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September 17, 2019

Columbus Area Housing Market Among Healthiest in U.S.

Columbus real estate has bubbled up on another media list! A report by SmartAsset, a financial technology company, named the Columbus area real estate market as one of the healthiest in the country, placing it...

For Millennial Home Buyers, the Struggle is Real

Home ownership has begun later in life for this generation of young adults. For years the media assumption was that Millennials were unmotivated by home buying and unready for the financial responsibility that went along...

Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Columbus Home

A new home buyer survey reported by CNBC shows that buyer’s remorse has been on the upswing. One reason is the limited inventory of affordable homes facing buyers around the country. With little to choose...

Mortgage Pre-Approval Remains Essential for Columbus Home Buyers

Quick! How much home can you afford to buy? The answer might seem simple, but it isn’t! Columbus home buyers need to understand the difference between a mortgage pre-approval, and a mortgage pre-qualification. A mortgage...

Popular May Events in Central Ohio!

There’s plenty to do in Central Ohio during the beautiful month of May! Here’s a sampling of the special events taking place around the Metro Columbus area. Blooms & Butterflies, Franklin Park Conservatory – Columbus....

Home Buyers Should Compare 30-Year and 15-Year Mortgages

For most Columbus home buyers, the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage is the loan of choice. The long repayment period makes home ownership more affordable, enabling you to buy more home for the money. But before you...

First-Time Home Buyer Survey Shows Common Regrets

Buyer’s remorse can affect any home buyer. This was shown in a 2018 survey conducted by Porch.com, which sampled three generations about their first-time home buyer regrets. Before we go further, it should be noted...

Columbus Stands Among Best Cities for First-Time Home Buyers

A new study by LendingTree places Columbus in the top ten cities for first-time home buyers, ranking us #7 out of 50 major metros. Here’s what the study says about Columbus home buying opportunities! The...

What Columbus Home Buyers Should Know About Mortgage Escrow Accounts

When you buy a home with less than 20% down, your mortgage company will usually require an escrow account for your property taxes and homeowner’s insurance. Your home is collateral for the mortgage debt, and...

Columbus Home Buyers Should Consider Fixer-Uppers

Move-in ready homes are in high demand, and most Columbus home buyers are willing to pay a premium for them. But as home prices rise, it makes sense to give fixer-uppers a closer look. Here’s...