If you or someone that you know is hoping to take advantage of the record low interest rates and low home prices, right now is the time to do it. Buying a home has become increasingly affordable over the past few years.  We, however, are starting to see a shift in the housing market here in central Ohio and many other regions across the nation.

In a recent newsletter sent to us by the National Association of Realtors(R), there was an article with predictions as to interest rate changes that are likely to take place before the end of the year. According to the NAR article sent out May 7^th, “Buyers may want to act more quickly because mortgage rates are expected to tick up slightly by the end of the year. The increase is being sparked by greater demand, says Doug Lebda, CEO of LendingTree. He predicts 30-year fixed-rate mortgages will inch up to 4.5 percent by the end of the year…” The current interest rates, provided to us by Josh Brader of Concord Mortgage Group, are at 3.75 percent for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage for conventional loans.

There are a lot of great deals available for buyers in today’s market. However, with increases in demand, we are not only likely to seeing higher interest rates, but a rise in home prices as well. If you would like to discuss moving forward with your home search, Jack and I are waiting to hear from you.

Jack Seith, Broker with Re/Max Impact

Reach by Phone or Text at 614-619-7200

We want you to have a safe and wonderful St. Patrick’s Day Weekend! If you and your family are looking for some ways to celebrate, here are some events going on in the Columbus Area this weekend:

“St. Practice Day” Mixer with the Columbus Young Professional (CYP) – Located at Fado Irish Pub Near Easton Town Center, from 5pm-9pm on Friday 3/16 , Event Description: A chance to meet and socialize with locals from your Ohio Alma Mater

Ohio Village- “From the Pubs of Ireland”, Friday and Saturday (3/16-3/17) from 6:30-9:30, $60,  Event Description: Irish Food, Music and Entertainment, Call 1-800-686-6124 to make Reservations

The Pub located at Polaris, starting at 3:00pm on Friday 3/16 there will be drink specials and at 9:00 there will be live entertainment. On Saturday 3/17 Kegs & Eggs will start the day off from 8-10:00 a.m., Irish Food Specials will start at 10AM and there will be live entertainment throughout the entire day as well as Drink Specials.

Annual Outdoor St. Patricks Day Festival – Fado Irish Pub (Easton Town Center), Starts off at 7am on Saturday 3/17, there will be Irish Style live music and festive drinks and entertainment.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Columbus, OH) - Celebration starts off with Mass at Holy Cross Church at 9:30am, parade kicks off at 11:30am at Nationwide Blvd (Arena District) and ends at Veteran’s Memorial on West Broad

May your blessings outnumber
The shamrocks that grow,
And may trouble avoid you
Wherever you go.
–Irish blessing

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Age does not protect you from love. But love, to some extent, protects you from age.

-Anais Nin

All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.

-Charles M. Schulz

Oh, if it be to choose and call thee mine, love, thou art every day my Valentine!

- Thomas Hood

I don’t understand why Cupid was chosen to represent Valentine’s Day.  When I think about romance, the last thing on my mind is a short, chubby toddler coming at me with a weapon.

- Author Unknown