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How to Avoid Getting Scammed When Wiring Your Down Payment

How to Avoid Getting Scammed When Wiring Your Down Payment

by Susanne Novak | Oct 9, 2017 | Buyer Tips

A week ago, there was another article in the paper about a Central Ohio family losing $216,304 to scammers when they sold their home. You probably wonder how this can happen with all the new consumer protection, mortgage lending, and real estate licensing laws...
Can You Afford Housing Costs In These 10 Popular Cities?

Can You Afford Housing Costs In These 10 Popular Cities?

by Susanne Novak | Jul 19, 2017 | Buyer Tips

Columbus is a wonderful place to raise a family, to go to college, and to watch the Buckeyes. Most importantly, housing costs are very affordable compared to most major American Cities. Although you love Columbus, you may have to move out of state to pursue business...
Community Development Charges, Property Taxes & Abatements on New Homes

Community Development Charges, Property Taxes & Abatements on New Homes

by Susanne Novak | May 21, 2017 | Buyer Tips

Community Development Charges may be assessed by developers of new subdivisions to pay for roads and infrastructure. These charges are added to your property tax bill or can be paid directly to the local development authority. Property taxes on the other hand are much...
Why New Construction Homes Are Preferred by More Home Buyers

Why New Construction Homes Are Preferred by More Home Buyers

by Susanne Novak | May 7, 2017 | Buyer Tips

New construction homes are gaining in popularity, as the inventory of existing homes has dropped to historic lows. For many home shoppers buying or building a new home is less hassle than chasing after existing listings. This is especially true in popular suburbs...
Why Many Home Buyers Lose Out In Today’s Sellers Market

Why Many Home Buyers Lose Out In Today’s Sellers Market

by Susanne Novak | Mar 5, 2017 | Buyer Tips

Today’s housing market is super competitive and many home buyers are not ready to compete. Listings in the mid-price ranges are hard to find in most Columbus suburbs. If a new listing pops up, it often goes in contract within a few days receiving multiple...
Where to Find Horse Properties for Sale in Central Ohio?

Where to Find Horse Properties for Sale in Central Ohio?

by Susanne Novak | Oct 5, 2016 | Buyer Tips

Central Ohio has a long equestrian tradition. For 50 years Columbus has hosted the All American Quarter Horse Congress – the largest single-breed horse show in the world.  The Congress opens on Thursday Oct. 6, 2016 and runs until the end of the month. As a...
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