Phillip Stern - Real Estate

05/31/2026

Getting ready to sell your house? There's a lot to making sure it's done right. Contact me for tips about getting your home sold quickly!

Ask any real estate agent and they’ll tell you: a potential buyer forms an opinion about buying a home within seconds of seeing it. That’s why home staging can be so important. You want your house to look its best to attract the best buyers. Luckily, there are some tried and true methods used by...

05/31/2026

You’ve probably heard of the Veterans Affairs (VA) home loan. But do you know what it offers?

In a recent survey, 68% of Veterans didn’t know they may be able to buy a home with zero money down. 77% didn’t know PMI isn’t always required.

Many also have no idea they may be able to count their Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) and Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) as income.

Any of those VA loan benefits could make homeownership more achievable than you realize.

If you’ve served (or know someone who has), get in touch with a trusted lender for more information on VA home loan options and what you may qualify for.

Phillip Stern - Realistar Realtor Ohio
Phone: 614-401-4195
Email: [email protected]

05/31/2026

I am pleased to feature the following properties! For questions or to schedule a showing, contact me today!

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05/30/2026

🎨 Transform Your Kitchen Without the Cost of a Remodel!

If your cabinets are looking a little tired but a full replacement isn’t in the cards, a fresh coat of paint might be all you need to breathe new life into your kitchen. ✨

Whether you're hiring a pro or going the DIY route, painting your kitchen cabinets is a budget-friendly way to make a huge impact. 🛠️💡

Get all the details on how to paint kitchen cabinets in this step-by-step guide.

05/30/2026

The Real Reason Some People Are Still Moving Right Now

Life changes. Priorities shift. Families grow. Kids move out. Careers evolve. And eventually, the house you’re in may stop fitting the life you’re living.

If that’s been weighing on you lately, let’s talk through what your options could realistically look like today, no matter where rates or prices are.

Life can’t always wait for perfect market conditions. Maybe you don’t have to either.

Phillip Stern - Realistar Realtor Ohio
Phone: 614-401-4195
Email: [email protected]

You may be telling yourself you’re going to wait to move – maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will come down, prices will fall, or the market will feel a little easier.

05/29/2026

The perfect space for year-round entertaining & swimming! 🏊‍♂️🎉 Imagine hosting parties or relaxing by the pool no matter the season—how amazing is that?

05/29/2026

After a year or more of rates coming down, things have changed. And lately, mortgage rates have been climbing again.

And if that's made you wonder whether you should delay your move until they drop, you're not the only one.

The honest truth is that rates probably won't come down much until inflation cools off and some of the global uncertainty settles. And no one knows exactly when that'll be.

But what most headlines won't tell you is that rates aren't the only thing that affects affordability. Sure, they’re a big factor, but not all of the affordability news is bad.

Wages, home prices, and inventory are all trending in a direction that could still help make your move possible.

Want to know what that actually looks like for your situation? Drop a comment or send me a DM.

Because even though rates are higher, there are pockets of opportunity in any market, if you know where to look.

Phillip Stern - Realistar Realtor Ohio
Phone: 614-401-4195
Email: [email protected]

05/28/2026

What kind of house do you desire? Wonder no more about "What house should I live in?" and take up the quiz below to find a suitable house for yourself.

What kind of house do you desire? Wonder no more about "What house should I live in?" and take up the quiz below to find a suitable house for yourself. There are many options for people to choose a house style according to their taste, choices, necessities, etc. In this quiz, you will have to answer...

05/28/2026

Phillip Stern is a premier real estate professional, distinguished as part of the elite 1% of agents nationwide authorized to offer the Zillow Showcase marketing experience. With over 25 years of industry tenure, Phillip leverages his degrees in Economics and Political Science from The Ohio State Un...

05/28/2026

A lot of people have been waiting for rates to drop or prices to come down before making a move. But the reality is, sometimes life changes before the market does.
A growing family.
An empty nest.
A new job.
Retirement.
Needing to be closer to loved ones.

Those are the real reasons 1 in 5 buyers last year said they felt like they had to move, no matter the market. Because life doesn't wait for the timing to be perfect.

And if that’s where you are right now, you can still move. You may even have more options than you think. You just need someone who can help you find them.

Phillip Stern - Realistar Realtor Ohio
Phone: 614-401-4195
Email: [email protected]