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4 Steps to Successfully Buy (and Not Overpay) in a Sellers’ Market
Today's housing market is challenging to say the least. Many home buyers get frustrated when they are faced with a slim selection of listings and competing purchase offers above list price. All too often I see buyers delay their home purchase hoping the housing...
Why Do New Home Prices Increase by $10,000 a Month?
The average price of a new construction home was $378,850 in April. That's roughly $87,000 more than the average price of an existing home (which was $291,900). There are five reasons why new homes are more expensive than existing homes, and why prices are rising by...
Should You Buy in a Housing Bubble?
"Should I buy in a housing bubble?" This question is in every buyer's mind these days. Home values have been rising quickly, and eager buyers compete for every listing as soon as it hits the market. It certainly appears that we are in a housing bubble. And bubbles...
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How a FSBO Lost $50,000 in the Hottest Real Estate Market of our Lifetime
Two months ago, I was at a listing presentation for a $400,000 house in Dublin. The owner was an older lady looking to right-size and buy a patio home. The presentation went well. The lady's family seemed to like my style and assertiveness and was ready to hire me to...
How I Sold a $500K Dublin Home for $71,378 Above List Price
Do you believe that homes sell themselves in today's hot seller's market? If you do, I recommend you continue reading. While there is a severe housing shortage and many listings sell in just a few days, it takes a lot of experience and effort to get top dollar and...
Where Agents Cut Corners that Could Cost You Real Money
As the housing market is booming, I've noticed a troubling trend: some real estate agents do not deliver the customer experience you deserve. They are cutting corners, don't protect their clients, and simply get lazy. This concerns me as it puts a bad light on my...
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Helping You Find New Residential Developments
Commercial real estate was somewhat depressed due to the pandemic. Residential construction on the other hand has been booming. We saw a 27% increase in single and multi-family construction in 2020 over the previous year. That's the most activity since 2010. New built...
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...
Making sense of the Numbers
Market Update: New Listings Increase by 33% while Showing Index Hits Record High
The Central Ohio housing market is booming. As a buyer you know how hard it is to get an offer accepted when 20 others compete for the same property. Home sales were 23.1% higher in April compared to the same month last year. New listings increased by 32.9%, and the...
Market Update: How Much Over List Price Should You Offer to Win?
The total number of homes sold increased by only 2.3% in March. Not a big jump if you consider that we were locked down this time last year. However, the average sales price was up by 11.5%, Days on Market plummeted by 41.5%, the average home sells for more than list...
Market Update: Why Home Sales Dropped in February
The February 2021 housing report offers bleak news for buyers. Strong buyer demand has pushed the average sales price 13.4% higher. We suffer from record low inventories leading to a decline in sales of 2.9%. Pending contracts plummeted by a stunning 11.9% which will...
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Why Do New Home Prices Increase by $10,000 a Month?
The average price of a new construction home was $378,850 in April. That's roughly $87,000 more than the average price of an existing home (which was $291,900). There are five reasons why new homes are more expensive than existing homes, and why prices are rising by...
Should You Buy Investment Property in this Booming Market?
Did you ever think about investing in real estate, but never pulled the trigger? Now is a good time to get started. Home values are rising, buyers will pay top dollar for nicely remodeled homes, and there's a severe shortage of affordable rentals. What's Your...
Happy Easter & the RE/MAX Recognition You Made Possible
After a year of Covid, Easter 2021 is a cheerful event! It feels like the resurrection of our normal lives. I hope you will have a chance to celebrate Easter with your family and take the opportunity to get outside and enjoy this sunny, spring weather. A week ago,...
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RE/MAX 24/7 is #1 in Charitable Donations and Volunteering
Every year Business First publishes the Corporate Citizenship List. It ranks "The Most Generous Central Ohio Companies" based on cash donations to charitable organizations and volunteer hours served by employees. I am very proud of what our small brokerage has...
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...