By Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell, Next Avenue Contributor Kyle Alfriend’s life was going well in 2007. He had retired early at 44, but after three years, became bored and decided to start another real estate business. Thirty days later, his 15-year-old son was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. Alfriend’s private insurance didn’t cover the costly […]
What is Reasonable During Repair Negotiations?
What is reasonable during a request to remedy? A good definition is “What would an ordinary buyer and seller consider reasonable, and what is fair to both parties?” What is Considered Reasonable? If an item is included in the listing, and stated on the Residential Property Disclosure to be in good working condition and without defect, […]
Central Ohio Real Estate Update: October 2016
Central Ohio Housing Market Update More homes were sold in Central Ohio last month than any other September ever! This was mostly due to the record-setting 3,400 new homes added to the market in August. Let’s face it, home inventory has been low this year, so whenever new homes go on the market, they tend to sell quickly. […]
Trick-or-Treat Times for Franklin, Delaware, and Union Counties
Trick-or-Treat Day & Times for Franklin, Delaware, & Union Counties The majority of central Ohio communities have scheduled trick-or-treating for Monday, October 31st. Here are the hours: Franklin County Bexley 5:30-7 p.m. Blendon Township, 6-8 p.m. Brown Township 6-8 p.m. Canal Winchester 5:30-7:30 p.m. Clinton Township 6-8 p.m. Columbus 6-8 p.m. Dublin 6-8 p.m. […]
Flip or Rent – What is the Best Way to Invest in Real Estate?
When trying to determine what route you should go when entering the world of real estate investing, you first need to understand your goals. Are you trying to build your “nest egg”, so you can retire earlier and with more passive income? Or are you looking to quit your current job, and take on a […]
Fall Home Maintenance Tips
Autumn is the best time of year to inspect your home for any potential problems the inclement winter weather could bring. You don’t want to get stuck dealing with maintenance issues with snow, ice, and freezing temperatures getting in the way. So, here is a list of things you can do now, to prevent a […]
The Hot List: 20 Markets Soaring in September
DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 September is shaping up to be the hottest fall in the last decade, according to realtor.com®’s latest housing report. Homes for sale in September are moving 4 percent more quickly than last year, despite prices zooming to record highs. The median home price was $250,000 […]
Columbus is One of the Best Cities to Move to for Job Seekers
Looking for a job? Whether you just graduated or are simply looking to make a change, it might be time to reconsider your location — not all cities are created equally. And which city will give you the most opportunity largely depends on what career path you’ve chosen. Nationally, the unemployment rate is holding at […]
How Will the Election Impact Home Values?
The 2016 Presidential Election is only a few weeks away, and while some of its implications may be obvious, many Americans are wondering how it will impact the real estate market. As a general rule, election results hardly make much of a difference, but with one of the world’s biggest real estate moguls running against a longtime politician, […]
Fall Fun In and Around Dublin Ohio
Dublin Ohio Events: Halloween Spooktacular 10/20/2016 3pm to 8pm 5600 Post Rd. Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC) Come […]