The rent-versus-buy debate is often treated like a sporting event: renting is one team, buying is the other, and everyone wants to know who wins. Here is the honest answer: it depends on your timeline, finances, priorities, and tolerance for…
Let’s be honest: shopping for a mortgage is about as much fun as a trip to the dentist, unless you’re one of those rare souls who loves staring at spreadsheets and fine-print disclosures. If you’re like most people in Columbus,…
Fall is officially here, and the mortgage market has brought a few surprises with it: mortgage rates are back above 7%, inventory is at its highest level in more than a decade, and sellers are offering more concessions to get…
Fall is officially here, and the mortgage market has brought a few surprises with it: mortgage rates are back above 7%, inventory is at its highest level in more than a decade, and sellers are offering more concessions to get…
If you are a real estate investor, you may have discovered an interesting mortgage puzzle: the rental property appears capable of producing income, but your personal tax returns do not tell the full story. Perhaps you are self-employed and write…
If you are thinking about buying a home in 2026, you may be asking the question almost every buyer asks: Should I buy now, or wait for mortgage rates and home prices to change? It is a fair question. Mortgage…
Real estate investors often reach the same question after a property gains equity: Should I pull cash out with a refinance, or use a HELOC to help fund my next purchase? The answer depends on your investment strategy, timeline, cash…
September 14, 2026 Mortgage rates are beginning the week near their highest levels in approximately one year, affordability remains the primary hurdle for buyers, and the Federal Reserve’s September 16–17 meeting has markets watching closely. The headline number is difficult…
Buying a home comes with plenty of exciting moments: getting an offer accepted, imagining where the sofa will go, and discovering that every room somehow needs a lamp. It also comes with upfront costs and a monthly payment that should…
A condo can check every box: great location, beautiful finishes, secure parking, and a lobby that makes you feel like you should suddenly start wearing a scarf indoors. But before you fall completely in love with the building, make sure…
