The graph below depicts the price distribution curve for single family home closings in the 7 County Greater Cincinnati/NKY region for the 12 month periods ending in April 2010, April 2011 and 2012.  The year ending in 2010 is more heavily weighted on homes priced under $200,000.  After the expiration of the First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit program in 2010 prices began to rise. During the 12 months ending April 2011 the number of homes priced over $300,000 including “Owner Financed” homes increased from 22% of sales to 31%.  During the 12 months ending April 2012, that segment of the market increased another 2% to 33% of single family sales. 

The median price for homes during this period is $226,860, up 4% from the prior year.

Notes:

Owner Financed describes a home where the end user of the home finances the construction thereby eliminating a publicly recorded transfer price.  Owner Financed homes are generally higher end homes over $300,000.  Closings referenced in this chart include those homes located within the developments tracked by NPG DataQuest.

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