Kenon Carter, Realtor, Coldwell Banker Realty

10/12/2023

Buy now, refinance later, and pick up instant equity. It's gonna be another bloodbath.

“The minute those interest rates come down, all hell’s going to break loose and the prices are going to go through the roof,” she said. “[Right now sellers are] staying put. But they’re not going to stay put if interest rates go down by two points.

“It’s going to be a signal for everybody to come back out and buy like crazy, and the house prices [will likely] go up by 20%,” she said. “We could have COVID [market] all over again.”

09/07/2023

The truth is your home is worth as much as any buyer is willing to pay for it. If you're in a highly desirable area, your home may be worth more than you think.

08/17/2023

One of the key reasons why I don't believe we are in a housing bubble is that today's homeowners have a record amount of equity. Lenders learned their lesson from the last housing crisis and home buyers are vetted much better these days.

Home ownership is still one of the smartest, safest, long-term investments out there.

07/16/2023

I’ve been preaching this for a long time. Home prices, particularly in the most desirable neighborhoods, only go one way. ⬆️

Waiting on rates to drop will only cost you money in the long run.

07/06/2023

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In these districts, prices stabilize but they don’t usually go down. Contact me if you want to talk about your next move!

07/05/2023

Record low inventory, all-time high demand. Columbus real estate is booming. Stop waiting on interest rates to drop. Refinancing has never been easier.

It's more difficult than ever to buy a home in central Ohio and there's several factors behind this.

05/26/2023

Downsizing? Don't forget about Plain City, a hidden gem that's super easy to access from the other Northwest Columbus suburbs. Very reasonable property taxes in a great community.

Welcome home to the Ashland: A single-story, open floorplan with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms available from M/I Homes. This ranch style home includes a traditional front elevation, 2-car garage and a covered front porch. Select from exterior options such as farmhouse, with a full front porch, or...

05/18/2023

If you’re a home seller

The good news for Columbus sellers is that home prices are on the upswing, and buyer demand is strong. “We are still seeing multiple offers and very low days on market,” says Jamie Curtis, an agent with Street Sotheby’s International Realty in Columbus.

If you’re a homebuyer

The Columbus market is refreshingly affordable for home shoppers, especially compared to other markets across the country. Even with prices on the rise, the median sale price here is nearly $100,000 less than the national median.

“Now is a great time to purchase a home in Columbus,” says Manton. “The home you see today will sell for more next fall, next spring and next summer due to low supply and high demand.”

05/13/2023

Starting to heat up over here in Ballantrae. This one just a few doors down from us will be highly sought after. Look at that pool! 👀

5809 Glendavon Pl, Dublin
$799,900 · 5beds · 4.5baths

5809 Glendavon Pl, Dublin, OH 43016 is coming soon. View 76 photos of this 5 bed, 5 bath, 3902 sqft. single family home with a list price of $799900.

05/09/2023

As of today, this is the only active listing in Ballantrae & surrounding neighborhoods that's not already in contract. If you know someone who has had their eye on this area, send them my way and we can go check it out. It's been on the market for 11 days and could be the perfect fit for the right prospective buyer. Listed at $674,900.

For Sale - 5896 Trafalgar Ln, Dublin, OH - $674,900. View details, map and photos of this single family property with 4 bedrooms and 4 total baths. MLS # 223011859.

04/26/2023

It's definitely a weird time. Existing homeowners are reluctant to sell because many have sub-4% mortgages on their existing property. But prices in Columbus are not coming down, due to a shortage of inventory. For prospective buyers who were demoralized by the madness of 2021 and 2022, it's a good time to get back out there.

Columbus-area homes are still rising in value, but at the lowest rate in nearly eight years, according to figures released Thursday.

04/17/2023

The Columbus real estate market is still on fire relative to the rest of the country:

"Home prices aside, another factor causing homebuyers to flock to certain markets is economic stability, as illustrated by March’s fourth hottest market: Columbus, OH.

Although home prices here are modest at $375,000, local real estate agent Andrew Show of Buyer’s Resource Realty Service points to the “energy” in the area that comes from having several world-class universities, state government offices, and headquarters for L Brands, Nationwide Insurance, and more.

Show also touts the city’s progressive leanings in extending benefits to LGBTQ partners of city workers and a commitment to containing sprawl even as it redevelops older neighborhoods.

As a result of all this, Show says, “We’re not experiencing any downturn.”"