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...
by Susanne Novak | Sep 7, 2021 | Trends
A growing number of millennials are buying short-term rentals to generate additional income and to build wealth. According to the Wall Street Journal short-term rental owners under 30 doubled in the past 2 years. Should you join their ranks and become a real estate...
by Susanne Novak | Aug 30, 2021 | Market Updates
The July 2021 housing report shows how the Columbus real estate market is slowly normalizing. Sales were only 2.7% higher than during the same month a year ago. The Median Sales Price remained at $275,000 for the third month in a row. This represents a year-over-year...
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 | Aug 16, 2021 | Buyer Tips, Trends
Over the past few months, I talked to many frustrated buyers who were ready to give up on their home search and continue to rent. I believe this is a mistake as the market has been normalizing this summer. Will the Housing Shortage Continue? Unlike what most people...