Columbus Real Estate Blog, Page 9
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.
Best Realtor in Upper Arlington, Ohio: A Local Guide
Upper Arlington City Schools rates A+ on Niche, and original, renovated and rebuilt homes share the same blocks. How to vet a UA realtor, plus my 70 closings.
June 25, 2026 westervilleBest Realtor in Westerville, Ohio? A Local Agent's Checklist
There is no single best realtor in Westerville. How to vet one in ten minutes, the red flags to spot, and the 70-transaction record I bring to your move.
June 25, 2026The Columbus Homebuying Guide for Physicians and Medical Professionals
Four programs can help Columbus doctors buy: physician loans with low or no down payment and no PMI, Hometown Heroes, down payment help and first-time terms.
June 25, 2026Why Mortgage Rates Fell and What a Half-Point Means in Columbus
The 30-year rate fell to about 6.55 percent in late June 2026 as oil eased. On a $375,000 Columbus home, a half-point drop saves about $98 a month.
June 25, 2026Moving to Columbus, Ohio? A Local Realtor's 2026 Relocation Guide
Columbus added more than 21,000 residents in 2025, and the median 2026 home sold for about $350,000 in 11 days. Jobs, suburb prices, and buying from afar.
June 25, 2026What a Great Buyer's Agent Actually Does for Columbus Buyers
A great buyer's agent lines up four kinds of loan programs, scans FSBO and expired listings several times a day, and prices every home before you offer.
June 25, 2026What a Great Listing Agent Actually Does in 2026
A great listing agent prices like an appraiser and markets with video, paid ads, YouTube and a landing page. My record: 70 transactions and a 5-star rating.
June 25, 2026Franklin County 2026 Reappraisal: Your 4-Step Appeal Playbook
Your Franklin County 2026 tentative property value is live. Use this 4-step playbook to challenge it before the September review and the March 31, 2027 deadline.
June 24, 2026Basement Inspection Checklist for Columbus Home Buyers
Know what to look for before you buy. This basement walkthrough checklist covers foundations, water, HVAC, and more for Columbus and Central Ohio homes.
June 23, 2026Do You Need a Buyer Agent for New Construction in Columbus, Ohio?
Do you need a buyer agent for new construction in Columbus, Ohio? Honest breakdown of builder contracts, design center negotiation, and when representation pays off.
June 23, 2026How to Win a House With Multiple Offers in Columbus (2026)
Multiple offers in Columbus are real in 2026 but concentrated. Learn which Central Ohio neighborhoods draw competition and how to win with a clean offer.
June 23, 2026Columbus Ohio Home Buying Checklist 2026
Columbus Ohio home buying checklist for 2026: budget math, OHFA down payment programs, submarket targeting, and offer strategy in plain English.
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