The BIA of Central Ohio has announced the location for next year’s event. The 2014 Parade of Homes will take place June 14-29, 2014 at Trails End, located at the intersection of Olentangy River Rd. and Home Rd. in Liberty Township, Delaware County. The 148-home development sits on 216 scenic, wooded acres that are perched on a […]
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How Will Higher Mortgage Rates Affect the Housing Market Recovery
According to a new report from Fannie Mae, If history is any indication, the recent spike in mortgage rates is likely to have little to no impact on home prices. According to the report, historical data suggests that interest rate increases at the level recently witnessed will not stop the current housing recovery. The study compared historic […]
New Homes Offer Lower Operating Costs Allowing Buyers to Afford More Home
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is showing home buyers why they can afford a higher priced home if it’s new construction. Using data from the Census Bureau and Department of Housing and Urban Development’s 2011 American Housing Survey, NAHB found that buyers can purchase a more expensive newer home – meaning homes built […]
Expired Listing: Tips for Relisting Your Home
If you’ve taken your home off the market after a previously unsuccessful attempt to sell, now may be time to re-list your home. Most are excited and nervous when they first sign a listing agreement to sell their home, hoping that the home sells quickly and for a big profit. It’s frustrating to wait week […]
What Home Buyers Need to Know About Title Insurance
The process of buying a home is complicated. Consumers can become confused and frustrated with the mounds of paperwork and documents to sign. Fees show up at closing that can sometimes surprise the buyer however, as your buyers agent we will be there to assist you through every step of the process and handle all of the […]
Avoid These Mistakes When Selling Your Home
Fueled by low interest rates and a recovering economy, buyer demand is currently on the rise while the current inventory of available homes remains low! If you’re considering taking advantage of this shift in the market and selling your Columbus / Central Ohio home, there are some common mistakes that you’ll want to avoid as they can significantly negatively impact how long […]
HUD Homes FAQs
What is a HUD Home? The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) oversees the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), which provides federal insurance against defaults on home mortgages. If the payments are not made on a federally insured FHA loan, the mortgage holder seeks foreclosure or accepts a deed-to-lieu, then files an FHA […]
Jerome Village
Welcome back to a time before homes were mass-produced like automobiles. Back to a time when the front porch was a point of social connection. Back to a time when architects and land planners cared about how a home meets the land on which it’s built. Welcome home to Jerome Village. The diverse architectural […]
2013 BIA Parade of Homes – Jerome Village
The 2013 BIA Parade of Homes is slated for June 15-30 in the truly innovative planned community of Jerome Village. With a rich variety of architectural diversity and price points, Jerome Village is located in Jerome Township in southern Union County and within the desirable Dublin City School District. Jerome Village is being developed by […]
For Sale By Owner: Why It’s So Hard to Sell Your Own Home
You might be surprised to hear that after six months of running online classified ads and promotions on FSBO sites, the founder and former CEO of ForSalebyOwner.com, Colby Sambrotto opted to hire a real estate agent to list his home, a 2,000 square foot New York condominium. After giving up on the DIY route, Sambrotto’s decision to hire a real estate agent led […]
