by Susanne Novak | Oct 19, 2020 | Buyer Tips
Some people shy away from buying a home while we are in this hot sellers’ market. I don’t blame them. The competition for affordable properties is intense, and home values have increased substantially. After all, you can lease a brand new, modern apartment for a...
by Susanne Novak | Jun 22, 2020 | Buyer Tips
Some lenders are pulling back from rigorous credit score requirements following the uncertainty caused by the pandemic. This is good news for buyers. Credit scores on government loans have been lowered to 640. Some lenders accept as low as 620 for conventional loans....
by Susanne Novak | Feb 23, 2020 | Market Updates
In January, realtor.com named Columbus the TOUGHEST Housing Market to find a Home in the Midwest. That’s based on the fact that only 8.1 homes are listed for every 1,000 households. If you’ve been thinking about selling your home, this market update is for...
by Susanne Novak | Jun 3, 2019 | Seller Tips
Today’s home buyers are looking for more than a move-in ready home. They want to be wowed. Furthermore, they are willing to pay for it, which is why you need to know the ins and outs of home staging! That’s why staging your home benefits you in many ways...
by Susanne Novak | May 20, 2019 | Buyer Tips
You probably heard that new listings get multiple purchase offers within days. Did you know that many of these contracts fail? Contract terminations are common. They are very unnerving for the seller. The house has to be relisted and future buyers will ask why the...