Sellers: Get your chef’s kitchens, media rooms and outdoor kitchens ready as these are the kinds of amenities that buyers seek when shopping for a luxury home. In a new survey, realtor.com® uncovered the priorities, buying motivations and expectations of transaction-ready luxury homebuyers. According to the survey, 13% of respondents report they are currently ready to buy a luxury […]
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Top Real Estate Websites for Finding a Home
For the first time in history Zillow, Trulia and Realtor.com captured more than a third of all visits to real estate sites from desktop computers in April. According to Experian Marketing Services data, Real estate’s three largest consumer portals have been slowly growing their overall real estate Web traffic share from desktop computers. (Unlike its digital […]
Mortgage Rates Move from Dirt Cheap, to Cheap
The same home you considered buying a year ago with a $200,000 mortgage would now cost about $90 more in interest payments per month, or about $1,080 per year, given the rise in mortgage rates since last year. But let’s put this increase into perspective – and take the long view. One thing seems certain: […]
Mortgage, Note, Deed… What’s the Difference?
Let’s first define our terms. A mortgage is a financing arrangement in which the person buying a home or parcel of land (or one who already owns property) receives a loan, and the property is pledged as collateral to guarantee repayment of the loan. A mortgage consists of two documents: a note and the mortgage itself. The […]
Deeds – the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
“Special” ’Spesh – ?l – Defined as being different from what is normal; unusual in a good way; better or more important. Special is not special when it defines the type of deed the Buyer will receive. Ohio, by statute, provides for three specific types of deeds that are used to transfer title to real […]
Albany Crossing
Albany Crossing is nestled into a beautiful country setting, minutes from Westerville and New Albany, two central Ohio communities with small-town character and big-city conveniences. You’ll feel right at home at Albany Crossing. The convenient location and charming neighborhood make this community a great choice. Offering new and existing homes in Westerville, Ohio built by Dominion Homes and […]
Tips for Deducting Moving Expenses
Are you planning a move for a new job? Are you relocating to find a new job? Are you moving and self-employed? Good news: If you meet any of these criteria, you may be eligible to deduct your moving expenses. Few people realize how generous the rules are about moving expenses and often overlook this […]
FHA Payoff Rule To Be Revised
Can you be charged interest on your mortgage even after you’ve paid it off in full? Can the meter keep running when you owe the bank nothing — your principal balance is zero? Surprise! Much to the chagrin of large numbers of home sellers and refinancers, the answer for years has been yes. If your […]
Sunbury Meadows
Located in the Village of Sunbury, only a half-hour away from the center of Columbus, Sunbury Meadows South is a gorgeous community offering a desirable, small-town atmosphere with convenient access to Sunbury’s quaint downtown square, as well as shopping, dining and recreation nearby. Sunbury Meadows is located in the highly ranked Big Walnut Local School District and […]
North Orange
North Orange has the feeling of a community, not just a subdivision and this combined with the natural beauty and location makes this community the ideal place to call home! At the heart of the community is the 36 acre North Orange Park and Aquatic Center. The park includes walking trails, nature trail, fishing ponds, soccer […]