Buying a home
5 Red Flags at a Showing
A home can look perfect and still hide problems. 👀 Swipe for 5 red flags to watch at every showing:
1️⃣ Fresh ...
Earnest Money, Explained
"Earnest money" sounds scary — but it's really just your good-faith deposit. 🤝
The quick facts:✅ Usual...
First-Time Buyer Programs in Ohio
Think you can't afford to buy in Central Ohio yet? Ohio might help you sooner than you think. 🔑
Programs first-time buy...
How Much House Can You Really Afford?
The bank might approve you for more than you should actually spend. 💰
A simple rule of thumb:✅ Keep your total housin...
Never Skip the Home Inspection
Waiving the inspection to win a bidding war? That gamble can cost you tens of thousands. 😱
A home inspection can uncover:&#x...
6 Contingencies That Protect Buyers
A contingency is your escape hatch — skip the right ones and you could lose your deposit. 👇 Swipe through the 6 that protect YO...
Get Pre-Approved Before You Shop
Falling in love with a home before you're pre-approved? That's how hearts get broken. 💔
Getting pre-approved FIRST...
Don’t Do This Before Closing
You're under contract — don't blow it in the final stretch! 🚨
BEFORE you close, do NOT:❌ Open new credit ca...
What Credit Score Do You Need?
"What credit score do I need to buy a home?" Great question — here's the real answer. 💳
Rough guidelines:...
Renting vs Buying in Columbus
"Should I keep renting or finally buy?" 🤔 The Columbus answer might surprise you.
When you rent:❌ Your paym...