Columbus, Ohio - Real Estate
Columbus is the county seat of Franklin County, and capital of the state of Ohio. It is the largest individual city in the state with 711,470 residents, but the Greater Columbus metropolitan area ranks behind Cleveland and Cincinnati in population, with 1,612,694 inhabitants.
The real estate market in Columbus has been virtually flat for the past several years, with the median price of a single family dwelling growing just 3.1% in 2005 to finish the year at $147,900.
This moderate housing market means that Columbus is still a fairly affordable city for many first time homebuyers and low income earners. Before buying a home, it is a good idea to take a look at local foreclosure listings and get a good selection of the best deals currently on the market.
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