In this market update episode of Properties to Profits, I break down what’s really happening in the Columbus housing market—and what it means for buyers, sellers, and investors heading into the end of the year. With closed sales up, inventory rising fast, and price trends starting to shift, we’re seeing the early signs of a more balanced market.
I cover the latest data, explain how buyer confidence is showing up in the numbers, and share what strategies investors and wholesalers should be thinking about right now. If you want to understand where the market is heading and how to position yourself for deals in Q4 and beyond, this is the episode to tune into.
Episode Timeline
[0:00] Introduction
[0:45] Closed sales up 8%, inventory up 21%—what that really means
[1:33] Median prices are holding while average sales prices dip
[1:57] Why sellers are adjusting—and how to spot negotiation opportunities
[2:44] Contracts flat, sales up—what that signals for market confidence
[3:28] Inventory at 5,800+ homes and growing
[3:54] Listings now getting multiple price drops—here’s how to leverage that
[4:18] Condos outperforming single-family homes in year-over-year growth
[4:59] Rate drop predictions for Q4 and how it could shift pricing further
[5:33] Advice for wholesalers—budget for longer holds and softening prices
[5:52] How Columbus is outperforming most U.S. markets
[6:13] Why we’re targeting areas around airports for future growth
3 Key Takeaways
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Inventory is rising and sellers are more open to negotiation—use this to your advantage.
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Columbus is showing strong market fundamentals compared to national trends.
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Flippers and wholesalers should budget conservatively—deals are still out there, but the game has changed.
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