by Susanne Novak | Feb 14, 2022 | Buyer Tips
Despite of a massive increase in building permits and new home construction, not enough homes are being built to meet demand. That’s one of the core findings of new research from realtor.com. The Housing Supply Gap Expands in 2021 New households are formed at a...
by Susanne Novak | Jan 10, 2022 | Seller Tips
When someone calls me to list their home, I always ask this question: What’s Most Important to You When You Sell? Are you looking to get Top Dollar? Are you on a short timeline and looking for a Quick Sale, or is Maximum Convenience most important for you? Here...
by Susanne Novak | Jan 3, 2022 | Buyer Tips
Let’s begin the new year with a success story that started one year ago. My clients, Brian and Brandon, have been renting an apartment for the past five years. Every month they put money aside to save for the down payment to buy and own a home. 2021 was supposed...
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...
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...