are intended to make it faster and more affordable to build homes in existing neighborhoods in the city. The off-the-shelf plans have 10 home designs for all homeowners' needs. Developed by A…
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Coaching Corner: Purpose & Attention
By Master Coach Marilou Butcher Roth This question may be a heavy one, but if you pause for a moment and think about it, it's essential to reflect on, and often: Are you living your life from a place that reflects your values and provides fulfillment? Living your life on purpose requires your awareness and your commitment. It requires ongoing attention to your yeses and your nos. It's checkin…
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Coaching Corner: Accepting Joy
By Master Coach Marilou Butcher Roth Beliefs are not typically in the forefront of our consciousness. They are most often unconscious, and the only clues we may get is in observing what is showing up in our physical reality. Story time: on the day that I turned 50, I was in complete celebratory mode. I had a massage, received calls from friends and family both near and far, met with ou…
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From Plans to Homes: Build READY Takes Shape in Lima
By Veronica Cardello, AVP External Engagement Sometimes addressing Ohio’s housing challenges starts with asking a simple question: What is getting in the way of building more homes? In Lima, that question helped spark a partnership focused on turning vacant and underutilized lots into new opportunities for homeownership. Through conversations between the City of Lima, Ohio REALTORS®, the We…
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What Americans Get Wrong About Buying a Home
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey Many would-be home buyers appear to be ruling themselves out of homeownership before they ever explore their options. They assume they need a substantially higher income, a higher credit score or a 20% down payment. But many of these assumptions don’t match reality. A new survey of about 1,000 middle-income renters by Neighbors Bank reveals just how wide t…
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3.5%
Home sales in July 2026 increased to 12,723 from the 12,411 sales recorded during the month last year.
1.2%
Total inventory in July 2026 is at 3.72 months, up 0.6% percent over July2025. 6 months is considered a balanced market.
3.6%
The median sales price across Ohio increased to $285,000 up from $275,000 posted during the month in 2025.
1.9%
New listings across Ohio reached 39,6412 statewide in July 2026, compared to 38,252 listings in July 2025.
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