by Susanne Novak | Aug 9, 2021 | Buyer Tips
Many buyers see new construction as their only option to avoid bidding wars in today’s competitive sellers’ market. However, building new is becoming increasingly expensive, and you may have to wait 12 months before you can move in. Should you consider new...
by Susanne Novak | Jul 26, 2021 | Market Updates
June was another record-breaking month for the Columbus housing market. Sales were up by 15.6% over June last year. It only took 11 days in average to get a contract on a listing – that’s 59.3% faster than a year ago. The average sales price peaked at...
by Susanne Novak | Jun 21, 2021 | Buyer Tips
Today’s housing market is challenging to say the least. Many home buyers get frustrated when they are faced with a slim selection of listings and competing purchase offers above list price. All too often I see buyers delay their home purchase hoping the housing...
by Susanne Novak | Jun 14, 2021 | Buyer Tips, Trends
The average price of a new construction home was $378,850 in April. That’s roughly $87,000 more than the average price of an existing home (which was $291,900). There are five reasons why new homes are more expensive than existing homes, and why prices are...
by Susanne Novak | Feb 1, 2021 | Seller Tips
In today’s hot sellers’ market, you may be tempted to cut out the Realtor and try “For Sale by Owner” (FSBO). For most homeowners this is a mistake. You will likely lose money, experience high levels of stress, elevate your blood pressure, grow lots...