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January 30, 2023

Columbus Area Foreclosures Rise – Should Buyers Worry?

At any time, there are always some foreclosures taking place. Unforeseen events, such as an illness, job loss, divorce, or a death can cause mortgage payments to fall behind. On average, foreclosures affect about 3...

What Columbus Home Buyers Should Know About Mortgage Buydowns

Rising interest rates have revived some mortgage options, and Columbus home buyers could find them useful. One such option is the mortgage buydown. This is similar to paying “points” on a mortgage, but it’s a...

Columbus Buyers Should Consider Costs of Home Ownership

When buying a Columbus home, think beyond the prices and mortgage rates! Long-term, successful home ownership includes budgeting for ongoing expenses. You can get an idea how much it costs to operate a home by...

Making a Back-Up Offer on a Central Ohio Home

When searching for Central Ohio homes online, you may find listings marked “Contingent – Finance and Inspection” or “Contingent Escape” or “Contingent Lien-holder Release.” While these terms mean there is an accepted offer, the deal...

7 Reasons Columbus Home Buying is Tough in 2021

Recently, we had the opportunity discuss Central Ohio home buying conditions with the Columbus Dispatch. As we said in the article, the Columbus real estate market is, bluntly speaking, insane! The current market frenzy is...

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...

Best Home Improvements for Future Value in Columbus

Columbus home buyers often intend to make updates to their new property to improve its functionality, aesthetics and future resale value. However, very few home improvements provide a dollar-for-dollar return when it’s time to sell!...

Columbus Home Buyers, Think Twice About These Bidding War Strategies

Columbus home buyers who are frustrated by being out-bid may be tempted to try risky, over-the-top clauses in their purchase offers. As home buyers turn to social media for new bidding war strategies, these ideas...

Columbus Area Homes Selling Like Hotcakes

The volume of Columbus home sales increased 19% on a year-over-year basis, according to October statistics from Columbus REALTORS®. The Columbus area remains very popular with home buyers, even as other areas of the country...

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...

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