sbhawkins3Dec 7, 20211 minYOU'RE READY TO BUY YOUR FIRST HOME. WHERE SHOULD YOU START?You're ready to buy your first home. Where should you start?
sbhawkins3Dec 7, 20211 minDO YOU REALLY NEED A REALTOR TO SELL YOUR HOME?Do you really need a Realtor to sell your home?
sbhawkins3Dec 7, 20211 minDO YOU NEED TO HAVE 20% SAVED FOR A DOWN PAYMENT?Do you need to have 20% saved for a down payment on a home?
sbhawkins3Dec 7, 20211 minYOU'RE READY TO SELL YOUR HOME. WHERE SHOULD YOU START?You're ready to sell your home. Where should you start?
sbhawkins3Dec 7, 20212 minWHAT'S INCLUDED IN CLOSING COSTS AND WHO PAYS THEM?Closing costs vary by county, and are different for buyers and sellers, but here is a quick breakdown of what can be included. In...
sbhawkins3Dec 7, 20212 minWHAT IMPROVEMENTS SHOULD YOU MAKE BEFORE LISTING YOUR HOME?What improvements should you make before listing your home?
sbhawkins3Dec 7, 20211 minWHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO LIST/BUY A HOME?When is the best time to list/buy a home?
sbhawkins3Dec 7, 20211 minHOW DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH YOUR HOUSE IS WORTH?There are many valuation calculators and tools available to consumers to help determine how much a home should be listed for. A home...
sbhawkins3Dec 7, 20211 minSHOULD YOU GET A HOME INSPECTION?Homebuyers often wonder … is a home inspection really necessary? While a home may look well-maintained to the average person, a home...
sbhawkins3Dec 7, 20211 minWHAT IS EARNEST MONEY AND HOW DOES IT WORK?What is earnest money and how does it work?
sbhawkins3Apr 21, 20212 minSUPER SELLERS MARKET - IT'S ALL ABOUT LEVERAGE!There are many reasons that lead to selling a home and if you or anyone you know are considering, now is the time. We are currently experien
sbhawkins3Apr 15, 20211 minMARKET SALES ON THE DECLINEOver the next couple of months, we are going to start hearing of a decline in real estate sales and I feel that it is necessary to get ahead
sbhawkins3Apr 4, 20211 minTHREE REASONS PEOPLE DIDN'T SELL LAST YEARThe previous 12 months have been a roller coaster, which is evident when we consider the imbalance between supply and demand. Basic...
sbhawkins3Mar 31, 20212 minARE WE ON THE VERGE OF A HOUSING BUBBLE?Are we on the verge of a housing bubble? Are we nearing a catastrophe like 2008?
sbhawkins3Mar 30, 20211 minSHOULD YOU WAIT TO BUY A HOME BECAUSE MORTGAGE RATES AND MORTGAGE RATES ARE INCREASING?The prices of homes are going up and mortgage rates are increasing. So, should you wait to buy? The answer to this commonly asked question
sbhawkins3Mar 25, 20211 minISN'T REAL ESTATE UNAFFORDABLE RIGHT NOW?To fully understand home affordability, you must consider the entire equation. Remember, affordability is about the cost of the home, not th
sbhawkins3Mar 19, 20211 minSHOULD YOU SELL NOW AND WAIT TO BUY?Expert opinions tell us that home prices will continue to appreciate and mortgage rates will continue to rise.
sbhawkins3Feb 19, 20212 minKNOWLEDGE IS POWER WHEN NAVIGATING A COMPLEX REAL ESTATE MARKETWhether buying or selling, knowledge is power, and this has never been truer, especially navigating today’s challenging and complex market.
sbhawkins3Jan 20, 20213 minDESIGN TRENDS ON THE RISEAs millions of homeowners adapt to new realities, the way in which we use our home is evolving and so is our expression of individuality.
sbhawkins3Jan 6, 20213 min2021 REAL ESTATE PREDICTIONSLet’s take a look at few real estate predictions for 2021.
sbhawkins3Dec 22, 20203 min2020 HOUSING LESSONS AND WHAT WE HAVE LEARNEDDespite all the trials and tribulations, it’s important to consider the real estate lessons we have learned.
sbhawkins3Mar 11, 20201 minCORONAVIRUS AND CENTRAL OHIO REAL ESTATEHow do you make strong, confident and intentional real estate decisions in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic?