by Susanne Novak | Dec 6, 2021 | Buyer Tips, Trends
If you’ve dreamed of owning a second home, you’re not alone — interest in second homes has been rising during the pandemic. Unfortunately, the cost and responsibility of maintaining a second home puts ownership beyond the reach of most would-be buyers. Your second...
by Susanne Novak | Nov 29, 2021 | Market Updates
The Columbus housing market was buzzing during the month of October. Home sales were up by 5% and pending contracts were 11.6% higher than a year ago. Buyers who missed out during the spring selling season are taking advantage of less competition while interest rates...
by Susanne Novak | Nov 22, 2021 | Seller Tips
You probably heard about iBuyers – instant buyers. They are a new breed of cash buyers – funded by Wall Street – who use online technology to buy your house without you listing it with an agent. iBuyers promise instant cash offers for your house....
by Susanne Novak | Nov 15, 2021 | Buyer Tips
A few days ago, this article on the front page of the Wall Street Journal caught my attention. All over the US homes have been selling quickly. In many cases it took less than a week from list to contract. It has become increasingly difficult to compete in this hot...
by Susanne Novak | Nov 8, 2021 | Buyer Tips, Trends
I spoke with a few builder’s reps in the past couple of weeks and was surprised to find that they are offering incentives again. Incentives are limited to select subdivisions and not publicized on their web pages. They probably won’t last. However, now is...
