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As is true all over the nation, the central Ohio real estate market is HOT!    If a home is priced right, it usually does not stay on the market more than 1-2 days. A widely used strategy of home buyers who find a property they want is to make an as-is cash offer with no […]

The real estate market in central Ohio has been a hot seller’s market for more than a year, with all indications that it will continue (at least, in the short term).   Competition is fierce and making your offer stand out is a challenge.  Anne Miller, a contributor to Realtor.com wrote an article in 2014 that […]

There is a growing trend for title companies to include additional fees for endorsements that the lender didn’t request, and the borrower didn’t ask for.    Darrin Carey of Dayton Capital Partners explains this further in his website blog. Ideally, your lender should send the title company very detailed and specific requirements about what endorsements they […]

With the holidays fast approaching, Lowes.com has some great and inexpensive ideas for decorating using natural materials. Keep Greenery Fresh Before you decorate with greenery, trim the ends and soak the unadorned cuttings and garlands in water overnight. This helps prevent premature drying and needle loss. Let it air dry completely before placing it on […]

Finally, four days after the election, it appears that Biden may be our next President, unless the courts intervene.  It appears that Republicans may still control the Senate, after a couple of runoff elections in Georgia.   A split government is usually a good thing. Biden has promised sweeping changes in housing, where he promised to […]

Throughout the country real estate is exploding.  In many markets property values have taken off to levels not seen in well over a decade. Depending on your financial situation and the growth of your market it may be a great time to explore cashing out and selling your home. Real estate agents are vital in […]

With all of the emphasis on working and staying home lately, many people have decided to update and make changes to their living spaces.  One relatively inexpensive way to do this is to change the color of your walls.   Interior designers are seeing several color trends beginning to emerge.  Colors that convey a sense of […]

The current market is not particularly good right now.   Home prices are high and it’s definitely a seller’s market.    But if you’re willing to buy-and-hold rental properties that generate passive income, you’ll still make money over time.  Andrew Syrios, a blogger on BiggerPockets, lists five good reasons in the form of an acronym:  IDEAL I:  […]

Here is our next project! A house with a lot of character (and surprises) that has been vacant for years!!! Notice the outdoor plumbing.        Stay tuned for more about the surprises.