Jennifer Louden Realtor®

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Columbus, IN Real Estate Market Update 1/14/2024

07/17/2025

Columbus, IN Market Update   $329,900 Median List Price $235,000 Median Sale Price 123 Homes For Sale 56 Homes Sold 30 Days on Market Curious about home values in this…

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Can you get home improvement loans with bad credit?

07/17/2025

A good credit score is a basic requirement for traditional home loans, but can you get home improvement loans with bad credit? Home improvement loans meant specifically for remodeling, renovating…

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By anticipating potential issues before buyers even step through the door, you can ensure a smoother process. One effective way to do this is by scheduling a pre-listing inspection. This proactive step not only helps you address any concerns early but also demonstrates your commitment to providing a well-maintained property, ultimately boosting buyer confidence.”

07/17/2025

Why a Pre-Listing Inspection May Be Worth It in Today’s Market Selling a house comes with a lot of moving pieces, and the last thing you want is a deal…

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Buying or selling is a great goal for this year. Here’s some advice that can help you get the ball rolling. With me on your team, you’ll feel confident and ready to take on the market.

07/17/2025

New Year, New Home: How To Make It Happen in 2025 This is the time when a lot of people take a moment to reflect and set their goals for…

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Buyers are adjusting to the new normal in the market, especially as forecasts show mortgage rates are stabilizing. They understand that the previously low rates were due to an unusual situation, not a natural occurrence. This is good news for your selling plans. While we won’t see a sudden influx of buyers, motivated buyers are resuming their searches, and this activity is likely to increase from here. As your real estate broker, I will help you thrive in this market.

07/17/2025

More Buyers Are Making Moves — Is It Time To Sell? More people are taking steps to buy a home. And, if you’ve been waiting for the right time to…

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But here’s the catch: those numbers don’t tell the full story.

07/17/2025

Home Values Rise Even as Median Prices Fall Recent headlines have been buzzing about the median asking price of homes dropping compared to last year, and that’s sparked plenty of…

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Building equity in your house is one of the biggest financial advantages of homeownership.

07/17/2025

How Home Equity May Help You Buy Your Next Home in Cash Building equity in your house is one of the biggest financial advantages of homeownership. And right now, homeowners…

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Building a Fence? Remember These Tips Before You Do

07/17/2025

Installing a fence for privacy or purely aesthetic reasons improves the peaceful enjoyment of a property. Privacy-seeking property owners often erect six-foot stockade-style fences in their backyards. The classic white…

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Build equity and consider your “rent” payment locked until you decide otherwise!

07/17/2025

Buying Beats Renting in 22 Major U.S. Cities That’s right—according to a recent study from Zillow, in 22 of the 50 largest metro areas, monthly mortgage payments are now lower than rent…

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Before you hit pause on your plans to buy or sell a home, take a deep breath. The truth is: the housing market isn’t about to crash – it’s just shifting. And that shift actually works in your favor.

07/17/2025

Do You Think the Housing Market’s About To Crash? Read This First Lately, it feels like a lot of people have been asking the same question: “Is the housing market…

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