by Susanne Novak | Dec 27, 2021 | Market Updates
I received the official homes sales data for November just before the holidays … there is simply no end to the hot housing market. The total number of home sales closed since the start of 2021 already surpassed all sales recorded in 2020. We are certainly...
by Susanne Novak | Dec 13, 2021 | Trends
Many organizations are publishing forecasts this time of the year. I review most of them so I can help my clients make smart decisions when they buy or sell next year. Here’s a summary of the most important trends that will impact the housing market in...
by Susanne Novak | Nov 29, 2021 | Market Updates
The Columbus housing market was buzzing during the month of October. Home sales were up by 5% and pending contracts were 11.6% higher than a year ago. Buyers who missed out during the spring selling season are taking advantage of less competition while interest rates...
by Susanne Novak | Nov 15, 2021 | Buyer Tips
A few days ago, this article on the front page of the Wall Street Journal caught my attention. All over the US homes have been selling quickly. In many cases it took less than a week from list to contract. It has become increasingly difficult to compete in this hot...
by Susanne Novak | Nov 8, 2021 | Buyer Tips, Trends
I spoke with a few builder’s reps in the past couple of weeks and was surprised to find that they are offering incentives again. Incentives are limited to select subdivisions and not publicized on their web pages. They probably won’t last. However, now is...
