Mortgage rates are much higher today than they were at the beginning of the year, and that’s had a clear impact on the housing market. As a result, the market is seeing a shift back toward the range of pre-pandemic levels […]
While the Federal Reserve is working hard to bring down inflation, the latest data shows the inflation rate is still going up. You no doubt are feeling the pinch on your wallet at the gas pump or the grocery store, […]
While most tourists stop at the German Village, Columbus Museum of Art, Huntington Park, and the Columbus Metropolitan Library, there’s much more to this city in Ohio than just tried-and-true, popular attractions. There are also unique eateries, eclectic museums, and […]
It’s easy to get carried away when designing the backyard of your dreams. A pool? Yes! Sunroom? Of course! A new fence? Why not?? But the truth is that not all of these backyard features will be a selling point […]
Traveling to Ohio early this July? There are plenty of great places to stop and visit over the holidays. Whether you’re looking for a fun vacation rental out on the lake or at the beach, or want to explore some local towns […]
Between April 1 and September 1, 80 percent of Americans move into a new space—from recent grads swapping dorms for their first apartment to those looking to make the most of the reliable weather. If you’ve previously had to grapple with fitting all of […]
April marks sixth consecutive month of declines for contract signings. Pending home sales continued spiraling downward in April, a 3.9% decrease from a month prior, resulting in an index reading of 99.3, according to data released Thursday by the National […]
Rising interest rates are making adjustable-rate mortgages an increasingly attractive alternative to common 30-year, fixed-rate home loans. ARMs made up 13% of all home loans by dollar volume in March, their highest share since January 2020, according to CoreLogic. The […]
Searching for a home can be frustrating, especially during periods of low inventory when it feels like every house you look at goes from “listed” to “under contract” in less than 24 hours. However, for those on the other side of the […]
Whether because they could finally work from anywhere, realized they needed more space, or simply decided to move closer to family, many people uprooted themselves this past year. So if you have new neighbors moving in, why not welcome them […]