September Newsletter

Cuyahoga County Market Snapshot Aug 22 – Sep 21, 2026 939 ↓ 219 vs. prior period Sold Listings $264K ↓ $18.5K vs. prior period Average Sales Price 40 days ↓ 4 vs. prior period Average Days on Market Translation: fewer homes sold, prices eased back a little, and the ones that did sell moved faster. T

Are Home Prices Falling in Northeast Ohio? Here's What's Actually Happening This Fall

Short answer: no, they aren't. If you've been watching the headlines, you'd think the housing market fell off a cliff. Rates are up, buyers are grumbling and everybody has an opinion. But if you're a homeowner thinking about selling, the headlines aren't your market. Your street is. So are home pric

The 4-Week Rule: Why Your Asking Price Better Be Right the First Time

Northeast Ohio's fall market doesn't give you a second first impression — the data says you get about a month. You're getting ready to list this fall, and somebody — a well-meaning friend, a Facebook group, your cousin who sold a house in 2021 — told you to "start high, you can always come down late

Mortgage Rates Drop to 6.30% in Northeast Ohio: Why NOW Is the Best Time to Sell Your Home in 2026

The Northeast Ohio Real Estate Market Moment You've Been Waiting For Let's be real. The spring 2026 market is "fragile" (NAR's words, not ours)—and that applies to Cleveland, Akron, Canton, and all of Northeast Ohio. Buyer confidence is shaky. Inventory is tight. And everyone's holding their breath.