Navigating a Shifting Market: How First-Time Homebuyers Can Still Secure the Best Deals in West Central Ohio

Navigating a Shifting Market: How First-Time Homebuyers Can Still Secure the Best Deals in West Central Ohio As the crisp air of September rolls into West Central Ohio, some local families may find themselves at a crossroads. Perhaps they’ve been renting for years, watching as home prices went higher and higher. Yet, they feel it’s time to plant roots. But with the housing market in… Read More

5 Steps to buying a home

Ready to take the leap into homeownership? Purchasing a home can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the five steps of buying a house so you can confidently make informed decisions. We understand how stressful buying a new home can be, so let’s get started and make this process as easy and rewarding as possible!… Read More

How to know if you are a good neighbor

Have you just moved to a new neighborhood? If so, first impressions are everything. You don’t want to be labeled as the unfriendly neighbor in a community that’s very involved. Whether you’ve moved into a subdivision or out in the country it is important to show yourself friendly in all aspects. In order to be sure that your neighbors feel comfortable around you we want… Read More

Home Staging Tips from the Pros

You are familiar with the term ‘staging’ from the many shows regarding makeover, makeunder, flipping houses and finding your dream home. You have heard the advice to declutter and depersonalize your home and get rid of any bad odors, but what tips do professional home stagers offer?

4 Reasons Why to Buy in the Winter

The weather is cooling, leaves are falling, pumpkins are sprouting. It’s the time of year when a lot of house hunters begin gathering hibernating supplies for a long winter’s nap. But you are not like most house hunters. You are smart, you know that the advantages to finding a home in the winter far outweigh the disadvantages. You know that this is the time of… Read More

Have You Put Aside Enough for Closing Costs?

As a prospective homebuyer, you have scrimped, saved and sacrificed to have a good down payment on your home. After a few rough years you are ready to buy your first home, or if you have already purchased a home you are ready to move into the home that better fits your needs. After making your list and checking it twice you find out there… Read More

Buying a Home with Little or No Down Payment

Are you struggling between renting an apartment and wanting to buy a home but you are not able to afford a down payment? The “Iconic American Dream” has always been to own a house with a white picket fence and three kids. But if you are wanting to own a home and do not have the down payment, the costs can be very stressful. The… Read More

Can I Purchase a Home if I Have a Low Income?

  Are you looking to buy a home but you’re being held back by your income? Luckily, there are several options for you to make your home buying dream come true. There are plenty of home-buying programs for those with a low income, and you just need to know the right places to look. Remember, your monthly mortgage payment will depend on your monthly income… Read More

5 Key Steps You Need To Know Before Buying Your Home

Whether it’s your first home or your fifth home, you can never be too prepared. Before you rush into purchasing a home there are some essential things to know to ensure you make a smart investment. We’ve been through thousands of transactions and have seen both the good and the ugly side of them.

4 Huge Advantages Why You Should Buy in the Winter

Most people avoid buying a home during the winter months. Who wants to move when temperatures are low and there could be snow on the ground. As if moving wasn’t already hard enough, add in some snow to trudge through and it sounds like a pretty big mess. Although moving during the winter months could be a bit more challenging, it will be well worth… Read More

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