Home buyer demographics and buying behavior change slightly from year to year due to macroeconomic factors ranging from the health of the economy to inflation to the global trade on oil prices. The National Association of REALTORS® recently released its 2015 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers report and there are some interesting new trends emerging this […]
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Sunbury Cove
The Community. Sunbury Cove offers an exclusive enclave of only 28 new home sites in Westerville Schools. This small and exciting new Northeast Columbus community features a secluded, tree-lined natural setting along Big Walnut Creek. In this quaint neighborhood, cul-de-sac lots and wooded home sites are available. A large section of green space adds to […]
Why You Shouldn’t Buy the Best House in the Neighborhood
When you’re house hunting, finding an amazing house in your location of choice that is turn key and doesn’t require much additional investment seems like a major score. But is it really? Before making an offer on that picture-perfect home, take a look at the surrounding houses. If they’re all in disrepair—or fall far short of the one you’re […]
New Law Protects Buyers and Sellers From Surprises at Closing
You’ve heard the home closing horror stories: At the eleventh hour the buyers find that the amount needed for closing exceeds what they were originally quoted. Well thanks to a new law this experience is now a thing of the past. If you’re about to close on a new house, your timing couldn’t be better. Thanks to new mortgage rules […]
Home Amenities that are Likely to Grow in Demand
When selling a home, you need to understand the current consumer expectations and lifestyles. While some trends come and go, others remain popular for years and certain amenities that home buyers now consider “nice-to-have” may soon move into the “must-have” category in the coming years. Regardless of which category these features fall into for a buyer, […]
What Ranks High With Luxury Home Buyers
Today’s luxury homebuyers are savvier and more confident than ever, they know what they want and have the resources and capabilities to get it, allowing them to transform luxury living spaces into ultra-comfortable, high-tech homes. Gone are the days when overwhelming amounts of square footage equate to a dream home. The affluent consumer now seeks […]
In Love with a Home that’s a Pending Sale? It Might Not be to Late!
You’ve been searching for the perfect home for weeks, or perhaps months and you’ve finally found it! It has the right number of bedrooms and baths, plenty of square feet and that updated kitchen and gorgeous backyard with outdoor living space you’ve been dreaming about! There’s only one problem: it’s already in contract and the sale is pending. If […]
Problems with Selling a Home For Sale By Owner – Why FSBOs Fail
How to Sell Your House Without a Realtor
You’re ready to sell your home and to put it on the market, and you’ve decided to go it alone. Without the support of a licensed real estate agent to help you navigate your way through the process, you’ll need to tackle a number of complex and labor intensive tasks including, but by no means limited to the […]
Enclave at the Lakes
Part of the Highland Lakes Master Planned Community, Enclave at the Lakes is the place to live! You will be dazzled as you enter this tree lined community, with ponds and both open and wooded reserve spaces. The rolling topography, glistening ponds, and winding creeks will relay a sense of serenity and nostalgia as you […]