You've probably seen the phrase “as is” on a real estate listing. Most people assume it simply means the seller isn't going to make repairs. In Ohio, however, buying a property as is can have more significant implications.A recent Ohio court case provides a good example. A 108-Year-Old House and a Lawsuit In Pascoe v. Detke, decided by Ohio's Eighth District Court of Appeals in May 2026, buyers...
You walk through a house and fall in love with the dining room chandelier. The seller has a wall-mounted TV, custom shelving, a smart thermostat and a beautiful mirror attached to the bathroom wall. You make an offer, close on the house and get the keys. But wait. Where's the chandelier? One surprisingly common source of disagreement in real estate transactions is what actually stays with the...
If you've sold a home in Ohio, you're probably familiar with the Residential Property Disclosure Form. It asks about everything from roof leaks and water intrusion to structural problems and mechanical systems. But how much does a seller actually have to disclose? The basic rule is fairly straightforward: Ohio sellers are generally required to disclose certain material conditions they actually know about....
With all the headlines about rising home prices, it’s easy to assume that affordable homes in Columbus have disappeared. The truth? They’re harder to find — but they’re definitely still out there. Over the past several years, Central Ohio has experienced significant growth. New jobs, population growth, limited housing inventory, and increased demand have pushed prices higher. Some...
For the last several years, buying a home in Central Ohio has felt like a race. Buyers were competing against multiple offers, waiving inspections, offering above asking price, and making decisions within hours just to have a chance. But the market is changing — and for buyers, that change could create opportunity. Before you assume that means home prices are crashing, let’s clear something up:...
Only in Ohio real estate do you find a property that makes you stop and say… wait, is that really a building? The famous Longaberger Basket Building in Newark, Ohio was recently featured on Zillow Gone Wild — and yes, the seven-story office building designed to look like a giant picnic basket is real. Built in 1997 as the former headquarters of the Longaberger Company, the 180,000-square-foot...
When people talk about the future of real estate, the conversation usually centers around interest rates, home prices, or whether the market is “up” or “down.” But the real transformation happening in housing goes much deeper than that. The future of real estate is being shaped by how people want to live—not just where they want to live. For decades, homes were designed around fairly...
For years, HGTV has entertained us with dramatic renovations, open-concept transformations, and 30-minute “miracle” remodels. But somewhere along the way, those shows did more than entertain—they quietly reshaped what buyers expect from a home. Today’s buyers often walk into a property expecting it to feel like a professionally staged model home. Granite or quartz countertops are no longer...
If the last several years of design were defined by minimalism, stark white interiors, and “Instagram-perfect” spaces, 2026 is shaping up to be something very different. This year’s biggest design trends are warmer, more personal, and far more focused on how a home feels—not just how it photographs. Homeowners are moving away from spaces that look like showrooms and toward interiors that...
Mortgage rates and affordability pressures remain the primary national constraint in the real estate market, and today’s Federal Reserve decision reinforces that reality. The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady at 3.5%–3.75%, signaling continued caution around inflation and economic uncertainty. At the same time, the decision revealed unusual internal disagreement, with multiple...