We all know the excitement leading up to moving into a new home – the thought of picking out new furniture, decorating, getting everything looking exactly as you like it. However, the first few nights can feel a little underwhelming, having had a very busy few weeks beforehand and then finding yourself sat amongst packed […]
Category Archives: 1st Time Home Buyer
Will the Coronavirus Affect Homeowners Insurance?
Your home insurance is there to offer you peace of mind. It’s designed to provide you and your family with a financial safety net in case disaster, or unfortunate events strike your home or puts you at a liability. However, the sudden existence of a global health crisis is making homeowners around the country anxious […]
Central Ohio Real Estate Update: August 2020
Housing Market Update After an abnormal market for the past few months, due to the COVID-19 shut down, there was quite a spike in home sales this August! In July, 3,536 homes sold, which is 12.2% more than in June, and a 6.1% increase from the same time last year. 4,100 homes went into contract […]
6 Simple DIY Home Projects Anyone Can Do During Lockdown
Even with some lockdown restrictions lifting, we’re probably all going to be staying at home more often. If you have run out of shows to stream and books to read, you may be feeling a little antsy right now. Instead of letting those feelings of boredom bloom into anxiety, consider taking on one of these […]
What Homebuyers in Ohio Value the Most
As you probably are aware, the housing market has recently slowed down due to the global pandemic. However, this shouldn’t be an excuse for sellers to stop upgrading the areas of their homes that should be upgraded. The real estate market in Ohio is indeed strong, so many buyers are still on the hunt for […]
Central Ohio Real Estate Update: July 2020
Housing Market Update Homes are selling fast and for record prices making it an advantageous time to list your home! 322 more homes and condos were listed last month compared to May which led to an increase in foot traffic from Central Ohio home buyers. “Both buyers and sellers took a step back during the […]
First-time Homebuyer’s Guide: Preparing for Your First Mortgage
Taking out a home loan is a complicated process, and preparation is key. Knowing what to expect, and when to expect it could make the difference between a clear path to homeownership or getting caught up in the weeds. This guide will walk you through the whats, whens and whys of preparing for your first […]
Central Ohio Real Estate Update: June 2020
Housing Market Update Buyers are flooding the market due to record low interest rates causing real estate sales prices to reach record highs! Not only did prices increase last month, but home sales, contracts, and new listings rose in May 2020. Last month, 2,542 homes were sold, up 11.6% from April. 3,232 homes were added […]
Know What to Ask Your Mortgage Lender
This article was originally posted on better.com What You’ll Learn Asking questions will help you get what you need Knowing what to ask and how to ask it will help your lender help you Knowing what to expect from the answers helps, too No one is expected to know every angle of mortgage shopping their first, second, or […]
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