by Susanne Novak | Jul 20, 2020 | Buyer Tips
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...
by Susanne Novak | Jul 13, 2020 | Buyer Tips
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...
by Susanne Novak | Jun 22, 2020 | Buyer Tips
Some lenders are pulling back from rigorous credit score requirements following the uncertainty caused by the pandemic. This is good news for buyers. Credit scores on government loans have been lowered to 640. Some lenders accept as low as 620 for conventional loans....
by Susanne Novak | Jun 15, 2020 | Buyer Tips, Covid
New residential construction is booming in Central Ohio, despite of the pandemic. According to the Census Bureau, 16.4% more single family building permits were issued since the beginning of the year than the same period last year. This chart shows the numbers for...
by Susanne Novak | May 11, 2020 | Buyer Tips, Covid, Seller Tips
While businesses are getting ready to slowly re-open, the housing market is already in full recovery as showings are up and buyers are determined to find a new place to call home. We have been tracking home sales during the pandemic on a weekly basis since March. You...
by Susanne Novak | Apr 20, 2020 | Buyer Tips, Covid
The Columbus housing market has undoubtedly suffered due to the coronavirus. The economy and the real estate market are changing daily. That’s why I decided to create a COVID-19 resource page for home buyers and sellers. Here’s the link:...