Delicious Real Estate

01/06/2026

OHFA updated its mortgage rates this morning, and there are some significant opportunities available for eligible first-time homebuyers.

Highlights include:

• Traditional First-Time Homebuyer Program – 3.75% with no OHFA assistance
• Ohio Heroes – 3.50% with no OHFA assistance
• Traditional First-Time Homebuyer Program – 5.00% with down payment assistance
• Ohio Heroes – 4.75% with down payment assistance

https://ohiohome.org/residentiallending.aspx

These rates are substantially below many current market-rate mortgage options and could help buyers who have been struggling with affordability.

OHFA offers several affordable loan options to help you achieve your dream of homeownership. We open the doors to an affordable place to call home!

29/05/2026

How about a cute 3 bed, 1.5 bath brick ranch in Forest Park West?
https://youtu.be/cmSqP5CZpNA

13/05/2026

Be aware of the myths around home buying by doing your homework - and decide for yourself whether a purchase could realistically be in your future....

Credit scores. Fifty-seven percent believe you need at least a 660 to qualify for a mortgage. A third think the bar is 700 or higher. In reality, FHA loans go to 580. VA and many conventional programs qualify buyers at 620. There's no universal floor — lenders set their own thresholds and weigh your full financial picture.

Down payments. Nearly half believe a conventional loan requires more than 5% down. Fifteen percent think 20% is mandatory. Thirty-one percent believe you simply cannot buy a home without a down payment. Meanwhile, conventional loans go as low as 3% for first-time buyers, FHA requires 3.5%, and VA and USDA loans require nothing.

Mortgage rates. Sixty-three percent of respondents believe current rates are the highest in history. They are not. Rates peaked at 18.6% in October 1981 and spent most of the 1970s through early 1990s above 10%. Today's rate is around 6.4%. Sixty-six percent also believe the Federal Reserve sets mortgage rates. It doesn't. Lenders do — which means rates vary by lender, loan type, and your profile.

Call now to connect with business.

16/02/2026

Burp them if you got 'em!

The trend stems from a German practice known as lüften.

04/02/2026

Looking for at least 5 bedrooms on at least an acre? Here you go -

Exceptional Summerwood estate—5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, over 5,000 sq ft, and a 1,600 sq ft paver patio with built-in kitchenette and firepit. Welcome to 6068 Streamside Drive in Galena, a stunning residence in one of the area's most desirable communities, perfectly set on a breathtaking 1-acre homes...

04/02/2026

Views on our listings were up 17% in January over December - and with fewer listings. Buyers are coming.....call us to buy or sell!

30/01/2026

Check out this listing from Offbeat Agent aka Matt Ward of the Delicious Real Estate Group $164,500!!!

24/01/2026

$250,000 2 BD 1 BA 1,073 sq ft Columbus Ohio Ranch home located in Salem Village Neighborhood
listed by Margaret Lipp with RE/MAX Premier Choice Realty and tour by Matt Ward with the Delicious Real Estate Group aka
Impeccably maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath ranch in the Salem Village community, minutes from Worthington and Clintonville, offering move-in-ready comfort with a mix of modern updates and classic charm. Major 2018 improvements include the roof, windows, HVAC, and stainless steel appliances, with luxury vinyl plank flooring and custom blinds added in 2022, plus freshly painted bedrooms and bathroom. Additional 2025 updates include the bathroom, water heater, exterior water hookup, and garbage disposal. Enjoy extra storage in the finished one-car garage and attic, and relax in the private backyard featuring a garden area, concrete patio, and low-maintenance landscaping—all conveniently located near shopping, dining, and I-71.

15/01/2026

It's the day every month when Columbus Realtors come out with their previous month's recap - so here we go. Remember, your neighborhood/community is unique....

COLUMBUS, Ohio (January 14, 2026) — Residential real estate sales in central Ohio rose 5.6% in December compared with the same month in 2024. The region recorded 2,291 closed sales, with a median sales price of $322,000.

For 2025, there were 29,626 closed sales recorded in the Columbus & Central Ohio Regional MLS, up from 28,754 sales in 2024, a 3% year-over-year increase. Gross residential real estate sales in central Ohio topped $11.1 billion in 2025. The gross residential real estate sales total was $10.5 billion in 2024.

Condominium sales edged up 0.9% for the year, accounting for 3,951 sales, or 13% of all residential transactions in central Ohio.

Inventory continued its year-over-year growth trend, reaching 4,440 homes in December, up 14.2% from the same month last year. However, inventory declined 19.2% from November, when 5,497 homes were on the market, reflecting typical seasonal patterns as the region moves into winter. In 2024, there was a similar decline, with inventory falling from 4,600 in November to 3,889 (-15.4%) in December.

“The drop in inventory as we transition from fall to winter is typical in our region,” said 2026 Columbus REALTORS® President Gloria Alonso Cannon. “Traditionally, the cold-weather months are the slowest for new listings.”

“Even with seasonal slowdowns, buyer demand remained steady through the end of the year,” Alonso Cannon said. “Pricing has stabilized compared to earlier in the year, giving both buyers and sellers a clearer picture of where the market stands heading into 2026.”

The $322,000 median sales price in December marked its lowest point since April, when it sat at $320,000. Days on market in December averaged 43 days, a 19.4% increase year over year.

Of the 2,291 closed sales in December, 1,053 occurred in Franklin County, with a median sales price of $310,000. In Marion County, there were 60 closed sales, a 93.5% increase year over year.

Olentangy Local School District posted 108 closed sales in December, a 24.1% year-over-year increase, with a median sales price of $539,850. Hilliard (Corp.) and Hilliard City School District combined for 137 closed sales, representing a 23% year-over-year increase.

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