Do Home Sales Slow Down During the Holidays in Central Ohio?
by: Amy WarrenPublished on: 29/10/2026Yes, but less than most people think. Central Ohio closed 2,291 home sales in December 2025, about 22% fewer than in June. Fewer homes come on the market and homes take longer to sell, but buyers and sellers keep moving, and December actually had mor
Mortgage Rates Are Back at 7.4%: Should Columbus Buyers Wait?
by: Amy WarrenPublished on: 18/10/2026For most buyers, the rate alone isn't a good reason to wait. If the payment fits your budget at 7.40% and you plan to stay put for several years, waiting for a lower rate is a guess. If the payment doesn't fit yet, waiting is smart, but wait to...
Should You Sell Your Central Ohio Home Now or Wait Until Spring 2027?
by: Amy WarrenPublished on: 13/10/2026If your home is ready to show and you need to move in the next six months, list now, ideally before Thanksgiving. If your home needs work or your timeline is flexible, use the winter to get ready and plan to list in early April. In my experience, the
Price Isn't the Only Thing You Can Negotiate. Here's What Central Ohio Buyers Should Ask For Instead
by: Amy WarrenPublished on: 07/09/2026I had a buyer last month dead set on getting a seller to come down $10,000 on an already well-priced listing in Powell. The seller wouldn't budge an inch on price. What they would do was cover $8,000 in closing costs and pay for a one-year rate...
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