The financial benefits of buying a home as compared to renting one are always up for debate. However, one element of the equation is often ignored – the ability to build wealth as a homeowner. Most experts are calling for […]

As a first time home buyer, you might get confused by some of the lending lingo. Phrases like Truth in Lending, Good Faith Estimate, and Right of Rescission can feel overwhelming (and a bit like gibberish) when you’re unfamiliar with them. […]

The middle of winter may not seem like a good time to start a renovation project, but the season has a surprising amount of DIY appeal. Without vacations, outdoor activities, and other warm-weather distractions, homeowners can often get more accomplished […]

Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks Lace up and hit the ice. Here are several places across Columbus to go ice-skating outside, whether you’re looking for a family outing or a fun date spot.   https://www.upparent.com/lists/outdoor-ice-skating-rinks-around-columbus Grab a Sled! Sledding is a fun […]

Mortgage refinancing surged in 2020. Consider that one analysis showed a roughly 200% increase in the cumulative dollar value of refinances in the second quarter compared to that of Q2 2019. Why the boom? And, is this something you’re missing out on? […]

If the 2021 home buying market were a card game, the deck would be stacked with wildcards. The coronavirus pandemic has caused seismic shifts in the real estate market, spurring a higher demand for more square footage and thus a […]

Looking for a way to soak up the holiday spirit, while staying safe and socially-distant? Check out our list of some of Columbus’ best Holiday Light displays to safely enjoy with your family. Scioto Mile Light Show Our capital city’s 175-acre green space along the Scioto […]

Create the Perfect Mini Tree Why is everything cuter when it’s mini?! Tiny trees for the win! Utilize Tabletops and Window Space Do some small space decorating by utilizing the empty spaces already available to you Hang Cute Stuff From Coat Hooks […]

The COVID-delayed spring market and pent-up buyer demand, along with low inventory in the spring and summer selling season and record-low interest rates, means that for many buyers the search for the perfect home is ongoing. If you were thinking […]

You know things will look different for Thanksgiving 2020, but you can still give thanks and enjoy the company of your loved ones—while staying safe at home. Send Care Packages If you won’t be seeing relatives for the holiday, you […]

It’s about to be our first pandemic winter — and as of now, expert advice still holds: To stay safe, wear masks, stay six feet apart, and, in particular, stick to the outdoors. Which makes extending the lease on your […]

March ushered in a new way of life for many people due to the coronavirus pandemic. One of the first things that happened in many states was workers were asked to telecommute from home whenever possible. Now, even though shutdowns […]

Home sales are showing no signs of slowing down, which means if you’re thinking of listing your house, you’ve got the market on your side. But if you’re hoping for a home sale slam dunk, it’s worth it to put a […]

Labor Day weekend is here! Although it may be the unofficial end to summer, there’s still time to head outdoors and experience all that Columbus has to offer. Sunflowers, Glorious Sunflowers! Visiting a sunflower field is a “must do” in […]

Ah, September. The weather is changing, and we’re getting back to our normal, post-summer routines. It’s also a great time to give the house a little extra love and maintenance. Stain the Deck Help your deck field what winter throws at it […]

Every day we see our planet crying out for help: choking from smog, drowning in plastic-filled, polluted waterways, and being buried in landfill waste from a use-it-once, throw-it-away society. One of the best things we can do is adopt an […]

Columbus, Ohio is a great place to live and a great place to visit! But there are lots of great day trips that are within an easy 2-hour drive of Columbus. These day trips can make a quick daycation (a day of […]

#1 Pre-Painting Prep Before you paint, use a floor duster to remove all the dust from your walls. Because of the long handle, you won’t even need to pull out a ladder, and your paint result will be a million […]

The housing market is back—and then some. Despite the crippling and ongoing coronavirus pandemic, millions out of work, a recession, a national reckoning over systemic racism, and a highly contentious presidential election just around the corner, the residential real estate […]