When you buy your first home, there are many expenses you aren’t likely to consider, and home maintenance and repairs may be on this list. It is easy to get into your new house and assume that it’s in perfect condition. But, even new construction homes must be maintained. Failure to take preventative measures or letting small […]
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5 Ways to Prep Your Kitchen Before Listing Your Home
For buyers, the kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the house. Its attractiveness (or lack thereof) can be the tipping point on whether your home sells or not. Because of this, it is nearly always worth it for homeowners to renovate their kitchens, as the return on their investment often far outweighs […]
The Importance of Curb Appeal when Selling a Property
The first thing that people learn, once they attempt to sell their home, is that it is very hard to get the price you hoped for. People seem to forget that the longer you live in your home the lower its value is. So, in order to increase the value of your home, you will […]
5 Major Home Staging Mistakes You Are Making
Home staging might seem pretty straightforward to anyone who kicks back with HGTV on weeknights. You just bring in nice furniture, throw out any junk, and pack the home full of plants in pretty planters, right? Not exactly. In reality, home staging is a complex art that can make or break a home sale. If […]
Central Ohio Real Estate Update: July 2019
Housing Market Update The weather is hot here in Central Ohio, but the real estate market is even hotter! Homes in central Ohio continue to sell very quickly. In June, the days on market dropped to 23, with the more affordable homes selling in an average of 18 days. Last month, it took an average of […]
How to Move Forward with Fix-and-Flip Projects When Cash is Low
Fixing and flipping houses can be a lucrative and even fun thing to do, especially if you’re passionate about home improvement or enjoy working on extra projects. However, flipping homes isn’t just a hobby—it’s also a business. In order to conduct your business, you need access to supplies and capital for improvements. If you’re low […]
Ways to save money for a down payment on a home
Buying a house is never cheap. This is the first thing you learn once you start investing in real-estate. An average house in the US costs $188,900. And, when you factor in all the paperwork, and additional payments, it will round up to about $200,000. Not to mention the fact that you will have to […]
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Central Ohio Real Estate Update: June 2019
Housing Market Update Summer is here, and the Central Ohio real estate market remains very hot! Columbus, Ohio has remained in the list of top ten hottest real estate markets in America since March 2018, based on rising demand and how long it takes to sell a home. There were over 3,200 home sales last month […]
6 Tips To Help You Find the Best Homeowners Insurance
If you are looking to buy a new home, homeowners insurance is not only important, but necessary. By having a comprehensive home insurance policy, you will have the assurance that you can pay for anything that might happen to or in your home. Homeowners insurance really is only required if you finance your home through […]