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June 24, 2026

First Steps for Home Buying in Central Ohio!

Successful home buying in Central Ohio takes planning, preparation and expert guidance! The most important steps of the home buying journey begin before you enter the market. 1. Learn about home buying from trusted experts....

June 10, 2026

Market Update for Central Ohio Home Buyers

Central Ohio real estate shows a moderate rise in home prices as inventory improves. Here’s the latest data from Columbus REALTORS©, along with our insights! The median sales price of a Central Ohio home increased...

May 26, 2026

Trees and Liability Basics for Ohio Home Buyers and Homeowners

These days, trees can be a source of liability for Ohio homeowners. Wind and storm damage, including damage from toppled trees and broken limbs, is a top reason for homeowner’s insurance claims. As a result,...

May 12, 2026

Columbus Area Home Inventory Builds as Home Price Rise

Despite rising inventory, the median price of a Central Ohio home in April 2026 increased 8.3% compared to April 2025. According to data from the Columbus & Central Ohio Regional MLS, April’s median home price...

April 29, 2026

Payments can Change on a Fixed-Rate Mortgage: Here’s What Ohio Home Buyers Should Know

Having a fixed-rate mortgage offers protection against future increases in mortgage interest rates. Specifically, a fixed-rate mortgage means that the principal and interest portion of your monthly payment will remain the same, though the allocation...

April 15, 2026

Millennial Generation Leads First-Time Home Buyers

There is good news and less-than-good news in the latest home buyer survey from the National Association of REALTORS©. In the 2026 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report from NAR, a generational divide is...

March 18, 2026

Avoiding Foreclosure: Tips for Ohio Homeowners and Home Buyers

Foreclosures have quietly crept higher across the U.S., according to information from ATTOM data services. As of January 2026, home foreclosures nationwide increased 26% compared to January 2025. Ohio currently has the 12th-hightest foreclosure rate...

March 3, 2026

3 Steps for First-Time Home Buyers in Central Ohio

If you’re a first-time home buyer in Central Ohio, you might feel overwhelmed with the home buying process. Here are the first 3 steps critical to your home buying success! 1. Choose the agent who...

February 13, 2026

Central Ohio Home Sales Warm Up in January

Central Ohio’s 2026 real estate market opened on a promising note for home buyers! 1,506 home sales were logged during January, essentially matching last year’s pace. New listings followed suit with 2,226 homes hitting the market,...

February 5, 2026

6 Reasons to Live in the Columbus Metro!

Living in the Columbus Metropolitan Area provides economic opportunities and a good quality of life! Here are 6 reasons to live in the Columbus Metro area! 1. Lower cost of living. The overall cost of...

January 29, 2026

Columbus Economy Continues to Draw Home Buyers

Home buyers are finding an economic haven in Central Ohio, according to a recent article in the New York Post. During 2025, Columbus was among the few U.S. metros seeing population growth, while two-thirds of...

December 29, 2025

Columbus Home Inventory Climbs as 2025 Winds Down

Improved home inventory has been the Columbus area real estate story for 2025! That trend continues with the latest home sales data from Columbus REALTORS©. Here is a summary of November’s market reports, along with...

December 16, 2025

Winter Offers Advantages for Columbus Area Home Buyers

The weather outside is frightful, but winter home buying can be delightful! Here’s why Columbus area buyers should continue their home search during winter. 1. Less competition from other home buyers improves your negotiating power....

November 30, 2025

Finding a Starter Home in Central Ohio: Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

Starter homes are an entry point in the market for first-time home buyers. The ideal Central Ohio starter home should be affordable, practical, well-built, well-maintained, and be located in an area with access to public...

November 15, 2025

Central Ohio Homes Offer Value for Buyers

Quick! Name somewhere in the USA where you can buy a quality home under $400,000 in a major metropolitan area with ample job opportunities, including a growing tech sector. If you said Central Ohio, you’d...

October 24, 2025

Breathing Room for Buyers as Central Ohio Home Inventory Grows

Central Ohio home buyers have some breathing room in the market as home inventories grow. Here is the latest market report from Columbus REALTORS©, along with our own insights! The inventory of Central Ohio homes...

October 8, 2025

Home Foreclosure Rates Creep Up in Ohio

In every real estate market, there is some degree of foreclosure activity. An unexpected crisis can befall any homeowner and cause a mortgage to go unpaid. Historically, the rate of foreclosure is modest, averaging at,...

September 23, 2025

Central Ohio Home Inventory Reaches 9-Year High

The inventory of homes for sale in Central Ohio reached the highest level in nine years during August 2025, according to data from Columbus REALTORS©. On a year-over-year basis, home inventory has improved by 25%,...

September 10, 2025

Exclusive Buyer Brokers put Home Buyers First!

No matter where you live in Central Ohio, you see marketing by local real estate agents. Typically, these agents work for home sellers, but they advertise “services” to home buyers in the same breath. Home...

August 28, 2025

More Central Ohio Homes Hit the Market Mid-Summer

Central Ohio home buyers have the best home selection in years, according to the latest data by Columbus REALTORS©! Home inventory increased over 20% on a year-over-year basis as of July 2025. Currently, Central Ohio...

August 13, 2025

How to Spot Roof Condition Issues on a Central Ohio Home

Roof replacement is one of the most expensive repairs Central Ohio homeowners can face! Costs range from $8,000 to over $20,000, depending on the home size and structural design. For this reason, Central Ohio home...

July 23, 2025

Busy Summer for Central Ohio Home Sales

Central Ohio home buyers found more listings to choose from during June 2025, with the number of homes for sale up by nearly 33% compared to the prior year. Home inventory expanded to 2.1 months...

July 9, 2025

Real Estate Investors Love Columbus Homes

Institutional real estate investors currently own about 7,000 Columbus area homes. As reported previously in the Columbus Dispatch, approximately 7% of all homes sold during the first quarter of 2025 were purchased by investors. To...

June 18, 2025

Home Buyers are Waiting Longer as Home Affordability Falls

If you’re a home buyer in your late 30’s or more, you’re in good company. According to the National Association of REALTORS© Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, the median age of a first-time home...

June 4, 2025

Columbus Falls from “Hottest” Market List

The Columbus real estate market is no longer in the “hottest” market category, according to the Spring 2025 Wall Street Journal/Realtor.com Housing Market Ranking. Columbus fell out of the top 20 hottest markets during Spring...

April 17, 2025

Boomers Are Top Home Buyers in Latest NAR Study

The Boomer generation remains very active in the housing market, taking over the top home buyer spot from Millennials. According to the latest generational trends report from the National Association of REALTORS©, Baby Boomers accounted...

April 3, 2025

Home Buying Considerations for Extreme Weather Events in Central Ohio

The Central Ohio area is ranked among the most desirable places to live to avoid major climate disasters, according to the 2024 Realtor.com Housing and Climate Risk Report. But no area of the U.S. is...

March 20, 2025

Columbus Area Home Buying Conditions Improve

Columbus area home buyers have better market conditions these days, though sellers remain in the driver’s seat. Here’s the latest real estate data from Columbus REALTORS©, along with our own insights! Columbus area home inventory...

February 28, 2025

Welcome Spring with Special Events in Central Ohio!

One of the benefits of living in Central Ohio is the abundance of entertainment and recreational opportunities in the Columbus metro! Spring opens the festival season in Central Ohio, and we’ve put together a list...

February 12, 2025

Central Ohio Home Inventory Shows Improvement

Central Ohio home buyers may want to take a fresh look at the market! The total inventory of homes for sale in Central Ohio increased by 34% on a year-over-year basis during January 2025, with...

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...

July 2, 2024

Columbus Area Home Prices Mark New High

The latest market data from Columbus REALTORS© shows a new record high for median home prices as of May 2024. The median sales price of a Columbus home reached $330,000 in May, while the average...

June 18, 2024

Columbus Makes Another “Best” List for 2024!

Columbus has long enjoyed recognition for placing highly on various “best” lists over the years. Columbus now makes the “Best Cities To Move To in 2024” list by Forbes, coming in at #10 out of...

May 31, 2024

Mortgage Rate Tips for Columbus Home Buyers

Are high interest rates holding you back from buying a Columbus home? Don’t be discouraged! With good planning and comparison shopping, you can save considerable money on mortgage interest. Here’s how! Raise your FICO score....

April 9, 2024

Michael Marshall Earns Top Agent Ranking on Zillow

Buyer’s Resource Realty Services is proud to congratulate Michael Marshall on earning Top Agent ranking on Zillow. This distinction is achieved by earning high scores in six performance metrics, including responsiveness, appointments, showings, communication, closings...

April 9, 2024

Competing Against Cash Offers: What Central Ohio Home Buyers Should Know

If you’re in the market for a Central Ohio home, you may be concerned about competing against cash buyers. During the past decade, all-cash buyers have increased in number, bolstered by home flippers, Wall Street...

April 8, 2024

Central Ohio Home Inventory and Prices Increase

Columbus home buyers found a bit more to choose from during February, with the inventory of homes for sale up 21.7% compared to a year ago. According to the latest data by Columbus REALTORS©, overall...

April 8, 2024

How the NAR Court Settlement Could Affect Home Buyers

The National Association of REALTORS© (NAR) has proposed a settlement to resolve the Burnett v. NAR case and similar lawsuits that have made headlines for the past year. If the settlement is approved by the...

January 25, 2024

10 Credit Protection Tips for Columbus Area Home Buyers

As cybercrime techniques become more sophisticated, about 1 in 3 Americans can expect to have their identity or financial data compromised. If you plan to buy a Columbus area home in the future, protecting your...

January 25, 2024

Columbus Housing Market Forecast: Hot!

It didn’t take long for Columbus to be named one of the “hottest” housing markets once again! The latest projection comes from Zillow, which expects Columbus to be the third-hottest real estate market in the...

January 25, 2024

Columbus Home Sales Wrapped 2023 on Strong Note

Columbus area home buyers persevered against higher interest rates, inflation and rising home prices during 2023. According to the year-end figures by Columbus REALTORS©, the median sales price of a Columbus area home was $295,000...

January 16, 2024

Condos: Overlooked Opportunity for Columbus Home Buyers

Columbus home buyers may automatically think of a single-family home when beginning their home search. But for those who want a low-maintenance lifestyle in proximity to amenities and major employers, condominiums have a lot offer...

January 16, 2024

Columbus Home Buyers, Get Ready for 2024!

Columbus home buyers had a challenging year in 2023. Fast-rising home prices, combined with the highest mortgage interest rates in over 20 years, made home buying an expensive prospect. Limited home inventory kept buyers under...

December 6, 2023

First-Time Home Buyers Gain Market Share

First-time home buyers made a comeback in 2023, gaining market share even as higher mortgage rates and rising home prices made purchases less affordable. According to the 2023 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers conducted...

December 6, 2023

Columbus Home Buyers, Shop Around for your Mortgage!

When it comes to getting a mortgage, Columbus home buyers don’t always shop around for the best deal. But you should! According to Freddie Mac, home buyers who obtain and compare at least 4 mortgage...

November 4, 2023

Ohio Sees Drop in Home Building Permits

Columbus home buyers have been dealing with below-normal home inventory for several years. Homeowners have been affected by low inventory as well, having little to choose from if they were to sell their current home....

November 4, 2023

Central Ohio Home Prices Show Autumn Gains

The median sales price of a Central Ohio home reached $310,000 in September, a gain of 7% from September 2022. However, the latest data from Columbus REALTORS® also points to a decline in home sale...

September 26, 2023

Central Ohio Home Sales Keep Momentum

Central Ohio home sales continue to post year-over-year price gains, according to the latest data from Columbus REALTORS®. The median home price of a Central Ohio home reached $316,995 in August, an increase of 7.5%...

September 26, 2023

Boomer Home Buyers Lead the Real Estate Market

While the Millennial generation outnumbered Baby Boomers by 2019, Boomers have been buying up more real estate than younger generations. According to the 2023 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report, produced by the National...

August 30, 2023

Gahanna Ohio Named Hottest Zip Code in USA by Realtor.com

Gahanna is known as the Herb Capital Ohio. With a population of around 35,000 residents, this picturesque community offers all the conveniences of a larger city, while maintaining a beautiful park system spanning 750 acres....

April 17, 2023

Columbus Stands Among Top Real Estate Markets – Again!

When you’re hot, you’re hot! Columbus real estate is the 4th hottest market in the country, and a journalist for Realtor.com reached out to us for our perspective. We’re going to share those insights with...

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