Buying a Columbus home

Metro Columbus Holds Strongest Economy in Ohio

The Columbus Business Journal reports that Metro Columbus holds the strongest economy in Ohio, according to a regional analysis by the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. The study included factors such as employment rates, housing,...

Ignorance Isn’t Bliss When Buying a Home!

Two interesting articles caught our eye this week. The first, from industry publisher Inman News, suggested that some people aren’t buying homes because they fear being rejected for a mortgage. According to an industry survey...

Columbus Named One of the Best Cities for Millennial Students

Columbus continues to place well in “best of” lists, with USA Today naming Columbus as one of the top cities for Millennial college students. The list considers the economic and social opportunities presented in various...

10 Reasons Why You Need an Exclusive Buyer’s Broker!

Spring is just around the corner, and that means home buying season will soon be upon us! If you are planning to buy a home in Central Ohio, you may have already begun looking at...

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...