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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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The Top 5 Things Buyers Hate About Your House
The Columbus housing market is very competitive. Inventory levels are at record lows, and many homes sell in just a few days above list price. So, why do some listings not sell right away? Small Maintenance Issues Turn Off Buyers Today's buyers want a move-in ready...
Should You File a Complaint to Lower Your Property Taxes?
Every six years the Franklin County Auditor conducts a full appraisal of all properties in the county. They make additional adjustments to the valuation every 3 years. 2020 is one of these years. If you are living in Franklin County you probably received a colorful...
Will the Presidential Election Interfere with the Sale of Your Home?
With the presidential election coming up in November you are probably wondering if now is a good time to buy or sell. I did a little research and found some interesting stats you should be aware of. November Home Sales Slow in a Presidential Election Year A study by...
Learn about Columbus Neighborhoods
Can You Still Find Acreage Close to the City?
Many home buyers dream of living in the country. They are looking for acreage to enjoy tranquility and open spaces. Typically, suburban lots are only a quarter acre or less. There's not much room between houses. You will see into your neighbor's kitchen, hear their...
Patio Home or Condo – Which One’s Right for You?
Patio Homes have become super popular with baby boomers in the past few years. They are the perfect place to retire and enjoy "maintenance free" living. Sounds just like condos. But there's a difference. Let me explain ... Patio Homes Patio Homes are single-family...
New Neighborhood Spotlight: Belmont Place
This new Delaware County neighborhood is just minutes away from the Polaris Fashion Mall, popular grocery stores like Meijer, Kroger and Giant Eagle. There are also many gorgeous Metro Parks within the area, two of which are; High Banks Metro Park, Alum Creek State...
Making sense of the Numbers
Market Update: Home Prices Spike, Inventory Plummets, Sales Jump Higher than in 2019
Sales of existing homes saw a spectacular gain despite of plummeting inventories and rapidly rising prices. Nationwide, October sales increased year-over-year by 26.6%. How the Columbus Housing Market Compares Home sales are on track to surpass 2019 by at least 3%....
Market Update: Home Values Climb 16% in September
The Columbus housing market more than recovered from the pandemic: Year to date home sales are higher than in 2019 Home values have skyrocketed by 16% in September Homes sell for more than list price (in average), and The supply is down to 1 month (this means the MLS...
Market Update: Home Values Keep Rising, with No End in Sight
The uncertainties caused by the Covid pandemic kept many homeowners from listing their properties this year. At the same time more buyers than ever started to look for a new home, hoping to take advantage of the lowest interest rates ever. This created the perfect...
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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...
Would You Buy a Haunted House for a Discount?
Halloween may be over, but some homeowners think they live in haunted houses all year round. The annual HAUNTED Report (compliments of realtor.com) found that 13% of Americans believe that the home they live in is haunted. Where Are the Most Haunted Houses? When it...
Should You File a Complaint to Lower Your Property Taxes?
Every six years the Franklin County Auditor conducts a full appraisal of all properties in the county. They make additional adjustments to the valuation every 3 years. 2020 is one of these years. If you are living in Franklin County you probably received a colorful...
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Would You Buy a Haunted House for a Discount?
Halloween may be over, but some homeowners think they live in haunted houses all year round. The annual HAUNTED Report (compliments of realtor.com) found that 13% of Americans believe that the home they live in is haunted. Where Are the Most Haunted Houses? When it...
How Miracle Homes Help Sick and Injured Children
This past Sunday was the first of Advent, the true beginning of the Christmas Season. It happens to fall between Thanksgiving Thursday and Giving Tuesday, so it's appropriate to talk about giving back and being thankful. One way I am giving back is the Miracle Homes...
Very Proud of this Ranking & Other Accomplishments
The first half of 2019 is over. Time to take inventory of what we've accomplished and to be grateful for the opportunities I had to be of service to my clients. 2019 has been a very good year so far. This map shows my personal production over the past 6 months....