by Susanne Novak | Nov 16, 2020 | Buyer Tips, Covid, Trends
The biggest trend in residential home design is multi-generational living. The Covid pandemic has affected older age groups disproportionately. Many families don’t want their elderly relatives confined to an assisted living center or a nursing facility. Instead,...
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 | Sep 8, 2020 | Buyer Tips, Covid
Last week I saw a survey of ground-floor businesses, hotels, and commercial landlords in downtown Columbus. Following pandemic related shutdowns and civil unrest many businesses are struggling to stay afloat. How Soon Can Downtown Businesses Recover? 58% of surveyed...
by Susanne Novak | Aug 31, 2020 | Buyer Tips, Covid
Last Sunday, I visited an Epcon Model Home with one of my clients. When we were finished with the “dog-and-pony” show the sales rep said: “Don’t wait too long. Our base price will go up by $10,000 tomorrow.” That’s not the first...
by Susanne Novak | Aug 24, 2020 | Covid, Market Updates
The housing market has experienced an incredible recovery after the lockdowns. We broke numerous records in July, but a surprise development may signal the end to the summer boom. Monthly Closings Set All-Time Record A total of 3,536 home sales closed in July....
