by Susanne Novak | Mar 16, 2011 | Buyer Tips
Do you realize that buying a home may have unexpected tax consequences? Most people only think of two when they purchase a house: They will have to pay property taxes, which are typically rolled into their monthly mortgage payment. They can deduct mortgage interest...
by Susanne Novak | Mar 11, 2011 | Neighborhoods
I just researched the most recent home sales data for Columbus. Unlike what you hear in the media, 2011 is off to a great start. Here’s why … The January report published by the Columbus Board of Realtors shows that sales dropped by 2.3% in January as...
by Susanne Novak | Mar 6, 2011 | Neighborhoods
We get this question a lot. Every buyer wants to know, how low HUD will go, when they submit an offer. Unfortunately, I don’t have a good answer. Let me show you a few examples of how to judge the value of Columbus OH HUD homes for sale. It is safe to say that...
by Susanne Novak | Feb 13, 2011 | Neighborhoods
Quite a few of our recent HUD listings were condos. All of them are FHA insured, two are less than 5 years old, and most of them are in the suburbs. You can buy some of our featured HUD condos below market value. This means that your monthly mortgage payment will be...
by Susanne Novak | Jan 27, 2011 | Neighborhoods
HUD is not the only agency that sells homes. Another organization – Fannie Mae – has a huge inventory of foreclosed homes, as well. You can find all Fannie Mae homes available for sale at HomePath.com. 361 homes are available in Franklin County alone. They...