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FROM: Michelle Billings, Ohio REALTORS President, 513.516.0495
  Allison Wiley, Ohio REALTORS Vice President of Marketing & Communications, 614.228.6675
RE: Ohio’s January 2025 Home Sales
DATE: February 21, 2025

(News Release in .pdf format)

Activity across the Ohio housing marketplace was up in January, as sales increased 0.8 percent from the level reached during the month a year ago, according to Ohio REALTORS.

Home sales in January 2025 reached 7,428, a 0.8% increase from the 7,367 home sales recorded during the month a year ago. The average sales price across Ohio in January reached $274,522, a 7.6% increase from the $255,052 mark posted in January 2024.

"Ohio’s housing market is showing strong momentum to start the year, with increased sales and rising home values reflecting continued confidence in our state’s real estate sector. The 0.8% uptick in sales and a 7.6% rise in average prices demonstrate a resilient market that remains attractive to buyers and sellers alike,” says Ohio REALTORS President Michelle Billings. “An Ohio REALTOR serves as a professional partner, guiding buyers and sellers through the intricate process of home buying and selling, to successfully achieve their housing goals.”

Around the state, 13 out of 14 markets tracked experienced an increase in average sale price for the month compared to January 2024.

Data provided to Ohio REALTORS by Multiple Listing Services includes residential closings for new and existing single-family homes and condominiums/co-ops.

Ohio REALTORS, with more than 36,000 members, is the largest professional trade association in Ohio. Leading with expertise, professionalism and an entrepreneurial spirit, REALTORS in Ohio are committed to their clients and communities.

View a market-by-market analysis of sales activity throughout Ohio and local contact information.

Data provided to Ohio REALTORS by Multiple Listing Services includes residential closings for new and existing single-family homes and condominiums/co-ops. Ohio REALTORS, with more than 36,000 members, is Ohio's largest professional trade association.

(NOTE: There might be a slight variance between the reported number of sales contained in this release and actual activity in the various markets due to Ohio REALTORS early reporting requirement. Check with contacts in the particular market.)

Ohio REALTORS Communications Group