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Columbus Real Estate and the Central Ohio Economy

Columbus real estate has been on a tear in 2020, with higher home prices and faster sales. But as the pandemic drags on and the economy struggles, there’s some question about how long home sales...

Columbus Home Sales Set Record High in August

Columbus home buyers faced a blistering market during August, as low mortgage rates fanned already-hot home demand to new sales highs. According to Columbus REALTORS®, the nearly 5% gain in sales volume on a year-over-year...

3 Home Search Mistakes Columbus Buyers Should Avoid

The lean supply of Columbus area homes for sale can make buyers anxious, and inspire them to get too creative with their home search. Some tactics can backfire and close more doors than they open....

Central Ohio Homeowners are Happy to Stay Put

When it comes to putting down roots, homeowners in Central Ohio have carved out quite a niche. According to a 2020 study by SmartAsset, reported in Columbus Business First, Worthington homeowners have held their properties...

Columbus Homes See Higher Summer Prices, Faster Sales

Home sales in the Columbus Metro started out strong this spring and gained momentum through the summer. The latest home sale statistics from Columbus Realtors© show July 2020 transaction volumes up 6.1% over July 2019....

Columbus Rents Climbing Higher in 2020

While Columbus Metro apartment rents aren’t as lofty as some cities, they have been rising sharply. An ApartmentGuide study shows double-digit rent increases on a year-over-year basis for Columbus apartments of all sizes. The study...

New Franklin County Property Appraisals Issued

The Franklin County Auditor’s office released new property appraisals August 22, 2020. If you agree with the tentative property value, no action is necessary. If you disagree with it, you can speak with an appraiser...

Columbus Millennial Home Ownership Trails National Average

Millennial home ownership in the Columbus Metro is below the national average, according to the latest study by Porch.com. The study evaluated data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Economic Analysis and Zillow....

Columbus Real Estate Market Humming Along

Columbus home buyers have proven resilient against anything 2020 can throw at them, according to the latest market data reported by Columbus Business First. The number of homes under contract increased by 17% on a...

Columbus Mortgage Defaults Start to Rise

Recent data from CoreLogic shows mortgage defaults on the rise. Here are highlights from the report published in the Columbus Dispatch, along with our insights! First, we should mention that some level of mortgage default...