Buyer Tips
Are People Really Fleeing Downtown for the Country? Here are the Numbers…
Last week I saw a survey of ground-floor businesses, hotels, and commercial landlords in downtown Columbus. Following pandemic related shutdowns and civil unrest many businesses are struggling to stay afloat. How Soon Can Downtown Businesses Recover? 58% of surveyed...
3 Reasons Why New Home Prices Have Skyrocketed Post-Covid
Last Sunday, I visited an Epcon Model Home with one of my clients. When we were finished with the "dog-and-pony" show the sales rep said: "Don't wait too long. Our base price will go up by $10,000 tomorrow." That's not the first time I heard this warning. As a matter...
The One Star Review I Consider a Badge of Honor
A few months ago, this guy left a one-star review on my Google profile ... A Cut-throat Realtor? "Susanne is a cut-throat realtor who does not have your best interest at heart." At first, I was upset, because he was not my client. But now I consider it a badge of...
What to Expect When You Buy a House in the Country
Nothing says FREEDOM more than sitting on your porch and looking at your own piece of land out in the country. No neighbors peeking in your windows, no traffic jams in front of your house, and no noise from cars and trucks. That came to my mind when we were riding our...
Move Up Buyers are Triple Winners with Interest Rates Below 3%
Did you delay listing your home because you are afraid you can't find a new one? If that's the case, I have good news for you ... it has never been more affordable to move up to a luxury home. Mortgage interest rates just dropped below 3%. That's the lowest they've...
Where Suze Orman Gets It Wrong When It Comes to Home Buying
Last week prominent finance expert and TV personality Suze Orman wrote a post on Facebook that caused quite a stir among real estate professionals. She told her followers to delay any home buying until September, because of a pending threat of foreclosures due to high...
Can Buyers with VA and FHA Loans Compete in Today’s Hot Sellers’ Market?
Some lenders are pulling back from rigorous credit score requirements following the uncertainty caused by the pandemic. This is good news for buyers. Credit scores on government loans have been lowered to 640. Some lenders accept as low as 620 for conventional loans....
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