Your Monthly Move-letter
August 2026 • Notes from Lily Cicconetti, REALTOR®
Hi neighbor,
Can you believe we’re already trading pool days for back-to-school mornings? Late August in Central Ohio always feels like a fresh start to me — new routines, cooler evenings on the porch, and that first hint of fall in the air. Whether a move is on your horizon this year or you’re simply enjoying the season right where you are, I’m always here if you ever want to talk it through.
Market Update: Central Ohio — August
- $350,000 Median Sale Price — down slightly from $352K in June, +2.3% YoY
- ~25 days Avg. Days on Market — approx., latest available reading
- 6,193 Homes for Sale — up from 5,551 in June, +9.8% YoY
- ~99% Sold at/near List — approx. of list price
What it means for you: Central Ohio stayed a seller’s market in July — but with the most breathing room in years. Inventory hit its highest July level in over a decade (6,193 homes, up nearly 10% from last year), yet with just a 2.4-month supply and prices still climbing, well-priced homes keep moving. For buyers that means more choice; for sellers, steady demand when you price it right.
Buyer Tip: More Homes, More Leverage
Inventory just hit its highest July level in over a decade, so you finally have real choice — and a little more room to negotiate on price, repairs, or closing costs. With 30-year rates hovering around 6.5%, get fully pre-approved before you shop so you can move fast on the right one. The best homes still go quickly, but you’re no longer racing the whole city for every listing.
Seller Tip: Price It for a Fuller Market
With more homes competing for buyers than we’ve seen in years, sharp pricing out of the gate matters more than ever — overprice now and you’ll sit while fresh listings pass you by. Lean into late-summer curb appeal: tidy landscaping, clean windows, and a welcoming entry photograph beautifully. Homes priced right are still selling quickly and close to ask.
Tool of the Month: Plan Your Move with MoveMath
Not sure whether to buy or sell first, or how the timing shakes out? MoveMath is my free timeline tool that maps out your whole move — the key dates, the money milestones, and what happens when — so nothing catches you by surprise. With fall and the holidays around the corner, mapping your timeline now keeps a spring move from sneaking up on you.
Local Love: Creekside Hops & Vines Fest — Gahanna, Aug 29
One of my favorite late-summer traditions is back: the Creekside Hops & Vines Festival takes over Creekside Plaza in downtown Gahanna on Saturday, August 29. Sample local craft beer, wine, and spirits alongside bites from area restaurants and live music, all while supporting the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation — this year’s proceeds help build a brand-new playground at Friendship Park. It’s the perfect excuse to soak up the last of summer with neighbors.
Home Tip of the Month
Before the weather turns, spend ten minutes clearing out your gutters and aiming downspouts away from the foundation. It’s the cheapest insurance there is against a wet basement once the fall rains roll in.
Know someone thinking about a move? I’m never too busy for the people you care about — just reply and introduce us.
Lily Cicconetti, REALTOR®
e-Merge Real Estate • Central Ohio
330-347-9361 • lily.cicconetti@e-merge.com
Market figures are from the Columbus REALTORS® / Columbus & Central Ohio Regional MLS July 2026 Local Market Update, current as of August 26, 2026. These are regional numbers covering the entire MLS — your neighborhood, price range, and property type may look quite different, and a single month is not a trend. Nothing here is a promise of what your home will sell for or what you’ll pay. If you’re already working with another agent, this isn’t a solicitation.