Central Ohio home buying

Making a Back-Up Offer on a Central Ohio Home

When searching for Central Ohio homes online, you may find listings marked “Contingent – Finance and Inspection” or “Contingent Escape” or “Contingent Lien-holder Release.” While these terms mean there is an accepted offer, the deal...

What Central Ohio Home Buyers Should Know About Water & Foundations

Among the worst-case scenarios for any Central Ohio home buyer is discovering that your recently-bought home has a problem with the foundation. This might be revealed after a heavy rainfall or snow melt that causes water...

Columbus Home Buyers, Think Twice About These Bidding War Strategies

Columbus home buyers who are frustrated by being out-bid may be tempted to try risky, over-the-top clauses in their purchase offers. As home buyers turn to social media for new bidding war strategies, these ideas...

3 Home Search Mistakes Columbus Buyers Should Avoid

The lean supply of Columbus area homes for sale can make buyers anxious, and inspire them to get too creative with their home search. Some tactics can backfire and close more doors than they open....

Columbus Real Estate Market Humming Along

Columbus home buyers have proven resilient against anything 2020 can throw at them, according to the latest market data reported by Columbus Business First. The number of homes under contract increased by 17% on a...

Columbus Mortgage Defaults Start to Rise

Recent data from CoreLogic shows mortgage defaults on the rise. Here are highlights from the report published in the Columbus Dispatch, along with our insights! First, we should mention that some level of mortgage default...

Columbus Home Sales Pick Up Speed

Record-low mortgage interest rates are adding fuel to Central Ohio home demand. Buyers have been practically racing to available homes, causing May 2020 home sales to speed up in all price ranges. Interestingly, homes priced...

Columbus Real Estate Market Tough for Home Buyers

Home buyers in the Columbus Metro face a difficult market in 2020. The situation is such that Columbus was recently named one of the “Hardest Cities to Buy a Home” by Realtor.com. The ranking compared...

Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Columbus Home

A new home buyer survey reported by CNBC shows that buyer’s remorse has been on the upswing. One reason is the limited inventory of affordable homes facing buyers around the country. With little to choose...

Mortgage Pre-Approval Remains Essential for Columbus Home Buyers

Quick! How much home can you afford to buy? The answer might seem simple, but it isn’t! Columbus home buyers need to understand the difference between a mortgage pre-approval, and a mortgage pre-qualification. A mortgage...