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Sellers Outnumber Buyers 43% as Intel Spurs Columbus Demand

4/23/2026

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Redfin reported sellers outnumbered buyers by 43% in March 2026, the widest surplus in a decade.
Cleveland and Columbus posted price gains and balanced markets.
Sunbelt metros faced inventory gluts, falling prices, and buyers who became selective because of taxes, rising insurance and job-security concerns.
Florida homeowners pay $8,292 insurance premiums—181% above the national average—prompting many to leave.
Intel’s $20 billion semiconductor project near Columbus is attracting talent and raising housing demand.

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Story summary

Redfin reported sellers outnumbered buyers by 43% in March 2026, the widest surplus in a decade.
Cleveland and Columbus posted price gains and balanced markets.
Sunbelt metros faced inventory gluts, falling prices, and buyers who became selective because of taxes, rising insurance and job-security concerns.
Florida homeowners pay $8,292 insurance premiums—181% above the national average—prompting many to leave.
Intel’s $20 billion semiconductor project near Columbus is attracting talent and raising housing demand.