Over the past several years, “pocket listings” have become a more mainstream option for quietly marketing a home. You probably haven’t heard this real estate term before but here’s what today’s home buyers and sellers need to know about pocket listings. A pocket listing is an unofficial, off-market listing Also known as a “quiet” or […]
Category Archives: For Buyers
Buying a Home for Airbnb Short Term Rental
Airbnb, which matches travelers with property owners who have a couch, a room, or an entire property to rent, has become powerful force in the real estate market. The company began in 2008 as an online platform matching budget travelers with people looking to make money from renting unused space in their homes. Today […]
Is the Columbus Real Estate Market a Buyers Market or a Sellers Market?
Is the Columbus Real Estate Market a buyers market or a sellers market? During the housing bubble of the early-to-mid 2000s, the real estate market was considered to be a seller’s market. Property was in high demand and was likely to sell even if it was overpriced or not in the best condition. In many cases, homes […]
2016 BIA Parade of Homes – Verona
Verona is one of Powell’s most anticipated communities and will be the site of the 2016 BIA Parade of Homes. The community is being developed by Romanelli & Hughes on the site of the former Shamrock Golf Course and when complete will feature 112 single-family homes and 54 Patio Homes. In addition to the 18 sites designated for […]
Consider the Breakeven Horizon When Evaluating the Rent/Buy Equation
With spring comes change. Time to change your wardrobe, your flower beds and, potentially, the way you live and your housing situation. As the home shopping season heats up, we’re again compelled to tackle the classic housing question: To buy or to rent? The decision whether to buy a home is difficult. It’s not just […]
Which Real Estate Search Portal is the Best?
Nowadays, just about everyone looking to buy or sell real estate begins their search online and new real estate listings services have drastically changed the way Americans look for homes. It’s now possible, with a click of a mouse, to find the sales price of the home next door, search for listings in a given school […]
Do I Need a Buyer’s Agent When Buying a New Home?
How the Fed Move Impacts Mortgage Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve did it — they raised the target federal funds rate a quarter point, its first boost in nearly a decade. However, this does not necessarily mean that the average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage will be a quarter point higher as a direct result of this move. That’s not how mortgage rates […]
6 Real Estate Secrets from Investors
You’ve seen the TV shows: Individual finds a foreclosed home in the best neighborhood in town, scoops up said property for a steal, fixes it up, and sells it for a significant profit. What those DIY and home improvement shows don’t necessarily show you is just how tough flipping houses for a profit can actually be. But […]
Tips to Avoid Over-Improving Your Home
Can your house ever be too nice? The answer is yes. Unfortunately, there’s no simple measure to determine what constitutes an over improvement. How much is too much, depends a lot on what improvements you undertake, what’s happening in your neighborhood and, in the end, your personal reasons for improving. That said, when you sell […]