Spring has historically been the “real estate selling season” in most people’s minds. Many home owners believe it is the best time to place their home on the market as buyer demand increases at that time of year. There are, however, advantages to selling during the Fall and Winter; here are five reasons to sell […]
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Multi-Family Real Estate Forecast: 2014-2020
By Bill Conerly (Forbes Contributor) Multi-family housing construction is doing surprisingly well recently. Over the long run, housing units in buildings with five or more housing units comprise about 25 percent of all housing units constructed. So far in 2014, the figure is 35 percent. Why is multi-family so popular now? Before reaching for a […]
Things to Know Before Buying a Historic Home
The charm of history beckons you from that historic home of your dreams. Intricate trimmings, charming architectural detail, and a story behind the whole thing all make a historic home an alluring package deal for buyers. Before you buy, take a second to think it over. Are there perks to purchasing these prized homes? What […]
Selling Your Home in the Winter
Very often, homes selling in the winter actually sell for more money. The reason is that the winter buyers tend to be very serious buyers, and there are very few homes for sale. Also, January is the prime time for corporate relocations. Those families begin showing up in December, looking for homes. Staging your home […]
Dublin’s Riviera as Parade of Homes Site? Charlie Ruma Wants to Make it Happen
Columbus land developer Charlie Ruma has revealed more details regarding the redevelopment of the Riviera Golf Club property off Avery Road in Dublin, including his hope the subdivision could host the Building Industry Association of Central Ohio’s Parade of Homes in 2017. I wrote Wednesday about the sale of the Riviera course to Riviera Ventures […]
Renovating Your Home Without Exceeding Neighborhood Value
Before renovating your home, you should understand that not all renovations increase value. It is possible to over-remodel, and you don’t want it to exceed the value of your neighbors’ homes. Here are some ways to get the highest return on investment possible when the time comes to sell your home. Always factor in your location. […]
Should You Go It Alone When Buying from Home Builder?
“If I’m buying a new house directly from the builder, why do I need a Realtor?” Well, according to Houston Realtor® Patrick Welsh, an unrepresented buyer can be at a real disadvantage by deciding not to use an experienced real estate professional. “As a Realtor, many people think I’m just trying to salvage a commission by recommending that a buyer retain […]
Pocket Listings
Most homes sold are listed on the Multiple Listing Service, which feeds information to Realtor.com, Zillow, and the other on line sites. However not all homes get added to this database. They are called pocket listings, homes that Realtors keep in their “back-pocket”, and are not marketed through the traditional sites. These homes can sometimes offer great […]
16 Builders Announced for 2016 Parade of Homes
Sixteen of the area’s top builders have announced they will build homes in the 2016 BIA Parade of Homes, to be held at Verona Village in Powell. The community is being developed by Romanelli & Hughes, on the site of the former Shamrock Golf Club. The following builders are participating: 3 Pillar Homes Bob Webb […]
7 Tips for Staging Your Home
Make your home warm and inviting to boost your home’s value and speed up the sale process. The first step to getting buyers to make an offer on your home is to impress them with its appearance so they begin to envision themselves living there. Here are seven tips for making your home look bigger, […]