Northwest Ohio Housing Market Creates Opportunities for Both Buyers and Sellers
May 26, 2026
The Northwest Ohio housing market continued to shift toward more balanced conditions in April 2026, creating new opportunities for both buyers and sellers across the region. Inventory levels increased compared to last year, giving buyers more options and additional time to make purchasing decisions. At the same time, home prices remained strong, reflecting continued demand […]
Northwest Ohio Housing Market Stabilizes as Inventory Grows
May 11, 2026
The Northwest Ohio housing market showed signs of stabilization in March 2026, with more homes coming on the market and a slower pace of sales compared to recent years. An increase in listings is giving buyers more choices, while homes are taking slightly longer to sell. Despite this shift, home prices remain steady, reflecting continued […]
New Law Requires Fair Housing Disclosure When Selling a Home, Strengthening Discrimination Accountability for Ohio Homebuyers
April 3, 2026
Starting today, HB315 requires a signed disclosure acknowledging an understanding of discrimination-related penalties. New measures are now in place to help protect homebuyers in Ohio from being discriminated against when attempting to purchase a home. The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing is highlighting key changes resulting from House Bill […]
Northwest Ohio Housing Market Shows Strong Start to the Year
April 2, 2026
The Northwest Ohio housing market continued to show steady activity in February, with home sales increasing and prices continuing to rise across the region, according to Northwest Ohio REALTORS® (NOR) and the NORIS Multiple Listing Service. Buyers remained active in the single-family home market, helping drive more sales and higher home values compared to the […]
Ohio Real Estate Wholesaler Regulations Poised to Become Law
March 9, 2026
By Gene R. Abercrombie, Esq. After years of consideration, Ohio lawmakers finally passed legislation addressing real estate wholesalers. However, the bill does not go as far as some in the real estate industry would have liked. Senate Bill 155 defines the term “wholesaler” and requires wholesalers to make certain disclosures to property owners. If those […]
Challenging the Appraised Value of Your Property for Real Estate Taxation
March 2, 2026
By Gene R. Abercrombie, Esq. Ohio property owners have the right to challenge the value assigned to their real estate for real property tax purposes. County auditors conduct full reappraisals every six years and triennial updates in between. Lucas County completed its most recent revaluation to reflect market conditions as of January 1, 2024 (with […]