Catie Vandervelde, Realtor - Comey & Shepherd Realtors

09/24/2026

KNOW YOUR MARKET.....or better yet, let me do it for you!

👉👉Cincinnati Weekly Market Update: Buyer Activity Rebounds, but Price Reductions Continue to Climb

🏠 New Listings Ease Slightly 🏡
717 new listings, down from 733 (-2.2%).
👉New inventory remained relatively steady as we move further into September, with sellers continuing to bring homes to market despite the seasonal transition.

🏠 Pending Sales Rebound 🤝
430 new pendings, up from 382 (+12.6%).
👉Buyer activity improved following last week's decline, suggesting that some of the slowdown may have been related to the Labor Day holiday. However, pending sales remain below the levels we saw earlier in the summer.

🏠 Price Reductions Continue to Increase 💲
509 price reductions, up from 466 (+9.2%).
👉Price reductions outnumbered new pending sales this week, highlighting the importance of competitive pricing. Sellers whose homes aren't attracting offers are increasingly adjusting their expectations to meet current market conditions.

🏠 Closed Sales Rebound 🔑
375 closed sales, up from 299 (+25.4%).
👉Closings recovered following last week's decline, which may have been influenced by the Labor Day holiday and the timing of transactions.

🏠 Days on Market Increase ⏱️
Median Days on Market rose to 13 days, from 8.
👉This is a notable weekly increase and suggests that homes closing this week spent more time on the market. While 13 days is still relatively quick, it reinforces the importance of pricing and presentation.

🏠 Median Sale Price Moves Higher 💰
Median sale price increased to $322,000, from $300,000 (+7.3%).
👉This week's increase reverses much of last week's decline. Weekly median prices can fluctuate based on the mix of properties closing, so it's important to look at longer-term trends rather than individual weekly movements.

🏠 More Homes Sell Below Asking 📈
58% of sales closed below list price, up from 48%.
👉More than half of closed properties sold below asking this week, suggesting buyers still have opportunities to negotiate, particularly on homes that have been on the market.

😎 Bottom Line: Cincinnati's market showed a rebound in buyer activity and closings this week, but there are still signs of a more competitive environment for sellers. New listings remained relatively steady while pending sales improved, yet price reductions continued to climb and the median days on market increased.

🏠 As we move into the fall market, sellers should be mindful that buyers are becoming more selective, and accurate pricing from the start is increasingly important.

😁 👉 Pricing is a key factor in this market, and my Certified General Appraiser License in the State of Ohio is a powerful tool that helps my clients buy and sell.

09/23/2026

Yes, the Fed raised the rate by 1/4 percent. Rates are still not at all-time highs, but they FEEL high compared to where we were just 5 years ago. DID you know that I can get you a lower rate? There are ways! If you want to move, or need to sell/purchase, let's talk. My job is to get you the best price possible and to protect you throughout the process. From beginning to end, I have your back.

As mortgage rates hover near 7%, some homebuyers are pulling back from the housing market while others opt for riskier, adjustable-rate loans.In the

09/17/2026

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09/08/2026

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09/08/2026

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08/27/2026

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Key takeawaysThe 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.66% in the week ending Thursday, virtually unchanged from 6.65% the week before, according to

08/20/2026

If you need assistance, I can help you from getting pre-qualified to closing.

Key takeawaysWeekly mortgage rates eased for a second straight week, with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaging 6.65% and the 15-year loan at

08/18/2026

Cincinnati Weekly Market Update: Late-Summer Activity Begins to Cool
New Listings Ease 🏡
681 new listings, down from 731 (-6.8%).
The flow of new inventory continues to moderate as we move deeper into August.
Pending Sales Pull Back 🤝
496 new pendings, down from 538 (-7.8%).
Buyer activity softened alongside new listings, consistent with the typical late-summer seasonal slowdown.
Price Reductions Increase 💲
490 price reductions, up from 426 (+15.0%).
KNOW Your Market!! Or, better yet, let me do it for you.

👉This is one of the more notable numbers this week. Sellers who haven't secured a buyer are increasingly adjusting their expectations as homes face more competition.
👉Closed Sales Remain Steady 🔑
412 closed sales, up from 399 (+3.3%).
Closings remained healthy even as current listing and pending activity slowed.
👉Homes Still Selling Quickly ⏱️
Median Days on Market improved to 8 days, down from 9.
Despite a changing market, well-priced, desirable homes are still moving quickly.
👉Median Sale Price Remains Stable 💰
Median sale price dipped slightly to $330,000, from $335,000 (-1.5%).
That's a relatively small weekly movement and keeps pricing within the range we've seen throughout the summer.
👉Competition Improves Slightly 📈
57% of sales closed below list price, compared with 59% last week.
More than half of homes are still selling below asking, reinforcing the importance of accurate initial pricing.
👉👉Bottom Line: Cincinnati is showing signs of the normal late-summer transition. New listings and pending sales both declined, while price reductions increased. Homes are still selling quickly, and prices remain relatively stable, but sellers should recognize that buyers have more leverage than they did during the peak spring market.👈👈

06/12/2026

Thank you, Kim! We did it!!

06/06/2026

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