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 | Sep 21, 2020 | Seller Tips, Trends
Every six years the Franklin County Auditor conducts a full appraisal of all properties in the county. They make additional adjustments to the valuation every 3 years. 2020 is one of these years. If you are living in Franklin County you probably received a colorful...
by Susanne Novak | Jun 29, 2020 | Market Updates
The May market update from the Columbus Association of Realtors confirmed my previous estimates. The listing inventory is 28% lower than a year ago, but buyer interest has surged significantly since the economy started to re-open – and home values keep rising. ...
by Susanne Novak | Nov 4, 2019 | Seller Tips
The housing market has changed over the summer. You may be wondering if we are still in a seller’s market? That depends on the value of your property. Last week I explained how 50% of all homes sell between $100,000 and $250,000. Only 5% of buyers can afford luxury...
by Susanne Novak | Jan 7, 2019 | Seller Tips
If you are a homeowner who’s thinking about selling, you probably want to know how much your home is worth. Most likely you’ve been searching the Internet and came across the Zestimate, Zillow’s online home value. For many suburban homes it’s a...