The recent history of Mount Vernon, Ohio home sales can be seen in the two charts below. The median sold price for the last 30 days was $91,250 with a DOM of 151 days. Since the recent DOM is greater than the median DOM for the last 6 months, it is a negative indicator for demand. It is always important to realize that real estate markets can fluctuate due to many factors, including shifting interest rates, the economy, or seasonal changes.    Ratios are simple ways to express the difference between two values such as list price and sold price. In our case, we typically use the list-to-sale ratio to determine the percentage of the final list price that the buyer ultimately paid. It is a very common method to help buyers decide how much to offer on a property. Analysis of the absorptio... 02/15/2014

  Looking at the chart to the right, you might be wondering why average days on market (DOM) is important.  This is a useful measurement because it can help us to determine whether we are in a buyer's market (indicated by high DOM), or a seller's market (indicated by low DOM).  Mount Vernon, Ohio active listings (properties for sale) have been on the market for a median time of 101 days. Analysis of these Mount Vernon, Ohio sold properties for the last six months reveals a median sold price of $103,500 and 88 days on market.  Notice that properties in the $0K - $50K price range have sold quickest over the last six months which is easy to understand because the monthly payment on these homes could be twice as low compared to the average rental rate in Mount Vernon, Ohio.  This price rang... 02/15/2014

  A total of 127 contracts on Mount Vernon, Ohio homes have closed and SOLD in the last 6 months with a median sold price of $103,500.  Breaking it down, we notice that the $50K - $100K price range contains the highest number of sold listings which makes perfect sense because the monthly payments mirror the average rental rates for the area. Alternatively, a total of 75 listings have failed to sell in that same period of time. Listings may fail to sell for many reasons such as being priced too high, having been inadequately marketed, the property was in poor condition, or perhaps the owner had second thoughts about selling at this particular time. What you may find interesting is that The $50K - $100K price range has the highest number of off-market listings at 27 properties yet it also... 02/15/2014

Mount Vernon, Ohio country homes with acreage are selling well and the level of buyer interest in these desirable properties continues to rise.  During 2013 we experienced a big increase and we are already selling country homes with acreage in 2014.   You can view and compare all of our Knox County Ohio homes with acreage and larger lots for sale organized in price order for easy viewing.  Sam Miller Team of REMAX Stars Realty 740-397-7800 KnoxCountyOhio.com.   01/20/2014

Mount Vernon Ohio home sales are stronger than many of us imagined and 2014 is off to a solid start.  The likelyhood of a Mount Vernon Ohio home selling has increased 5 full percentage points compared to the 2012 annual home sales report.  Other great news is that during 2013 and during the first 20 days of 2014, the Knox County Ohio MLS is averaging 4 more sales per month compared to the average monthly home sales in 2012.  This is a sizable increase when you consider that adds up to nearly 50 more home sales than in 2012.   You can view and compare all of our available homes for sale that are located in the Mount Vernon Ohio School District and they are organized in price order for quick and easy viewing.   Sam Miller Team of REMAX Stars Realty 740-397-7800 Knox County Ohio Real Estate 01/20/2014

  A total of 141 contracts have closed in Mount Vernon, Ohio during the last 6 months with a median sold price of $106,700.  Breaking it down, we notice that the $50K - $100K price range contains the highest number of sold listings.   Alternatively, a total of 81 listings have failed to sell in that same period of time.  Listings may fail to sell for many reasons such as being priced too high, having been inadequately marketed, the property was in poor condition, or perhaps the owner had second thoughts about selling at this particular time.  The $50K - $100K price range has the highest number of off-market listings at 26 properties.  Real estate listings in Mount Vernon, Ohio have been actively coming on the market at an increased pace with many new pending home sales and the Knox Coun... 01/10/2014

Mount Vernon Ohio home sales in the Twin Oak District increased by 11% margin.  The statistics below take into account how many homes in the Twin Oak School District were for sale, how many sold, how many expired from the market and didn't sell so that we can see the bigger picture of the local houing market.  27.2 percent higher chance of selling in 2013 compared to 2012 11 percent increase in homes SOLD in 2013 comapred to 2012 Fewer homes failed to sell in 2013 compared to 2012 Housing inventory reduced from a 7.7 months supply to 4 months in 2013  The Mount Vernon, Ohio housing market for homes in Twin Oak School District is posting one of the best years since the housing bubble burst in 2007.  This report indicates we are experiencing a more balanced housing market and more homes a... 12/29/2013

Mount Vernon Ohio home sales in the East School District increased by 5.55% margin.  The statistics below take into account how many homes in the East School District were for sale, how many sold, how many expired from the market and didn't sell so that we can see the bigger picture of the local houing market.  6 percent higher chance of selling in 2013 compared to 2012 5.55 percent increase in homes SOLD in 2013 comapred to 2012 Fewer homes failed to sell in 2013 compared to 2012 Housing inventory reduced from a 14.7 months supply to 12 months in 2013  The Mount Vernon, Ohio housing market for homes in East School District is posting one of the best years since the housing bubble burst in 2007.  This report indicates we are experiencing a more balanced housing market and more homes are... 12/29/2013

Mount Vernon Ohio homes in Dan Emmett School District increased by huge margins and the percentage of increase was record breaking.  The following are some interesting statistics that take into consideration how many homes in Dan Emmett School District were for sale, how many sold, how many expired from the market and didn't sell so that we can see the bigger picture of the local houing market.  68 percent higher chance of selling in 2013 compared to 2012 60 percent increase in homes SOLD in 2013 comapred to 2012 Fewer homes failed to sell in 2013 compared to 2012 Housing inventory reduced from a 7.2 months supply to 3.8 months in 2013  The Mount Vernon, Ohio housing market for homes in Dan Emmett School District is posting one of the best years since the housing bubble burst in 2007.  ... 12/29/2013

Multi level homes experienced a sizable increase in 2013 over 2012 and the odds of selling one of these homes improved by 11% (see 1st row / blue column).  The biggest improvement beyond the increased in annual home sales is the more closely balance between available inventory and how fast the market absorbs those homes.  The Mount Vernon, Ohio housing market for multi level homes improved from a 9.4 month supply of available inventory down to only 6.6 months of available inventory.  This reduction in available inventory helps improve the odds of these types of home faster and if this trend continues could help lead to a healthier Mount Vernon, Ohio housing market. Sam Miller Team of REMAX Stars Realty 740-397-7800  Knox County Ohio Real Estate 12/29/2013

New Years Day is just a few days away so I thought I would take a closer look at the home sales numbers for ranch homes in Mount Vernon, Ohio.  In 2012, there were 76 ranch homes in the city of Mount Vernon that SOLD and in 2013 there has already been 108 ranch homes sell!!!  Not only did the number of ranch home sales increase in 2013 over 2012 but the monthly average increased from 6.3 to 9 ranch home sales per month.  The monthly supply or available inventory of available ranch homes also reduced from 7.7 months in 2012 to only 5.2 months which is much closer to a more balanced housing market. Sam Miller Team of REMAX Stars Realty 740-397-7800  Knox County Ohio Real Estate Home sales statistics were completed on December 29th, 2013 and included market data from the Knox County Ohio M... 12/29/2013

Affordable homes in Mount Vernon, Ohio have experienced a sizable boost in home sales activity and buyer interest in 2013 over 2012.  Affordable home sales in Mount Vernon, Ohio increased by 9% in 2013 compared to 2012.  A side benefit of the more robust housing market is that the amount of available affordable housing supply from 9 months in 2012 to 5.8 months of available housing supply in 2013.  This translates into a more balanced housing market relating to the affordable homes in Mount Vernon, Ohio.    If you are interested in affordable homes be sure to check out our specialized real estate listing link titled Knox County Ohio Affordable Homes for $100,000 or less. Sam Miller Team of REMAX Stars Realty 740-397-7800  Knox County Ohio Real Estate   12/20/2013

The homes in the Mount Vernon Ohio School District experienced an increase in the number of home sales in 2013 compared to 2012.  The odds of a home selling in the Mount Vernon, Ohio school district increased by 5% in 2013 over 2012.  There has also been an 18 percent increase in the number of homes SOLD in the Mount Vernon School District in 2013 compared to 2012.   If you are in the market for a Mount Vernon, Ohio home be sure to check out this specialty link which features all of our Mount Vernon, Ohio homes for sale. Sam Miller of REMAX Stars Realty 740-397-7800  Knox County Ohio Real Estate 12/19/2013

Affordable Mount Vernon, Ohio ranch homes are selling quicker today than any year since the housing market adjustment of 2007.  We have experienced a boost in home sales activity throughout Knox County Ohio this year and I am excited to vew the year end home sales statistics once the final numbers are complete.  If you are in the market for an affordable home in Knox County Ohio check out this special link whcih features all of our availale Knox County Ohio home that are priced from $100,000 and below. We have also created a unique real estate website link so that you can view and compare all of our available Knox County Ohio homes for sale that are priced at $100,000 and under. Sam Miller Team of REMAX Stars Realty (740) 397-7800  Knox County Ohio Real Estate. 12/14/2013

The Sam Miller Team just SOLD this affordable Mount Vernon Ohio home at 302 Chester Street and the price was right.  The Knox County Ohio housing market is reporting some of the best monthly home sales since the market correction started in 2007.  If you are in the market for an affordable home that is priced at $100,000 and below be sure to click on our affordable Knox County Ohio homes for sale by visiting this link.   Contact The Sam Miller Team of REMAX Stars Realty 740-397-7800 Knox County Ohio Real Estate 12/13/2013

This Mount Vernon, Ohio home just SOLD today and it went under contract in less than 30 days and the sale closed super fast.  There is a strong demand for affordable homes especially the ones where a renter can transition from renting into homeownership and keep their monthly payment similar to what they were paying each month towards rent.  If you are looking for an extra affordable home in Knox County Ohio that could have a monthly payment that is similar and maybe even cheaper on a monthly payment basis than paying rent then check out this extensive list of affordable Knox County Ohio homes for sale.     PROPERTY DETAILS $59,000 LISTING INFORMATION MLS: 20130932Bedrooms: 3Full Baths: 2Sq ft: 1348Lot Size: .2 of an acreStyle: 2 StoryGarage: 2 CarHeat Source: Gas PROPERTY DESCRIPTION U... 11/18/2013

Knox County Ohio homes with acreage and larger lots be sure to click on this link because we have organized a detailed list of our available Knox County Ohio country homes with land in price order.  You can also view all of our available homes for sale in Mount Vernon Ohio by visitng this link.   9400 Pleasant Valley Road in Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050 Stylish and Spacious Home on 2.5 Country Acres PROPERTY DETAILS $229,000 LISTING INFORMATION MLS: 20130868Bedrooms: 4Full Baths: 2Partial Baths: 1Sq ft: 2450Lot Size: 2.543 AcresStyle: 2 StoryGarage: 2 CarHeat Source: Gas PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Stylish and spacious 2 Story home situated on 2.5 country acres, impressive upgrades throughout, features include 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, two story entry foyer, formal living room/den, gorgeous kitche... 11/14/2013

We JUST SOLD this gorgeous custom home at 16000 Sycamore Road in Mount Vernon, Ohio.  Country homes and especially Knox County Ohio homes with acreage and larger lots are in strong demand. 16000 Sycamore Road in Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050 Unique & Custom Built Home / Major Upgrades PROPERTY DETAILS $175,000 LISTING INFORMATION MLS: 20130416Bedrooms: 3Full Baths: 2Partial Baths: 1Sq ft: 2800Lot Size: .820 of an acreStyle: Raised RanchGarage: 2 Car+Heat Source: Gas PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Unique and Custom built home situated on .82 of an acre, wonderful and spacious floor plan that includes 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, massive 2 Story living room with fireplace and ceramic tile floors, stunning oak cabinet filled kitchen with major appliances and breakfast bar, adjoining dining area and office/w... 11/02/2013

Super affordable Mount Vernon Ohio home for sale and it's conveniently located within just a few minutes of shopping, restaurants, movie theatre and other conveniences.  The monthly payment of this home will be cheaper for most people than renting an apartment.  Be sure to view the additional listing details at 14 Greer Street in Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050. 14 Greer Street, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050 Cute and Cozy Home / East End Location PROPERTY DETAILS $59,900 LISTING INFORMATION MLS: 20130988Bedrooms: 3Full Baths: 1Sq ft: 1344Lot Size: .168 of an acreStyle: 2 StoryGarage: 1 Car+Heat Source: Gas PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Cute and cozy 2 Story home located in the East end of Mount Vernon, ultra affordable and won’t last long, features include 3 bedrooms and a full bath, inviting entry with ope... 10/15/2013

Knox County Ohio is a charming farming community that offers a wondeful small town feeling.  The lifestyle and pace is a little slower here and a bit more relaxed than that of Columbus, Ohio and the suburbs such as Dublin, Powell...   We have a few things that the big city doesn't have like clear skys, no rush hour traffic, smaller neighborhood schools and we have lots of land and acreage.  If you are in the market for a Knox County Ohio home with acreage and or larger lot  give this link a look. Sam Miller Team of REMAX Stars Realty 740-397-7800 Knox County Ohio Real Estate 10/13/2013