Smart-home technology offers entertainment, convenience, and peace of mind, but did you know that it can help lower energy bills and save homeowners money? These 5 smart home items are meant to help renters and homeowners alike save on their […]

Autumn is a great time to peruse your property, and assess things that might need preventive maintenance before the weather turns cold. Although a whole-house check can feel overwhelming, it’s essential so that you can avoid major repairs later. Wondering where […]

Hosting Thanksgiving or another holiday celebration this year? Getting your home ready for all of your friends and family may seem like a stressful task, but with just a few simple steps, you can get your house ready and welcoming […]

When fall arrives, it’s time to prepare for the stormy, rainy, snowy winter months ahead. Among your top priorities should be gutter cleaning and repair. Here are some ways to keep your roof draining and the water flowing freely all […]

Temps are more chilly than warm. That’s when veteran homeowners know it’s time to do these six things if they want to avoid grief or overspending: #1 Buy Appliances Whisper to them. Do a rain dance. Whatever it takes to […]

The Federal Reserve cut its short-term benchmark rate, dropping a quarter-percentage point to a range between 1.75% and 2%. This follows a landmark rate cut in July, the first since 2008. But what does the Fed’s decision mean for your own financial life? Interest […]

If you’ve been thinking about buying your first home, chances are you’re getting tons of advice from everyone you mention it to. It can be pretty overwhelming which is why I want to share 3 home buying myths you need […]

You’re not just buying a house, you’re buying a lifestyle! That means when you’re writing out your list of must have home features and deal breakers, you need to think beyond the “house data” and figure out which features to […]

Erin Taylor & Leigh-Ann Houchin of 2 Girls with Curls H: Tell us a little about 2 Girls with Curls: 2GWC: While working at Whole Foods Market in 2011. We were constantly discussing challenges when it came to their hair, […]

Seller Myths

Whenever anyone mentions that they’re thinking of putting their house up for sale it seems that everyone wants to give their opinions on the subject. Because of that, a lot of myths have developed that seem to go around like […]

Haven’s Locals We Love! We hope you give these local companies we spotlight a try! H: Give us a brief history of Baba’s C: Baba’s was the end game for our early food truck life. Starting a food truck and […]

Haven’s spotlight on a local company we love! We hope you give them a try! H: How long has Griffin-Lantz has been around and what makes it unique compared to other insurance agencies? G: Bart Griffin, my father, started Griffin-Lantz […]

The question we have been hearing most often here at Haven is, “How is the real estate market?” We can tell you that right now, the Columbus real estate market is off to a great start with good news for […]

Haven’s spotlight on a local company we love! We hope you give them a try! H: Tell us a little about Sentzational. K: Sentzational provides holistic health coaching around stress management and dietary issues, as well as, curated meal prep. […]

Haven is a boutique real estate company that specializes in one thing…. You! Wouldn’t it be great if you found a real estate company with agents that put you first? Where you feel heard, respected and above all else valued?  […]

While the Columbus region has recently ranked as the #2 housing market in the entire country, we all know that real estate is all about location, location, location. That means that some parts of town are certainly “hotter” than others […]

A national report issued Thursday confirms what Columbus-area home-shoppers already know: Demand for homes is high and supply is low in central Ohio. The imbalance is so extreme that Columbus was the nation’s second-hottest real-estate market in June, topped only […]

Christmas is coming. When to start celebrating Christmas can be a polarizing subject. There are generally two types of people when it comes down to it: People who start celebrating the day after Halloween, and normal people, like myself, who […]

The spring and summer seasons are notorious for hot days and a hot real estate market. But have you ever considered buying a home in the fall? Potential home buyers are usually more concerned with trick-or-treating and pumpkin spiced lattes […]