Dominion Homes, central Ohio’s largest homebuilder, has been purchased by the Pulte Homes (Pulte Group), one of the largest home builders in the country. The deal instantly changes the landscape of central Ohio homebuilding, which for years has been dominated by Dominion and M/I Homes, both home-grown. The two companies build more than 40% of central Ohio […]
The Department of Veteran Affairs created the VA loan program to help veterans and their families buy homes. One of the advantages for Veterans is that the VA limits the amount of fees the lender and title company is allowed to charge the buyer. Some of the non-allowable expenses are considered “junk fees,” while others represent […]
In addition to providing a great education, buying a home in a good school district can result in resale advantages and offer home value protection from market fluctuations. Here’s what home buyers should know about a school district’s impact on real estate, and the benefits they can expect to incur even if they don’t have school age […]
Flashy incentives like a trip to Tahiti might sound like a good way for home sellers to woo buyers in a slow real estate market, however, when it comes to actually enticing someone to buy a home, it’s the more practical perks that count. Serious buyers are looking to buy a home, not a trip to […]
As home prices retreated from fever-pitch highs, a new breed of real estate investor eclipsed the speculator: the landlord. More Americans began hanging out “for rent” signs. Some were forced into the business after learning they’d purchased their home for top dollar during the boom and simply couldn’t sell after the market turned and their home was no longer […]
Due in part to increased demand resulting from rising consumer confidence and a healthy local jobs market, as well as low interest rates, and a decline in the inventory of properties throughout Central Ohio, home values in the Meadows at Lewis Center have risen over the past 12 months, this while days on market for inventory has decreased. On average, the time […]
With rising prices and low inventory in markets across the country, including our own right here in Columbus OH, home sellers are less inclined to consider offers that come in far below their asking price. Buyers who do ask for deep discounts risk offending sellers to the point where they quash any chances of bringing a deal together and before […]
The Meadows at Lewis Center is a beautiful new development featuring upscale custom and semi-custom homes starting in the $400-$600k range. The neighborhood offers a variety of home styles including 5-level splits, ranch, 2-story and a total of 61 lots. The first phase of the development was started in 2011 and the community was the site of the 2012 BIA Parade of […]
A little detective work can reveal a lot about a property’s history, and could save you from unexpected surprises later. If you’re buying a home, it’s a good idea to request a C.L.U.E. report at the time you make your initial offer. If there’s been serious damage and/or insurance related repairs to the house, you’ll not […]
Buying a home through a Limited Liability Company (LLC) is beneficial for three main reasons: 1. Homeowners can maintain a level of privacy because the LLC is listed as the owner of record. When setup properly deal constructed under legal entities are virtually untraceable. For buyers who appreciate their privacy and wish to prevent the curious from locating their address and/or what they paid for […]
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