by Susanne Novak | Mar 20, 2011 | Buyer Tips
As we enter the spring of 2011 we read a lot about the tough, new lending standards and how hard it is to get a mortgage for your for your home purchase. Minimum down payments have increased and loop-holes that got buyers into homes for sale without any down payment...
by Susanne Novak | Mar 16, 2011 | Buyer Tips
Do you realize that buying a home may have unexpected tax consequences? Most people only think of two when they purchase a house: They will have to pay property taxes, which are typically rolled into their monthly mortgage payment. They can deduct mortgage interest...
by Susanne Novak | Mar 11, 2011 | Neighborhoods
I just researched the most recent home sales data for Columbus. Unlike what you hear in the media, 2011 is off to a great start. Here’s why … The January report published by the Columbus Board of Realtors shows that sales dropped by 2.3% in January as...
by Susanne Novak | Mar 6, 2011 | Neighborhoods
We get this question a lot. Every buyer wants to know, how low HUD will go, when they submit an offer. Unfortunately, I don’t have a good answer. Let me show you a few examples of how to judge the value of Columbus OH HUD homes for sale. It is safe to say that...
by Susanne Novak | Feb 20, 2011 | Buyer Tips
Are we out of the housing recession? According to the Clear Capital Home Data Index (HDI) Columbus is ranked number 5 in a list of cities with increasing home values. The HDI covers the 50 largest cities in the US. It predicts year to year changes of home prices. A...
