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Mortgage Opportunity Improves for First-Time Home Buyers

First-time Columbus home buyers may find mortgages easier to obtain, thanks to changes in lending guidelines by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. The new mortgage programs allow down payments as low as 3%, and will...

Columbus Area Community Spotlight: Whitehall

Whitehall is a suburban community located about 7 miles east of downtown Columbus. It is home to about 19,000 residents. The City of Whitehall evolved from a rural farming community to a post-war boomtown during...

2014 Holiday Events in Central Ohio!

The holidays are a wonderful time of year in Metro Columbus, with plenty of activities for the whole family. Celebrate the holiday season with special events! Here’s a sampling to get you started. Village Lights...

Columbus Area Community Spotlight: Pickerington

Pickerington is an up-and-coming community located about 17 miles southeast of downtown Columbus. It is home to about 18,000 residents. The City of Pickerington prides itself on having a family-friendly, small-town atmosphere while providing abundant...

Money-Saving Energy Tips for a Happy Thanksgiving!

There’s nothing like spending Thanksgiving your own Central Ohio home! And if you’re smart about your energy use, you’ll have money left for those Black Friday sales. Here are some great ways to keep your...

Are Columbus First-Time Home Buyers Giving Up?

The number of first-time home buyers has dwindled nationwide, according to recent data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). First-time buyers accounted for 33% of all home purchases in 2014, down from 38% in...

Columbus Area Community Spotlight: Powell and Lewis Center

Powell is a historic city located about 16 miles north of Columbus via OH-315, in southern Delaware County. The city is home to about 11,500 residents. The Powell area generally includes the City of Powell,...

Why Columbus Home Buyers Should Avoid Dual Agency

Columbus home buyers face confusing marketing when it comes to real estate representation. Think about all the broker websites that proclaim they help both “Buyers and Sellers.” In a nutshell, this points to dual agency in...

Columbus Area Community Spotlight: Grove City

Grove City is a suburban community located approximately 10 miles southwest of downtown Columbus. It is home to about 36,000 residents. While Grove City originated as a pioneer village in the 1850’s, it’s best known...

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...