Dakota Shannon Real Estate / NavX Realty

11/02/2026

Thinking about waiting until after the election to buy or sell? Lots of people do. Election years show a small dip in sales, but rates don't follow the ballot. The last 10 midterms, rates dropped between August and the end of November in 6 and rose in 4. Vote, then move when it fits your life. Dakota Shannon, Dayton Realtor.

10/29/2026

Does a seller have to tell you a house is haunted? In Ohio, the disclosure form covers the physical condition of the home, things like the roof, water, mold and the furnace. If something matters to you, ask in writing. 🎃 Happy Halloween from Dakota Shannon Real Estate! (Not legal advice.)

10/27/2026

Ohio: +41.3% since Sept 2020 ($190,500 → $269,226, Redfin).

Dayton MLS: +51.7% in that same window ($179,000 → $271,500, Dayton REALTORS®).

Headlines don’t sell houses in Centerville, Beavercreek, or Miamisburg. Local comps do.

Thinking about buying, selling, or a rental around here? Let’s talk numbers that actually apply.

NavX Realty | Dakota Shannon | dakotasells.com | 937-709-5999

10/26/2026

🎃 JUST LISTED… HAUNTED?!

Halloween home tour with a real estate twist: character (and characters), a “security system,” a fireplace with company, and sellers who are dying to move.

Watch to the end for the private showing. Trivia: which movie inspired the twist?

Happy Halloween from Dakota Shannon / NAV Realty. Buying, selling, or renting something that isn’t haunted? Let’s talk.
937-709-5999 | dakotasells.com

10/23/2026

Unpopular opinion: raising kids today is a bigger flex than owning a sports car.

Since 2013 I've helped about 300 families buy and sell homes, and almost none of them were really buying square footage. They were buying a backyard for the kids, a good school district, a kitchen table where homework happens and Goldfish end up on the floor.

Raising a family today takes real work and real money. If that's you, you're doing something impressive. No sports car required. 🚐

10/19/2026

Saw a few "foreclosures up 42%" headlines this week and wanted to chime in before anybody starts panicking.

The number is real. It's bank repossessions across the country in August compared to last August, and it's starting from a really low base. In 2010, about 2.23% of all homes had a foreclosure filing. Last year it was 0.26%. Most homeowners today have equity and a fixed rate, which wasn't true for a lot of people back then.

Here in the Dayton area, the median sale price in September was $271,500, up 7.8% from a year ago according to Dayton REALTORS®. I'm watching the foreclosure numbers, but that isn't what a market full of forced sales looks like.

I dropped a good HousingWire article in the comments if you want the deeper dive. And if you're worried about your own situation, text me at 937-709-5999 and I'll give you a straight answer.

10/05/2026

If you think prices are bad now just wait…it’s going to get worse.

Say you put $100,000 in savings in January 2020 and earned no interest. By August 2026, it would buy about what $77,000 bought back then.

The account still says $100,000, but inflation has eaten away roughly $23,000 of its purchasing power.

Think about the hours you worked, the weekends you gave up, and everything it took to save that money.

In 2020, the broad money supply grew about 25%. National home prices rose roughly around the same. Coincidence?

That’s why I park some of my own money into real estate. 🏡

Not all real estate is a good investment, and the cheapest property isn’t always the best opportunity. I focus on finding the right property at a price that makes the numbers work.

Thinking about investing in real estate? Give me a call. I’d love to share my investing philosophy and what I look for in a property.

📲 937-474-0235

You worked hard for your money. What’s your plan to protect it?

JUST IN: 🇺🇸 President Trump says inflation could pay down the $40 trillion US national debt "very rapidly."

07/19/2026

Even as a first-time homebuyer, I was very picky with who I wanted to work with because I knew there was a lot I didn't know, and I wanted to trust the person guiding me through the purchase process.After briefly working with another realtor who wasn't the right fit, we reached out to Dakota. He explained the entire home-buying process and made everything easy to understand. I was very picky in what sorts of homes I was interested in, and he easily worked with me around that. Dakota was very responsive, and he was able to get us in to view houses with short notice. His insights during the home viewing process were invaluable, and they gave me a much better idea about what the maintenance and day-to-day life in certain homes would be like.It's clear that his many years of experience selling homes helped during the buying process, and I don't believe we would've been able to get our specific house without his help. The house had several other competetive offers, and with Dakota's guidance, we were able to stand out and get our offer chosen. During the closing process, he made sure we were on track to get everything done that we needed to, and he was helpful every step of the way.I am very grateful for all of his help, and I highly recommend him.

06/19/2026

"We were considering one of those “We Buy Houses” companies because we didn’t want to deal with repairs, inspections, or cleaning out the house. After talking with Dakota, we realized there was a better option.Dakota helped us avoid many of the headaches we were worried about while still getting significantly more money than we expected. He was responsive, knowledgeable, and made the entire process easy.If you’re thinking about selling and weighing your options, talk to Dakota first. We’re glad we did.."

06/09/2026

🏡 BEST-PRICED HOME IN VANDALIA! 🏡

Looking for an affordable move-in-ready home in Vandalia? This charming 3-bedroom ranch is currently the best-priced home on the market in Vandalia! 🔥

✅ 3 Bedrooms
✅ Detached 1-Car Garage
✅ Fenced Backyard
✅ Large Side Yard
✅ New Roof (2024)
✅ New Water Heater (2024)
✅ Updated Kitchen Countertops & Sink (2024)
✅ Replacement Windows (2022)
✅ Updated Electrical Panel (2021)
✅ Gas Range Hookup

Enjoy easy one-level living, a spacious backyard for pets or entertaining, and plenty of extra outdoor space with the large side yard. Recent updates provide peace of mind and make this home a fantastic value.

House photos, infographics, and listing agent details for 270 Inverness Ave, Vandalia, OH 45377. This home is priced at $175,000, with 3 beds, 1 baths, and 950 sqft.