Buying a Columbus home

Columbus Home Buyer Tips: The Home Lifespan Checklist

One of the uncertainties about buying a Central Ohio home is how long you can expect the appliances and mechanical systems to last. When you think about all the moving parts in a typical home,...

Columbus Home Buyers Must Choose Amenities Wisely

New home construction in metro Columbus is expected to increase during 2015, and buyer preferences will drive the type of amenities that builders offer. A new survey by the National Association of Home Builders gives...

Why Columbus Home Buyers Should Avoid Dual Agency

Columbus home buyers face confusing marketing when it comes to real estate representation. Think about all the broker websites that proclaim they help both “Buyers and Sellers.” In a nutshell, this points to dual agency in...

Columbus Home Inventory Remains Tight

Columbus home buyers continue to be challenged by real estate market conditions, according to a buyer confidence survey by the Ohio Association of Realtors®. Over half of the respondents said that the #1 reason they did...

Columbus Home Buyers Find Higher Prices in Popular Neighborhoods

Columbus home buyers found fewer homes for sale, and higher prices, during the summer months of 2014. The median home sales price in Columbus was $128,500 from mid-May to mid-August, representing an increase of 2.8% from...

Online Privacy Tips for Columbus Home Buyers

7 Ways to Limit Your Online Data Exposure When buying a Columbus home, you may be concerned about the type of personal information that shows up about you online. If you haven’t put your own...

Columbus Home Buyers and Barriers to Home Ownership

If you are interested in buying a Columbus home, you might find yourself up against some common barriers to home ownership. According to a recent survey by mortgage marketer HSH.com, prospective home buyers around the...

Columbus Area Community Spotlight: Hilliard

Hilliard is a growing Columbus suburb known for its quality schools, family events and historic downtown When you’re searching for a home in Central Ohio, finding the right community is an important consideration! Let us...

The Columbus Area Housing Market and Millennial Home Buyers

Columbus real estate poses opportunities, challenges to millennial home buyers According to a new survey by BMO Harris, the majority of young adults intend to become homeowners sometime within the next five years. The survey sampled...

Columbus Area Community Spotlight: Westerville

If you’re searching for a home in Central Ohio, the City of Westerville should be considered! This historic community is located 16 miles northeast from downtown Columbus. Commuting options include taking Interstate 71 out of...