Northeast Ohio’s housing market demonstrated continued momentum in July 2025, with new listings increased across all tracked counties, with inventory growth ranging from 5.7% to 23.5%. This surge contradicts national predictions of continued tight inventory through fall 2025.
Medina County leads with 33.8% more listings than March, while price trends vary significantly by location – some counties saw continued growth while others experienced their first price drops of the year. In January 2025, 23.4% of homes in Ohio sold above list price, indicating high competition, however, 26.6% of homes had price drops, which signals opportunities to negotiate.
Financial experts attribute the inventory boom to recent retirees cashing out before potential interest rate changes. Overall, Northeast Ohio continues to offer exceptional value compared to national averages, with the region’s relatively affordable prices (most counties averaging $200,000-$400,000) creating opportunities for both first-time buyers and those looking to upgrade.
The unexpected supply increase gives buyers breathing room after years of bidding wars, particularly benefiting young professionals relocating from higher-cost markets.
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