Mold can feel like a major red flag for buyers and a stressful issue for sellers. In reality, most situations are more manageable than they seem. Here’s what actually matters and how to handle it without overreacting.

Fell in love with a home at an open house… and then it was gone? It happens more often than you think. Here’s what most buyers miss and how that “lost” home can actually lead you to your next opportunity, sometimes before it even hits the market.

For investors looking beyond the obvious, opportunities still exist in Columbus, if you know where to look. With the Envision Hilltop initiative underway, this area is showing early signs of reinvestment and long-term growth. A property like 90 S Burgess highlights what that opportunity can look like in practice: updated, move-in ready, and strategically positioned.

They don’t make them like they used to. A charming 1929 home in Columbus is for sale at 629 Eastmoor Boulevard, where thoughtful details and vintage charm come together creating a truly special feeling from the moment you walk in.

After a week of wind, debris, and cleanup across Central Ohio, some homeowners are starting to rethink how they spend their time. If yard work and maintenance are feeling less appealing, it might be time to explore a different kind of homeownership.

Natural light is one of the first things buyers notice when they walk into a home. In Ohio, where cloudy days and shorter winter daylight are common, homes that capture sunlight well can feel warmer, brighter, and more inviting. Here’s what natural light really means in real estate and what to look for when evaluating it in a home.

Many homeowners have heard the tradition of burying a statue of St. Joseph to help sell a house. Where did this custom come from, and what does the Catholic Church actually say about it? Learn the history behind the St. Joseph home-selling tradition and the prayer many people use when listing their home.

A rainy forecast on inspection day might seem like bad luck—but it’s actually one of the best opportunities to see how a home truly performs. At Kenney & Co., we know rain reveals important details about gutters, grading, roofs, windows, and sump pumps that sunny days can hide.

More than a year before buying their first home, a thoughtful couple reached out to Teresa to ask what they should be doing to prepare. By exploring neighborhoods, touring homes, and getting financially ready, they positioned themselves perfectly when the right opportunity appeared. Read how preparation, patience, and a little winter weather helped them land their dream home.

A recent home tour reminded us of one of the simplest and smartest habits a homeowner can develop: keeping a home binder. Inside this one simple three-ring binder were years of maintenance records, repair invoices, manuals, and paint swatches—all carefully organized in one place. It’s a small habit that makes homeownership easier today and helps document the care a home has received over time.

Is the new Ohio wholesaling law enough to protect you? SB 155 requires "cash buyers" to disclose lowball offers, but the real trap happens at the closing table.

Liz recently decided to engage with one of those 'Cash Buyer' text threads to see how they operate. What she found was a 'polite' trap designed to get homeowners to lowball their own equity. Before you answer that text, here is what you need to know about the current inventory crunch in our neighborhoods.

Real estate doesn’t stop when real life gets hectic. Here’s how our Central Ohio ‘dream team’ uses our local connections and brokerage support to handle the heavy lifting, so you can focus on what matters most.

The first real thaw is underway, and snow on your roof is turning into water fast. If drainage is blocked, that water can back up and end up in your basement. Here are two things you can do today to protect your home from water damage.

There are just seven homes for sale in Muirfield Village — a level of scarcity that would normally spark intense competition. But record-setting cold and winter conditions are changing buyer behavior, creating a rare window of opportunity for those willing to bundle up and take a closer look.

Yes, it’s freezing—but winter may be one of the smartest times to house hunt in Central Ohio. With inventory building and many homes lingering on the market, buyers may find opportunities before spring competition heats up.

If selling your home this spring or summer is on your radar, it’s never too early—or too late—to start the conversation. Thoughtful planning and local guidance can save time, money, and stress.

After the second showing, the next step was clear. This installment of Downsizing Done Right dives into the offer, the strategy behind it, and what happens once everything falls into place.