Home Sales, Prices Rise Again in April, Inventory Falls 16 Percent

April showed increasing signs of stability in the central Ohio housing market, as home sales
and prices increased, while homes on the market fell by a double-digit percentage, the Columbus Board of REALTORS® said May 27.
“Home sales in April were still behind those of April 2008, but it’s encouraging to see both sales
and prices increase, said Gary Parsons, president of the Columbus Board of REALTORS®.

Inventory levels are down significantly compared to April 2008. With 16.1 percent fewer
homes for sale, the market will be balanced to benefit buyers and sellers more equally.

“As more homes are sold, and fewer are added to the market, prices will continue to rise,”
said Parsons. “To see the number of homes on the market decline by nearly three thousand
compared to this time last year, that’s a negative number we can smile about.”

The Spring Selling Season is in Full Swing!

First-time home buyers are taking advantage of the government’s $8000 tax credit, low interest rates and the competitively priced inventory. And, to help first-time buyers fund the up-front costs that are part of buying a new home, the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) just announced the Homebuyer Tax Credit Advantage program, which can help homebuyers with down-payment and closing costs. It can be used in conjunction with the $8,000 tax credit. If you know of anyone ready to take advantage of today’s incredible market, contact me Deb Woodard at 614-470-9905.

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