By: Evan Weese, Staff reporterColumbus Business First Dublin is showing off a final draft of plans for a $44 million Riverside Park that would bring outdoor ice skating, rock climbing and kayak access points to the heart of the city. Stretching along both sides of the Scioto River, the park would anchor the suburb’s walkable Bridge […]
Category Archives: Buyers
Real Estate Update: February 2016
Central Ohio Housing Market Update The year 2016 is off to a great start already with average sale prices up 6% and number of homes sold up 9% over last year. This is a similar trend to what we experienced in 2015, however inventory is beginning to be less of a concern for buyers. […]
Reasons To Get Pre-Approved
Before you start your home search, you want to know how much you can afford, right? There are two ways to do this: with a mortgage pre-qualification and a mortgage pre-approval. As a home buyer, the pre-approval is more valuable to you during your home search. How Pre-Approval Helps You as a Home Buyer One of […]
Strong Outlook for Green Homes
As the housing market continues to boom, green homes are becoming increasingly important to homebuyers. This is according to a new study conducted by Dodge Data & Analytics, in partnership with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The study surveyed 232 builders and remodelers from across the U.S. They found that over half […]
Mortgage Myths Debunked
Buying your first home is one of the most intimidating and overwhelming purchases that we make in our adult lives. The idea of a mortgage can be daunting, and may make you question your creditworthiness, your financial obligations as a mortgage holder, and what it means to have a home as an investment. Often times, […]
5 Things to Look for at an Open House
If you’re looking for a new home, or your first home, you may feel overwhelmed by all of the options and decisions. So, you’ve found a great listing online that looks like your dream home, but now what? Before you head to that open house, remind yourself to look for these five things that can […]
Real Estate Update: November 2015
Central Ohio Housing Market Update Although inventory remains low, nearly 3,000 new homes were added to the market this October, 7% more than this time last year. Despite the low inventory, homes are continuing to sell. Last month, 2,348 homes sold, making October 2015 the 2nd most productive October in Central Ohio history. Due to […]
What’s Holding You Back From Buying?
Are you tired of wasting money on renting when you could be building equity in a home? Do you get frustrated with the rent prices constantly being raised year after year? Well then maybe it is time to stop renting and make your first home purchase. With a typical rent rising roughly 15% over the […]
Five Reasons to Sell Your Home in the Winter
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 […]
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 […]