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Buyers Gain $50,000 in Equity on a New House Purchase
Let's begin the new year with a success story that started one year ago. My clients, Brian and Brandon, have been renting an apartment for the past five years. Every month they put money aside to save for the down payment to buy and own a home. 2021 was supposed to be...
How You Can Own an Epic Second Home for 1/8 of the Cost
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...
How Much Risk Should You Take to Win a Bidding War?
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...
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Should You Sell Your Home to an iBuyer?
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. They buy your...
What Does a Sharp Rise in Foreclosures Mean for Your Home’s Value?
Many homeowners are wondering if property values will decline and whether inexpensive, bank-owned properties will flood the market after the foreclosure moratorium expired June 30, 2021. We've seen reports of a "significant increase in foreclosure filings". So, let's...
How I Prepare my Sellers to a Stress-Free Home Sale
It happens all the time in this low inventory market. I schedule a showing for my buyers as soon as a new listing hits the MLS, and an hour later the listing agent calls and cancels. "We accepted an offer. The homeowner was too overwhelmed from the rush of showings....
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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: Record Sales & Strong Buyer Demand Push Inventory Lower
I received the official homes sales data for November just before the holidays ... there is simply no end to the hot housing market. The total number of home sales closed since the start of 2021 already surpassed all sales recorded in 2020. We are certainly heading...
Market Update: Closed Sales & Pendings on the Rise While Inventory Falls
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...
Market Update: Inventory Takes a Tumble as Fewer Owners List in Suburbs
Home sales scored another record in September and prices were up by double digits. There was an unexpected drop in inventory (compared to August) which was partially due to a sharp decline in new listings in some major suburbs. New Listings Plummet in Popular Suburbs...
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Thank You for a Fantastic Year, Plus a Miracle Home Alert
With Christmas just a few days away, I want to use today's email to express my gratitude to all my clients and say THANK YOU for a fantastic year! In 2021, my RE/MAX 24/7 team and I were able to help 110 families buy or sell a house. It means a lot to me that you...
Housing Trends to Watch in 2022
Many organizations are publishing forecasts this time of the year. I review most of them so I can help my clients make smart decisions when they buy or sell next year. Here's a summary of the most important trends that will impact the housing market in 2022... Housing...
How You Can Own an Epic Second Home for 1/8 of the Cost
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...
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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...
