Americans Love Their Pets According to the American Veterinary Medical Association over 43 million American households own a dog, and over 36 million own at least one cat. While it’s uncertain how many of these households are owner-occupied and how many rented, since 65.5% of Americans own their homes, it’s probably safe to say that many pet […]
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How to Remove the Thoughest Carpet Stains
Oops! Whether it be grape juice, a little present from Fido, or finger-paint artwork from your 3-year-old, it seems whatever is not supposed to get on the carpet always does. All stains are not created equal, so we’ve compiled a list of some of the toughest stains to get out of carpet and how to […]
Ryan Homes
Perfecting the Craft of Homebuilding What began in 1948 as a small, family-run business in Pittsburgh has evolved into one of the top five home builders in the nation. Today, Ryan Homes builds new homes in twenty-seven metropolitan areas in fourteen states and the District of Columbia. Ryan Homes is a proud member of the NVR family, […]
Columbus Ohio’s Most Expensive Homes for Sale – Q1 2015
Here we’ve compile a list of the most expensive million dollar homes on the market and available for sale in Columbus and Central Ohio. Some luxury homes never officially hit the market — their owners choose to shop quietly for qualified buyers through well-connected brokers. Buyers interested in considering any of the properties included below, as well as unlisted properties (pocket listings) are […]
How Much Value Does Regular Maintenance Add to Your Home?
Learn how much your home can appreciate in value if you do regular maintenance — and what the risks are if you don’t. Proactive maintenance is essential to preserving the value of your home—without it, your home could lose 10% or more of its value in short time. Regular, routine maintenance enhances curb appeal, ensures safety, […]
Tips on Maintaining Your Home – Common Mistakes Made by New Homeowners
For most people, a home is the largest purchases they will make in their lifetimes, and an investment in their family’s future. Regrettably, sometimes costly mistakes are made by various parties of the transaction – builders, remodeling contractors, or even the new homeowners, themselves. Knowing a few of the common mistakes homeowners make can prevent future snafus from […]
How to Sell Your Home Fast and For Top Dollar
When you’re trying to understand or influence human behavior—as you might do when, say, listing and marketing a home for sale—it’s important to respect the distinction between what people should do, and what they actually do do. This is the difference between economics and behavioral economics. Classical economics theory is based on the belief that […]
How to Choose the Right Real Estate Agent
Buying and selling real estate is complex, and it’s imperative to select a competent, honest agent who will skillfully represent your best interests throughout the entire process of selecting, negotiating and closing on your property. Here are several things to look for and consider when selecting the real estate professional to represent you in a […]
What is a Good Faith Estimate (GFE)
A Good Faith Estimate (GFE) is a form that lists basic information about the terms of a mortgage loan for which you’ve applied. The GFE includes the estimated costs you’ll have to pay for the home loan. The Good Faith Estimate provides you with basic information about the loan including the Annual Percentage Rate (APR), […]
Are Sellers Required to Disclose a Death that Occurred on the Property?
Is a seller required to disclose, and can they be held liable for failing to disclose that a murder or suicide took place on their property? In Ohio, there is no statutory provision that mandates disclosure of such an event on a property. However the seller and their listing agent clearly have an obligation under Ohio […]