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By Andrew Huffman, VP of Legislative Affairs Ohio REALTORS® is leading the charge to defend against efforts to eliminate the home inspector license. Ohio REALTORS® Legislative Steering Committee Chair Jason Kunkel testified this week on House Bill 59 (HB 59) before the Ohio House General Government Committee, which is charged with reviewing the licensing requirements of Ohio’s Home I…
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The Ohio Department of Commerce (COM), in partnership with the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS), is launching the new eLicense LPI (Licensing, Permitting and Inspections) Portal on October 20, 2025! In preparation for the launch of the new system, the current system will be permanently retired and unavailable beginning Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. through Sunday, …
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By Master Coach Marilou Butcher RothCurrently, I am reading the book “the life-changing magic of tidying up” (yes, all lowercase), by Marie Kondo, a very interesting system for clearing and organizing. The system takes you through tasks such as going through your clothes, books, paper, etc., to determine one essential feeling: if each item “sparks joy” for you.&n…
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By Anastasia Kotkovskaya, Manager, Advocacy and ResearchOhio REALTORS® continues to lead the charge for transparency and consumer protection in real estate transactions. This week, two REALTOR® members delivered compelling testimony before the House Development Committee in support of Senate Bill 155, which would establish disclosure requirements for real estate wholesalers in Ohio. S…
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Here’s why your bargain-hunting home buyers may want to take notice. By Melissa Dittmann Tracey The week of Oct. 12-18 could be the sweet spot Ohio home buyers have been waiting for. A recent realtor.com study shows this week, in particular, is the most likely to combine more homes on the market, lower prices and less competition—creating a rare window of opportunity for buyers. &ldq…
Home sales in August 2025 increased to 12,123 from the 12,054 sales recorded during the month last year.
Total inventory in August 2025 is at 3.57 months, up 9.5 percent over August 2024. 6 months is considered a balanced market.
The median sales price across Ohio increased to $268,000 up from $255,000 posted during the month in 2024.
New listings across Ohio reached 36,943 statewide in August 2025, compared to 35,559 listings in August 2024.
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