Getting ready to sell your house? You may want to consider these five home improvements to ensure a bigger price tag at closing time. Unless you’re Joanna Gaines, the prospect of updating and prepping your home for sale can seem […]
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If you’re searching for a home, you’ve no doubt heard your fair share of bidding war horror stories from friends and relatives going through the process. While bidding wars are an unfortunate reality in many areas, not everything you hear […]
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Your home should be filled with things you love, regardless of whether or not they all fall into the same interior design style category. In fact, some of the most interesting home decor styles are an amalgamation of more than just one. […]
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Home inspectors are quite thorough. Before you buy a house, they’ll scrutinize things you never thought to look at in your many walk-throughs, from cracks in stucco to how well the toilet flushes. In fact, their checklists include over 1,600 features, all with the goal of helping […]
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It’s easy to put off home repairs, especially if they seem like big, daunting tasks. You are only making the problem worse and costing yourself more money by procrastinating. So, what home repairs should you never procrastinate? Repair a Leaking […]
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Interest rates on mortgages and home equity lines of credit may rise following the Federal Reserve’s rate increase. What the Federal Reserve did and why The Federal Reserve raised a bedrock interest rate on Wednesday. As a result, mortgage interest […]
Home sellers who list during the week of April 10–16 will be able to take advantage of the spring buying season’s anticipated strong demand, high asking prices, quick home sales, and lowered competition from other sellers, according to realtor.com®’s fourth […]
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If you’re like a majority of homeowners today, you have a mortgage with an escrow account. And like most of those homeowners, you understand the basics of escrow, but when it comes to shortages and overages, it can be difficult to keep […]
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An appraisal gap is when an appraiser says a house is worth less than the offer. Pay the difference or renegotiate. Sometimes your mortgage lender’s appraiser says the house is worth less than you agreed to pay. This is known […]
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Greens may dominate paint firms’ lists of the hottest color of the year, but neutral colors still reign for the largest buyer pool. Eighty-one percent of interior design experts recently surveyed say whites and creams are the best colors to […]
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Although everything in your home is essential, there are certain things that the appraiser will be looking for that don’t include the home’s position, square footage and the number of rooms in the house. We will look at other factors […]
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Mortgage rates are rushing higher, and last week that caused a major divergence in mortgage demand. Refinancing continued to dry up, but homebuyers appear to be rushing into the market. As a result, total mortgage application volume rose 2.3% compared […]
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You could spend a lifetime hiking in Ohio—in all four seasons—and still have many miles of trail left to see. The Buckeye State is home to 75 state parks, one national park, plus a national historic trail and a national […]
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While buyers are still seeking homes that offer safe, enjoyable shelter, new wish list items are emerging that give houses better design and function. Home design trends that are expected to loom large in 2022 are an evolution of what […]
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When I was preparing to put an offer in on my first home, my mom, over the phone, was nudging me to come in under the list price. My real estate agent — who I knew was tenacious because she […]
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Buyers will have a better chance to find a home in 2022, but will face a competitive seller’s market as first-time buyer demand outmatches the inventory recovery. Here’s what we already know: Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the real estate […]
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Ohio’s winter wonderland is ready to explore! From outdoor hikes with frozen waterfalls to magnificent castles covered in snow, you’ll find fun all winter long. Oak Openings Located between Whitehouse and Swanton, Oak Openings Preserve is one of Ohio’s most unusual natural areas. With hiking, […]
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The top US housing markets for 2022 are mostly affordable tech hubs with outdoor recreational opportunities that have become attractive alternatives to pricier coastal markets of late. Experts have said that the real estate market is finally showing signs of […]
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Make plans this holiday season to visit one of these local Christmas tree farms to find the perfect Christmas tree to deck your halls! Storeyland Christmas Tree Farm, Burghill Situated right on the eastern edge of the Buckeye State, Storeyland Christmas Tree Farm in […]
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Most Profitable Home Improvements To Make Before Selling Your Home
Getting ready to sell your house? You may want to consider these five home improvements to ensure a bigger price tag at closing time. Unless you’re Joanna Gaines, the prospect of updating and prepping your home for sale can seem […]
5 Things People Say About Bidding Wars That Just Aren’t True
If you’re searching for a home, you’ve no doubt heard your fair share of bidding war horror stories from friends and relatives going through the process. While bidding wars are an unfortunate reality in many areas, not everything you hear […]
How to Mix and Match Styles if You Can’t Pick Just One
Your home should be filled with things you love, regardless of whether or not they all fall into the same interior design style category. In fact, some of the most interesting home decor styles are an amalgamation of more than just one. […]
6 Shocking Things Your Home Inspector Won’t Check
Home inspectors are quite thorough. Before you buy a house, they’ll scrutinize things you never thought to look at in your many walk-throughs, from cracks in stucco to how well the toilet flushes. In fact, their checklists include over 1,600 features, all with the goal of helping […]
Home Repairs That You Should Never Procrastinate
It’s easy to put off home repairs, especially if they seem like big, daunting tasks. You are only making the problem worse and costing yourself more money by procrastinating. So, what home repairs should you never procrastinate? Repair a Leaking […]
How Rising Fed Interest Rates Affect Home Buyers & Homeowners
Interest rates on mortgages and home equity lines of credit may rise following the Federal Reserve’s rate increase. What the Federal Reserve did and why The Federal Reserve raised a bedrock interest rate on Wednesday. As a result, mortgage interest […]
Mid-April the Best Time to List
Home sellers who list during the week of April 10–16 will be able to take advantage of the spring buying season’s anticipated strong demand, high asking prices, quick home sales, and lowered competition from other sellers, according to realtor.com®’s fourth […]
What in the World Is an Escrow Shortage?
If you’re like a majority of homeowners today, you have a mortgage with an escrow account. And like most of those homeowners, you understand the basics of escrow, but when it comes to shortages and overages, it can be difficult to keep […]
Appraisal Gap: When a Home’s Value Is Lower Than Your Offer
An appraisal gap is when an appraiser says a house is worth less than the offer. Pay the difference or renegotiate. Sometimes your mortgage lender’s appraiser says the house is worth less than you agreed to pay. This is known […]
9 Things You Won’t Realize You Have Strong Opinions About Until You Start House Hunting
Best Paint Colors for Selling in 2022
Greens may dominate paint firms’ lists of the hottest color of the year, but neutral colors still reign for the largest buyer pool. Eighty-one percent of interior design experts recently surveyed say whites and creams are the best colors to […]
Things That Could Unexpectedly Impact Your Real Estate Appraisal
Although everything in your home is essential, there are certain things that the appraiser will be looking for that don’t include the home’s position, square footage and the number of rooms in the house. We will look at other factors […]
Homebuyers are rushing to get mortgages before higher rates price them out
Mortgage rates are rushing higher, and last week that caused a major divergence in mortgage demand. Refinancing continued to dry up, but homebuyers appear to be rushing into the market. As a result, total mortgage application volume rose 2.3% compared […]
6 BEST WINTER HIKES IN OHIO
You could spend a lifetime hiking in Ohio—in all four seasons—and still have many miles of trail left to see. The Buckeye State is home to 75 state parks, one national park, plus a national historic trail and a national […]
Home Trends Stealing the Spotlight in 2022
While buyers are still seeking homes that offer safe, enjoyable shelter, new wish list items are emerging that give houses better design and function. Home design trends that are expected to loom large in 2022 are an evolution of what […]
5 Pieces of Outdated Homebuying Advice That Your Parents Might Give You
When I was preparing to put an offer in on my first home, my mom, over the phone, was nudging me to come in under the list price. My real estate agent — who I knew was tenacious because she […]
Will the Housing Market Continue its Hot Streak in 2022?
Buyers will have a better chance to find a home in 2022, but will face a competitive seller’s market as first-time buyer demand outmatches the inventory recovery. Here’s what we already know: Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the real estate […]
Winter Adventures in Ohio
Ohio’s winter wonderland is ready to explore! From outdoor hikes with frozen waterfalls to magnificent castles covered in snow, you’ll find fun all winter long. Oak Openings Located between Whitehouse and Swanton, Oak Openings Preserve is one of Ohio’s most unusual natural areas. With hiking, […]
The 10 hottest housing markets to watch in 2022 (Columbus is in the top 5!)
The top US housing markets for 2022 are mostly affordable tech hubs with outdoor recreational opportunities that have become attractive alternatives to pricier coastal markets of late. Experts have said that the real estate market is finally showing signs of […]
12 Best Christmas Tree Farms in Ohio
Make plans this holiday season to visit one of these local Christmas tree farms to find the perfect Christmas tree to deck your halls! Storeyland Christmas Tree Farm, Burghill Situated right on the eastern edge of the Buckeye State, Storeyland Christmas Tree Farm in […]