As much as the real estate market has been thrown into chaos over these last couple of years, one thing has remained pretty consistent among homeowners and home buyers – they want smart homes. Having a smart home can have a lot of advantages – it increases convenience and comfort, it can save money on […]
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Central Ohio Real Estate Update: December 2021
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 […]
5 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Winter
Winterizing your home may not be at the top of your priority list right now. We get that. We’d rather spend our time enjoying sipping cinnamon lattes than winterizing our homes. But here’s the truth: if you want to prepare your home for the winter weather, do it now. Our dwellings should change with the […]
How to Buy a House Out of State
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 […]
What Are The 3 Types of Real Estate Taxes?
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 […]
Successfully Selling Your Home During a Pandemic
In a pandemic, it’s easy to think that it’s downright impossible to successfully sell your home. After all, much of a successful home sale hinges on potential buyers seeing and experiencing the house firsthand to make an educated decision on such a significant purchase. And with social distancing measures putting a damper on such a […]
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Central Ohio Real Estate Update: November 2021
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 […]