Home sales in Cincinnati rose 3.1 percent in February as compared to February 2015. Here are the statistics:

February 2016 vs February 2015

• 3.08% Increase in sold homes (1,400 homes vs 1,397 homes)
• 4.51% Increase in home sales volume
• 1.39% Increase in average sale price ($161,686 vs $159,468)
• 4.80% Increase in median sale price ($131,000 vs $125,000)

January – February 2016 vs January – February 2015

• 6.66% Increase in sold homes (2,820 homes vs 2,644 homes)
• 8.54% Increase in home sales volume
• 1.77% Increase in average sale price ($163,961 vs $161,117)
• 6.52% Increase in median sale price ($129,950 vs $122,000)

Mortgage Interest rates are still low. The average price of homes has climbed due to the low inventory of homes available for sale. There is a strong demand for quality homes. If priced correctly and if the home is in move-in condition, a higher purchase price might be obtainable. Contact your agent for a current market analysis.

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Statistics courtesy of: Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors, Home Sales Report, February 2016