What Does Overpricing Your Home Actually Cost?
It's understandable to think you should list your home a little high so there's room to negotiate. If you're willing to accept $600,000, why not start at $625,000 and let the buyer work you down? The problem is that buyers don't always respond that way. They don't necessarily see an overpriced home
Why Do Some Central Ohio Homes Sit While Others Sell Fast?
Two homes can come on the market in the same general area, at a similar price, and have completely different results. One gets steady showings and an offer quickly. The other sits, reduces the price, and starts to feel stale. Usually, the difference is not one dramatic problem. It is how well the pr
Central Ohio Real Estate Market Update: What Sellers Need to Know | May 2026
Central Ohio entered the spring 2026 market with more homes for sale than the year before, but buyer activity was also strong. Across the 16 suburban zip codes included in this report, April brought 927 pending contracts, 630 closed sales and just 1.2 months of inventory. If you were considering sel
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What Did the Central Ohio Housing Market Look Like in February 2026?
Central Ohio entered 2026 with a housing market that was still favorable to sellers, but noticeably different from the faster market of a few years earlier. Home prices remained higher year over year, inventory was increasing and buyers had more time to compare their options. For homeowners thinking
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What Should You Know Before Buying New Construction in Central Ohio?
Buying a new construction home can be exciting, but it is a very different process from buying a resale home. The builder usually controls the contract, incentives may be tied to a preferred lender, upgrade costs can change the final price quickly and the timeline may stretch over several months. Th
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How Do You Choose the Right Listing Agent to Sell Your Home?
Choosing a real estate agent is one of the first major decisions you make when selling your home, and I don't think the decision should come down to who gives you the highest suggested list price or the lowest commission. The better question is whether the agent has a clear plan for pricing, prepara
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How Do You Buy a Home With Resale Value in Mind?
When you're buying a home, it makes sense to focus on what works for your life right now. You need the right number of bedrooms, enough space, a location that works and a payment you're comfortable with. But there is another question worth asking before you buy: Will the things I like about this hou
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