When people come into their twilight years, it is not uncommon for them to consider downsizing. After all, what use is there living in a large home when you won’t use half of it. But, while downsizing can be a great idea, it is essential to tackle it with due care. So, in this article, […]
Housing Market Update Despite increased sales prices and low inventory, a new home sales record was set for the month of November! In Central Ohio, 33,548 homes sold from January 2021 – November 2021, which is a 9.3% increase from last year, and already beats total homes sold for the entire year of 2020. Just […]
The rise of remote jobs in the past two years opened many possibilities for relocation to a more affordable environment. Therefore, the countries with low cost of living and affordable housing markets such as Ohio’s, have been a recent focus of future homeowners, helping the economic recovery and population growth. However, buying a home remotely […]
Real estate taxes can be a confusing subject for investors, especially if you’re just starting out. Whether you’re investing in a starter home for you and your family, a beach home you can rent out for income, or flipping properties to make a profit on each deal, it’s important that you familiarize yourself with the […]
Housing Market Update With a further drop in inventory last month, home sales and prices continued to show healthy increases! There were 3,395 home sales in Central Ohio in October, a 5% increase year-to-date, from last year, and indicating a new annual record. However, there was another dip in overall inventory with only 3,336 homes […]
Although inventory remains a bit low, we are still seeing record home sales in Central Ohio! Records continue to be broken as home sales averaged over 3,600 last quarter, and realtors sold almost 90% of new listings. “Tight inventory over the past several years created a very competitive market causing some angst for many home […]
You’re all packed and ready to move into your new apartment or house, but is it really ready for you? Most people take the cleanliness of a new home for granted. They may think they’re saving time or money by not giving it a good cleaning, but failing to clean thoroughly can put their health […]
We are all spending more time at home thanks to the life we know as COVID-19. We’re working at home, going to school virtually, and even opting to socialize and date via Zoom and other outlets. While there are no concerts, no sports, and dinner dates are few and far between, this downtime has done […]
Housing Market Update This summer, low inventory combined with high buyer demand, led to more homes selling for over list price than under it! Three out of every five homes sold in August sold for more than the home was listed for according to Columbus REALTORS®. “With such tight inventory, many buyers continue making the […]
During your house-hunting journey, you may have noticed this word while browsing homes. “As-is” can mean a lot of things to different people. Some consider it a huge red flag. They think it’s best to avoid the, Others think it’s the steal of a deal they have been looking for. Like most things in life, […]
