Posts by David Barlow
Ohio Dominates Cities with Lowest Risk of Climate Disasters
With the increasing frequency of climate disasters such as hurricanes, floods, and wildfires across the United States, many homebuyers ...
The Best Time to Buy a Home in 2024: Sept. 29 – Oct. 5
If you're in the market for a new home, this might be the best time to buy in 2024. The first week of October offers homebuyers a perfe...
What Happens After an Interest Rate Cut?
On September 18, 2024, after months of anticipation, the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by half a percentage point. This move f...
How to Maximize Your Down Payment Potential in Today’s Housing Market
Did you know that nearly 80% of first-time homebuyers qualify for down payment assistance, but only 13% actually use it? This graph rep...
Lower Mortgage Rates: Boost Your Buying Power (Chart)
If you've been on the fence about purchasing a home due to high mortgage rates, now might be the time to reconsider. As the data shows,...
Navigating the Changes in Ohio Real Estate: Questions and Answers
The Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing has outlined important changes following recent legal and legislative decis...
Take Advantage of Today’s Rates
The Current State of Interest Rates
The current mortgage market is in an interesting place. We’ve seen a slight dip in interest rate...
Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level in Over a Year and a Half
Big news for homebuyers! Mortgage rates have recently dropped to their lowest point in over a year and a half, making it an exciting ti...
Sluggish Summer and Fall Opportunities for Buyers
As we move into fall, many eyes in the real estate world are focused on how high mortgage rates have slowed down the market over the su...
The Impact of a Federal Funds Rate Cut on Columbus Housing Market
As September rolls in, all eyes, especially Columbus, are on the Federal Reserve (the Fed), with widespread anticipation that they’ll c...