Dayton Area Weekly Real Estate Market Update

Market Activity & Inventory

• The overall pending ratio is strong at 90%, indicating high buyer demand relative to active listings.
• Month's supply of inventory sits at 1.9, suggesting a continued seller’s market with limited inventory.
• Average days on market (DOM) for active listings is 36, while sold homes averaged 38 days, showing quick turnover.

Pricing Trends

• The average active list price is $363,781, with pending sales averaging $316,034.
• Sold homes averaged $291,369, with sellers achieving 100% of their final list price and 95.8% of their original list price on average.
• Median sold price remains steady at $255,000.

Segment Insights

• Entry-level ($0–200k): High activity, with a pending ratio of 90% and inventory moving in about 35 days.
• Mid-market ($200–500k): Pending ratio exceeds 100% in some bands, showing intense competition. Inventory turns even faster (avg. DOM: 37).
• Upper market ($500k+): Slower pace (avg. DOM: 56–75), higher month's supply (up to 4.5 in $600k+), and lower pending ratios (~48–91%), suggesting more selection for buyers and potential negotiation room.

Advice for This Week

• Sellers: Pricing competitively and preparing homes well is still key, especially in higher price ranges where days on market are longer.
• Buyers: Be prepared for fast-moving conditions under $500k; act quickly and make strong offers, especially in the $200k–$500k range.
• For higher-end buyers, more options and negotiation leverage are available, but properties still move steadily.

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Stay optimistic and confident—Dayton's real estate market is full of potential and now is a great time to be part of it!