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Should You Waive Inspections to Win a Bidding War?

Should You Waive Inspections to Win a Bidding War?

by Susanne Novak | Jan 31, 2022 | Buyer Tips

In today’s competitive housing market it has become common practice for buyers to waive contingencies when they submit an offer. Here are my thoughts on which contingencies you may consider waiving, and when you definitely should not waive them. 3 Contract...
Market Update: Record Sales & Strong Buyer Demand Push Inventory Lower

Market Update: Record Sales & Strong Buyer Demand Push Inventory Lower

by Susanne Novak | Dec 27, 2021 | Market Updates

I received the official homes sales data for November just before the holidays … there is simply no end to the hot housing market. The total number of home sales closed since the start of 2021 already surpassed all sales recorded in 2020. We are certainly...
Market Update: Closed Sales & Pendings on the Rise While Inventory Falls

Market Update: Closed Sales & Pendings on the Rise While Inventory Falls

by Susanne Novak | Nov 29, 2021 | Market Updates

The Columbus housing market was buzzing during the month of October. Home sales were up by 5% and pending contracts were 11.6% higher than a year ago. Buyers who missed out during the spring selling season are taking advantage of less competition while interest rates...
Market Update: Inventory Takes a Tumble as Fewer Owners List in Suburbs

Market Update: Inventory Takes a Tumble as Fewer Owners List in Suburbs

by Susanne Novak | Oct 25, 2021 | Market Updates

Home sales scored another record in September and prices were up by double digits. There was an unexpected drop in inventory (compared to August) which was partially due to a sharp decline in new listings in some major suburbs. New Listings Plummet in Popular Suburbs...
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...
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