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Scary Hidden Costs that could Double Your Monthly Mortgage Payments

Scary Hidden Costs that could Double Your Monthly Mortgage Payments

by Susanne Novak | Oct 31, 2021 | Buyer Tips

Unexpected expenses and costs are scary.  This makes it the perfect topic for today on Halloween Sunday. I want to alert you of hidden charges and costs that could substantially increase your monthly payments when you buy a new house. When real estate websites show...
What Does a Sharp Rise in Foreclosures Mean for Your Home’s Value?

What Does a Sharp Rise in Foreclosures Mean for Your Home’s Value?

by Susanne Novak | Oct 18, 2021 | Seller Tips

Many homeowners are wondering if property values will decline and whether inexpensive, bank-owned properties will flood the market after the foreclosure moratorium expired June 30, 2021. We’ve seen reports of a “significant increase in foreclosure...
How a Reverse Mortgage Doubles Your Buying Power with Zero Monthly Payments

How a Reverse Mortgage Doubles Your Buying Power with Zero Monthly Payments

by Susanne Novak | Oct 4, 2021 | Buyer Tips

With rising property values many baby boomers have a lot of equity in their homes. If you are over 62 years old, you can use a reverse mortgage to take advantage of all that equity when you buy a new house. ​A reverse mortgage doubles your home buying power, it...
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...
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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