Perfecting the Craft of Homebuilding What began in 1948 as a small, family-run business in Pittsburgh has evolved into one of the top five home builders in the nation. Today, Ryan Homes builds new homes in twenty-seven metropolitan areas in fourteen states and the District of Columbia. Ryan Homes is a proud member of the NVR family, […]
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Columbus Ohio’s Most Expensive Homes for Sale – Q1 2015
Here we’ve compile a list of the most expensive million dollar homes on the market and available for sale in Columbus and Central Ohio. Some luxury homes never officially hit the market — their owners choose to shop quietly for qualified buyers through well-connected brokers. Buyers interested in considering any of the properties included below, as well as unlisted properties (pocket listings) are […]
How Much Value Does Regular Maintenance Add to Your Home?
Learn how much your home can appreciate in value if you do regular maintenance — and what the risks are if you don’t. Proactive maintenance is essential to preserving the value of your home—without it, your home could lose 10% or more of its value in short time. Regular, routine maintenance enhances curb appeal, ensures safety, […]
Tips on Maintaining Your Home – Common Mistakes Made by New Homeowners
For most people, a home is the largest purchases they will make in their lifetimes, and an investment in their family’s future. Regrettably, sometimes costly mistakes are made by various parties of the transaction – builders, remodeling contractors, or even the new homeowners, themselves. Knowing a few of the common mistakes homeowners make can prevent future snafus from […]
What is a Good Faith Estimate (GFE)
A Good Faith Estimate (GFE) is a form that lists basic information about the terms of a mortgage loan for which you’ve applied. The GFE includes the estimated costs you’ll have to pay for the home loan. The Good Faith Estimate provides you with basic information about the loan including the Annual Percentage Rate (APR), […]
Are Sellers Required to Disclose a Death that Occurred on the Property?
Is a seller required to disclose, and can they be held liable for failing to disclose that a murder or suicide took place on their property? In Ohio, there is no statutory provision that mandates disclosure of such an event on a property. However the seller and their listing agent clearly have an obligation under Ohio […]
New Mortgage Product Could Change Lending
Two major banks are hoping to overhaul the 15-year mortgage, making it more accessible to low and moderate-income people. The banks suggest these changes will help borrowers build equity at a much faster pace than they would with a standard loan. In addition, the creators of the Wealth Building Home Loan, which allows home buyers to build equity at […]
For Sale By Owner – Flat Fee MLS Listing Program
MLS Listing Packages & Services Included Listing Term: Listing term depends listing plan. You may cancel listing at anytime, for any reason, unless your home is under contract. The MLS does not allow us to cancel if a property is under contract. If a listing is canceled for any reason and the seller later decides to relist […]
Sheriff Sales and Foreclosure Auctions
Sheriff sales are the end result of defaults on mortgages or a failure by the homeowner to pay taxes or condo association dues on their property. The process itself, however, can be a mystery to those who have had no experience with it however, it can offer the opportunity to acquire real estate at below […]
Why You Need a Realtor to Accurately Price Your Home
For those considering selling their home one of the first questions is How Do I Determine the Value of My Home / What’s My Home Worth? Today there are literally dozens of Internet sites out there offering to assist you in determining your home’s value, and probably the most well known among these is Zillow and it’s Zestimate. […]