Home staging might seem pretty straightforward to anyone who kicks back with HGTV on weeknights. You just bring in nice furniture, throw out any junk, and pack the home full of plants in pretty planters, right? Not exactly. In reality, home staging is a complex art that can make or break a home sale. If […]
Central Ohio Real Estate Update: July 2019
Housing Market Update The weather is hot here in Central Ohio, but the real estate market is even hotter! Homes in central Ohio continue to sell very quickly. In June, the days on market dropped to 23, with the more affordable homes selling in an average of 18 days. Last month, it took an average of […]
How to Move Forward with Fix-and-Flip Projects When Cash is Low
Fixing and flipping houses can be a lucrative and even fun thing to do, especially if you’re passionate about home improvement or enjoy working on extra projects. However, flipping homes isn’t just a hobby—it’s also a business. In order to conduct your business, you need access to supplies and capital for improvements. If you’re low […]
Ways to save money for a down payment on a home
Buying a house is never cheap. This is the first thing you learn once you start investing in real-estate. An average house in the US costs $188,900. And, when you factor in all the paperwork, and additional payments, it will round up to about $200,000. Not to mention the fact that you will have to […]
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Central Ohio Real Estate Update: June 2019
Housing Market Update Summer is here, and the Central Ohio real estate market remains very hot! Columbus, Ohio has remained in the list of top ten hottest real estate markets in America since March 2018, based on rising demand and how long it takes to sell a home. There were over 3,200 home sales last month […]
6 Tips To Help You Find the Best Homeowners Insurance
If you are looking to buy a new home, homeowners insurance is not only important, but necessary. By having a comprehensive home insurance policy, you will have the assurance that you can pay for anything that might happen to or in your home. Homeowners insurance really is only required if you finance your home through […]
Moving from an Apartment to a House
USA Housing Market Predictions 2020
What is the USA housing market going to be like in 2020? Although this may seem like a straightforward question, it can be really hard to answer. There are many things that influence the US housing market. Therefore, taking them all into account and producing a meaningful prediction is something even the best real-estate economists […]
How to Keep Your Move As Green As Possible
You’ve finally decided on your next home, but the biggest hurdle remains – getting all your belongings from here to there. With the average American throwing away 4.6 pounds of trash per day, it’s important to reconsider buying a bunch of filling peanuts just because it’s the traditional way to pack. Instead, try to incorporate […]