Almost everyone recognizes we are facing a Housing Affordability Crisis not just in Columbus, but throughout the country. The solutions are complex and will require continuing cooperation between private developers, builders, local, state, and national governmental agencies. Zoning issues and opposition to higher density housing options are at the forefront of this issue. While certainly …
…………………………………………………………………. it might be a long wait According to Sam Giffin, director of data operation at Gordian, Despite the fact there have been some signs of softening, don’t expect material costs to continue falling. For example they expect concrete material to decrease 1% to 2% through 2025, but wood, plastics, plaster, gypsum and thermal protection …
Much of the housing news locally has been pretty good. In a recent Builder Magazine article, it was reported that Columbus saw month-over-month gains in both new and existing-home sales as local real estate agents observed plenty of demand from potential buyers. Throughout early 2023, Realtor.com consistently ranked Columbus in the top five of its …
The game is more competitive than ever and you need to rely on your partners to come out a winner. Buying a home isn’t a game, but with higher costs, higher rates and fewer options you need to make sure you have partners you can count on. Who should you select as your partners? Strong …
March Madness is in full swing and normally so is the Home Buying season too. This normally means new home construction begins to heat up too. A lot of factors may impact new home sales and construction this year and there is a lot of uncertainty. Just like that 16th Seed that has to go …
Fixr Bath Study I saw a A 2023 Report on Trends in Bathroom Remodels from Fixr, and while directed towards someone considering a Bath Remodel, the reports provides some insights into what you may look for in your new home. To prepare the report, Alex Graham surveyed 62 of the top industry designers asking what …
In a recent survey of over 60,000 people, asking what was most important to them in their search for a new home, not surprisingly three elements were overwhelmingly selected by nearly everyone. Location, Home Design, and Price. Of course these answers were not a surprise to anyone, but the more interesting answers from the survey …
I recently saw a posting on Facebook that was condemning a local builder for using “Cheap Tar” on the exterior of the homes being built in their neighborhood I believe what this person actually was seeing is a product called Enviro-Dri which is a product of Tremco Barrier Systems Rather than a cheap product it …
Finding the perfect homesite requires great deal of effort and perseverance. Especially in today’s market where “Intel Fever” has caused land prices to rise to an extraordinary rate. Where do you want to live? Some obvious, but key questions are as follows: If looking on your own, you have a few really good …
Know before you Go: The best advice is to review options with a lender before you begin the search for a new home. Just a few of the options typically available are as follows: Find a lender you like, trust, and that has competitive rates. It does not cost anything to get the facts and …
