by Susanne Novak | Aug 19, 2019 | Buyer Tips
Writing earnest money checks is the first real commitment you make when you purchase a home. It tells the seller you are serious, and it hits your pocket book if you bail. You may be hesitant putting a lot of money on the line. That’s understandable. Rest...
by Susanne Novak | May 13, 2019 | Buyer Tips
The Columbus housing market is very competitive. Quality listings attract droves of buyers. Most of the time you will have to compete against other offers. Every week my agents tell stories of frustrated buyers who just lost another bidding war. What does it take to...
by Susanne Novak | Jan 28, 2019 | Market Updates
I had a strong December with 3 new listings and 4 closings before the end of the year. That’s why I was really surprised when I read the December housing report from the Columbus Realtors Association. With the exception of the average sales price, which...
by Susanne Novak | Oct 15, 2018 | Buyer Tips, Community
Fall is here with a vengeance with temperatures dropping from the 90’s to the 30’s in a couple of days. What happened to our beautiful Ohio autumns? Temperatures are not the only things falling. Builders are substantially dropping prices of market ready...
by Susanne Novak | Jul 9, 2018 | Seller Tips
Here’s a question many sellers ask: can we move directly into a new home or do we need to get temporary housing and put our belongings in storage? The answer depends on your individual circumstances. A direct move can save you thousands of dollars in storage and...
