Winter is typically a slow time for home sales, when sellers might wonder if they have any hope of finding a buyer. But will that be the case this winter? “Normally this is a boring question, but this year it’s anything but,” […]
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If you’ve saved money to purchase a home, you should always put that cash toward your down payment, right? That might not always be the correct move. Conventional wisdom suggests that if you have cash saved up and are looking […]
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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, people under the age of 35 make up the smallest demographic homeowners. There are a number of reasons this age group has struggled so much to catch up to older home owning generations — lower […]
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It’s the celebration with all your friends. Fall marks the beginning of the holiday season, with people everywhere booking plane tickets and planning to head home to their families for the holidays. Come November, many choose to reunite with relatives […]
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The fourth quarter of 2021 is upon us (even though it still firmly feels like Q1 2020 — maybe Q2 at a stretch) and the next few months may actually feel like some kind of pre-pandemic normal. Here’s what you […]
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As we prepare to round out 2021 in the coming months, one thing is for sure—the kitchen remains key. “We’ve spent so much time in the kitchen over the past 18 months, so people are really being mindful of how […]
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The best time to purchase a home is the week of Oct. 3, according to realtor.com The past year has been a double-edged sword for homebuyers as they’ve struggled to take advantage of record-low mortgage rates in the midst of […]
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The housing market took a slight dip in contract signings in July, but that could potentially mark an opening for home buyers who have been shut out by fierce competition over recent months. The National Association of REALTORS® reported this […]
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Labor Day traditionally signifies the end of summer in the United States, but in Columbus there are plenty of events and activities to close out the summer in style! Check out our list of things to do on Labor Day […]
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Home prices have been on a tear lately, rising 18% in just the last year. It has homeowners sitting on unprecedented amounts of equity — about $8.1 trillion of it, in fact. According to Black Knight, the average homeowner gained 11% […]
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When you’re trying to buy a home, you’ll spend a lot of time with your real estate agent. From touring houses to navigating bidding wars, you’ll get to know each other pretty well. While it’s good to be friendly and […]
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41% of agents say cash offers are the most effective strategy in a multiple offer situation, but don’t underestimate the power of pizza. The things some buyers will do to win a home in a multiple offer situation is crazy, […]
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Summer is open! As COVID-19 health mandates begin to lift, friends and families are jumping at the chance to take a summer trip. Big city vacations and beach getaways are always fun, but did you know there are some awesome […]
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Buyers may catch a break from the red-hot housing market soon, according to Realtor.com’s Weekly Housing Trends report released Thursday. New listings fell 3 percent for the week ending July 3. But with year-over-year increases during 12 of the last 15 weeks, […]
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In a sellers’ market, some homeowners might be tempted to try to sell their house on their own (known as For Sale By Owner, or FSBO) instead of working with a trusted real estate professional. When the inventory of homes for sale is as low as it […]
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After a year of canceled parades and virtual events, many cities in central Ohio plan to bring their Fourth of July celebrations back with a bang. While the largest fireworks show in the state will be missing — Red, White […]
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Summer has always been a busy time for the real estate market, but thanks to an unusually low level of inventory and an overwhelmingly high demand for homes, it’s basically been summer since last March. This is bad news for buyers […]
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Median home-sale prices hit yet another record high in May — up to $377,200, a 26% increase year over year. And 54% of homes sold above their asking price in May — another record high, up from 26% a year […]
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One of the many things that makes Columbus such a unique urban destination is the abundant farmland, including an expansive Amish Country, that surrounds the country’s 14th largest city, making for some spectacular farmer’s markets in the warmer months. Check […]
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There are lots of things around your house that can potentially cause major problems down the line (hello, damaged tree hanging precariously over your roof line, waiting for a strong wind to blow it down). Fortunately, you can get ahead of some […]
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Should You Wait Until Spring To Sell Your Home? No Way! Why Winter Listings Rule Today
Winter is typically a slow time for home sales, when sellers might wonder if they have any hope of finding a buyer. But will that be the case this winter? “Normally this is a boring question, but this year it’s anything but,” […]
Make A Bigger Down Payment On A Home Or Invest The Cash?
If you’ve saved money to purchase a home, you should always put that cash toward your down payment, right? That might not always be the correct move. Conventional wisdom suggests that if you have cash saved up and are looking […]
Your Rental History Can Now Help You Qualify for a Home Loan
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, people under the age of 35 make up the smallest demographic homeowners. There are a number of reasons this age group has struggled so much to catch up to older home owning generations — lower […]
What Is Friendsgiving And When Do We Celebrate It?
It’s the celebration with all your friends. Fall marks the beginning of the holiday season, with people everywhere booking plane tickets and planning to head home to their families for the holidays. Come November, many choose to reunite with relatives […]
Mortgage News: Fourth-quarter predictions and a scam alert
The fourth quarter of 2021 is upon us (even though it still firmly feels like Q1 2020 — maybe Q2 at a stretch) and the next few months may actually feel like some kind of pre-pandemic normal. Here’s what you […]
8 Earthy, Cozy Kitchen Trends We’re Seeing for Fall
As we prepare to round out 2021 in the coming months, one thing is for sure—the kitchen remains key. “We’ve spent so much time in the kitchen over the past 18 months, so people are really being mindful of how […]
Ready to buy a home? The best week to do it is in October!
The best time to purchase a home is the week of Oct. 3, according to realtor.com The past year has been a double-edged sword for homebuyers as they’ve struggled to take advantage of record-low mortgage rates in the midst of […]
Dip in Contracts Signals Opening for More Buyers
The housing market took a slight dip in contract signings in July, but that could potentially mark an opening for home buyers who have been shut out by fierce competition over recent months. The National Association of REALTORS® reported this […]
Labor Day Fun in Columbus
Labor Day traditionally signifies the end of summer in the United States, but in Columbus there are plenty of events and activities to close out the summer in style! Check out our list of things to do on Labor Day […]
Baby Boomers Are Uniquely Poised to Cash in Big on Their Homes
Home prices have been on a tear lately, rising 18% in just the last year. It has homeowners sitting on unprecedented amounts of equity — about $8.1 trillion of it, in fact. According to Black Knight, the average homeowner gained 11% […]
6 Things You Should Never Say to Your Real Estate Agent
When you’re trying to buy a home, you’ll spend a lot of time with your real estate agent. From touring houses to navigating bidding wars, you’ll get to know each other pretty well. While it’s good to be friendly and […]
Pizza party? Flowers? Real estate agents and buyers get creative when making offers
41% of agents say cash offers are the most effective strategy in a multiple offer situation, but don’t underestimate the power of pizza. The things some buyers will do to win a home in a multiple offer situation is crazy, […]
Are We There Yet? 4 Budget-Friendly Vacation Spots in the Buckeye State
Summer is open! As COVID-19 health mandates begin to lift, friends and families are jumping at the chance to take a summer trip. Big city vacations and beach getaways are always fun, but did you know there are some awesome […]
A Buyer-Friendly Market May Soon be in Reach
Buyers may catch a break from the red-hot housing market soon, according to Realtor.com’s Weekly Housing Trends report released Thursday. New listings fell 3 percent for the week ending July 3. But with year-over-year increases during 12 of the last 15 weeks, […]
Don’t Sell on Your Own Just Because It’s a Sellers’ Market
In a sellers’ market, some homeowners might be tempted to try to sell their house on their own (known as For Sale By Owner, or FSBO) instead of working with a trusted real estate professional. When the inventory of homes for sale is as low as it […]
Celebrating July 4th in Columbus
After a year of canceled parades and virtual events, many cities in central Ohio plan to bring their Fourth of July celebrations back with a bang. While the largest fireworks show in the state will be missing — Red, White […]
This Is What Real People Are Doing to Get an Edge in Bidding Wars
Summer has always been a busy time for the real estate market, but thanks to an unusually low level of inventory and an overwhelmingly high demand for homes, it’s basically been summer since last March. This is bad news for buyers […]
More than half of homes sold above asking price in May
Median home-sale prices hit yet another record high in May — up to $377,200, a 26% increase year over year. And 54% of homes sold above their asking price in May — another record high, up from 26% a year […]
Farmers’ Markets in Columbus
One of the many things that makes Columbus such a unique urban destination is the abundant farmland, including an expansive Amish Country, that surrounds the country’s 14th largest city, making for some spectacular farmer’s markets in the warmer months. Check […]
5 Things You Should Get Rid of Right Now, According to Home Inspectors
There are lots of things around your house that can potentially cause major problems down the line (hello, damaged tree hanging precariously over your roof line, waiting for a strong wind to blow it down). Fortunately, you can get ahead of some […]