For the past 20 years, FICO has dominated credit score tabulation. Your FICO score often determines whether or not your loan request is approved – and what rate of interest you will pay in the...
New and troubling statistics by the National Association of Realtors show that first-time home buyers have been playing a smaller role in the housing market. It has long been assumed that these buyers were challenged by...
The importance of good credit cannot be over-stated. Whether you are buying a home, financing a car, or renting an apartment, your credit report comes into play! The strength of your credit score will determine...
During the downturn of the real estate market, monthly rents in Columbus, OH eased as landlords competed with motivated home sellers for new occupants. Now that housing and job recoveries are taking hold, Columbus rents...
If you are preparing to buy a home in Columbus, OH, your credit report will be a big part of your mortgage approval process. A strong credit score not only makes the difference between a...
While real estate continues to recover in the Columbus area, we will have distressed properties on the market for some time to come. A good portion of these homes will be offered as short sales,...
Making a good home buying decision begins with having good information! As your Exclusive Buyer’s Broker in the Columbus area, I keep a close eye on our real estate market and share the latest news with...
In a word – YES. Let me tell you about the conditions. The Wall Street Journal recently talked about this, and I have thoughts to add on the matter. Much depends on how long ago...
There’s a common misconception among many of my Buyer Clients that the time frame between October and February isn’t a good one for house hunting. As an Exclusive Buyer’s Broker in the Columbus metropolitan area,...
The market statistics don’t lie. Much of the activity surrounding home sales involves first time homebuyers in the current housing climate. Buying your first home is an exciting time, however there is no denying that...