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 | Nov 22, 2021 | Seller Tips
You probably heard about iBuyers – instant buyers. They are a new breed of cash buyers – funded by Wall Street – who use online technology to buy your house without you listing it with an agent. iBuyers promise instant cash offers for your house....
by Susanne Novak | Oct 4, 2021 | Buyer Tips
With rising property values many baby boomers have a lot of equity in their homes. If you are over 62 years old, you can use a reverse mortgage to take advantage of all that equity when you buy a new house. A reverse mortgage doubles your home buying power, it...
by Susanne Novak | Aug 23, 2021 | Buyer Tips
A sharp rise in building permits and a decline in buyer traffic at model homes gives you more choice with less competition when you build new. However, the price of new construction is not going to drop anytime soon. Here are the details … Building Permits Rise...
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...