Buying a Home Planning Your 2026 Real Estate Moves: A Guide to the Best Buying and Selling Seasons Planning Your 2026 Real Estate Moves: A Guide to the Best Buying and Selling Seasons Timing isn’t everything in real estate, but it can mean the difference between saving $20,000 or paying a premium, selling in 30 days or waiting three months, and negotiating from a position of strength or uncertainty. As we look toward […]
Home Sales Why Accuracy Matters When Pricing Your Home Curious what your home is worth? Online estimates seem convenient—but using them for actual pricing decisions is where things get risky. Here’s what happens when pricing isn’t precise: Price too high = Your home sits on the market and becomes stale Price too low = You leave thousands of dollars on the table Extended market […]
Buying a Home Once More With Feeling: Mortgage Rates Moved Higher After The Fed Rate Cut Article Courtesy of Misty Barnett, South State Bank Not all rates are created equal and not all rates move in the same direction for the same reasons. One of the most common reasons for rates moving in opposite directions is that the underlying bonds, loans, etc. have different terms. In other words, market demand for a 7-year loan can […]
Buying a Home Can You Really Trust Online Home Estimates? For millions of homeowners, checking their Zillow Zestimate has become as routine as checking a stock portfolio—a quick hit of seeing your home’s estimated value, right at your fingertips. With 178 million monthly users and over 100 million homes covered, the platform’s instant, free, and convenient appeal is undeniable. But here’s a famous cautionary tale: […]
Buying a Home The Fed is Cutting Rates Next Week, But Not Mortgage Rates! The end of October brings the next Fed announcement and it is a 100% certainty that they will be cutting rates again. Many people believe this means lower mortgage rates. Many people are wrong. To be perfectly fair, mortgage rates COULD move lower after the Fed rate cut, but they could also move higher. We’ve […]
Uncategorized Central Ohio Housing Report — September 2025 COLUMBUS, Ohio (October 23, 2025) – Home sales rose in September as inventory continued to grow across central Ohio, according to the latest housing statistics from Columbus REALTORS® and the Columbus & Central Ohio Regional MLS. Closed sales increased 7.9% from a year ago, with 2,705 closings compared to 2,508 in September 2024. The median […]
Uncategorized Fall Prep for Spring Sellers Why Fall Prep Beats March Panic Thinking about selling next spring? Here’s why smart sellers start preparing NOW instead of waiting until March: 🔨 Better contractor availability & pricing Need that bathroom updated or deck repaired? Fall and winter are when contractors have lighter schedules and often offer better rates. 📋 Time for thoughtful decisions No rush […]
Uncategorized How to Spot Real Estate Scams Real estate scams are targeting more victims than ever before! Nearly 10,000 Americans lost over $173 million to real estate fraud last year. Key threats to watch for: 🏡 Wire transfer fraud at closing 💰 Fake rental listings ⚡ Title and deed theft 🔍 Impostor agents and buyers Don’t become a statistic! These sophisticated scams can fool anyone, but […]
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Buying a Home 10 Hidden Home Maintenance Tasks That Could Save You Thousands As a homeowner, you’re likely diligent about the basics—mowing the lawn, touching up paint, and cleaning regularly. But what about the critical home maintenance tasks you don’t see every day? Research shows that home maintenance frequently takes a backseat, even with the best intentions. In fact, a recent survey found that 60% of homeowners have […]
Home Sales Central Ohio Housing Report – July 2025 The Big Picture COLUMBUS, Ohio (August 21, 2025) — Housing inventory hit its highest level in a decade, and sales grew by 2.6% year over year in the latest central Ohio housing report, provided by Columbus REALTORS® and the Columbus & Central Ohio Regional MLS. There were 2,899 closed sales in July, and the median […]
Buying a Home First-Time Homebuyers – What they Wish They Knew – Flippers In the second part of a multi-installment series on the home buying process and what first-time homebuyers, and homebuyers in general, wish they knew before they purchased a home, we will explore “Flipped” homes. So what is a flipped home?  It’s a home that was purchased by an investor who remodels the home, updates it, […]
Buying a Home First-Time Homebuyers – What they wish they knew Things First-Time Homebuyers Wish They’d Asked Buying a home is a process full of unknowns, especially when you are a buying your first home.  There is so much advice on how to get the best interest rate, buying down points, improving your credit score, etc. Make no mistake, the financial part of home ownership is […]
Home Sales Seller Optimism – Is it Well-Founded? Even with more home sellers reducing their initial asking prices nationally, a recent survey found that they’re feeling quite optimistic these days. Over 75% of them aren’t expecting to lower their asking price. However, this outlook doesn’t match up to the reality of those who sold a home last year, as only 42% of respondents […]
Home Decor Home Stagers’ New Secret Weapon: Wireless Lighting Light up any room—no electrician needed. Put a light anywhere in the house—without an electrician or extra wires. Battery-operated and rechargeable lights are beco ming a game-changer when looking for an affordable home staging solution that can brighten up spaces. Cordless lights are making it possible to bring light anywhere. Consider, dark closets, dim entryways, […]
Home Sales Central Ohio Housing Report — May 2025 COLUMBUS, Ohio (June 23, 2025) — The housing market in central Ohio showed signs of rebalancing in May, thanks to increased inventory and steady interest from buyers. While closed sales remained nearly identical to those in 2024, the significant change continues to be an influx of new listings, which have given buyers the choices they […]
Home Improvement SELLER: All about disclosures This article originally appeared on Century21.com Disclosure is key to the house selling process. While the form may seem overly long and confusing, filling it outright is important. Failure to disclose some problems or entering false information can leave you open to a lawsuit, even after closing. Federal, state and local You must obey federal, […]
Home Decor Moving Forward: The Role of the Home in Well-Being and Productivity This article originally appeared on Century21.com Recent events have made the spaces in our homes more important than ever—to our productivity, well-being, health and comfort. As we head into a new future, how can we make sure that our homes serve us better? While homes have always been central in our lives, they have never […]
Home Improvement Trending: 10 home features that have fallen out of favor: Trending: 10 home features that have fallen out of favor: 1. Bold color schemes 2. Industrial-style kitchens 3. Kitchen islands 4. Granite countertops 5. TVs in the kitchen 6. Over-the-stove microwaves 7. Raised-panel cabinets 8. Wall-to-wall carpet 9. Distressed wood walls 10. Mediterranean-inspired suburban McMansions Source
Home Sales Central Ohio Housing Report – September 2023 SEPTEMBER SAW A 14.5% DECREASE YEAR OVER YEAR IN CLOSED SALES, BUT INVENTORY ROSE 5.5% OVER AUGUST. COLUMBUS, Ohio (Oct. 19, 2023)—  There were 2,445 sales and nearly 2,900 new listings added to the market, according to the latest central Ohio housing report provided by Columbus REALTORS® for the month of September 2023. Year – […]