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Columbus Home Sales Rise with Return of First-Time Home Buyers

First-time home buyers are returning to the real estate market in greater numbers, according to data from the National Association of Realtors. First-time buyers accounted for 32% of national home sales in May 2015, an...

Home Buying Survey Reveals Common Misconceptions

The latest “How America Views Homeownership” survey by Wells Fargo shows that many Americans would like to be homeowners. Unfortunately, a number of them are held back by inaccurate notions about how to buy a...

Closing Cost Basics for Columbus Home Buyers

First-time home buyers in Central Ohio need to be aware of typical buyer closing costs and how to handle them. Understanding closing costs enable you to make wise decisions concerning your mortgage loan and home...

Metro Columbus Holds Strongest Economy in Ohio

The Columbus Business Journal reports that Metro Columbus holds the strongest economy in Ohio, according to a regional analysis by the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. The study included factors such as employment rates, housing,...

Welcome Summer with Metro Columbus Events!

It’s going to be a long summer in Central Ohio! There are 109 days of “cultural summer” in 2015, representing the Friday of Memorial Day weekend, to the Monday of Labor Day weekend. Typically, we...

Columbus Residents Must be Wary of Rental Scams

Craigslist rental scams are active in the Midwest, ripping off renters and affecting homeowners. Columbus saw these types of scams a few short years ago, and unfortunately they are making a comeback. Rising rental costs...

Ignorance Isn’t Bliss When Buying a Home!

Two interesting articles caught our eye this week. The first, from industry publisher Inman News, suggested that some people aren’t buying homes because they fear being rejected for a mortgage. According to an industry survey...

Explore Columbus Area Events and Attractions!

Metro Columbus offers plenty of events, attractions and things to do. We’ve put together a spring sampling for you to explore. Be sure to include some of these favorites in your weekend plans! Capital City...

Columbus Named One of the Best Cities for Millennial Students

Columbus continues to place well in “best of” lists, with USA Today naming Columbus as one of the top cities for Millennial college students. The list considers the economic and social opportunities presented in various...

Questions Every Columbus Home Buyer Should Ask “Their” Agent

A recent article in the Chicago Tribune posed 4 questions that every home buyer should ask their agent. We’re passing along the insights from this article, along with some advice of our own! Most home...