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Humidifier Tips for a Healthy Columbus Home

After months of running your furnace, you might notice that your Columbus home feels a little dry. Static electricity and dry skin are signs that the air in your home is lacking moisture. As a...

Metro Columbus Sees Sharp Reduction in Foreclosures, Short Sales

The Central Ohio housing market continues to show improving signs of recovery, according to recent industry data. During the 4th quarter of 2014, there were 33.7% fewer distressed home sales in Central Ohio than the...

Get Inspired with Columbus Home & Garden Shows!

Whether you are looking to buy your first home, or build your dream home, you can find plenty of inspiration at Columbus home shows! It’s a great way to educate yourself about do-it-yourself projects and home building...

Ohio Homeowner Associations Seek Stronger Liens

Last summer, a new bill called the Ohio Community Association Preservation Act, or HB 572, was introduced to the Ohio Legislature. While it has not yet become law, we’re going to keep you ahead of...

Columbus Home Buyer Tips: The Home Lifespan Checklist

One of the uncertainties about buying a Central Ohio home is how long you can expect the appliances and mechanical systems to last. When you think about all the moving parts in a typical home,...

Metro Columbus Home Prices Expected to Climb through 2015

Columbus home buyers can expect rising home prices in 2015, according to Clear Capital’s Home Data Index Market Report. In fact, Clear Capital expects Ohio home prices to rise in several metros throughout the state. The...

Important Smoke Alarm Facts for Columbus Residents

Mike and Mary Louise Metzger of National Home Inspection Service advised us that not all smoke alarms are created equal, and understanding the difference can save your life. We are passing their information along, and...

Columbus Home Buyers Must Choose Amenities Wisely

New home construction in metro Columbus is expected to increase during 2015, and buyer preferences will drive the type of amenities that builders offer. A new survey by the National Association of Home Builders gives...

12 Important Tips for Safe and Happy Holidays!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Metro Columbus, and we have some tips to help you keep it that way! Most holiday hazards involve little things that you may not think about....

Mortgage Opportunity Improves for First-Time Home Buyers

First-time Columbus home buyers may find mortgages easier to obtain, thanks to changes in lending guidelines by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. The new mortgage programs allow down payments as low as 3%, and will...