home buyer tips

Mortgage Process Could Get Easier for Columbus Home Buyers

The next time you buy a Columbus home, the paperwork for your mortgage could be a bit easier, thanks to changes in Fannie Mae requirements. The government-sponsored entity, which secures a high percentage of U.S....

Fall Maintenance Guide for Columbus Home Owners

As daylight wanes and the temperature drops, it’s time to tackle the home maintenance list you might have put off! Central Ohio winters can be rough, but diligent maintenance can help your home stand up...

Ohio Named as Most Affordable State for Home Buyers

A new study by NerdWallet places Ohio at the top of the list for home affordability, with several Ohio cities ranking in the Top 100 Most Affordable Metros. The study compared information on household debt,...

Columbus Ranked Among Easiest Places to Buy a Home

Two recent articles by Realtor.com highlight the appeal of the Columbus housing market to home buyers. Columbus is ranked in the Top Ten Easiest Places to Buy a Home, based on the following positive factors:...

Ignorance Isn’t Bliss When Buying a Home!

Two interesting articles caught our eye this week. The first, from industry publisher Inman News, suggested that some people aren’t buying homes because they fear being rejected for a mortgage. According to an industry survey...

Questions Every Columbus Home Buyer Should Ask “Their” Agent

A recent article in the Chicago Tribune posed 4 questions that every home buyer should ask their agent. We’re passing along the insights from this article, along with some advice of our own! Most home...

10 Reasons Why You Need an Exclusive Buyer’s Broker!

Spring is just around the corner, and that means home buying season will soon be upon us! If you are planning to buy a home in Central Ohio, you may have already begun looking at...

Columbus Home Buyer Tips: The Home Lifespan Checklist

One of the uncertainties about buying a Central Ohio home is how long you can expect the appliances and mechanical systems to last. When you think about all the moving parts in a typical home,...

Columbus Home Buyers Must Choose Amenities Wisely

New home construction in metro Columbus is expected to increase during 2015, and buyer preferences will drive the type of amenities that builders offer. A new survey by the National Association of Home Builders gives...

Columbus Home Inventory Remains Tight

Columbus home buyers continue to be challenged by real estate market conditions, according to a buyer confidence survey by the Ohio Association of Realtors®. Over half of the respondents said that the #1 reason they did...