If you are like most people, you probably believe that real estate peaked in early 2008 and crashed later that year. That is not correct. At least not in Central Ohio. Actually, 2005 was the best year for home sales in Columbus. During that year more homes sold at a...

Finally, we arrive at the most exciting part of your home purchase - the closing. That's when the ownership of a house for sale transfers from the seller to you, the buyer. At the closing all existing liens are paid off and you will sign your new home mortgage...

The second installment of the video series to help you buy your first home is called Shopping for a Loan. Most Columbus real estate agents will tell you that you need to be pre-approved for a loan even before you start looking at Columbus OH homes for sale. So,...

So you want to buy your first home. It may be overwhelming. Where should you start? Let me help you! This is the first of three short videos from HUD about buying a home. These videos give you a simple overview of the home buying process, from finding a home, to...