Eugene Shats, Re/Max Main Street

10/12/2026

It's pretty good. Have a great week, friends!

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09/21/2026

Not sure I dig the idea or the particular color scheme.
An example of "just because you can, doesn't mean you should" IMHO.
$700 at Home Depot.

09/17/2026

I'm not a huge fan of wallpaper generally speaking, but I'll take it.

(CBRMLS) For Sale: 4 beds, 5.5 baths ∙ 8882 sq. ft. ∙ 8100 Tillinghast Dr, Dublin, OH 43017 ∙ $3,500,000 ∙ MLS # 226029488 ∙ Welcome to one of Dublin's most distinguished golf course estates--an extraordinar...

09/15/2026

There are all sorts of fees both buyers and sellers pay to make the transaction happen. This article only talks about one--a flat brokerage fee that is tagged on top of commission ($245 with my company). But there are lender fees, title company fees, government dues, and more and more HOA fees.

One of the items I go over early on with my buyers is what fees to expect at closing, which can add up to a substantial amount. It's never an exact estimate as charges vary by service provider, purchase price, and a number of other factors. But usually my clients have a very good idea what to expect.

When transaction timeline nears closing, both parties get a document prepared by title company called Settlement Statement, which lists all expenses/fees/dues/taxes... I always go over it with a client to look for any items that I wouldn't normally anticipate or any amounts that seem excessive. Even if someone bought/sold before, it's really hard to know what is today's norm; this is one of the times when I feel realtor's perspective and frame of reference can be helpful. Occassionally I catch a questionable charge and inquire about it: sometimes it's legit and every now and then it's an error.

Anyway, if you are thinking about buying or selling in the near future and would like to have a good idea what that might end up costing you, I'm always available for a cup of coffee and a conversation. Call/text any time: 614-323-0942.

https://www.npr.org/2026/09/15/nx-s1-5968763/housing-home-buying-junk-fees?utm_term=nprnews&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=npr&fbclid=IwdGRjcAUWERtwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHgcqt09poNj_8648zKm7bufYp0AR4T6chhDpBdO2SjHPLg4EuEmGfmlVdfzv_aem_HArP5IcnhPIZqn1bmQqmBQ

Some real estate agents and researchers say home buyers and sellers should not pay this out-of-pocket fee.

09/11/2026

Happy Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) to all our wonderful clients and friends who celebrate. May this year bring you much happiness and joy, love and peace.

09/06/2026

Congrats to my buyer on adding one more investment property to their rapidly growing Central Ohio portfolio.

While the process for buying an investment property is not drastically different than buying a personal residence, there are certainly other considerations to keep in mind. Now, selling an investment property, especially one that is tenant-occupied--that's a whole different story.

Thinking about buying or selling? I'm always available for a cup of coffee and a conversation: 614-323-0942. Happy Labor Day weekend, friends.

08/31/2026

I don't do a lot of project management work, but I do try to oversee maybe one or two major renovations per year for the main reason of keeping a pulse on prices, trends, completion times and so on. It really helps to know how much things cost (today, not 10 years ago) when, for example, providing a client with property valuation, or trying to determine a fair market price when writing a purchase offer, or helping a client decide which repairs are worth completing prior to listing and which are not. I do make some money on this and I happen to like this work, but mostly I do it for staying connected with reality.

This particular renovation is an investment property in East Columbus. Mostly interior work; budget around $50K.

08/30/2026

Congrats to my Buyer. It's so hard to find something decent under $200K right now, let alone in the highly desirable Worthington Schools. Wish my wonderful client all the best as he embarks on his new adventure.

08/24/2026

Yes, the Columbus market much like the rest of the country has cooled off a bit. Residential inventory is up--the highest it's been in about 10 years. We are not seeing a stampede of showings within minutes of listing and we are not seeing 20 above-asking price offers the first day on the market. Few buyers at the moment feel a need to waive appraisals and inspections today as they have.

But have we entered a Buyers Market? I humbly don't think so and here's just one data point from last month:
Among the largest 300 metro area housing markets, 64 did see year-over-year price decline (July of 2026 compared to July of 2025). Columbus is not on the list and some sub-markets I've personally analyzed have continued to experience some, albeit diminished, growth. We are closer to an equilibrium than we've been since long before covid, but we are not seeing sellers outnumber buyers to the extent needed to ignite a "price war".

As always, the big question is where are we headed. I don't know. While real estate is local in nature and I always caution my clients to take broad market analysis with a grain of salt, I do think interest rates and macroeconomic conditions will largely dictate what's to come.