Buying a Columbus home

Columbus Home Construction Falling Short of Projected Demand

If you moved to Metro Columbus in recent years, you’re in good company! The population of Columbus grew by more than 10% from 2010 to 2017. The Columbus Dispatch reports that seven of the fastest-growing...

5 Reasons Why Columbus Home Buyers Should Stay in the Market

Baby, it’s cold outside! But don’t let the weather delay your Columbus home search! Winter can be an advantageous for home buyers, because there is less competition for desirable homes, and sellers are motivated. Here...

Mortgage Strategies for Columbus Home Buyers

Making wise mortgage decisions can save you money as a Columbus home buyer! While you can’t control the direction of interest rates, you can put yourself in a position to receive the best possible mortgage...

Is the Market Turning for Columbus Home Buyers?

The inventory of Columbus homes for sale nudged higher as of September 2018, increasing 2.6% from a year ago. During September, Columbus home sales also dropped by –11.4%. Given these indicators of increased supply and...

Why Columbus Home Buyers Shouldn’t Fudge the Mortgage Application

Mortgage fraud is on the rise. But this time, it isn’t part of a bigger scheme orchestrated by white-collar thieves. Instead, there’s an uptick in home buyers who are attempting to cheat their way into...

Home Buyers Should Be Prepared for Lender Questions

Home buyers should be prepared for follow-up questions from their mortgage lender, according to a recent article by the Wall Street Journal. It is increasingly common for lenders to require a “letter of explanation” to...

Mortgage Pre-Approval Can Fall Flat on Home Buyers

A couple of our Buyer-Clients recently experienced a last-minute problem with their pre-approved mortgage. They came to us with a pre-approval in hand from a reputable lending institution, though the actual loan officer was someone...

Central Air Conditioning Adds Value to Your Columbus Home

Columbus real estate isn’t the only thing that’s hot this summer! Temperatures were broiling in the beginning of July, and we saw record warmth during the month of May. With the hottest weeks of the...

Columbus Housing Costs on the Rise

Whether you rent or buy a Metro Columbus home, the cost of housing is going up. According to Zumper.com, the median rent for a 1-bedroom Columbus apartment increased by 2.8% on a year-over-year basis, reaching...

Top 10 Columbus Suburbs for 2018

Niche.com has updated its “Best Suburbs to Live in” list for 2018, and the top 10 suburbs for Metro Columbus includes some repeat winners. Several of the top suburbs in Niche’s list were named among...