It’s August in Central Ohio which means even more fun outdoor activities including festivals, sports, fairs, and so much more! Ohio State Fair July 27 – August 7 The Ohio State Fair is the event of the year! Enjoy the exotic animals in the free petting zoo, helicopter rides, horse shows, fun games, fair rides, […]
Category Archives: Real Estate
What Every Seller Should Know About Home Inspections
4 Tips to Help Sellers Ace a Home Inspection Home inspections—almost every buyer wants one, and they’re often a necessary part of the selling process. Even in 2021’s competitive market, it’s not uncommon to see an inspection contingency attached to an offer, and many sellers have a few questions about what exactly they entail. Want […]
5 Questions Sellers Keep Asking About 2021’s Hot Real Estate Market
Whether you’re eager to list or are just thinking about selling, you’ve probably heard that the 2021 real estate market is one for the record books. Since last year’s swift economic recovery, home values just keep getting higher, and it’s not uncommon for listings to sell over the asking price in just a few days. […]
Five Reasons to Sell Your House This Spring
The Reason Mortgage Rates Are Projected to Increase
What does this mean for you? We’re currently experiencing historically low mortgage rates. Over the last fifty years, the average on a Freddie Mac 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has been 7.76%. Today, that rate is 2.81%. Flocks of homebuyers have been taking advantage of these remarkably low rates over the last twelve months. However, there are no guarantee rates […]
Three Ways Home Equity Can Have a Major Impact on Your Life
There have been a lot of headlines reporting on how homeowner equity (the difference between the current market value of your home and the amount you owe on your mortgage) has dramatically increased over the past few years. CoreLogic indicated that equity increased for the average homeowner by $17,000 in the last year alone. ATTOM Data Solutions, in their latest U.S. […]
Want to Build Wealth?
Buy a Home in 2021! Every year, households across the country make the decision to rent for another year or take the leap into homeownership. They look at their earnings and savings and then decide what makes the most financial sense. That equation will most likely take into consideration monthly housing costs, tax advantages, and […]
3 Reasons to Be Optimistic about Real Estate in 2021
This year will be remembered for many reasons, and optimism is one thing that’s been in short supply since the spring. We’re experiencing a global pandemic, social unrest, an economic downturn, and natural disasters, just to name a few. The challenges brought on by the health crisis have also forced many homeowners to reevaluate their […]
Your House May Be High on the Buyer Wish List This Holiday Season
Around this time each year, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to sell their houses. Similarly, others who already have their homes on the market remove their listings until the spring. Let’s unpack the top reasons why selling your house now, or keeping it on the market this season, is the best […]
Military Family Appreciation Month and VA Loans
November is Military Family Appreciation Month—a time when America honors and recognizes those unique sacrifices and challenges family members make in support of their loved ones in uniform. One benefit the government offers to our citizens in uniform are Veterans Affairs Loans. Everything you need to know about VA loans. Some Highlights VA Home Loans provide unique […]