Apple Valley Ohio Lake Community by Sam Miller

A classic home that is filled with charm and character with absolutely gorgeous natural woodwork, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, an impressive foyer and spectacular staircase, large living room, formal dining room, attractive kitchen, enclosed porch, walk-up attic, big basement oversized garage / carr...

In a competitive housing market there is a saying that you may have heard before which is "Cash is King".  The meaning of this is that a cash offer is considered a done deal without financing or an appraisal contingency that are common in many offers.  Cash deals are often viewed as the superior ...

The housing market is experiencing a shift that few people are talking about but that doesn't mean it isn't happening.  Over the last 20 years the Columbus, Ohio and Central Ohio housing market has experienced a 136% appreciation.  What is going to be hard for a lot of people to believe is that t...

The internet has made it super easy for scammers to take advantage of unsuspecting people.  I made this short 1-minute video to create an awareness of 7 red flags you should watch out for when it comes to online rental advertisements. When the person whop is renting the property doesn't want to m...

Selecting the right listing price can make or break your home sale.  The way people search for homes is very different today than it was 25 years ago.  There was a time when many real estate agents would want to list your home for $199,900 instead of listing it at $200,000.  People used to believ...

If you could save eliminate almost an entire monthly interest payment when buying your new home, would you want to know how?  It is actually pretty easy and it just takes a little planning on your part.  First, it is important to understand a simple concert that is usually referred to as odd days...

When it comes to buying a home, most people utilize a bank or mortgage company to complete the transaction.  For those who don't qualify for a traditional mortgage, many look to alternative ways to secure a home.  Many people who can't qualify for a mortgage will explore a land contract with the ...

Rampant inflation has been driving up the cost and price of new homes like never before.  Many builders are starting to modify their home plans or simply build smaller homes so that buyers can still afford to buy their homes.  Existing home pricing has certainly increased over the last few years ...

When it comes to buying your first home, you will likely receive a lot of advice from your family and friends.  Some of this advice is well intentioned and can be very helpful.  However, many 1st time buyers are hyper focused on just the price of the home and that is a BIG mistake for most buyers...

Getting a home ready to list and sell can seem like an overwhelming task but it doesn't have to be if you follow these easy steps.1. Declutter: The first step to preparing your home for sale is to declutter. We all have accumulated items over the years that we no longer need or use, and these ite...