Our local market expert for West Central Ohio Steve Flaugher reports the region has managed to avoid the extreme fluctuations affecting the rest of the nation.

Flaugher says the market is stable for now and looks to improve even further over the course of 2008, with prices increasing as the year progresses.

Reasons for this? A strong local economy that has seemed to buffer the market from the national real estate upset, Flaugher says.

Beyond the strong local economy, Flaugher sites the large lake near St. Mary's as a draw for residents who purchase summer houses in the area to enjoy the wealth of recreational activities.

For more information on this area, contact Steve Flaugher at
http://www.ColdwellBankerPlusSteve.com

Published: February 26, 2008

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