Key Takeaways: Making an offer in today’s market isn’t as simple as submitting a bid—you’ll need to work with your agent to craft the perfect deal. Today’s fast-paced market can seem overwhelming to buyers, but a top-notch Central Ohio agent can help you beat the competition. Craft a winner offer today with the Yoder-Barnhart Team, […]
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Hope Is on the Horizon for Today’s Housing Shortage
Key Takeaways: After a long housing shortage, the Central Ohio market is finally starting to see some relief. If you’re interested in buying a home soon, we have some good news—more supply is on the way. Contact the Yoder-Barnhart Team for even more Columbus-area real estate advice! What You Need to Know About the Upcoming […]
VA Home Loans: Helping Veterans Find a Home
Are you a veteran who’s looking for a home? In the United States, there are many valuable benefits available to veterans, including VA home loans. For over 75 years, VA home loans have provided millions of veterans and their families the opportunity to purchase their own homes. As we consider the full impact of VA home loans, it’s […]
Two Important Impacts of Home Equity
Key Points: Home equity can help you build your wealth and plan for your next move. It can also help future generations increase their wealth over time. If you’re curious about how much equity you have in your current property, contact us for a free home valuation! Want to build equity of your own? We […]
How Down Payment Assistance Opens the Door to Homeownership
Key Points: Down payment assistance programs can help first-time and repeat buyers finance their next house. There are a variety of options available to Central Ohio buyers, including USDA loans. Not sure which programs you’re eligible for? Get in touch with our team to discuss your options! Why You Should Take Advantage of Down Payment […]
Real Estate Is a Driving Force in the Economy
Key Points: The housing market is having a positive impact on the economy Here in Ohio, the average home sale contributes a whopping $56k to the state economy As interest rates continue to stay low, now is the time to start your home search in the Central Ohio area! The Economy Is Coming Back…and It’s […]
Is Now a Good Time to Move in Columbus?
How long have you lived in your current home? If it’s been a while, you may be thinking about moving. According to the latest Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), in 2019, homeowners were living in their homes for an average of 10 years. That’s a long time […]
Buyers: Are You Ready for a Bidding War?
With businesses reopening throughout the country and some experts indicating early signs of a much-anticipated economic recovery, more homebuyers are actively entering the housing market this summer. Today, housing is truly driving the U.S. economy forward, especially here in Central Ohio. With so many buyers looking for homes to purchase and so few houses for […]
What You Should Know When Buying a Home with Children
Buying a home can be exciting and stressful—but adding children into the mix adds a new level of complexity. Whether you have one child or more than just a few, you’ll want to take their needs into consideration as you search for a new place. However, buying a home with children in tow doesn’t have […]
Real Estate Terminology, Explained: The Words You Need to Know
Even if you’ve bought or sold a home before, there’s just some real estate terminology that doesn’t seem to make any sense. And sometimes, doing research online can make you feel even more confused than before! That’s why we’ve put together a glossary of some of the most important real estate terms, without all the […]