Market Conditions for Columbus, Ohio Reported by Andrew Show, CEBA, ABR, ABRM, CSP, e-PRO Updated November 16, 2009.

Current Market Rating: 1 1 2 3 4 5 Buyer's Seller's

Current Price Trend: 3 1 2 3 4 5 Falling Rising

Columbus Metro Area
Comparing 2009 to 2008 September 30 YTD statistics

New Listings down 11.69%

Under Contract down 28.82%

Sold Homes down 12.68%

Average Sold Price 2009 = $156,728 down 5.60%

Percentage of sold price to list price:
2009 = 96.46% up 1.15%

Columbus, the state capital, has grown into the most populous and exciting metro city in Ohio, while still maintaining its mid-western roots, diverse economy and excellent transportation system.

Greater Columbus is a thriving metropolitan area of 1.6 million people (Columbus is the 15th largest city in the U.S.) at the heart of the largest concentration of population and economic activity in North America. Already one of the fastest growing metro areas in the Midwest, the entire community is seizing new opportunities to propel Greater Columbus into the ranks of the nation's most innovative, attractive and business-friendly communities.

Live for variety? We've built an entire city around it. As a patchwork of communities, each with its own distinct character and offerings, our style changes with a 15-minute walk. You can sample the historic, the artsy, the sports-oriented, the high fashion and the college life, all in one very manageable, friendly Midwestern city. Check us out. We'll give you a taste of local color, Columbus Style.

Housing
Columbus housing demand is stronger under $205,000 selling in a reasonable amount of time; higher priced home sales are soft.

Columbus Links
Columbus Public Schools http://www.columbus.k12.oh.us/index.html

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ZIP Codes: 43210, 43214, 43229, 43201, 43215, 43228, 43235, 43224, 43209, 43219

Location Characteristics: Columbus, the state capital, has grown into the most populous and exciting metro city in Ohio, while still maintaining its mid-western roots, diverse economy and excellent transportation system.

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