bec's blog of zanesville ohio real estate

Despite housing crisis, activity remains relatively stable.

According to information reported by Ohio Realtor,  regarding sales in the Ohio area, Zanesville  is down approximately 10% in units sold January-October 2008 from last year same time.  The average sales price is also down approximately 5% at $101,655 for the same time period this year compared to last.  Only one area, Mansfield, has reported increased units sold from last year to this year with a 2.4% growth.  Hardest hit appears to be Lancaster area at 27% decrease in sales growth.  Statewide the report shows we are overall down 13.3% in units sold and down 7.4% average sales price which is @ $140,000.