Meanwhile, Central Ohio home inventory continues to hover at historic lows, while the pace of sales has accelerated. Home inventories are down 21% from a year ago.

Examining our home inventory in more detail, we see that the number of distressed properties have also been reduced. The Columbus Dispatch reports that foreclosures and short sales accounted for 13.8% of home sales during the first quarter of 2016. During the same period a year ago, distressed homes accounted for nearly 20% of sales. Four years ago it was half of all sales.

Not surprisingly, home prices continue to climb. As reported in the Dispatch, Metro Columbus home prices are averaging 7.2% higher than last year. Nationally, home sale prices increased by 6.3%, putting us ahead of the curve.

Industry analysts point to a stronger job market, pent-up demand, improved consumer confidence and low interest rates as home buying motivators. Additionally, real estate investors continue to be active home buyers, finding Columbus real estate more appealing than a tumultuous stock market or stagnant savings rate.

As always, please remember that home inventories in the Columbus Regional MLS do not include homes being sold by non-agents, such as home builders and For Sale by Owner properties. At Buyer’s Resource Realty Services, we can show you all homes on the market, no matter who is doing the selling!

Prepare for the market with our free e-book, “How to Buy a Home like a Pro” It’s yours without any obligation! When you become our Buyer-Client, you’ll receive our 125-page “Educated Buyer Notebook” that contains expert insights you won’t find anywhere else.

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
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
614-888-4110 | 888-888-4110 Toll Free | 614-839-4110 Fax

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You can also pick up a good amount of free information at a home show, and network with contractors, decorators, landscapers, and just about any home-related service professional you can imagine.

A word of caution: if you speak to any home builders, be sure to advise them you are working with a Buyer’s Agent who will handle any price negotiations. If a builder or salesperson tries to talk you out of this, it’s because they can make a bigger profit if you do not have your own representation!

Since we’re all about saving you money, we also have some free tickets to the Columbus Build, Remodel & Landscape Show! Supply is limited, so give us a call if you are interested, #1-888-888-4110.

Here are the details for the upcoming shows!

Columbus Build, Remodel & Landscape Expo

January 18-20, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, halls E & F.  Browse hundreds of exhibits, attend informative seminars and enjoy educational demonstrations. Learn creative and cost-effective ways to design and build your Columbus home or perform renovations. Get ideas for cabinetry and countertops, flooring, sunrooms, basement finishing, waterproofing, energy efficiency and more!

New for 2013:  The “Taste of Downtown” is a special exhibit featuring some of the most notable restaurants located in the downtown Columbus area. Enjoy exclusive deals and discounts!

Columbus Home Improvement Show

February 17-20, at the Franklin County Veterans Memorial.  Meet remodeling and building professionals for interior and exterior home improvement projects. Learn about home additions, sunrooms, bath remodeling, kitchen makeovers and more! Pick up pointers for projects large and small. Enjoy the interior gardens on display, and find out how to use landscaping to enhance curb appeal and home value.

Your Columbus Home Buying Advantage!

As your Exclusive Buyer’s Broker in the Columbus area, I’m happy to share information that is useful and interesting to Columbus home buyers! In fact, if you haven’t already done so, download our free e-book for a wealth of home buying tips and strategies!

If you are buying a home in Columbus, OH, be sure to have professional representation on your side! My services are free of charge to you, and I will be happy to explain how this works. Contact me for expert home buying guidance!

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
614-888-4110 | 888-888-4110 Toll Free | 614-839-4110 Fax

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