Caylee Owen

In our Mom and Dad era ✨

Used to dream about being preggy with a bestie ALL the time when I was younger. Such a cool experience, can’t wait to be a mama with you 🥹🩵✨

This is experience is pure magic, and being one with you is pure bliss ✨

We miss you so much Nannie! Your celebration of life was beautiful, and I know you would have enjoyed every second of it. Cody’s speech was beautiful, and so funny. I know you would’ve laughed. Until next time, we love you so much, in this life, and every life. 🩵

Can’t wait to have your baby 🩵

It was truly an honor standing next to you and Loggy, yesterday. I love you so much. May your marriage be blessed with nothing but love and happiness 🤍🍾

Given the current market climate, coupled with the sensitive price point (most of my listings right now) I am thrilled this gets a place on the feed today! 🤩 IN CONTRACT!

Under $300,000 👻 in don’t be spooked by the falling home prices! We want to see our buyer clients get into their first homes. Rates are scary ☠️ we understand. So let’s see if we can’t get some affordable homes listed on the market, and make you a home owner, today 😻

For all the friends I used to love, I’m sorry 🥲 that I haven’t seen you in eons 🤣

Markets shift and it’s frustrating, but necessary. If you can shift with them, you’re set for life. Luckily, I represent investor clients who understand when to pivot, and can foresee a shift coming, before its here!

Originally 551 S. Highland Ave. Columbus OH 43223 was supposed to be an assignment of contract, well, that didn’t conclude the way we hoped, so my client took it down as a rental, and then last minute, decided he wanted to offload to free up some capital!

This adorable 2x1 ranch with a den, full basement, and fenced in back yard would be the perfect starter home, or priced at $154,900! So don’t delay, you cannot beat this price in Columbus. All new mechanicals! House underwent an exterior renovation by previous owner 2 years ago!

Come check out our newest listing at 5252 Wagon Wheel Ln. Gahanna OH 43230! 🔐

✨ Neutral paint throughout
✨ Large and in charge Backyard + STELLAR deck.
✨ Bright, clean, airy kitchen
✨ 360 wrap around, lower level
✨ Fire pit
✨ New vinyl windows
✨ New Furnace, Water Heater, AC
✨ Pre-Existing 1/2 Bath, converted to a Full bath on the lower level.
✨ Independent Mechanical Room
✨ Extra Storage Space, Lower Level

Don’t miss it! A 3x2 is one of the most sought after floor-plans, so run, don’t walk 🤩

✨ Price Improvement ✨ at 60 S Roy’s Ave. Columbus OH 43204. Now listed at $294,000.

Not ONE, but TWO price reductions today. Here are 4 reasons why your home may not be selling in a snap, in todays market climate!

#1: Price - more often than not, price is directly related to why your home may not be selling, in any market, not just this one. If you’ve made the repairs, done your honey do list, staged the home, cleaned the home, and gotten your professional marketing, and you have little to no showing traffic, consult with your agent and discuss an appropriate reduction in price.

#2: Location - Some locations in Columbus (both proper, and greater) are simply more desirable than others, for a multitude of reasons. Whether those reasons be proximity to grocery stores and other major retailers, A-rated school districts, major employers, crime/safety, walkability etc the list goes on! This is something to consider when you begin to think about listing your home, and what you are attempting to list it for.

#3: Condition - Your homes condition does matter these days, even if 2019-2021 led you to believe otherwise. With the holidays approaching, interest rates (still historically low) at 7.65%, and home prices continuing to appreciate due to development and population growth, buyers are no longer interested in overpaying for homes with clear concerns. Have your mechanicals inspected and at minimum serviced, and pay attention to the details. That’s what matters. Prep the wood trim before you paint it, keep your cut lines crisp, ensure all cabinets shut flush, and hardware on doors is secure. Clean the windows, inside and out, and clean the gutters too. Focus on cleaning up your landscaping and other small projects to add value and keep buyers eyes on the prize.

#4: Market - I saved the worst for last. The market. As I had previous referenced, rates are up, and home prices are climbing. It’s undeniable that the market has been difficult to navigate for a few years now. If it’s not one thing (low rates, insane competition) it’s another (high rates + high home values = unaffordable housing). You must be patient as a seller in this market & think like a buyer.

✨ Price Improvement ✨on 359 Heil Dr. Gahanna OH 43230. Now listed at $419,900.

As a both a buyers agent, and a listing agent, I understand how hard it is for buyers to compete in this market climate.

In 2019/2020 buyers were struggling to even make it to a showing, before a home was in contract. If they did make it, they were up against cash offers, strong conventional offers, multiple offers, appraisal gaps, waiving critical contingencies put in place to protect them. It was madness.

Fast forward, sellers are seeing properties sit on market for 14, 21, 30+ days with no showings, and no offers. Why is this? Buyers are now tasked with combatting rates. Homes they were trying to buy 1-3 years ago, are no longer attainable. Rate hikes lead to increased mortgage payments, tax hikes lead to increased mortgage payments, the list goes on.

Yes, we can surely explain to our buyer clients that rates are variable, and they may be able to consider a refinance in the future, but that doesn’t make a home more affordable on a monthly basis, today. Buyers are looking in more affordable price points to make their dreams of homeownership a reality in this uncertain financial market, and that means homes like 359 Heil Dr. are experiencing a much more limited pool of buyers who can qualify for them, let alone afford them.

Sellers be patient, be diligent, be practical and listen to your buyer feedback, and act on it. It looks like it may be your turn to put in the work! 🔐

Happy Showing!