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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...
Get top dollar when you sell your home
How Quickly Do Homes Really Sell in Your Price Range?
The housing market has recovered from the lockdowns. This year is even more competitive than 2019 with extremely low inventories and many homes selling for more than list price. Today I want to explain how fast homes really sell and take a closer look at Days On...
Why Home Values Will Continue to Rise for Now
Today I want to share some good news and some bad news for homeowners who are thinking about selling. Home values are still rising, an inventory shortage has brought a pent up buyer demand, but will it last through the summer? Good News for Sellers We are in a...
6 Steps to a Touch Free Home Sale Experience
The housing market is facing a tremendous inventory shortage. While new listings are almost 30% lower than last year, home showing requests surpassed 2019 last week. As a result, the listing inventory has dropped below 3,000 active listings for the 10-county area...
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: June 2020 Housing Stats Break All-Time Records
June 2020 was a month of all-time records. The housing market rebounded from the pandemic. We are trying to satisfy the pent-up demand of buyers who could not purchase in spring due to the lock down. Showing requests are 10% higher than last year, while new listings...
Market Update: Median Sales Price Highest Ever While Closings Slump
The May market update from the Columbus Association of Realtors confirmed my previous estimates. The listing inventory is 28% lower than a year ago, but buyer interest has surged significantly since the economy started to re-open - and home values keep rising. ...
Market Update: Signs of Summer Boom Emerge as Economy Re-Opens
You would not believe it when you read the papers - buyer demand is through the roof. Both properties I listed last week are now in contract at or above list price. The Muirfield residence you see featured at the end of this email had 12 showings on the first day....
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Which Ohio City Ranks in the Top 10 Most Affordable Ski Towns in America?
With the Holidays around the corner you are probably thinking about Christmas vacations to see family and relax from your everyday hustle. Many Ohioans head to warm places like Florida or the Caribbean to escape the soggy, cold Columbus December. But some of us are...
Why You Need a Home Buying & Selling Coach Not Just a Consultant
Buying or selling a home is one of your largest financial transactions of your life. There's a lot at stake, and it can be very stressful. As the housing market gets more and more competitive you may need to hire a coach or consultant to assist you through closing. If...
Try Co-Living to Eliminate Your Housing Costs
The Short North and Victorian Village have become two of the trendiest neighborhoods in Columbus. With cocktail bars and new restaurants galore, they attract both millennials and baby boomers looking for a walkable neighborhood and daily entertainment. There's only...
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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....
Best New Subdivisions Along Bike Trails
Last week I attended a real estate seminar in Chicago. It was the perfect opportunity to visit two of our sons. As millennials they know the best new restaurants and cocktail bars. Our first breakfast - fresh bread, butter & sardines! When it comes to creative...