Buying a Columbus home

Central Ohio Home Sales Surge in February

Spring came early to the Central Ohio real estate market as buyers flocked to available homes. According to Columbus REALTORS®, home inventory in February 2020 fell 9.9% compared to the same month a year ago....

Most Ohio Home Buyers Become Happy Homeowners

How common is buyer’s remorse in Ohio? According to a new nationwide survey of 5,672 home buyers, most Ohioans are pretty happy with their home purchase. Out of 50 states, Ohio ranks #18 on the...

Columbus Area Home Demand to Stay Strong in 2020

The Columbus real estate market has been gaining steam for years, and this past year was no exception. As 2019 drew to a close, homes priced under $350,000 spent an average of just 30 days...

Ohio Home Inspector License Requirements Begin April 2020

It might surprise Columbus home buyers, but until recently, home inspectors were not required to hold a professional license in the State of Ohio. Virtually anyone could conduct business as a home inspector and follow...

Home Sales Show Brisk Pace in Columbus Metro

Home buyer enthusiasm didn’t fade with the change of seasons, according to September sales data from Columbus REALTORS®. Favorable mortgage interest rates, along with positive economic conditions, have kept buyers motivated. Here’s a look at...

Columbus Real Estate Stays Popular with Home Buyers

Columbus real estate remains among the most-searched and fastest-moving markets in the U.S., according to statistics from Realtor.com. Four Ohio markets made the website’s “20 Hottest Markets” list for October 2019, with Columbus leading the...

Franklin County Approves New Conveyance Fee on Home Sales

Effective October 7, 2019, all home sales in Franklin County will be subject to higher conveyance fees. The conveyance fee has increased by $1.00 per every $1,000 in sales price, bringing the total conveyance fees...