Well, 2018 is officially underway, and the familiar theme of low-inventory still remains the primary concern for many buyers. In fact, there were just 3,410 homes on the market last month, a 21% decrease from January 2017. “Inventory remains at record lows here in central Ohio,” said 2018 Columbus REALTORS® President Sara Walsh. “Just when […]
Are you thinking about selling your home, but overwhelmed with the amount of stuff you have accumulated, and not sure what to keep and what to toss? Whether you are moving to a larger home for your growing family, or an empty-nester looking to downsize, the decision on what to pack and bring to your […]
September 2017 marked the first dip in Central Ohio real estate sales in over 6 years. But was this merely a blip in a much larger trend, or a sign of looming disaster? It may be too early to know for certain, but I’m excited to announce that year over year real estate sales are […]
I am often frustrated by books and seminars that make real estate investing sound easy. I love real estate, and have built a wonderful life through investing in real estate. However, it is not easy. Success in anything is never easy. It takes work. Here are some realities I rarely (if ever) hear mentioned. Wealth […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Central Ohio Housing Market Update “These are the highest home prices on record,” said 2017 Columbus REALTORS® President Mic Gordon. “Central Ohio is experiencing one of the hottest housing markets we’ve ever seen!” In fact, the average Central Ohio home sold for $226k last month, a 5% increase over last year. That’s a nice statistic, […]
Central Ohio Housing Market Update May 2017 was an exciting month in the Central Ohio real estate community. A number of new records were set, including highest average sale price ($227,783), lowest average days on market (33), and most consecutive year over year decreases in the number of homes for sale (76). Those are some […]
