Westerville Top 1% Realtors

06/02/2026

Good morning everyone! ☀️

I wanted to share a quick update—if you’re thinking about selling your home, this is big news! We just got approval, and since many of our areas qualify as rural, this opens up some great opportunities.

As of yesterday evening, first-time homebuyers may qualify for rates as low as 3.75% through Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA)! 🙌

This can make a HUGE difference during the selling process—more buyers are able to afford your home, which can mean more interest and stronger offers.

Also, buyers may have options when it comes to MI (Mortgage Insurance) and even opportunities with new builds, depending on the situation.

If you’ve been on the fence about selling, this could be the timing you’ve been waiting for. Let’s talk about how this impacts your home and your next move! 🏡

📲 Michelle Ward
Coldwell Banker Realty
614-467-8048

06/01/2026

🚨 Great News for Ohio First-Time Homebuyers! 🚨

Some OHFA programs are now offering interest rates as low as 3.75% for qualified buyers! 🏡

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to buy, this could be an incredible opportunity. Eligibility requirements apply, and these programs can change quickly.

Thinking about buying your first home? Let’s talk about your options and connect you with a trusted OHFA-approved lender.

Michelle Ward, Realtor®
Coldwell Banker Realty
📞 614-467-8048

06/01/2026

Buying a Home with a Top 5 Star Realtor matters!
Contact Michelle Ward Coldwell Banker Realtor
614-467-8048

Less House, More Home: Why Smaller Homes Are Paying Off for Today’s Buyers

Today’s smaller single-family homes and condos have more going for them than the square footage suggests. They can give your budget some breathing room and put you in a community designed with lifestyle in mind.

Curious about the options in our area? Let's connect.

You started shopping with a specific mental image of your future home in your mind. Then the houses in your budget came in smaller than you pictured.

06/01/2026

Today’s smaller single-family homes and condos have more going for them than the square footage suggests. They can give your budget some breathing room and put you in a community designed with lifestyle in mind.

Curious about the options in our area? Let's connect.

You started shopping with a specific mental image of your future home in your mind. Then the houses in your budget came in smaller than you pictured.

05/31/2026

Buying a Home with a Top 5 Star Realtor matters!
Contact Michelle Ward Coldwell Banker Realtor
614-467-8048

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...

05/30/2026

Buying a Home with a Top 5 Star Realtor matters!
Contact Michelle Ward Coldwell Banker Realtor
614-467-8048

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.

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.

05/30/2026

Most agents last 6 months to 2 years…
I’ve made it over 25.

Not because it’s easy — but because I never quit.
I love what I do, and I show up every single day.

Experience matters. Consistency matters. Relationships matter.

I was called The OG of Realtors by another professional!

Call it OG… I’ll take it ❤️
Want to Buy or Sell a home 🏠
Call your OG Realtor Michelle Ward Coldwell Banker 614-467-8048

05/29/2026

Buying a Home with a Top 5 Star Realtor matters!
Contact Michelle Ward Coldwell Banker Realtor
614-467-8048

The Truth About Affordability Today

Yes, rates have been volatile, and global instability is keeping them from settling down anytime soon. There’s no sugar coating that. But the full picture of affordability is more nuanced than the headlines suggest.

Want to run the real numbers for your situation? Let's talk. Reach out and let's set up a quick, no-pressure conversation.

Let's be real with each other for a second about affordability.

05/28/2026

Buying a Home with a Top 5 Star Realtor matters!
Contact Michelle Ward Coldwell Banker Realtor
614-467-8048

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.

05/28/2026

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.

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.