Columbus Real Estate Blog, Page 17
What I would tell you if you were sitting across the table. The local market, the move-up math, the things inspectors miss, and how to win the next house without overpaying.
Escalation Clause in Real Estate Offers: Pros, Cons and Risks
Escalation clauses can win Columbus, Ohio homes in bidding wars without overpaying upfront. Learn the mechanics, the risks, and when to skip one.
January 8, 2026What Does a Home Inspection Actually Cover in Ohio?
A home inspection is visual, so it stops at the walls. What is covered, what is missed, and why homes over 20 years old need a separate sewer scope.
January 8, 2026How Do Real Estate Commissions Work in Columbus, Ohio?
Commissions changed in 2024. Who pays what at a Columbus closing, how buyer agent fees get negotiated now, and what it means for what you walk away with.
January 8, 2026Low Appraisal in Columbus Ohio: What Buyers and Sellers Do
Home appraise below contract price in Columbus or Central Ohio? Here are your four options, how to challenge the number, and how to protect your deal.
January 8, 2026 westervilleHow to Pick the Best of Multiple Offers on a House: 16,158 Columbus Closings
Three offers on your Columbus house, and the highest is not the best. 16,158 Central Ohio resales closed in 2026. What each term is really worth.
January 8, 2026Older Homes in Columbus Ohio: Risks and Opportunities
Buying an older home in Columbus, Ohio? Know the risks, hidden costs, and when close-in neighborhoods make an older home worth the trade-off.
January 8, 2026Online Home Estimates Columbus Ohio: What a Zestimate Means
Online home estimates in Columbus Ohio are a ballpark, not a price tag. See why AVMs miss in Central Ohio and when to get a proper CMA instead.
January 8, 2026Home Pricing Strategy in Columbus Ohio: Overpriced vs. Strategic
Is your Columbus Ohio home overpriced or strategically priced? Learn the signals that separate the two and how pricing affects your final sale price.
January 8, 2026Under Contract to Closing in Columbus Ohio: Timeline
Under contract to closing in Columbus Ohio takes 30-45 days. Get the week-by-week timeline, deadlines, and what to expect at each stage.
January 8, 2026Why Homes Fall Out of Contract in Columbus Ohio
Homes fall out of contract in Columbus Ohio for 5 predictable reasons. Learn what kills deals and how buyers and sellers in Central Ohio can prevent them.
January 8, 2026Buying a Duplex in Columbus, Ohio: The Numbers
Columbus duplexes run a median list near $295K with cap rates around 6.7 percent. How to underwrite one properly before you write the offer.
January 7, 2026 westervilleHow Much Does It Cost to Renovate a Columbus Fixer-Upper? $81,168
Three jobs on a Central Ohio fixer-upper cost $81,168 at regional spec, and the market discounts a project house $130,100. Built on 2026 closing data.
January 7, 2026