Author Archives: Sarah Corder
Renters for a Weekend or a While: What’s the Best Use of Your Investment Property?
The residential rental market is now the fastest-growing segment of the housing market. In the United States, the demand for single-family rentals, defined as either detached homes or townhouses, has risen 30 percent in the past three years.1 And in Canada, rental units now account for nearly one-third of the country’s homes, with particular demand... Read More
47 Deland Avenue, Columbus, OH 43214
Impressive Clintonville Home! Prime Clintonville Location…Northstar Cafe, HCTO, Fusian, Jeni’s, Whetstone Park and more! This 4 bedrooms 2 bath mid-century Cape Cod is ready to be your home. Gleaming hardwood floors and newer windows throughout. Open living/dining room features a wood-burning fireplace, neutral paint, and smooth ceilings. Bright and cheerful kitchen w/built-in seating. Exit to... Read More
6711 Steitz Road, Powell, OH 43065
Updated Single Room School House One of the most unique homes you will find in the area. The brick portion of the home is the original Chickahominy School, dating to 1896 (see photos). The frame portion of the building is purportedly the original construction superintendent’s shed from the O’Shaughnessy Dam project, dating to 1924. Extensive... Read More
Things to Consider When Selling a Home: Summer 2018 Edition
5 Reasons To Sell This Summer! Here are five reasons listing your home for sale this summer makes sense. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains very strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These buyers are ready, willing and... Read More
Things to Consider When Buying a Home: Summer 2018 Edition
4 Reasons To Buy A Home This Summer! Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today instead of waiting. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Index reports that home prices have appreciated by 7.0% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts that prices will continue to... Read More
3344 Kirkham Rd, Columbus, OH 43221
Update Mid Century Modern Ranch! Mid-century ranch full of updates in prime Upper Arlington location…Kingsdale shopping, Market District, Starbucks, Ohio State University and more! Convenient single story plan full of original character including built-in bookcases and knotty pine paneling. Updated kitchen with white cabinets, quartz counters, glass subway tile backsplash (2016). Dishwasher (2015) and Refrigerator... Read More
House-Buying Power at Near-Historic Levels
We keep hearing that home affordability is approaching crisis levels. While this may be true in a few metros across the country, housing affordability is not a challenge in the clear majority of the country. In their most recentReal House Price Index, First American reported that consumer “house-buying power” is at “near-historic levels.” Their index is based... Read More
How to Avoid the Top 8 Home Inspection Mistakes
It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of buying a home. Once you’ve had an offer accepted on your dream house, you’ll probably be anxious to move in. However, before you make a significant financial commitment, it’s best to know exactly what you’re buying. When you hire a home inspector, you get a... Read More
Next Recession in 2020? What Will Be the Impact?
Economists and analysts know that the country has experienced economic growth for almost a decade. They also know that a recession can’t be too far off. A recent report by Zillow Research shed light on a survey conducted by Pulsenomics in which they asked economists, investment strategists and market analysts how they felt about the current housing market. That report revealed... Read More
422 E. Frankfort Street, Columbus, OH 43206
Nestled in one of Columbus’ hottest historic neighborhood is the condo you’ve been waiting for! German Village townhome offers 2 beds, 1.5 baths and nearly 1000 square feet of living space. Southern light floods the first and second-floor spaces. Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, under cabinet lighting and granite counters. Recently remodeled gleaming baths.... Read More