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
Your Five-Year Plan Matters More Than Your Dream Kitchen
by: Amy WarrenPublished on: 05/10/2026I love a great kitchen as much as anyone. Quartz countertops, a big island, a walk-in pantry, the whole thing. And I've watched a lot of buyers fall for a house in the first 30 seconds because of one. But here's the question I ask before we write an
What Buyers Are Really Paying For in 2026 (Hint: It's Not Square Footage)
by: Amy WarrenPublished on: 29/09/2026When I first sit down with buyers, most of them start with the same list: bedrooms, bathrooms, square footage. That's normal. It's what every listing site leads with. But after a few showings in Dublin, Powell, Plain City, or around Columbus
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