by Susanne Novak | Aug 23, 2021 | Buyer Tips
A sharp rise in building permits and a decline in buyer traffic at model homes gives you more choice with less competition when you build new. However, the price of new construction is not going to drop anytime soon. Here are the details … Building Permits Rise...
by Susanne Novak | Aug 16, 2021 | Buyer Tips, Trends
Over the past few months, I talked to many frustrated buyers who were ready to give up on their home search and continue to rent. I believe this is a mistake as the market has been normalizing this summer. Will the Housing Shortage Continue? Unlike what most people...
by Susanne Novak | Aug 9, 2021 | Buyer Tips
Many buyers see new construction as their only option to avoid bidding wars in today’s competitive sellers’ market. However, building new is becoming increasingly expensive, and you may have to wait 12 months before you can move in. Should you consider new...
by Susanne Novak | Aug 2, 2021 | Buyer Tips, Trends
Many desperate buyers write Love Letters to Sellers hoping to convince them to pick their offer in a competitive situation. They try to create an emotional connection with homeowners to sway the decision in their favor. How Love Letters Become a Liability I know of...
by Susanne Novak | Jul 26, 2021 | Market Updates
June was another record-breaking month for the Columbus housing market. Sales were up by 15.6% over June last year. It only took 11 days in average to get a contract on a listing – that’s 59.3% faster than a year ago. The average sales price peaked at...
