You’re about to get the keys to a home you can see yourself living in for years to come. But some problems have cropped up that are making you nervous about closing on the house. Here are a few issues that are present in lots of homes for sale and how you can fix them […]
Category Archives: 1st Time Home Buyer
Central Ohio Real Estate Update: April 2022
Housing Market Update Continued low inventory combined with rising interest rates is taking its toll on the local housing market! In 2021 buyers purchased 83.2% of available homes. So far in 2022, inventory is 11.6% higher than last spring because buyers are now only purchasing 80% of the homes available. Interest rates on a 30-year fixed rate have […]
7 Reasons to Move to Ohio in 2022
Central Ohio Real Estate Update: March 2022
Housing Market Update The increase in sale prices combined with the increase interest rates is already impacting overall home sales in Central Ohio! Over the last couple of years, nine out of ten homes listed were sold. 91.3% of homes listed were sold in 2021, and the average was 92.8% in 2020; however, for the […]
Choices to Consider When Buying a Dream Home or Starter Home
Mortgage rates may have inched up recently, but it’s not too late to think about buying your first home. To avoid regrets, consider these tips to help you decide whether you’re ready to take the plunge and buy a forever home or simply test the waters with a starter home. Location and Price Usually the […]
How to Decide Whether to Relocate for a Job
People used to live and work in the same place their whole lives. However, nowadays, things have changed. In this fast-moving world and economy, you have to be flexible and adapt. Therefore, many people have no other option but to consider relocation. There are cases where you are offered your dream job thousands of miles away. […]
Central Ohio Real Estate Update: February 2022
Housing Market Update Central Ohio continues to be in the midst of one of the most competitive housing markets in history! The escalating intensity of bidding wars has led to more and more cash buyers entering the market. Already in these first couple of months of 2022, the share of cash buyers jumped from 21% […]
Common Mistakes Home Buyers in Ohio Make
Tips for first-time homebuyers in Ohio
Buying the first house is a significant step in anyone’s life. Thus, be sure every step that guides you to that goal is well-thought through. The whole process can be overwhelming, so you should make a saving plan and do extensive research on the road ahead of you. If you’re starting with preparations and considering […]