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 […]
Category Archives: Columbus Ohio
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 […]
Tips to Sell Your Home in the Fall
Selling your home in the fall requires a different strategy than the other seasons of the year. There are some different considerations to take into account, in terms of home preparation and curb appeal. These tips will help you sell your home in the Fall. Curb appeal should not be neglected during any season. It […]
CLASSIC HOMEOWNER REMODELING MISTAKES
Remodeling your home is an important step to maintain your comfort, enjoyment, and investment value. However, you must be smart in your remodeling decisions. There will come a time when your home may not suit you any longer, and you need to decide whether to remodel or move. Here are some of the classic remodeling […]
Facts about Owning a Home – First Time Buyers
Owning your own home is very exciting; however, there is more involved than just paying a mortgage. This blog post is to inform first time home buyers of some important areas to protect their investment. UPDATING YOUR HOME Updates fall into three general areas: Cosmetic updates to personalize your home, such as: paint, window treatments, […]
Could the Equifax Hack prevent you from Buying a New Home?
Equifax is one of the three major credit bureaus in the Unites States. The customer data of 143 million people was compromised (this is about 50% of the entire US population). Information such as: social security numbers, home addresses, credit card numbers, driver’s license numbers, and birthdays have been available to hackers from mid-May through […]
Answering Your Reappraisal Questions
Under Ohio state law and Department of Taxation rules, real estate property is reappraised every six years. The county updates property values in the third year following each reappraisal. For many Franklin County residents, this reappraisal just happened. If you recently received a letter from the Franklin County Auditor, then your home value (and your […]
Fall Fun in Dublin
There are so many enjoyable seasonal activities going on in Dublin this year. Here is a list of just a few of the fun family events you don’t want to miss this Fall! Cartoon Weekend Where: The Columbus Zoo & Aquarium When: 9/16/2017 – 9/17/2017 Time: 9am – 5pm The Zoo will be celebrating […]
Why Buy a Home
Many young people get nervous about purchasing their first home. This is very normal. However the more you know about buying a home, the easier the process appears. Here are some good reasons why you should buy a home. Pride of Ownership Pride of ownership is the number one reason people begin thinking of buying […]
Real Estate Investing: Strategies for Making Money
There are several different strategies in real estate investing. The best one to use actually depends on your resources, and what you are looking to accomplish. Buy & Hold – This is very simple. You purchase a property, and rent it out. You can buy single family or multi-family homes. They can be long-term rentals, […]