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3 Tips to Get the Best Deal When You Build a New Home
As of this morning, only 1,854 homes were listed for sale on the Columbus MLS. That's 46% less than a year ago. To say that the housing market is competitive is an understatement. New construction is a great choice in today's hyper-low inventory market. You typically...
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Rent vs. Buy [2 of 2]: Why Homeowners Pay Less than Renters and Save Every Month
Last week, I explained how you can easily beat the stock market when you become a homeowner. You benefit from higher returns because you leverage your down payment with low interest bank financing. Today, I will show you why mortgage payments are typically lower than...
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Rent vs. Buy [1 of 2]: Why Homeowners Become 40x Wealthier than Tenants
According to a report from the Federal Reserve the net worth of homeowners is 40x higher than the net worth of renters. This makes home ownership the single best way to create wealth for most families. Let me show you exactly how it works. Homes Appreciate...
Get top dollar when you sell your home
Why You Should Not Wait Till Spring to List Your Home
Have you been thinking about selling this year? You may be wondering if you should wait till spring or list right now. Traditionally, most buyers start house hunting in March or April, however, the Covid pandemic changed everything. Buyers are already out in full...
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...
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: Why Luxury Home Sales are on Fire
The housing market kept rallying throughout fall. We are on track to set a new sales record in 2020. Residential sales were up by 12.7% in November when compared to the same month a year ago, and the average sales price jumped by 15.3%. With low interest rates...
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...
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4 Real Estate Trends to Watch in 2021
Friday was a rather dreary start to the New Year with rain washing away the snow from a week ago. Let's hope that the rest of 2021 will be nice and sunny! The outlook for real estate is certainly bright. Experts predict another record year with rising home values, low...
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...
Rent vs. Buy [2 of 2]: Why Homeowners Pay Less than Renters and Save Every Month
Last week, I explained how you can easily beat the stock market when you become a homeowner. You benefit from higher returns because you leverage your down payment with low interest bank financing. Today, I will show you why mortgage payments are typically lower than...
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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...