Posts from October 2026
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Seller Concessions Are Back: What Miami Valley Buyers Should Know
Walk into an open house in Kettering or Beavercreek this fall and you'll notice something that wasn't happening much a year ago: sellers are willing to talk. Buyers touring homes along Far Hills Avenue or through Beavercreek's newer subdivisions are hearing agents mention closing-cost credits and rate buydowns almost as often as square footage and finished basements. At Irongate Inc., REALTORS®, our agents have watched the Miami Valley market shift from the frantic pace of a few years ago into something steadier, and that shift is opening the door for buyers to ask for help again.
Seller Concessions Are Showing Up Across the Region
Nationally, seller concessions appeared in 44.7 percent of home sales in August 2026, a sign that sellers everywhere are adjusting their expectations. The Miami Valley is feeling that same shift, even as local home values keep climbing. Dayton REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service data for August 2026 shows the average sale price in the r...