Are you wondering if now is the time to buy or sell in Columbus real estate? In this May Market Update, I break down the latest stats and trends shaping the 2025 Columbus market. Inventory is up 36% year over year, days on market are rising, and some properties are seeing significant price drops—but median prices are technically up. Confusing? You’re not alone. I unpack what these conflicting signals mean and share my candid thoughts on whether it’s the right time to buy, sell, or hold.
Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, seasoned investor, or someone considering flipping, I lay out actionable advice on how to navigate today’s shifting landscape. From why higher-priced homes are lingering longer to how rising credit card defaults could impact housing demand, this episode helps you make sense of what’s really happening—and what might come next.
Timeline Summary[0:00] – Market overview: inventory up 36% but prices also up—what’s going on?
[1:25] – Flipping in today’s market: risks and what to watch for
[2:08] – Shocking example: a luxury home selling for $500k below cost
[2:59] – Three key factors: price trends, market movements, and buyer vs. seller dynamics
[3:19] – How buyers now have time to negotiate better deals
[3:55] – Median price data and why it may be misleading
[4:38] – Higher-end homes are lingering with big price cuts
[6:11] – The lingering impact of Covid on buyer confidence in flips
[6:41] – Deep discounts available for cash buyers—but longer selling times expected
[7:49] – Why the next three months could be the best opportunity for buyers
Key Takeaways-
Buyers have leverage again – Rising inventory and longer days on market mean buyers can negotiate better deals and terms.
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Flippers need caution – Flips are staying on the market longer, and shortcuts taken during Covid still haunt buyer confidence.
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Credit card debt signals caution – Rising defaults could pressure sellers and create more opportunities for buyers, but also hint at broader economic stress.
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Stay tuned for an upcoming deep dive on how the new tax bill may impact real estate investors
Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the episode, please rate, follow, share, and leave a review so we can help more people turn their properties—and lives—into profits. See you next time!
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