As we move into the second half of the year, questions about what’s to come for the housing market are top of mind not only for buyers and sellers, but homeowners as well. Near record-low mortgage rates coupled with rising home price appreciation kicked off a robust housing market in the first half of 2021 […]

The housing market has been one of the strongest parts of the U.S. economy during the coronavirus pandemic but are rapidly rising home prices a warning sign of a real estate bubble? Could the U.S. housing market collapse as it did 14 years ago, triggering a severe recession? Talk to almost any real estate agent or housing […]

Yes… especially if you do it right. Unfortunately, most people don’t. Let’s see if I can give you a different perspective on home ownership. Imagine you’re 25 years old. You’re done with school, working a job (hopefully in your desired field). While you aren’t making anywhere near the money you want to be making just […]

Every real estate transaction involves risk, whether you are the buyer or the seller. And during a real estate transaction, either party can include specific contingencies to help mitigate some of the risks. Common contingencies may allow either party to back out of a contract if specified conditions are not met, such as:  A satisfactory home inspection A […]

Potential buyers of homes with in-ground swimming pools typically view them as either a relaxing oasis, social hub, and prime way to exercise—or just another maintenance hassle. Homes with pools have become a target of buyer envy in the era of COVID. Pool additions are soaring, and more house hunters say they want one, this […]

Homebuyers are doing all kinds of things to make their offers stand out in this low inventory seller’s market, including removing remedy and or inspection contingencies to bidding well over the asking price with appraisal gap coverage. One tried and true technique for making a competitive offer remains popular and that’s the all-cash offer. If you’re planning to finance your […]

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 […]