by Susanne Novak | Nov 23, 2020 | Covid, Market Updates
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%....
by Susanne Novak | Nov 16, 2020 | Buyer Tips, Covid, Trends
The biggest trend in residential home design is multi-generational living. The Covid pandemic has affected older age groups disproportionately. Many families don’t want their elderly relatives confined to an assisted living center or a nursing facility. Instead,...
by Susanne Novak | Oct 5, 2020 | Buyer Tips, Covid
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way we do business as Realtors. We implemented new technologies for digital contracts and virtual showings, and we adopted procedures to comply with government mandates and keep you safe. Here’s how the pandemic has...
by Susanne Novak | Sep 28, 2020 | Covid, Market Updates
The uncertainties caused by the Covid pandemic kept many homeowners from listing their properties this year. At the same time more buyers than ever started to look for a new home, hoping to take advantage of the lowest interest rates ever. This created the perfect...
by Susanne Novak | Sep 8, 2020 | Buyer Tips, Covid
Last week I saw a survey of ground-floor businesses, hotels, and commercial landlords in downtown Columbus. Following pandemic related shutdowns and civil unrest many businesses are struggling to stay afloat. How Soon Can Downtown Businesses Recover? 58% of surveyed...
by Susanne Novak | Aug 31, 2020 | Buyer Tips, Covid
Last Sunday, I visited an Epcon Model Home with one of my clients. When we were finished with the “dog-and-pony” show the sales rep said: “Don’t wait too long. Our base price will go up by $10,000 tomorrow.” That’s not the first...
