Closing costs refer to all the expenses associated with a real estate transaction. The closing costs owed by each party depends on the agreed upon purchase price, contract terms, and even location. Needless to say, if you don’t know what you’re looking for, understanding your closing costs can be a bit overwhelming. This buyer closing […]
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Central Ohio Real Estate Update: November 2017
September 2017 marked the first dip in Central Ohio real estate sales in over 6 years. But was this merely a blip in a much larger trend, or a sign of looming disaster? It may be too early to know for certain, but I’m excited to announce that year over year real estate sales are […]
How to Get and Maintain a Credit Score to get the Best Interest Rate
Before you even begin looking for a new home to buy, you need to make sure your credit is good condition, and get a pre-approval letter. Further, you have to understand how to maintain your credit score through to closing on your home loan. Here is a list of recommendations on how to get and […]
Building a New Home vs Buying an Existing Home
Are you thinking about buying your next dream home, but struggling with the idea of building a new home vs buying an existing home? Here is a list of some pros and cons of each to help make the decision a little easier for you. Pros of Building a New Home Full Customization If you […]
How to Reduce Your Home’s Carbon Footprint
Homeowners today have the ability to reduce their carbon footprint with a combination of simple changes, modern tech, and practical green tips. The US’ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines a carbon footprint as “The total amount of greenhouse gases that are emitted into the atmosphere each year by a person, family, building, organization, or company.” […]
Flipping Homes: Fast Decisions with Cost Averaging
Using Cost Averaging to Make Quick Decisions Flipping homes: fast decisions with cost averaging will provide you with quick tips on how to find the right “deal”, when looking to invest in real estate. To find one good buy, you often need to go through dozens of homes. Also, you must act fast, or you […]
Investing in Real Estate – The Reality
I am often frustrated by books and seminars that make real estate investing sound easy. I love real estate, and have built a wonderful life through investing in real estate. However, it is not easy. Success in anything is never easy. It takes work. Here are some realities I rarely (if ever) hear mentioned. Wealth […]
Central Ohio Farms and Orchards to Enjoy this Fall
Looking for local orchards and farms to explore with friends and family this autumn? Central Ohio has a number of amazing places for you to enjoy hayrides, fresh apple cider, picking pumpkins, and so much more! Here is a list of a few of the central Ohio farms and orchards to enjoy this fall: Freeman’s […]
Buying an Older Home
Many of us love the character and personality of older homes. Gorgeous woodwork, wrap-around porches, arched doorways, ornate fireplaces and sweeping, carved staircases. However, there are risks and additional expenses of buying an older home; therefore, you need to protect yourself against these risks. It is all in the inspection. Inspect, inspect, inspect. I recommend […]
The Best Time To Sell Your Home
Wondering when is the best time to sell your home? It is one of the most common questions I receive. The answer is, “it depends”. The correct response is based on several issues, one of the largest being your motivation to sell. Are you hoping to sell quickly? Get top dollar? Both? Here are several […]