Andrew Carnegie—founder of U.S. Steel and one of history’s richest men—once observed, “More millionaires have been made through owning real estate than through all other industrial investments combined.” Owning real estate investments remains one of the most effective means of growing one’s wealth. But to fully take advantage of the opportunities the real estate market […]
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Employers Can Now Contribute to Workers’ Down Payments
A new program allows employers to help workers’ down payment on a home, similar to how companies contribute to a 401(k). HomeFundMe, a Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac-approved down payment crowdfunding platform, allows borrowers to crowdfund their down payment from several sources, including their employer. CMG Financial, a mortgage banking firm, created the HomeFundMe program. Employers can […]
How to Choose the Best Mortgage Lender or Broker
What’s My Home Worth? Real Estate Valuation Tools
This article explains the four most common valuation methods used for real estate and property transactions, including how and when they are used. It’s important to note that the methods below are not necessarily mutually exclusive. Homeowners, lenders, mortgage servicers, investors, and other professionals use one or more of these valuation methods, depending on circumstances […]
Columbus OH Housing Market Report – November 2017
Central Ohio home sales still trending up There were 2,377 homes and condos sold during the month of November in central Ohio, which represents a 3.2% increase over the same month a year ago, but a decline of 13.9% from October. This is the highest number of sales on record for the month of November, […]
2018 Central Ohio Housing Market Forecast
Almost every major US housing market is plagued by short supply. In fact, inventory nationally for pre-owned properties is at 3.9 months, down 10.4% from last year, this according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) in a recent report. The challenge, according to Realtor.com®, could moderate in the next year. Groundbreaking is projected to […]
12 Reasons Why Your Home Isn’t Selling
With Home Prices Rising Rapidly… Is History Repeating Itself?
The current growth in home prices is echoing the lead-up to ‘the great recession’. Is history repeating itself? The answer is likely not, according to a recently released realtor.com® report. Building is lacking in many markets—one hallmark 10 years ago was over-construction—and credit standards are more stringent, says Danielle Hale, chief economist of realtor.com. As […]
Columbus Ohio Housing Market Report – September 2017
Central Ohio home sales hit record high in September Central Ohio saw record home sales in September, due in large part to the record number of homes added to the market in August. There were 2,869 central Ohio homes and condos sold during the month of September, an 8.3% increase over the previous year and […]
Olentangy Falls
Site of the 2011 Parade of Homes, Olentangy Falls is a beautiful community overlooking the Olentangy River Valley which is located in southern Delaware County near Hyatts and Taggart roads in Liberty Township. The community was developed by Rockford Homes of Columbus. The community includes homes constructed by the following Central Ohio Home Builders: Ambassador […]