Housing Market Update With continued low inventory and interest rates, home sellers are benefiting from record sales prices and minimum days on market! In January, 1,026 homes sold, up 10.4% from last year; and, sales are expected to increase as we move into the spring months. The number of new listings was up 19.8% from […]
Although the pandemic cooled the housing market for several months, it has bounced back in surprising ways. Buyers are more interested than ever in getting into a great home, and the low interest rates make it even easier for them to do so. Although inventory is low, there is still a lot of potential for […]
Spring is on the horizon, and it’s a good idea to start fixing up your place soon rather than later so you’re prepared for the warmer months ahead. DIY home projects often take longer than we anticipate, so having everything done ahead of time can help keep stress at bay. There are many ways you […]
Purchasing a home is an exciting time but don’t let yourself get carried away with all the excitement. Keep a level head so you choose the right home without jeopardizing your financial security. Here are a couple of tips that might help. Try to pay off debt quickly Homes are an expensive investment. In fact, […]
The Buckeye State is among the national leaders in many areas. College football comes to mind first, naturally. And it’s a fun fact to know that as many as eight U.S. presidents lived in Ohio when they were elected. Sports and politics aside, it is also among the most attractive states for young people to […]
Housing Market Update With record low interest rates, many segments of the market experienced a multiple-offer frenzy not seen in the last 15 years or more! Although the first wave of the pandemic caused the housing market to experience a significant slowdown, it bounced back substantially by the end of 2020. However, seller activity lagged […]
A survey of about 5000 U.S. real estate agents has been conducted recently by Real Estate Bees. In this survey, they wanted to find out if realtors believe in a looming economic recession and how those who do are preparing for it. Real Estate Bees published the results of their survey as an extensive article. […]
A home sale or purchase is a big deal on both sides. However, a buyer and a seller have totally different goals and various ways to reach them. Agents are there to help them get the best possible deals regardless of which side they represent. Taking them out of the equation means creating chaos that […]
LAUREN NOWACKI9-MINUTE READ On April 22, 1970, America celebrated its first Earth Day. It helped create more public awareness of the issues facing our planet. While we have made great strides in combating some of these issues in the last 50 years, there is still much to be done. One area that needs work is […]
Housing Market Update Despite a pandemic and all the resulting challenges faced in 2020, the Central Ohio housing market remained strong! Central Ohio home sales prices are at record highs and homes are selling in record time, whereas inventory is at a record low according to the Columbus REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. Over 2,900 homes […]
