| March 2026 Real Estate Update |
March 2026 Real Estate Update |
Spring market momentum is starting to build, but this year’s conditions are creating a little more opportunity for buyers than we’ve seen in a while. Inventory is up across much of Northeast Ohio, which means more options and more chances to be thoughtful about the process. Even so, home values are holding strong, sale-to-list ratios remain high, and the best-positioned homes are still attracting attention. This month’s newsletter is designed to help you make sense of what we’re seeing and move forward with confidence — whether you’re getting ready to list, hoping to buy, or simply trying to better understand how this spring market is taking shape. Here’s what you’ll find inside:
🔹 Local Market Snapshot
🔹 If Your House Isn’t Getting Offers, Read This
🔹 The #1 Reason Buyers Walk Away (And How To Get Ahead of It)
🔹 10 Best-Kept Secrets for Buying a Home
🔹 14 Mistakes to Steer Clear of When Purchasing a Home If you’d like a personalized market update, a pricing check on your home, or a no-pressure conversation about how today’s market conditions could affect your buying or selling plans this spring, I’m always here to help. Wishing you a hopeful March, a smooth start to the spring market, and clarity as you plan your next move. Happy St. Patrick's Day! |
Spring market momentum is starting to build, but this year’s conditions are creating a little more opportunity for buyers than we’ve seen in a while. Inventory is up across much of Northeast Ohio, which means more options and more chances to be thoughtful about the process. Even so, home values are holding strong, sale-to-list ratios remain high, and the best-positioned homes are still attracting attention. This month’s newsletter is designed to help you make sense of what we’re seeing and move forward with confidence — whether you’re getting ready to list, hoping to buy, or simply trying to better understand how this spring market is taking shape. Here’s what you’ll find inside:
🔹 Local Market Snapshot
🔹 If Your House Isn’t Getting Offers, Read This
🔹 The #1 Reason Buyers Walk Away (And How To Get Ahead of It)
🔹 10 Best-Kept Secrets for Buying a Home
🔹 14 Mistakes to Steer Clear of When Purchasing a Home If you’d like a personalized market update, a pricing check on your home, or a no-pressure conversation about how today’s market conditions could affect your buying or selling plans this spring, I’m always here to help. Wishing you a hopeful March, a smooth start to the spring market, and clarity as you plan your next move. Happy St. Patrick's Day! |
MARKET STATS- February 2026 Single Family Residential |
MARKET STATS- February 2026 Single Family Residential |
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Cuyahoga County Avg Price/Sq Ft: $175 (+9% to LY)
Sale to List Price Ratio: 99.2%
# Active Listing: 1833 (+6% to LY)
# Houses Sold: 657 (-10% to LY) Months Supply: 2.8 |
Cuyahoga County Avg Price/Sq Ft: $175 (+9% to LY)
Sale to List Price Ratio: 99.2%
# Active Listing: 1833 (+6% to LY)
# Houses Sold: 657 (-10% to LY) Months Supply: 2.8 |
| Summit County
Avg Price/Sq Ft: $159 (+2% to LY)
Sale to List Price Ratio: 99.2%
# Active Listings: 742 (+11% to LY)
# Houses Sold: 309 (-14% to LY) Months Supply: 2.4 |
Summit County
Avg Price/Sq Ft: $159 (+2% to LY)
Sale to List Price Ratio: 99.2%
# Active Listings: 742 (+11% to LY)
# Houses Sold: 309 (-14% to LY) Months Supply: 2.4 |
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Medina County
Avg Price/Sq Ft: $214 (+9% to LY)
Sale to List Price Ratio: 99.3%
# Active Listings: 192 (+12% to LY)
# Houses Sold: 107 (+29% to LY) Months Supply: 1.8 |
Medina County
Avg Price/Sq Ft: $214 (+9% to LY)
Sale to List Price Ratio: 99.3%
# Active Listings: 192 (+12% to LY)
# Houses Sold: 107 (+29% to LY) Months Supply: 1.8 |
| Stark County
Avg Price/Sq Ft: $164 (+12% to LY)
Sale to List Price Ratio: 99.4%
# Active Listing: 502 (+4% to LY)
# Houses Sold: 261 (+6% to LY) Months Supply: 1.9 |
Stark County
Avg Price/Sq Ft: $164 (+12% to LY)
Sale to List Price Ratio: 99.4%
# Active Listing: 502 (+4% to LY)
# Houses Sold: 261 (+6% to LY) Months Supply: 1.9 |
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Buying a home involves more than finding one you love. This article shares smart advice on getting pre-approved, planning for the hidden costs of ownership, and making confident decisions before emotions take over. |
Buying a home involves more than finding one you love. This article shares smart advice on getting pre-approved, planning for the hidden costs of ownership, and making confident decisions before emotions take over. |
Even well-prepared buyers can make expensive mistakes if they rush the process. This article is a helpful reminder of the pitfalls worth avoiding. |
Even well-prepared buyers can make expensive mistakes if they rush the process. This article is a helpful reminder of the pitfalls worth avoiding. |
If your home is sitting longer than expected, the issue may not be the market alone. This article looks at three big factors that can slow a listing down. |
If your home is sitting longer than expected, the issue may not be the market alone. This article looks at three big factors that can slow a listing down. |
Sometimes a deal falls apart before it ever reaches the finish line — and one issue shows up more than any other. This article explains what’s causing so many buyers to hit pause and what sellers can do ahead of time to protect their sale. |
Sometimes a deal falls apart before it ever reaches the finish line — and one issue shows up more than any other. This article explains what’s causing so many buyers to hit pause and what sellers can do ahead of time to protect their sale. |
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| | Outstanding Ohio is brought to you by Erin Johnson, eXp Realtor |
Outstanding Ohio is brought to you by Erin Johnson, eXp Realtor |
Erin's mission is to be Ohio's most Resourceful Realtor by providing the resources to help people buy and sell houses and live their best lives in the outstanding state of Ohio. Erin specializes in assisting clients in Copley/Fairlawn/Bath and Summit County, but is willing and able to serve most of Northeast Ohio. If you live outside of this area, she can refer you to an experienced agent who can serve you.
If you are thinking about buying or selling and would like a free consultation or home valuation, call/text 330-227-4355 or email erin@outstandingohio.com. |
Erin's mission is to be Ohio's most Resourceful Realtor by providing the resources to help people buy and sell houses and live their best lives in the outstanding state of Ohio. Erin specializes in assisting clients in Copley/Fairlawn/Bath and Summit County, but is willing and able to serve most of Northeast Ohio. If you live outside of this area, she can refer you to an experienced agent who can serve you.
If you are thinking about buying or selling and would like a free consultation or home valuation, call/text 330-227-4355 or email erin@outstandingohio.com. |
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