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A newly constructed craftsman-style home with gray siding and a stone-accented porch in a Clark County Ohio subdivision on a frosty October morning
New Construction October 30, 2026

New Construction in Springfield & Clark County: 387 Permits in 2025 and What New Homes Cost

Clark County issued 387 new housing permits in 2025, up from 232 in 2024 and 183 in 2022. Where builders are building in Springfield, Bethel Township, New Carlisle, South Charleston, and Enon, what new homes cost per square foot versus resale, and how new-build taxes work, with every figure sourced and verified October 30, 2026.

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A classic two-story brick and white siding foursquare home with a front porch under gold and amber maple trees in Springfield, Ohio on a late October afternoon
Sellers October 27, 2026

When to List a Home in Springfield, Ohio: What the 2026 Clark County Data Shows

May 2026 Springfield-area homes sold in about 31 days at a 97.61% sale-to-list ratio with 22% of listings above asking. What Clark County’s new-listing counts, days-on-market data, and seasonal patterns say about the strongest selling window, with every figure sourced and verified October 27, 2026.

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Historic downtown Springfield Ohio main street on Halloween evening with brick storefronts, glowing jack-o-lanterns, mums, and string lights under a twilight sky
Community Events October 27, 2026

Things to Do This Weekend in Springfield and Clark County | October 30 - November 1, 2026

A verified Halloween weekend roundup: the Downtown Trick or Treat, trick-or-treat night in Clark County, the Standing Up to POTS 5K, and the Mid-Ohio Insulator Show, plus highlights in Xenia, Urbana, and Yellow Springs.

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A residential street in Springfield Ohio in late October with ranch and bungalow homes, brick and vinyl siding, and gold and amber maple trees
Community Comparison October 23, 2026

What $250,000 Buys in Springfield, Enon, New Carlisle, and South Vienna

Median sale prices, price per square foot, property tax estimates, and school district data for Springfield, Enon, New Carlisle, and South Vienna at the $250,000 price point, with every figure sourced and verified October 23, 2026.

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A row of historic Victorian-era homes with front porches and mature trees on a Springfield Ohio street
Q&A October 30, 2026

Springfield & Clark County Real Estate Q&A: What Buyers and Sellers Are Asking

Direct answers on market conditions, buyer agency agreements, closing costs, property taxes and appeals, inspections and appraisals, historic homes, commutes, down payment assistance, USDA loans, flood zones, new construction, and seasonal timing for Springfield and Clark County, with sources you can verify. Updated October 30, 2026.

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A restored red and cream Victorian Queen Anne home with a wraparound spindle porch and fish-scale shingles on a tree-lined Springfield Ohio street in autumn
Historic Homes October 20, 2026

Historic Homes in Springfield, Ohio: What It Really Costs to Buy and Renovate One

Springfield’s National Register historic districts offer Victorian houses below the Ohio median price, but renovation costs add up fast. A sourced guide to districts, prices, repairs, and tax credits.

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Historic downtown Springfield Ohio main street at Halloween dusk with brick storefronts, pumpkins, hay bales, and glowing string lights
Community Events October 20, 2026

Things to Do This Weekend in Springfield and Clark County | October 23-25, 2026

A verified weekend roundup: the Fall at the Fairgrounds Craft Show, the Reptiles & More Expo, live music, and haunted attractions in Clark County, plus nearby community highlights.

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Historic brick and stone building facade in downtown Springfield, Ohio
Property Taxes October 16, 2026

Clark County Property Taxes: What the Reappraisal and HB 186 Mean for Your Bill

How property taxes are calculated in Clark County, what the 2026 reappraisal and HB 186 credit changes mean for your bill, when taxes are due, and how to appeal.

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A classic brick and siding home on an autumn suburban street in Springfield, Ohio with gold and amber maple trees
Market Update October 14, 2026

Mortgage Rates Above 7%? What Springfield and Central Ohio Buyers and Sellers Should Know

What the 2026 mortgage rate forecast means for Springfield, Clark County, and Central Ohio home buyers and sellers, with local market data from Realtor.com, Redfin, and Columbus REALTORS.

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Historic downtown Springfield Ohio main street in mid-October with brick storefronts, turning maples, and pumpkins by a shop doorway
Community Events October 13, 2026

Things to Do This Weekend in Springfield and Clark County | October 16-18, 2026

A verified weekend roundup: the Great American Electric Air Race, the Springfield Antique Show, a dog-friendly trunk-or-treat, and more in Clark County, plus nearby community highlights.

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Aerial view of Springfield Ohio with the historic Armory building on a downtown street corner
Market Update September 14, 2026

Springfield & Clark County Market Pulse: Late 2026

Where Springfield and Clark County home prices, inventory, and buyer competition stand in late 2026, and what it means for buyers and sellers.

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Historic downtown Springfield Ohio main street with brick and stone storefronts
Buyers September 14, 2026

The Clark County First-Time Buyer Playbook

Why Clark County is one of Ohio’s best markets for first-time buyers, and the step-by-step path from pre-approval to keys in hand.

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Commute September 14, 2026

Commuting From Springfield to Dayton and Columbus

The real drive times and routes that make Springfield a smart home base between two metros along I-70.

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