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 […]
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Details on President Biden’s First-Time Homebuyer Grant
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 […]
How Appraisal Gap Coverage Can Help You Compete In A Seller’s Market
In today’s low-inventory, high-demand market home sellers are regularly getting multiple — and sometimes dozens — of offers, and transactions are closing at record speeds. As a result of COVID overlapping showings have largely been eliminated and as a result buyers are being limited to private showing windows of just 15-30 minutes (if the property […]
What is the Best Day of the Week to List a Home
Buy Before you Sell with a Bridge Loan
It’s a homeowner’s dream to be able to purchase their new home before selling their current property. After all, who wouldn’t jump at the chance to move at your own pace, to vacate the home and avoid the hassle of de-clutting and staging your current home, as well as the inconvenience of having to clean […]
5 Tips to Get the Best Deal When You Build a New Home
As of today there are just 1,704 homes listed for sale in Central Ohio on the Columbus MLS. That’s over 46% less than a year ago. To say that inventory levels are low and the housing market is competitive is an severe understatement. In today’s hyper-low inventory market, a new home is a great option for […]
Why Buyers Should Hire a Realtor
The purchase of a home is one of the most complex, high-risk, and expensive transactions most people will ever participate in. If you are considering purchasing a home here are ten key reasons why you should hire a Realtor: 1. The Service Is Free. BUYERS DO NOT PAY REALTOR COMMISSIONS. If you are a buyer there is […]
Columbus Ohio Housing Market Report – November 2020
CENTRAL OHIO POISED FOR RECORD YEAR Housing market activity for November and the first 11 months of 2020 has proven surprisingly strong in the wake of a pandemic that continues to plague the country. Central Ohio home sales, and prices are at record highs and homes are selling in record time, whereas inventory is at […]
Guide to Selling an Inherited Home in Columbus, Ohio
Inheriting a house — while a generous gift from a loved one — kicks off a process that can be fraught with emotion. You’re likely receiving this property as a result of a loved one’s death, and the financial decisions that come with inheriting property can be stressful and confusing. The best way to move […]
The Services Home Sellers Want Most In A Real Estate Agent
As Top Producing Real Estate Professionals we are constantly ask ourselves and our sellers what they want in a real estate agent, and the professional they hire to list their home. Asking these types of questions is not only a hallmark of good customer service, but knowing what’s most important to our clients and how […]