Category: Videos
Central Ohio Market Report
Bob Kutschbach, broker and owner of Carleton Realty, talks about the current housing market in Central Ohio. If you thought that the housing market couldn’t get any hotter….it is! In the last year the average sale price of a house has gone up to $266,893, a 13.4% increase from this time last year. Median cost... Read More
Paperwork and the True Identity of the Seller
Bob Kutschbach, owner and broker of Carleton Realty, discusses the importance of paperwork and the true identity of the seller. Many times we talk to people that want to sell their homes. They list it in their name and we discover that the property is actually held in a trust, LLC, or corporation. It is... Read More
Are You a First Time Homebuyer?
Bob Kutschbach, owner and broker of Carleton Realty, talks about being a first-time homebuyer. Carleton Realty has always worked with first-time homebuyers to show them all the benefits available to help them on their way to homeownership. There are a number of programs, mostly government-sponsored, that help with down payment assistance, lower interest rates, and... Read More
What’s a Residential Property Disclosure?
Bob Kutschbach, owner and broker of Carleton Realty, talks about the residential property disclosure and who needs to fill it out. A residential property disclosure (RPD) is required for MOST sellers of residential real estate in the state of Ohio. The RPD is not a warranty or a guarantee for the condition of the house.... Read More
How to Write a Competitive Offer when You Find Your Dream Home
Bob Kutschbach, owner and broker of Carleton Realty, discusses how to make your offer competitive when you find your dream home. In a housing market like we have currently in Central Ohio homes are commonly getting multiple offers within a day or two of being listed. It is not unusual to receive 7 – 12... Read More
What is an Appraisal Gap?
Bob Kutschbach, owner and broker of Carleton Realty, explains the appraisal gap and how buyers are using it to make a competitive offer in our low inventory housing market. What is an appraisal gap? In our housing market buying a home is extremely competitive. It is common for a buyer to offer more than list... Read More
Understanding CAUV (Current Agricultural Use Value)
Bob Kutschbach, owner and broker of Carleton Realty, talks about understanding CAUV (current agricultural use value) and how it can affect a real estate transaction. CAUV is a program for farmers. It requires that the property makes a modest ($2500) income each year. This income can come from crops, livestock or timber. CAUV allows for... Read More
What is a Bridge Loan?
Owner and broker of Carleton Realty, Bob Kutschbach, talks about bridge loans and how you can use them to be competitive in today’s housing market. A bridge loan is a type of loan that you can get if you have equity in the home you are selling and you would like to use that equity... Read More
Why is a Home Warranty so Important?
Bob Kutschbach, owner and broker of Carleton Realty, explains home warranties and why they are so important. When buying a home you have the opportunity to purchase a home warranty. 85% of buyers request one, usually asking the seller to pay for it which is all based on the negotiation of the purchase contract.... Read More
Fall of 2020 Real Estate Market Update
Bob Kutscbach, owner and broker of Carleton Realty, breaks down the fall of 2020 housing market in Ohio. The Central and South West Ohio housing markets are red hot! These two markets are 2 of the top markets in the U.S. We continue to have more buyers than sellers. COVID- 19 has caused sellers to... Read More