by Susanne Novak | Feb 21, 2022 | Buyer Tips, Trends
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...
by Susanne Novak | Jan 31, 2022 | Buyer Tips
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...
by Susanne Novak | May 24, 2021 | Market Updates
The Central Ohio housing market is booming. As a buyer you know how hard it is to get an offer accepted when 20 others compete for the same property. Home sales were 23.1% higher in April compared to the same month last year. New listings increased by 32.9%, and the...
by Susanne Novak | Feb 23, 2020 | Market Updates
In January, realtor.com named Columbus the TOUGHEST Housing Market to find a Home in the Midwest. That’s based on the fact that only 8.1 homes are listed for every 1,000 households. If you’ve been thinking about selling your home, this market update is for...
by Susanne Novak | Feb 25, 2019 | Market Updates
The housing market is changing. Both inventory and new listings have increased by more than 10% in January, while closings are down from a year ago. The original list price to sale price ratio dropped to 94.8%. Sellers have accepted larger discounts than any time in...