If the deceased was a resident of Franklin County, their estate will be “probated” by the Franklin County Probate Court, which is located at 373 South High Street, 22nd floor (462-3894). Probating an estate includes a series of legal procedures by which the probate court ensure that any debts, taxes, and expenses owed by the […]

When you’re grieving, a complicated legal and financial process is the last thing you want to deal with. But often, that’s exactly what happens when families go through the probate process after losing a loved one. Understanding the probate process can help keep you from getting caught by surprise. Who takes charge of a will […]

Home buyers have been eagerly awaiting further details about President Joe Biden’s proposed first-time homebuyer tax credit—which originally featured a max of $15,000 per buyer toward their down payment on a home. United States Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) today introduced the new legislation, dubbed the “First-Time Homebuyer Act.” The bill […]

In today’s low-inventory, high-demand market home sellers are regularly getting multiple — and sometimes dozens — of offers, and transactions are closing at record speeds. As a result of COVID overlapping showings have largely been eliminated and as a result buyers are being limited to private showing windows of just 15-30 minutes (if the property […]

If you’re thinking about selling your home in the weeks or months ahead you may be wondering, when is the best month to list a home in Columbus and Central Ohio, and what is the best day of the week to list to help ensure the home sells for the most money possible. Because the […]

It’s a homeowner’s dream to be able to purchase their new home before selling their current property. After all, who wouldn’t jump at the chance to move at your own pace, to vacate the home and avoid the hassle of de-clutting and staging your current home, as well as the inconvenience of having to clean […]

As of today there are just 1,704 homes listed for sale in Central Ohio on the Columbus MLS. That’s over 46% less than a year ago. To say that inventory levels are low and the housing market is competitive is an severe understatement. In today’s hyper-low inventory market, a new home is a great option for […]