We want to make buying a new home and selling an existing one as easy as trading in an old car. Concerned about timing the sale of your current home, and the purchase of your new home and the potential risk of being forced to carry to properties, a double move, or being forced to […]
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Columbus Ohio Housing Market Report – August 2019
Homes Available For Sale In Central Ohio Are Decreasing Again There were 3,230 central Ohio homes and condos sold during the month of August which was down 0.6% compared to the same month last year, and 3.1% lower than the month prior. The average price of a home sold in central Ohio year to date […]
List Price vs List Timing: Which Is More Important
Two of the most difficult decisions a homeowner needs to make after deciding to sell their home, and selecting a real estate agent is when to put their home on the market and at what price. Putting too much emphasis on timing as opposed to focusing on determining the appropriate list price for your home […]
Home Price Appreciation Forecast
Wondering where home prices will head throughout the rest of this year, and in the years ahead? We’ve gathered current data from the industry’s most reliable sources to help answer these important questions and to help you make more informed decisions as it relates to buying and selling in 2019 and beyond. The Home Price […]
How Your Home’s Security Features Could Make You a Felon When You Sell
As homes become smarter, home buyers are increasingly finding there’s an extra set of eyes and ears on them as they tour properties for sale. In a 21st-century version of the “nanny cam,” home shoppers face everything from old-fashioned security cameras to newer devices tracking their conversations and actions. The rise of these wired home […]
Cost vs. Value: The Home Improvement Projects With the Highest ROI in 2019
Builders and remodelers across the country took a hit last summer as the cost of building materials spiked dramatically, and the picture for 2019 isn’t much rosier. The percentage of return on investment (ROI) is projected to trend downward for all the replacement projects listed in Remodeling magazine’s newly-released Cost vs. Value Report. Larger indoor remodel projects took a hit […]
Average Cost for Various Home Improvement Services
Replacement Windows – For a standard-size, double-hung, double-pane (energy efficient), vinyl window, expect to pay between $450 and $600, including installation. Wood windows are more expensive. The cost of a wood replacement window can range between $800 and $1,000 per installation. New Siding – Vinyl – $2.00 to $7.00 per square foot insulating foam adds […]
USDA Loans: What You Should Know
USDA loans are zero-down-payment mortgages for rural and suburban homebuyers. Are you presently living in the city and looking for a change of scenery? Perhaps you feel more at home surrounded by pastures than pavement. If so, buying a home might be well within reach, thanks to the U.S. Department of Agriculture mortgage program. In […]
Will a Finished Basement Add Value to My Home
How Much Value Does a Finished Basement Add? One of the questions we often get is “will finishing my basement add value to my home?” This question is often followed by “how much value will a finished basement add to my home?” Finished basements can add a lot of extra living space, so it is […]
When is the Best Month to List Your Home for Sale in Columbus
The spring housing market is off to the races! The inventory of homes for sale in Columbus and Central Ohio is increasing, buyers are out in force, and interest rates have remained low, piquing the interest of buyers and sellers previously on the fence about making a move. New research from realtor.com shows that the […]
