Central Ohio Housing Market Update More homes were sold in Central Ohio last month than any other September ever! This was mostly due to the record-setting 3,400 new homes added to the market in August. Let’s face it, home inventory has been low this year, so whenever new homes go on the market, they tend to sell quickly. […]
Category Archives: Investing
Flip or Rent – What is the Best Way to Invest in Real Estate?
When trying to determine what route you should go when entering the world of real estate investing, you first need to understand your goals. Are you trying to build your “nest egg”, so you can retire earlier and with more passive income? Or are you looking to quit your current job, and take on a […]
Fall Home Maintenance Tips
Autumn is the best time of year to inspect your home for any potential problems the inclement winter weather could bring. You don’t want to get stuck dealing with maintenance issues with snow, ice, and freezing temperatures getting in the way. So, here is a list of things you can do now, to prevent a […]
How Will the Election Impact Home Values?
The 2016 Presidential Election is only a few weeks away, and while some of its implications may be obvious, many Americans are wondering how it will impact the real estate market. As a general rule, election results hardly make much of a difference, but with one of the world’s biggest real estate moguls running against a longtime politician, […]
Finding Your Dream Home in Fall
Many home buyers think the ideal time to start looking for a new home is during the Spring and Summer. Although, there tends to be more inventory during these times, there is also a lot more competition. Extensive competition not only leads to increased sale prices, but it can be so stiff that you find […]
Central Ohio Real Estate Update: September 2016
Central Ohio Real Estate Update: September 2016 Central Ohio Housing Market Update Historically, August marks the end of the prime real estate season. Kids are back in school, cold weather is coming, and most importantly, OSU football is back! However, this year might be different. Over 3,100 homes sold last month in Central Ohio, the most ever for the month of […]
How Brexit Will Impact Central Ohio Real Estate
Much has been said over the past few weeks about how Britain’s abandonment of the European Union will impact the financial sector, foreign policy, and international trade relations. But one area that many experts aren’t discussing is how this event will impact the US housing market. What many people don’t realize is how international our […]
How to Assemble Your Flipping Dream Team
Having the wrong people on your rehab team can lead to expensive mistakes for real estate investors. Those can lead to lost opportunities and profits. From badly structured offers to poorly completed rehab projects, one wrong team member can make a potentially successful rehab a nightmare. So, how do you prevent that? You build the […]
Real Estate Update: February 2016
Should Landlords Prorate February Rent?
You might have a plausible argument for wanting discounted rent for the shortest month of the year, but here’s why it probably won’t happen. If rent is based on usage, it seems like you should pay less rent during the 28 (or 29!) days of February than you do in other, longer months. After all, […]