by Susanne Novak | Oct 31, 2021 | Buyer Tips
Unexpected expenses and costs are scary. This makes it the perfect topic for today on Halloween Sunday. I want to alert you of hidden charges and costs that could substantially increase your monthly payments when you buy a new house. When real estate websites show...
by Susanne Novak | Sep 13, 2021 | Buyer Tips, Trends
I just came back from a week-long vacation in the mountains around Salt Lake City. While Utah has not suffered from wildfires like California, the Salt Lake Valley is known for its low air quality. Luckily, the air we breathe in Columbus has been relatively clean and...
by Susanne Novak | Jan 4, 2021 | Covid, Trends
Friday was a rather dreary start to the New Year with rain washing away the snow from a week ago. Let’s hope that the rest of 2021 will be nice and sunny! The outlook for real estate is certainly bright. Experts predict another record year with rising home...
by Susanne Novak | Dec 28, 2020 | Covid, Market Updates
The housing market kept rallying throughout fall. We are on track to set a new sales record in 2020. Residential sales were up by 12.7% in November when compared to the same month a year ago, and the average sales price jumped by 15.3%. With low interest rates...
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,...
