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Should You Build Now When Construction Costs Explode?

Should You Build Now When Construction Costs Explode?

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...
Don’t Write Love Letters to Sellers – You Could Get Sued

Don’t Write Love Letters to Sellers – You Could Get Sued

by Susanne Novak | Aug 2, 2021 | Buyer Tips, Trends

Many desperate buyers write Love Letters to Sellers hoping to convince them to pick their offer in a competitive situation. They try to create an emotional connection with homeowners to sway the decision in their favor. How Love Letters Become a Liability I know of...
Don’t Overpay Now! The Buying Frenzy May be Over Soon

Don’t Overpay Now! The Buying Frenzy May be Over Soon

by Susanne Novak | Jul 19, 2021 | Buyer Tips

Did you miss out due to multiple offers this spring? Don’t give up, yet! You will have a second chance to buy without overpaying because the housing market seems to be normalizing. Now is Not the Time to Overpay! On Friday I toured a few listings with one of my...
Market Update: Days on Market Plummet by 90% since 2011

Market Update: Days on Market Plummet by 90% since 2011

by Susanne Novak | Jun 28, 2021 | Market Updates

While home sales have slowed down in many parts of the country during the month of May, the Columbus housing market is still red hot. Closed sales, pending contracts, and sales prices are up by double digits. Even New Listings have increased by 20.7% in May as...
4 Steps to Successfully Buy (and Not Overpay) in a Sellers’ Market

4 Steps to Successfully Buy (and Not Overpay) in a Sellers’ Market

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...
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