Fall is the best time to buy a home! When I shared that tip with a client years ago, I can still remember their response: “But we are too busy in the Fall!” Exactly. Most buyers are busy with school, work or sports events. Most buyers look for homes when Read More

Today’s housing market is different than it was just a few months ago. And if you’re thinking about selling your house, that may leave you wondering what you need to do differently as a result. The answer is simple. Taking the time upfront to prep your house appropriately and create a solid plan can help Read More

This is a question I’m sure many people are thinking about… If the US economy is in a recession, that mean there will be a corresponding housing crisis? Thankfully, the answer is no. A recession is a period of economic slowdown. Unemployment goes up, manufacturing production declines, and there is Read More

All indications are that the real estate market is slowly shifting back to what mosts of us veterans would call a “normal” market. A “normal” market would be best described as one in which the number of buyers and sellers balance out. The last two hears have seen a very Read More

The most recent statistics from Realtor.com housing survey (8/8/2022) show nationwide year-on-year appreciation at 15.6%. That rate of price growth also seems to hold close to Central Ohio appreciation rates, too. Will this rate of growth continue next year? My studies would indicate a slowing rate of growth moving forward. Read More

I get asked that question way more than you would imagine. When sellers have me over to their home for a walk through when they are contemplating selling, many are concerned that they need to do major remodeling to sell their home. Nothing could be further from the truth! Only Read More

Here are some interesting stats from this month’s Realtor.com Housing Update: * The actual numbers of homes currently for sale is HALF what it was in June 2019 * Median listing prices are up 18.3% over June 2021 * New listings are up 8% over last year * Active inventory Read More

One of the alarming trends in this hyper-competitive seller’s market is the waiving of home inspections. Buyers are taking on significant liability when they do this. In some situations, this risk may be manageable, as in the case of new construction, a condominium or a recently inspected property. But in Read More

One of the most under-rated decisions when buying a home is choosing the right lender. Let’s start with saying that picking the wrong lender can make the home buying process miserable. The right lender will make it seem like a breeze! The mistake most buyers make is thinking that the Read More

Are we about to finally see the real estate market slow down? Some experts are starting to sound off that this is around the corner. They point to the sudden jump in the 30 year fixed rate upwards of 5.5% and the crazy growth in real estate prices. Double-digit prices Read More

Is the real estate market starting to cool? The short answer appears to be “yes”. Three factors are applying downward pressure on the real estate market: the jump in interest rates, ongoing shortages and the affordability problem. Many first time home buyers are re-signing apartment leases as competition and higher Read More

Many of my buying clients have opted to build a new home rather than go for an older home. You can find the land yourself and hire a builder, or you can select a lot in a development and build there! The advantages of this are: You get to select Read More