Housing Market Update The Central Ohio real estate market experienced another significant increase in home sales last month, despite declining inventory! 3,234 homes and condos sold last month, which is a 19% increase from this time last year; and, year-to-date sales are almost 3% higher than last years. However, inventory is less than half of what […]
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Central Ohio Real Estate Update: September 2020
Housing Market Update Even with the inventory spike in August, September continues to break home sale records! The number of homes closed during the first three quarters of 2020 is now just 1.3% behind 2019 according to the Columbus REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service. In August, almost 3,400 homes sold, which is 5% more than this […]
The Best Curb Appeal Ideas to Sell Your Home Fast
Improving your curb appeal is one of the most important upgrades you can make before selling your home. Besides attracting buyers to your online listing, great curb appeal will give the impression that your home is well-maintained and cared for. As a result, investing in a few curb appeal upgrades may help you sell your […]
Central Ohio Real Estate Update: July 2020
Housing Market Update Homes are selling fast and for record prices making it an advantageous time to list your home! 322 more homes and condos were listed last month compared to May which led to an increase in foot traffic from Central Ohio home buyers. “Both buyers and sellers took a step back during the […]
Central Ohio Real Estate Update: June 2020
Housing Market Update Buyers are flooding the market due to record low interest rates causing real estate sales prices to reach record highs! Not only did prices increase last month, but home sales, contracts, and new listings rose in May 2020. Last month, 2,542 homes were sold, up 11.6% from April. 3,232 homes were added […]
Central Ohio Real Estate Update: May 2020
Housing Market Update With low interest rates and inventory, bidding wars and quick sales are keeping real estate sales prices at record highs! Although still ahead of last year for the first four months of the year, April home sales fell 15.1%, and inventory levels dropped 13.3%. With less homes on the market, but still […]
Downsizing Your Home in the Time of Crisis
We live in very uncertain times. The coronavirus pandemic and the resulting limitation on individuals’ movements and businesses have made it very difficult to fulfill any plans one may have had before this crisis. On the other hand, while it might be a little bit more difficult to get something done, a worldwide pandemic does […]
When to Leave Home Improvement Projects to the Professionals
It’s always fun flexing those do-it-yourself muscles. From patching drywall and painting walls to replacing faucets and repairing caulk, several home projects are safe and straightforward enough to tackle on your own. But some other repairs and improvements are best left to the professionals. Attempting to install roofing or make structural changes to your home […]
Central Ohio Real Estate Update: January 2020
Housing Market Update It’s a new year, so why not start fresh with a brand new home? Last year, the strength of the overall economy fueled the real estate market. With lower unemployment rates, higher wages, and a reduction in mortgage rates, more and more buyers flooded the market. “With a strong economy and low […]