When it comes to retirement planning, most 401k and IRA plans limit their participants investments to stocks, bonds, or mutual funds. While this strategy has worked in the past, recent economic events show that it is not without risk. Many investors are now looking at real estate as a promising alternative. With certain real estate assets, the earnings are […]
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10 Year Housing Surge Is On The Horizon
According to a new study by the Mortgage Bankers Association, the housing market is poised for one of its largest expansions in history. By 2024, demographic and economic changes are forecasted to bring 15.9 million additional households on board. That means an average of 1.6 million additional households per year, sparking “housing market growth over the next […]
Homebuying Tips: Signs of Foundation Problems
When buying a home, chances are you’ll spend a lot of time inspecting various aspects of the property. Before making an offer to purchase a home, be sure to take a close look at one often overlooked element of the home: its foundation. Foundation problems can be costly to repair, so you need to know they […]
6 Signs That Your Home Might Be Overpriced
Home not selling? That could happen for a number of reasons you can’t control, like a unique home layout or having one of the few homes in the neighborhood without a garage. There is one factor you can control: your home price. While you’d like to get top dollar for your home, consider these six signs that indicate […]
Columbus OH Housing Market Report – July 2015
Central Ohio housing market shattered records in July The Central OH housing market continued it’s stellar performance in July once again setting new records for the volume of home sales, prices and the time to sell a home. The 3,208 home sales last month were up 1.9% over the previous month and up 11.7% from July of 2014. This also […]
Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure
A Loan Estimate (LE) is a form that lists basic information about the terms of a mortgage loan for which you’ve applied. The idea behind the Loan Estimate (like the Good Faith Estimate before it) is to get critical information about the loan into the hands of the borrower as early as possible so that you as […]
Is it Legal for a Seller to Shop Offers?
As multiple offer situations have become common place, we real estate agents are increasingly running into situations where the seller wants to “shop” an offer. Here’s an example: a seller has received three offers to purchase their home. One of the offers is higher than the other two, but the seller prefers the closing and possession dates on […]
2015 BIA Parade of Homes – Northstar
The 2015 BIA Parade of Homes will take place in one of central Ohio’s newest and most beautiful golf course communities, Northstar Community, being developed by Nationwide Realty Investors (NRI) and The Robert Weiler Company in southern Delaware County. The event will be held September 19 to October 4. The natural beauty of the site […]
Bigham Ridge
Located in Westerville, Bigham Ridge is a gorgeous new community featuring new homes in Franklin County. The community is minutes from I-270, Cleveland Avenue and Polaris Parkway. With easy access to highways this community is minutes from Port Columbus International Airport, Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital and the Ohio Health Westerville Medical Campus. Bigham Ridge features 72+ acres and includes 24+ acres […]
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Vacation Home
Buying your primary home is like achieving an essential piece of the American dream. And once you’ve experienced the satisfaction of homeownership, you might be tempted to purchase another. Hey, who wouldn’t want a vacation getaway—especially if you can turn it into a cash cow by renting it out? While vacation homes can be an excellent source […]