Renters across Ohio are seeing modest financial relief as statewide median rent prices dropped nearly 3.7% year over year, according to a recent report from realtor.com. The median rent across the state now stands at approximately $1,300 per month.

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Housing advocates in Columbus, Ohio, note that the shift gives tenants an opening to ease monthly expenses or negotiate better lease terms. Carlie Boos, executive director of the Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio, pointed out that renters could see monthly price drops between $25 and $50.

Boos described the decline as reassuring evidence that basic supply and demand dynamics remain active. She noted that current conditions make this a favorable time for residents negotiating lease renewals to seek concessions from property owners.

Despite the recent dip, broader affordability challenges continue to pressure households. According to figures from the National Housing Conference, the proportion of renters who could afford a two-bedroom apartment decreased from 77% in 2020 to 69% last year.

At the same time, mortgage interest rates have climbed to their highest marks since 2023. Those elevated borrowing costs have kept homeownership out of reach for many first-time buyers, keeping rental demand steady throughout the region.

Advocates also cautioned that the relief may not last indefinitely. Boos warned that residential construction starts have slowed compared to past levels, creating a limited window before a shortage of new units pushes prices higher again.

For residents facing financial strain or attempting to navigate the property market, Boos noted that support programs and housing resources remain accessible for first-time homebuyers and struggling renters.

Source: NBC4 Columbus Local — Original report

Wararka Af-Soomaaliga

Qiimaha Kirada Guryaha ee Gobolka Ohio oo Hoos u Dhacay 3.7%

Daraasad cusub oo ay soo saartay shirkadda realtor.com ayaa shaaca ka qaadday in celceliska qiimaha kirada guryaha ee gobolka Ohio uu hoos u dhacay ku dhawaad 3.7% marka la barbar dhigo sannadkii hore, iyada oo hadda lagu qiyaaso $1,300 bishii.

U doodayaasha arrimaha guryaha ee magaalada Columbus, Ohio ayaa sheegaya in isbeddelkani uu kireystayaasha siinayo fursad ay ku maareeyaan kharashaadkooda bisha ama ay ku gorgortamaan heshiisyo ka wanaagsan kuwii hore. Carlie Boos, oo ah madaxa hay’adda Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio, ayaa caddeysay in kireystayaashu ay arki karaan qiimo-dhimis u dhexaysa $25 ilaa $50 bishii.

Boos waxay tilmaantay in hoos u dhacani uu muujinayo in xeerka suuqa ee ku saleysan baahida iyo wax-soo-saarka uu wali sidii saxda ahayd u shaqeynayo. Waxay xustay in bilihii la soo dhaafay uu suuqu aad ugu roonaa dadka kireystayaasha ah, waxaana ay kula talisay dadka heshiisyada cusboonaysiinaya inay ka faa’iidaystaan fursaddan oo ay mulkiilayaasha weydiistaan qiimo-dhimis.

Inkasta oo qiimaha kirada uu hoos u dhac ku yimid, caqabado dhaqaale oo ballaaran ayaa wali haysta qoysas badan. Xog laga helay hay’adda National Housing Conference ayaa muujinaysa in boqolkiiba dadka kireystayaasha ah ee awoodi karay guri labo qol ka kooban ay ahaayeen 77% sannadkii 2020, balse tiradaasi ay hoos ugu dhacday 69% sannadkii hore.

Dhinaca kale, dulsaarka deynta guryaha (mortgage rates) ayaa gaaray heerkii ugu sarreeyay tan iyo sannadkii 2023. Kororka kharashka deynta ayaa dad badan oo markii ugu horreysay guri iibsan lahaa ka dhigay kuwo aan awoodin, taas oo keentay in dalabka guryaha kirada ah uu weli ahaado mid sarreeya maadaama dadku ay kireyste ahaanayaan muddo dheer.

Boos ayaa sidoo kale ka digtay in nafiskani uusan noqon doonin mid waara. Waxay carrabka ku adkeysay in bilowga dhismaha guryaha cusub uu hoos u dhacay marka loo eego xilliyadii hore. Marka dhismaha guryaha cusub uu yaraado, qiimaha ayaa mar kale kor u kici doona, waxaana ay sheegtay in hadda ay jirto fursad kooban oo lagu wajahayo caqabadaha hortaagan suuqa guryaha.

Waxay sidoo kale xustay in xitaa haddii qiimaha guryuhu uu wali qaali yahay, ay jiraan barnaamijyo iyo ilo kale oo lagu caawiyo dadka guryaha iibsanaya markii ugu horreysay iyo kireystayaasha wajahaya dhibaatooyinka dhaqaale.

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus Local