Columbus home buyers

Population Growth Fuels Columbus Building Boom

Columbus has become a magnet for young adults seeking housing affordability and career opportunities. Between 2010 and 2018, population growth in Columbus has exceeded 13%, bringing an economic boost that shows no sign of slowing...

Mortgage Pre-Approval Remains Essential for Columbus Home Buyers

Quick! How much home can you afford to buy? The answer might seem simple, but it isn’t! Columbus home buyers need to understand the difference between a mortgage pre-approval, and a mortgage pre-qualification. A mortgage...

Home Buyers Should Compare 30-Year and 15-Year Mortgages

For most Columbus home buyers, the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage is the loan of choice. The long repayment period makes home ownership more affordable, enabling you to buy more home for the money. But before you...

5 New Year’s Resolutions for Columbus Home Buyers!

If owning a home is among your goals for 2019, you can start today by making several home buying resolutions! A wise home buying journey requires a sound financial plan, a good home buying education,...

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...

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...

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...

Consider Resale Value when Choosing Your Columbus Home

When the Columbus real estate market is “hot”, you might assume home values have nowhere to go but up! But market conditions change, and future home buyers may not be willing to take on certain...