If you are looking to purchase a home in Columbus, Ohio or have recently done so, it helps to remind yourself of all of the benefits of becoming a homeowner— that includes making the property...
Increasing mortgage rates are not the only factors Columbus homebuyers are taking into consideration this Springtime buying season. In fact, the rising cost of rent may soon spark a second home buying “frenzy” as more renters jump off of the sidelines...
The housing recovery has been categorized by low inventory for months, but may now finally be showing signs of improvement in the Columbus market. Inventories of homes for sale increased by 4 percent last month, although still remain...
Move over, investors – Columbus home buyers are interested in short sales and foreclosures. According to the Columbus Dispatch and the Columbus Board of Realtors, more home buyers are giving distressed properties a chance and...
In our prior blog post, we shared ideas to help your purchase offer stand out in a competitive market. In addition to those suggestions, there is a school of thought that says your contingencies should...
There are fewer Columbus homes on the market today than there were during this point in 2012. According to industry data, the home inventory for Columbus is down by about 33.5%, while buyer demand has...
The number of home buyers combing the Columbus real estate market is likely to increase, when you consider the trends forming in two distinct buyer groups. Here is what’s taking shape, and how it could...
Columbus home buyers who expected to find last year’s home prices in today’s market are finding out just how fast conditions can change! Steep discounts and ample home supply have been replaced by rising prices and shrinking...
Columbus home buyers know that the market is moving faster and home inventory is leaner. You may be feeling pressured to act before home prices rise or mortgage rates increase. But it’s very important to pay attention to the...
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...
