by Susanne Novak | Oct 14, 2019 | Buyer Tips
October may not seem to be the best time to buy a new house. Most people start looking in March and April, hoping to move in summer and be ready for the next school year at the end of August. Sadly, many buyers use this exact same strategy. It leads to competition and...
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 | Dec 17, 2018 | Seller Tips
Back in Austria my Mom used to bake at least 15 kinds of Christmas cookies. I’ve been following this tradition since we moved to Ohio 30 years ago. While I’ve been baking various types of Lebkuchen (gingerbreads) yesterday afternoon, I also managed to...
by Susanne Novak | Nov 5, 2018 | Buyer Tips
Yesterday I was on the road showing houses with a couple of buyers. We saw both 20-year-old homes and recently built homes. When you compare the quality and cost of these properties, you realize that often-times you get a better deal buying an existing home than...
