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Should You Buy a Short-Term Rental?
A growing number of millennials are buying short-term rentals to generate additional income and to build wealth. According to the Wall Street Journal short-term rental owners under 30 doubled in the past 2 years. Should you join their ranks and become a real estate...
How Long Will the Housing Shortage Last?
Over the past few months, I talked to many frustrated buyers who were ready to give up on their home search and continue to rent. I believe this is a mistake as the market has been normalizing this summer. Will the Housing Shortage Continue? Unlike what most people...
Don’t Write Love Letters to Sellers – You Could Get Sued
Many desperate buyers write Love Letters to Sellers hoping to convince them to pick their offer in a competitive situation. They try to create an emotional connection with homeowners to sway the decision in their favor. How Love Letters Become a Liability I know of...
Why Do New Home Prices Increase by $10,000 a Month?
The average price of a new construction home was $378,850 in April. That's roughly $87,000 more than the average price of an existing home (which was $291,900). There are five reasons why new homes are more expensive than existing homes, and why prices are rising by...
Should You Buy Investment Property in this Booming Market?
Did you ever think about investing in real estate, but never pulled the trigger? Now is a good time to get started. Home values are rising, buyers will pay top dollar for nicely remodeled homes, and there's a severe shortage of affordable rentals. What's Your...
Happy Easter & the RE/MAX Recognition You Made Possible
After a year of Covid, Easter 2021 is a cheerful event! It feels like the resurrection of our normal lives. I hope you will have a chance to celebrate Easter with your family and take the opportunity to get outside and enjoy this sunny, spring weather. A week ago,...
How Coming Soon Listings Impact Your Home Search
The Columbus MLS just changed how COMING SOON listings can be advertised. This has a major impact on your home search. It forces buyers to schedule showings weeks in advance and make home buying even more competitive. What Is a COMING SOON Listing? The "Coming Soon"...
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