Buyer Tips
How to Beat Skyrocketing Mortgage Rates
It's tough to be a buyer in today's market. You are facing rapidly increasing home values, fierce bidding wars, and a super low inventory of listings. On top of it, mortgage interest rates have skyrocketed to above 5%, the highest in 11 years. This means ... housing...
How to Skirt Bidding Wars with Curb Offers
Houses in all price ranges are attracting multiple offers. If you are a buyer who lost a few bidding wars, this email is for you. I will explain a strategy to avoid bidding wars and secure the property before showings even start. This strategy is risky but was...
Should You Buy a $875,000 Townhouse in Dublin’s Bridge Park?
Dublin's new downtown - the Bridge Street District - has become a top destination for visitors and locals alike. With an ever growing number of new restaurants, bars, hotels, and unique shops many Central Ohio residents prefer Bridge Park over the Short North,...
On a Winning Streak: 3 Buyer Offers Accepted in a Week
I don't like to brag, but last week was really good. Three of my buyers got their offers accepted, which is quite a feat in today's super competitive market. Let me explain how we did it, and how I can help you win a bidding war. You Must Be Ready to Write an Offer...
Mortgage Interest Rates Rise Much Faster Than Predicted
I just want to send you a quick update from the mortgage interest front. You probably heard that interest rates will rise in 2022. Many experts predicted that the 30-year fixed rate will increase to 3.8% by the end of this year. Unfortunately, their predictions were...
Sharp Increase in New Construction Can’t Keep Pace with New Household Formation
Despite of a massive increase in building permits and new home construction, not enough homes are being built to meet demand. That's one of the core findings of new research from realtor.com. The Housing Supply Gap Expands in 2021 New households are formed at a faster...
Should You Waive Inspections to Win a Bidding War?
In today's competitive housing market it has become common practice for buyers to waive contingencies when they submit an offer. Here are my thoughts on which contingencies you may consider waiving, and when you definitely should not waive them. 3 Contract...
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