Central Ohio Housing Market Update The year 2016 is off to a great start already with average sale prices up 6% and number of homes sold up 9% over last year. This is a similar trend to what we experienced in 2015, however inventory is beginning to be less of a concern for buyers. […]
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, […]
Central Ohio Housing Market Update In 2015, Central Ohio experienced some of the greatest real estate growth we have experienced in a long-time. A record-setting 29,408 homes were sold last year, exceeding the previous record from the housing boom of 2005! That being said, inventory is still down. In fact, there are just over […]
Central Ohio Housing Market Update Although inventory remains low, nearly 3,000 new homes were added to the market this October, 7% more than this time last year. Despite the low inventory, homes are continuing to sell. Last month, 2,348 homes sold, making October 2015 the 2nd most productive October in Central Ohio history. Due to […]
The charm of history beckons you from that historic home of your dreams. Intricate trimmings, charming architectural detail, and a story behind the whole thing all make a historic home an alluring package deal for buyers. Before you buy, take a second to think it over. Are there perks to purchasing these prized homes? What […]
“If I’m buying a new house directly from the builder, why do I need a Realtor?” Well, according to Houston Realtor® Patrick Welsh, an unrepresented buyer can be at a real disadvantage by deciding not to use an experienced real estate professional. “As a Realtor, many people think I’m just trying to salvage a commission by recommending that a buyer retain […]
Most homes sold are listed on the Multiple Listing Service, which feeds information to Realtor.com, Zillow, and the other on line sites. However not all homes get added to this database. They are called pocket listings, homes that Realtors keep in their “back-pocket”, and are not marketed through the traditional sites. These homes can sometimes offer great […]
Who is in the next up-and-coming block of first-time homebuyers? It’s Generation Y, the Millennials, born between 1980 and 1995. Until recently most stories involving Millennials and homebuying discussed how this age group was staying away from the housing market, but a March report from the National Association of Realtors found that they are now […]
