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January
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Ohio housing market posts gains in sales, average price in 2019
Ohio housing market posts gains in sales, average price in 2019 Jan 22, 2020 The Ohio housing marketplace was extremely active in 2019 as the sector surpassed the prior year's levels in sales activity, average sales price and total dollar volume, according to Ohio REALTORS. Homes sales reached 154,650 in 2019, a 1.6 percent increase from the 2018 year-end level of 152,208. The average sales price across Ohio in 2019 reached $193,663, a 5.9 percent increase from the $182,843 mark posted during 2018. Finally, total dollar volume in 2019 reached $29.9 billion, a 7.6 percent increase from the 2018 level of $27.8 billion. "It was a solid year for the Ohio housing market, as we experienced healthy gains in sales activity and in average pricing," said Ohio REALTORS President Chris Reese. "It is evident that Ohioans appreciate and understand that housing is a solid, long-term investment. "Ohio's REALTOR community is proud to have played an integral role in helping people navigate the comple...
December
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Public School Enrollment Trends and Home Prices
Public School Enrollment Trends and Home Prices
November
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Investigation into Emotional Support Animals
On Friday, November 8, the Department of Housing and Urban Affairs (HUD) sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), asking them to investigate websites selling assistance animal documentation. NAR had long been urging HUD to develop additional guidance for property owners when residents request an accommodation for an assistance animal. There have been a proliferation of web-generated documents purporting to provide medical documentation for the need for the accommodation. There are a number of legitimate reasons for someone to benefit from an assistance animal. But there have also been many cases of residents simply wanting to get out of paying a pay deposit or wanting to live in properties that do not allow pets. In their letter, HUD states that web-based forms are only reliable if "the provider has personal knowledge of the individual's disability-related need for the animal." NAR applauds HUD for their efforts, and will continue to work with them to ensure individuals...
October
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