Buying a Columbus home

Columbus Home Buyers and Renters, Beware of Scams!

Columbus home buyers and renters can feel pressured in fast-moving markets. When property inventories are lean and housing costs are rising, the quest to find a new home has a certain urgency. When you add...

Should Columbus Home Buyers Use a “COVID” Contingency?

While the pandemic hasn’t stopped Columbus home buyers, some are questioning if COVID-19 contingencies should be in the purchase offer. As Exclusive Buyer’s Brokers, we’re happy to share our thoughts on the matter! First, when...

Columbus Home Buyers Could Find Mortgage Approval Tougher

Columbus home buyers could be surprised by loan denials in the wake of quickly-changing mortgage guidelines. The economic impact of COVID-19 is causing lenders to raise credit requirements nearly across the board. The evolving underwriting...

Columbus Home Buyers and Homeowners Should Review Credit Reports

Monitoring your credit report is wise for everyone, but especially for Columbus home buyers and homeowners, who are attractive targets for scammers. According to data by Experian, Ohio ranks as the 14th-highest state for credit...

Central Ohio Home Sales Undaunted in March

The Central Ohio real estate market was undaunted during March, even as Ohio began a lockdown against the spread of COVID-19. With real estate offices and related functions remaining open as essential businesses, Columbus area...

Central Ohio Home Sales Surge in February

Spring came early to the Central Ohio real estate market as buyers flocked to available homes. According to Columbus REALTORS®, home inventory in February 2020 fell 9.9% compared to the same month a year ago....

Most Ohio Home Buyers Become Happy Homeowners

How common is buyer’s remorse in Ohio? According to a new nationwide survey of 5,672 home buyers, most Ohioans are pretty happy with their home purchase. Out of 50 states, Ohio ranks #18 on the...

Columbus Area Home Demand to Stay Strong in 2020

The Columbus real estate market has been gaining steam for years, and this past year was no exception. As 2019 drew to a close, homes priced under $350,000 spent an average of just 30 days...

Ohio Home Inspector License Requirements Begin April 2020

It might surprise Columbus home buyers, but until recently, home inspectors were not required to hold a professional license in the State of Ohio. Virtually anyone could conduct business as a home inspector and follow...

Home Sales Show Brisk Pace in Columbus Metro

Home buyer enthusiasm didn’t fade with the change of seasons, according to September sales data from Columbus REALTORS®. Favorable mortgage interest rates, along with positive economic conditions, have kept buyers motivated. Here’s a look at...