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2 Free Tools to Determine Climate Risk and Air Quality for Your Home

2 Free Tools to Determine Climate Risk and Air Quality for Your Home

by Susanne Novak | Sep 13, 2021 | Buyer Tips, Trends

I just came back from a week-long vacation in the mountains around Salt Lake City. While Utah has not suffered from wildfires like California, the Salt Lake Valley is known for its low air quality. Luckily, the air we breathe in Columbus has been relatively clean and...
New Home Permits Are UP by 61% but Buyer Traffic Drops

New Home Permits Are UP by 61% but Buyer Traffic Drops

by Susanne Novak | Aug 23, 2021 | Buyer Tips

A sharp rise in building permits and a decline in buyer traffic at model homes gives you more choice with less competition when you build new. However, the price of new construction is not going to drop anytime soon. Here are the details … Building Permits Rise...
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...
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...
Market Update: New Listings Increase by 33% while Showing Index Hits Record High

Market Update: New Listings Increase by 33% while Showing Index Hits Record High

by Susanne Novak | May 24, 2021 | Market Updates

The Central Ohio housing market is booming. As a buyer you know how hard it is to get an offer accepted when 20 others compete for the same property. Home sales were 23.1% higher in April compared to the same month last year. New listings increased by 32.9%, and the...
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