Late August is bringing a little more breathing room for homebuyers. Mortgage rates remain in the mid-6% range, affordability is still a challenge, and inflation has not exactly agreed to leave quietly. But inventory is improving, and in many parts…
Buying a home is not a get-rich-quick plan. There is no secret button, magic appreciation wand, or tiny “make me wealthy” lever hidden behind the kitchen cabinets. But homeownership can be a long-term wealth-building strategy when the purchase is affordable,…
If your Ohio property’s value suddenly looks much higher than what you believe it could realistically sell for, you may be wondering: Can I call the county auditor and ask for a reduction? Yes: you can contact the county auditor’s…
Buying a home in Columbus, Ohio, is exciting. It is also a little like assembling furniture without looking at the instructions: technically possible, but much easier when someone knows which pieces go where. One of the first decisions you will…
If you have been watching mortgage rates, you may feel like your dream of buying a home is being held hostage by a percentage point with a tiny decimal attached to it. Take a breath. Mortgage rates near 6.8% are…
Welcome to your weekly mortgage and real estate market pulse for August 3, 2026! If you’ve been stepping outside lately here in Columbus, Ohio, you know the summer heat is rivaling the energy in the local housing market. Whether you’re…
Buying a home is probably not a get-rich-quick plan. If it were, everyone would buy a house on Tuesday and retire by Friday. But homeownership can be a powerful long-term wealth-building strategy when the purchase fits your budget, your career,…
Mortgage rates edged lower this week, but only by a couple of basis points, so there is no need to cue the marching band just yet. For the week of August 24, 2026, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is…
If mortgage rates have felt like they were climbing a staircase lately, this week finally delivered a small step in the other direction. For the week ending August 13, 2026, Freddie Mac reported: 30-year fixed-rate mortgage: 6.67% 15-year fixed-rate mortgage:…
Mortgage rates have reached their highest level in more than a year, and yes, that can make the homebuying process feel a little less exciting. As of August 6, 2026, Freddie Mac reported that the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate…
