Site of the 2011 Parade of Homes, Olentangy Falls is a beautiful community overlooking the Olentangy River Valley which is located in southern Delaware County near Hyatts and Taggart roads in Liberty Township. The community was developed by Rockford Homes of Columbus. The community includes homes constructed by the following Central Ohio Home Builders: Ambassador […]
Category Archives: General Information
Student Debt is Postponing Many Millennials Plans for Homeownership
College debt is having a compounding effect on how millennials perceive and plan for homeownership. In a recently released report by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), eighty-three percent of millennials say they are delaying their home-buying plans by a median seven years as a result of their student loan debt. Twenty percent of the […]
Homeowners Insurance Tips
When you insure your home, you should insure your home for the total amount it would cost to rebuild your home if it were destroyed. It seems obvious but do not include the value of the land on which your home is built in this value. If you don’t have sufficient insurance, your insurance company […]
Appraisals :: Understanding Measurements, Calculations and Room Counts
At first glance, the concept of measuring a home, counting the rooms and reporting the results for the purposes of an appraisal seems to be fairly simple and straightforward. Just grab a tape measure, pencil and paper then measure all the sides of the house and calculate the size? If it is a box 2-story […]
The Real Estate Business Explained
Selling your home is one of the biggest financial decisions of your life. Unfortunately, the vast majority of sellers know nothing about marketing or how homes are sold. This leads to millions of sellers each year getting far less for their homes than they should. You must choose the best way to sell your home […]
Tax Benefits of Home Ownership
Everyone knows that owning a home is the American dream, but if you’re like most homeowners you may have discovered that you can no longer write off your property taxes or claim the mortgage interest deduction Standard Deduction The standard deduction is the amount everyone gets to claim whether they have actual deductions or not. […]
Understanding Credit Scores
Home buyers who are seeking a loan find out early-on that their credit scores play an important part in the loan approval process and in determining the interest rate that a lender offers. What is a credit score? When you apply for credit whether for a credit card, a car loan, or a mortgage, lenders […]
Expired: How to Sell a Home that Didn’t Sell
So you attempted to sell your home by owner, or with an agent, it didn’t sell and now you’re feeling frustrated and discouraged and aren’t sure what to do next. Before you put your home back on the market, take a step back and review your situation. Usually when a house doesn’t sell it’s due […]
Interpreting Foundation Cracks
Houses, no matter their age, will shift and settle over time resulting in cracks. Cracks may appear in either finishes or structural components. Though they usually have no structural significance, it’s worth some detective work to help homeowners understand the difference between different types of foundation cracks. Here are some visual guidelines: Shrinkage Cracks Concrete […]
How Much Does Professional Mold Removal Cost?
When you find mold growing in your home, sound the alarm and get rid of it fast. Even a minor delay can allow what would otherwise be a minor problem, into a serious one that can result in extensive and costly repairs and remediation. On average, professional mold remediation costs $500 to $6,000 — but the price can […]
