When it comes to being a rising star in the field of technology, Columbus, Ohio is shining like the sun. In June 2016, Columbus beat out six other cities to win the Department of Transportation’s Smart City Challenge. This means $50 million in grants are now available to help create an integrated tech hub connecting people, products and transportation to improve the city. Expected...
Lush farmlands dotted with gorgeous new brick homes, a vibrant but quaint downtown, and one of the best school districts in Central Ohio have helped to make New Albany into one of the fastest growing Columbus, Ohio suburbs. We recommend investing in this community now -- getting in on the ground floor of a housing boom that will surely net great future returns in home...
Young happy couple sitting at home buying agency and talking with Ohio real estate agent. This year there were 1,610 central Ohio homes and condos sold last month, up about 6.0 percent from the previous month, year over year up 4.7 percent, and a record high for the month of February. In January home sales set a record high also, for the first two months of 2016, sales have topped the...
Ohio winters can be long, icy and dark. Naturally spring is a time of optimism, growth and fresh starts, not only for the first April tulips, but also for homeowners ready to sell – and ready to buy. Pretty weather just lightens the mood; energy rises just as surely as tree sap, so home seekers are out in droves hunting for that perfect location. Home sales increase during this time and real estate...
Best Time to Buy and Sell in Central Ohio Last month the Columbus Realtors issued the numbers: 2015 was the best year for residential real estate in Central Ohio since the 2009 recession. Home sales rose 9.3% from the prior year. The hottest markets included Hilliard, Westerville and the area served by the Olentangy Local School District. The overall median home sale price rose 4.6% to...
Buying a home in Columbus, Ohio is a smart investment. The city was ranked at the 15th hottest real estate market in the entire United States last year. The average days on market for listing a home is trending downward and the median list price is increasing. These regional trends are expected to continue in 2016. Columbus is not only one of the fastest growing markets in the country for home...
Synergy. When you have it, your day flows smoothly, work is a breeze, the world is your oyster – and that oyster has a big fat pearl. Synergy with a real estate agent means a partnership that makes it effortless to find the perfect neighborhood, eases through complicated paperwork and neatly closes the sale. The Columbus Dispatch Choosing the right real-estate agent makes all...
Looking to buy a home? Here are five essential tips for making the process as smooth as possible. Get your finances in order. Start by getting a full picture of your credit. Obtain copies of your credit report. Make sure the facts are correct, and fix any problems you find. Next, find a suitable lender and get pre-approved for a loan. This will put you in a better position to make a serious offer...
Selling your home doesn′t just mean hiring a realtor to stick a sign out front. There are a lot of preparations you should make to ensure you get the best offer possible in the shortest time. Repair. Just because you’ve gotten used to the cracks in the walls and the rattles in the radiators doesn’t mean a buyer will too. If you have hardwood floors that need refinishing, be sure to get it...
Moving from a small town or suburb to a large city can be an intimidating proposition. Here are a few tips to help make your move as painless as possible. Research before you move. It’s important to understand the culture you’re joining. Do research online and find out about school systems, neighborhoods, parking, weather, public transportation, and laws that are native to that area. If you can,...
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