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Housing market in excellent health
New index from Nationwide finds conditions are in best shape since ’01 The U.S. housing market is the healthiest it’s been since at least 2001, according to a new index prepared by Nationwide. The Columbus-based insurance and financial-services firm launched the index today. Called the Leading Index of Healthy Housing Markets, the calculation uses data […]
Secrets for Buying a Home
Buying Secret #10: Keep Your Money Where It Is It’s not wise to make any huge purchases or move your money around three to six months before buying a new home. You don’t want to take any big chances with your credit profile. Lenders need to see that you’re reliable and they want a complete […]
What is in store for 2015?
It’s a new year—and the outlook on the housing market is definitely brighter. After all, 2014 was the best year in the U.S. economic recovery since the recession of 2008-2009. With an accelerating economic recovery fueling job and income growth, prospects are good for homeowners and would-be home buyers. 1. Mortgage Rates Will Head Back […]
What a find!
Looking for your dream home? Welcome to 4761 Hunting Creek Drive in Grove City, Ohio. This 3,632 Square foot, two story home has 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. with a large den, vaulted ceilings,built in book storage and so much more! This property even has a fully finished basement with a half bath. […]
4 Reasons It Will Be Easier to Buy a Home in 2015
Housing economists and would-be homebuyers are finding reasons for optimism as 2015 nears. To be fair, the bar’s set pretty low after a tough year for housing. However, there are some genuinely encouraging signs that next year will be better for prospective buyers. Economic recovery and an improving job market will go a long way […]
Housing sales drop in November
The number of existing single-family houses and condos sold in the Columbus region weakened significantly in November even as prices increased. The Columbus Realtors reported Monday that the number of houses sold through the trade association’s Multiple Listing Service declined nearly 11 percent last month from a year earlier. November’s performance contrasted with October’s, when […]
Home Safety
There is nothing more important than your family. Keeping them safe is always a top priority, but sometimes the danger is not as obvious as a hole in the floor or a missing railing on a stairway. Today I wanted to speak with you about the importance of testing your smoke detectors, checking the batteries, and most […]
Realtors and New-build homes- What you need to know
Should I Use A REALTOR When Buying A New Build Home? The real question that a buyer should ask is: Why would I not use a Realtor for buying from a builder? And the answer is: There is NOT a single reason! A lot of buyers are unaware that they can have their Realtor represent then for […]
Home inspections
This is the season for home sales and with it comes the demand for home inspections – an indispensable tool that can help buyers make an informed decision about a property and aid them in negotiating purchase price. Home inspections offer valuable information about the general condition of a home, outlining areas requiring minor and […]
Welcome!
I would like to welcome everyone to my new site. Expect to find a considerable amount of information relating to a wide variety of Real Estate topics; in an easy to navigate site. I will be posting regular updates, including featured properties, tips on buying and selling in this competitive market, and access to tools, […]