Columbus home buyers

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...