Apple Valley Ohio Lake Community by Sam Miller

Interest rates DO matter when it comes to financing a home purchase.  Interest rates not only determine what your monthly payment will be on your new home, they also determine what price range home you will ultimately qualify for.  Here are a few things to consider when it comes to buying and fin...

Avoid This Landmine When Quitclaiming Your Home in a DivorceDivorces can create a whirlwind of emotions, paperwork, and tough decisions—throw in a shared home, and it can get even messier.  For many couples during a divorce, one of the spouses wants to keep the house for stability (especially if ...

Nestled in the rolling hills of Knox County, just a stone's throw from the quaint town ancient sandstone cliffs meet lush hemlock forests, and the gentle roar of falling water invites you to relax. Whether you're a seasoned hiker, a family seeking adventure, or a photographer chasing golden-hour ...

Picture this: a crisp Saturday morning in the heart of Knox County, where the scent of ripe peaches mingles with the aroma of fresh-baked pies, and the Public Square buzzes with the chatter of neighbors and the occasional twang of live bluegrass. Welcome to the Mount Vernon Farmers Market, a belo...

Tucked away in the heart of Knox County, the Kokosing Gap Trail beckons adventurers to swap city hustle for the soothing rhythm of spinning wheels and rustling leaves. This 14-mile paved gem, starting right in Mount Vernon, Ohio, transforms a forgotten Pennsylvania Railroad corridor into a cyclis...

Nestled in the rolling farmlands of Knox County, the Heart of Ohio Trail (affectionately known as HOOT) is more than just a bike path—it's a ribbon of asphalt weaving through the geographic soul of the Buckeye State. Stretching 16.9 miles from the charming village of Centerburg to the historic st...

The 2025 first quarter statistics have been released and the results are a little surprising.  First, it is important to know the #1. isn't the winning state and it is actually the state with the highest percentage of delinquent debt.  The #50 state is the state with the lowest delinquent debt an...

A classic home that is filled with charm and character with absolutely gorgeous natural woodwork, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, an impressive foyer and spectacular staircase, large living room, formal dining room, attractive kitchen, enclosed porch, walk-up attic, big basement oversized garage / carr...

In a competitive housing market there is a saying that you may have heard before which is "Cash is King".  The meaning of this is that a cash offer is considered a done deal without financing or an appraisal contingency that are common in many offers.  Cash deals are often viewed as the superior ...

The housing market is experiencing a shift that few people are talking about but that doesn't mean it isn't happening.  Over the last 20 years the Columbus, Ohio and Central Ohio housing market has experienced a 136% appreciation.  What is going to be hard for a lot of people to believe is that t...