Niche.com developed its findings using data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Centers for Disease Control and other statistical sources. Here are the rankings, which compare our Central Ohio suburbs to other locales around the country:

Dublin placed highest in Central Ohio at #4, scoring an “A+” for quality of life regarding public schools, parks, diversity, housing and ease of commute. You can learn more about Dublin through our blog post!

Bexley follows at #13, as another “A+” rated suburb, for quality schools, housing, family-friendliness and nightlife. Learn more about Bexley here!

Upper Arlington comes in at #42 as another member of the “A+” club. Upper Arlington homes include many of Central Ohio’s finest luxury properties. Learn more about Upper Arlington here!

Powell placed firmly among “A+” suburbs, ranking at #63. We have a lot of good things to say about Powell ourselves – this small community is big on charm! See our Powell blog post for more!

Again, keep in mind that the scores above are part of national rankings, so a “63” is nothing to sneeze at! But like all statistically-driven summaries, these placements cover broad categories, and omit localized details that could have a bearing on what you find most important in a community.

If you are looking for a Central Ohio home, let us be your guide! We have the local expertise to help you find the communities, neighborhoods and homes that best suit your needs.

As your Exclusive Buyer’s Broker, we serve your best interests at all times! Unlike real estate agents and brokerages who represent sellers, as an Exclusive Buyer’s Broker, we only represent you, the buyer, getting you the best price and terms with no conflict of interest at all times.

Understanding this distinction could literally save you thousands of dollars not only on the purchase price and terms, but also on seller concessions and home inspection issues, whether you are a first-time homebuyer or an experienced homeowner!

Contact us with your home buying questions! Remember, we are with you every step of the way…all the way home!

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However, total home inventory remains well below the market supply of October 2014. While we added good inventory last month, our overall supply of Metro Columbus homes for sale is down by 13.5% from a year ago. According to statistics by Columbus REALTORS®, Central Ohio home inventory hasn’t been this low since the year 2000.

Meanwhile, home sales remain brisk. During the month of October, 2,348 residential units were sold. Homes averaged 55 days on market through much of 2015, representing a historically-low sales timeframe.

Columbus area home prices, while increasing, are still a good value. The average sales price in October was $184,733, an increase of 1.7% from a year ago. Statewide, home prices are averaging $150,509, up 1.9% from a year ago.

Across the board, Ohio market activity is showing good momentum, with October home sales volume up by 4.9% compared to last year.

Please keep in mind that these statistics do not include home sales conducted outside of REALTOR® channels, such as homes sold by directly by an owner, or homes sold by a builder. There’s always a bit more home inventory on the market than what you’ll see by looking at the Multiple Listing Service! As Exclusive Buyer’s Brokers, we can show you any home on the market, and protect your interests throughout the entire home buying process.

Please also remember that the Central Ohio real estate market is highly localized, with market conditions varying by community, by neighborhood, and even street-to-street. Each home is unique, and market conditions change daily!

These are just some of the reasons to work with an Exclusive Buyer’s Broker when buying your Columbus home! As your Exclusive Buyer’s Broker, we serve your best interests at all times. Unlike real estate agents and brokerages who represent sellers, as an Exclusive Buyer’s Broker, we only represent you, the buyer, getting you the best price and terms with no conflict of interest at all times.

Understanding this distinction could literally save you thousands of dollars not only on the purchase price and terms, but also on seller concessions and home inspection issues, whether you are a first-time homebuyer or an experienced homeowner!

Contact us with your home buying questions! Remember, we are with you every step of the way…all the way home!

Andrew Show
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7100 North High Street, Suite 204, Worthington, Ohio 43085
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So with the wealth of information, why are so many homebuyers turning to us? The amount of information available online can be overwhelming, and taking all the online data and distilling it down to be understandable and interpret the results to get you the best price and terms as you find the RIGHT home is critical. 

Ready to begin your journey to homeownership? You can start your home search for properties in metro Columbus here on our website and contact your Exclusive Buyer’s Broker to set those plans in motion. Get started today— the Fall and Winter time is a fantastic time to get even better values!  Contact Buyer’s Resource Realty Services and remember, we’re with you every step of the way… all the way home!

Andrew Show
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Serving Metro Columbus, Ohio with Exclusive Buyer’s Agents
7100 North High Street, Suite 204, Worthington, Ohio 43085
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Below you’ll find market statistics separated by school district, as well as last quarter’s closed sales and median sales price graphs.

For the Entire Columbus MLS, in September, there were 2,226 homes that closed with a median sales price of $147,000.

Last month’s market stats should help you get an idea of the activity in our area. Ready to start looking for Columbus real estate or beginning the search for homes for sale in the Columbus metro area? Contact us today for a free consultation or download our FREE e-book!

Remember: we’re with you every step of the way… all the way home!

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Buyer’s Resource Realty Services
Serving Metro Columbus, Ohio with Exclusive Buyer’s Agents
7100 North High Street, Suite 204, Worthington, Ohio 43085
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The Tax Breaks
Many homebuyers take to purchasing new homes during the fall as they’re thinking about what year-end tax breaks they might be eligible for. As a homebuyer, both mortgage interest, property taxes and some closing costs are deductible from your 2012 gross income. 

The Holidays
Buying a home in the fall is also appealing to homebuyers as kids are settled into school by now and the hustle and bustle of back to school is over. Another reason? The holidays. Completing your home sale before the holiday season is underway will allow you too to settle into your new Columbus metro area home and just in time for the hectic holiday season.

Competition is Less
While inventory might be somewhat lower at this time, sellers are typically highly motivated. There are far fewer “recreational sellers” in the fall and winter. Sellers are usually more motivated to move their properties that may have been on the market for some time and in turn, as a homebuyer, you might come away with a great deal. 

Are you ready to beat the weather and hectic holiday season and make a move this fall? Our team of Exclusive Buyer’s Agents will work just for you in finding your dream home and helping you through the process during this great time in real estate. So, if you’re looking for Columbus real estate or beginning the search for homes for sale in the Columbus metro area, contact us today for a free consultation or download our FREE e-book!

Remember: we’re with you every step of the way… all the way home!

Andrew Show
Broker, CEBA, CEBA-M, CNE, CSP, ABR-M, e-PRO, GREEN
Buyer’s Resource Realty Services
Serving Metro Columbus, Ohio with Exclusive Buyer’s Agents
7100 North High Street, Suite 204, Worthington, Ohio 43085
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Let us work for you, exclusively
Exclusive Buyer’s Brokers never represent sellers or list homes for sale – EVER! As Exclusive Buyer’s Agents, we are dedicated to the homebuyer, with no conflicts of interest between sellers and you, so we work only in your best interests. We empower you to make the best decision.  We look for ways to save you money and protect you throughout the purchase process to get you the best value and terms.

Let us show you the way
As Exclusive Buyer’s Agents, we will show you the widest selection of homes for sale that meet your requirements regardless of what broker the home is listed with, or whether it is a new build, a For Sale By Owner, or even an unadvertised home for sale! You need someone who has knowledge of the market and knows the ins and outs of particular neighborhoods and areas of Columbus, OH. With a Exclusive Buyer’s Broker (US!) working exclusively for you, you can be assured you’re purchasing the right home for you.

Let us do the talking
We will help protect you from the Hidden Real Estate Danger – the danger of working with a so-called “buyer agent” who works for a agency or brokerage that also represents sellers. Many “buyer agents” claim to be “exclusive” – but ask them, “Does your brokerage represent sellers?” At Buyer’s Resource Realty Services, we also make saving you money a priority. We will save you money in the purchase of your new home getting you the best price and terms – and best of all, there are no added fees or costs for our services.

Let us explain the tricky parts
Avoid the headache of comparing loans, thumbing through paperwork and trying to figure out the real estate terms. Your Exclusive Buyer’s Agent will help you every step of the way.

So, whether you’re buying your first home in the Columbus metro area or your tenth, Buyer’s Resource Realty Services is the best choice for your real estate needs. Why would you want to work with a seller’s agent, dual agent, or designated buyer agent when it doesn’t cost anything to have your own Exclusive Buyer Agent represent you? If you’re looking for Columbus real estate or beginning the search for homes for sale in the Columbus metro area, contact us today for a free consultation or download our FREE e-book!

Remember: we’re with you every step of the way… all the way home!

Andrew Show
Broker, CEBA, CEBA-M, CNE, CSP, ABR-M, e-PRO, GREEN
Buyer’s Resource Realty Services
Serving Metro Columbus, Ohio with Exclusive Buyer’s Agents
7100 North High Street, Suite 204, Worthington, Ohio 43085
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Moving Up
Many homebuyers in the past, especially before the subdued housing recovery began, did not have much of an opportunity for buying a bigger, better house in the Columbus area. In fact, many of them were underwater in their mortgages— a factor that is now beginning to subside as more gain back positive equity in their homes. Why’s that? According to MSN Real Estate and the latest Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, “prices in the first seven months of this year increased faster than in any year since 2004.”

Now these Columbus area homebuyers are able to get back into the housing market and start looking for their next dream home— and for many that means a bigger, better house in a great location. First-time homebuyers are still a major part of the housing market, but these move-up buyers are becoming just as important.

Buyers Taking Note
Move-up buyers are noticing that the prices on the Columbus metro area homes they want to purchase are somewhat higher, but so is the price of their own home that they will be moving from. As a result, they will have more to put down on their next home and can afford to shop around for the best home for them and continue their home search until the right property comes along.

The Market and the Buyer
What do these homebuyers mean to the local real estate market? It seems the housing market is actually benefitting from the presence of these homebuyers and despite a limited inventory, sales of existing homes are fairly strong. Because these buyers are moving out of homes they purchased before the recovery, they are bringing many great starter homes to the market for first-time homebuyers to snag for themselves. The presence of these move-up or trade-up buyers is proving a sign of a more stable and positive market headed for a smoother recovery.

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A recent survey shows Gen X and Gen Y homebuyers continue to feel optimistic about the state of the real estate market, despite the lackluster job growth and the unemployment, and under-employment, rate! In fact, as the survey states, these Columbus metro area homebuyers are not feeling deterred from buying homes in Columbus, OH at all.

75 percent of Gen X and Gen Y homebuyers surveyed by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate were found to believe that owning a home is a key indicator of one’s success, with 69 percent stating that conditions in the housing market actually made them more knowledgable about Columbus metro area real estate than their parents were at their age.

In fact, many Gen X and Gen Y homebuyers would go to lengths like taking a second job or moving in with parents to acquire their long-time dreams of owning a home. Are you a Columbus, OH homebuyer from these generations? Here are some tips that could help you achieve the American dream:

Plan Ahead
Find your five year plan and create mile markers accordingly. Take note of the slowly rising home values and somewhat higher mortgage rates and consider how much a said home might cost you if you decided to wait to purchase.

Technology Can Help
As common with many homebuyers in the Columbus metro area, many members of Gen X and Gen Y begin their search for homes for sale in Ohio online. Utilize all homebuyer resources available to you, including mortgage calculators, homebuyer checklists, and listings – especially at BuyersHome.com. Google Street View can help you take a look into the neighborhood of a home you may be interested in— this helps you explore the area before you express further interest and don’t forget our “Bird’s Eye” view option on our mapping feature at BuyersHome.com, too.

Talk to Your Real Estate Agent
Enlist the help of an Exclusive Buyer’s Broker to discuss your plans and goals for buying real estate in the Columbus area, financial options, and give you advice and counsel based on years of experience. Your Exclusive Buyer’s Broker knows the market and can give you the insider’s point of view without any bias.

Increasing Home Value
Gen X and Gen Y are known for being mobile and moving around. Because of this, these homebuyers should look for ways to increase the home’s value that will eventually yield a decent return on investment. These homebuyers should be advised to not buy the best home on the block, but rather a home that they can put value into (“forcing the equity up” as we call it) and in fact, remodeling is now granting homeowners a larger return on their money than in the past.

Andrew Show
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Owning a home is still a large part of the American dream, according to a new study of homebuyers and current homeowners, and in fact, many can admit to wanting to buy a house in the Columbus area in the near future.

The top reasons for starting the search for homes for sale in metro Columbus, OH include:

Wanting more living space
Homebuyers are moving up! It hasn’t always been the case in the past, but more people looking for new homes are wanting more space than they currently have.

Wanting control of the living space
This comes along with making the leap from renting to owning a home— more Americans are wanting control of their own homes, without the say-so of a landlord or other authority. The decision to buy a home in metro Columbus often comes from the desire to take control of one’s home and really make it one’s own.

Realizing that owning is a better financial investment than renting
With rising mortgage and housing prices, the question has come up often. But the answer is still yes, owning a home and switching from renting to owning is still a better investment. The homeowners surveyed in Harvard’s new study agree— they would prefer to own than rent and plan to make the purchase in the near future.

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