by Susanne Novak | Apr 9, 2021 | Buyer Tips, Covid
Central Ohio is experiencing an extreme housing shortage. Here’s a report from the trenches: Text from one of my agents: “26 showing requests since I put the new listing on the MLS an hour ago”. “More than 60 showing requests after a Coming...
by Susanne Novak | Mar 15, 2021 | Seller Tips
In today’s low-inventory market most listings sell in just a few days for more than asking price. If homes sell in no time why should you hire a Realtor and pay 6% in commissions? The thought of saving money by cutting out the Realtor is tempting. However,...
by Susanne Novak | Feb 1, 2021 | Seller Tips
In today’s hot sellers’ market, you may be tempted to cut out the Realtor and try “For Sale by Owner” (FSBO). For most homeowners this is a mistake. You will likely lose money, experience high levels of stress, elevate your blood pressure, grow lots...
by Susanne Novak | Jan 4, 2021 | Covid, Trends
Friday was a rather dreary start to the New Year with rain washing away the snow from a week ago. Let’s hope that the rest of 2021 will be nice and sunny! The outlook for real estate is certainly bright. Experts predict another record year with rising home...
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by Susanne Novak | Dec 14, 2020 | Buyer Tips, Trends
Last week, I explained how you can easily beat the stock market when you become a homeowner. You benefit from higher returns because you leverage your down payment with low interest bank financing. Today, I will show you why mortgage payments are typically lower than...
