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January 24, 2025

Home Sales Update for Central Ohio Buyers

December 2024 was a busy month for Central Ohio home buyers, who closed 2,169 home purchases during the month. Overall, 2024 was another strong year for Central Ohio real estate, with home purchase activity up...

January 8, 2025

U-Haul Says Ohio Among Top Move-In States

If you don’t already live in Central Ohio, there’s a fair chance you’re thinking of moving here! As reported in the Columbus Dispatch, the U-Haul Growth Index shows Ohio ranking as the 14th most popular...

December 11, 2024

Obtaining Cash From Your Columbus Home – Equity Options to Consider

Equity is the difference between the market value of your Columbus home, and what you owe on it. As you pay down your mortgage and your home’s market value improves, your equity can reach an...

December 1, 2024

Mortgage Pre-Approval Tips for Columbus Home Buyers

Having a mortgage pre-approval in hand is the best way to be taken seriously as a Columbus home buyer! Obtaining a mortgage pre-approval goes smoothly when you prepare in advance. Here are several tips from...

November 27, 2024

Building Your Dream Home in Central Ohio? Read This First!

If you’re dreaming of buying or building a new home in Central Ohio, there is an important step you should take before speaking to any builders! Namely, you should obtain your own representation first through...

November 13, 2024

Budgeting can Help Columbus Home Buyers

Saving for a down payment is one of the most common obstacles to home buying, according to a consumer survey by Bankrate. Would-be home buyers say that credit card debts, student loans and the high...

October 15, 2024

How to Avoid Fraud During Your Columbus Area Home Purchase

Wire fraud is actively targeting Columbus home buyers and buyers around the country. If you are buying a home anywhere, you are at risk! Through sophisticated email phishing schemes, and the impersonation of legitimate parties,...

September 25, 2024

4 Decisions for First-Time Columbus Home Buyers

Buying your first Columbus home requires planning! If you are daunted by where to start, here are four basic, but important, decisions to help you begin. 1. Choose your real estate agent. We recommend an...

August 20, 2024

What Central Ohio Home Buyers Should Know About Water & Foundations

Among the worst-case scenarios for any Central Ohio home buyer is discovering that your recently-bought home has a problem with the foundation. This might be revealed after a heavy rainfall or snow melt that causes water...

July 30, 2024

Buying New Construction in Central Ohio

If you’re dreaming of buying or building a new home in Central Ohio, there is an important step you should take before speaking to any builders! Namely, you should obtain your own representation first through...