How Do You Choose the Right Central Ohio Community?
Most people think finding the right home starts with the house. In my experience, it often works better the other way around. I have planned afternoons with buyers where we had four or five homes to tour. By the third showing, we pulled into a neighborhood and the buyers told me they did not even wa
What Should You Update Before Selling Your Home?
Once you start thinking about selling, it is easy to look around the house and suddenly see a long list of projects. The dated bathroom. Worn carpet. Older light fixtures. Scuffed paint. Kitchen cabinets that are not the newest style. The temptation is to assume that the biggest project will make th
Which Home Inspection Repairs Should Sellers Fix Before Closing?
A home inspection report is not a list of everything a seller must fix. It is a record of what the inspector observed, from small maintenance items to concerns that may affect safety, structure, or the way a major system functions. That distinction matters. A long report can make a home sound as tho
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What Should You Fix Before Listing Your Home?
One of the easiest ways to waste money before selling is to start fixing things before you know whether buyers will care about them. Some repairs are worth handling before the home ever reaches the market. Others may be better disclosed, priced around or simply left for the next owner. The right ans
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
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
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
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
Living in Powell, Ohio: What to Know Before You Move
If Powell, Ohio is on your list of places to live, there is a lot to like. You'll find an established downtown, newer neighborhoods, custom homes, parks and trails, access to the Columbus Zoo and plenty of options for getting around Central Ohio. But choosing Powell isn't as simple as finding a hous
2026 Columbus & Central Ohio Housing Market Outlook: What Sellers Needed to Know
Heading into 2026, the Columbus and Central Ohio housing market looked very different from the extremes homeowners experienced a few years earlier. National forecasters were generally expecting slower price growth, mortgage rates around the 6% range and a gradual increase in home sales. At the same
How to Price Your Home Right in Central Ohio
Pricing a home is one of the most important decisions you make before listing, and it is also one of the easiest places to lose momentum. Sellers naturally want to get as much as possible for their home, but the highest starting price is not always the strategy that produces the best result. I can l
The Ultimate Guide to Staging Your Home for a Fast Sale in Central Ohio
When sellers hear the word staging, they sometimes picture bringing in a truckload of trendy furniture and turning their house into something that doesn't feel like their home anymore. That's not really the goal. Good staging is about helping buyers see the house instead of being distracted by every