Buyer Tips
3 Tips to Get the Best Deal When You Build a New Home
As of this morning, only 1,854 homes were listed for sale on the Columbus MLS. That's 46% less than a year ago. To say that the housing market is competitive is an understatement. New construction is a great choice in today's hyper-low inventory market. You typically...
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Rent vs. Buy [2 of 2]: Why Homeowners Pay Less than Renters and Save Every Month
Last week, I explained how you can easily beat the stock market when you become a homeowner. You benefit from higher returns because you leverage your down payment with low interest bank financing. Today, I will show you why mortgage payments are typically lower than...
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Rent vs. Buy [1 of 2]: Why Homeowners Become 40x Wealthier than Tenants
According to a report from the Federal Reserve the net worth of homeowners is 40x higher than the net worth of renters. This makes home ownership the single best way to create wealth for most families. Let me show you exactly how it works. Homes Appreciate...
How You Can Save $42,152 When You Buy a New Home
For many home buyers this year has been frustrating. With record low inventories and heavy competition from other buyers it has been difficult to get offers accepted. If you are still in the market for a home I have good news for you: some builders offer year-end...
How the Pandemic Shaped New Home Design Trends
The biggest trend in residential home design is multi-generational living. The Covid pandemic has affected older age groups disproportionately. Many families don't want their elderly relatives confined to an assisted living center or a nursing facility. Instead, they...
Why Home Ownership is the Best Way to Create Wealth
Some people shy away from buying a home while we are in this hot sellers’ market. I don't blame them. The competition for affordable properties is intense, and home values have increased substantially. After all, you can lease a brand new, modern apartment for a...
5 Ways Covid Has Changed Real Estate
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way we do business as Realtors. We implemented new technologies for digital contracts and virtual showings, and we adopted procedures to comply with government mandates and keep you safe. Here's how the pandemic has shaped the...
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