Some folks in our industry believe you should hold out for spring to put your home on the market, as that’s the busiest time of year for buyers to start shopping. But the reality is that people buy homes every month, in every season, all year long. Many families are eager to get moved during the summer while the kids are on vacation from school. This means they start looking as early as February, and you should be on the market to greet them!
Selling a home in the winter isn’t as difficult as you may have been led to believe. Here are some tips for optimizing your home for showings in the cold, snowy winter months here in Northern and Central Ohio.
Clear Away the Snow

It’s the time of year when our sidewalks an...
First time home buyers are some of our favorite clients to work with here at Choice Properties Real Estate. There is so much excitement and possibility when choosing and settling into your very own home for the first time! It can also be a bit scary and overwhelming so we always recommend you partner with a reliable sales agent to help you navigate the process and make the best decision.

The wonders of the modern internet have opened a plethora of amazing tools to help prospective home buyers find local listings and compare neighborhoods, but real estate agents usually have access to industry information not available to the public. This can include the confidential selling prices of comparable homes nearby,...
More and more families are seeing the value in small town living all across the Midwest, opting for a cohesive community over sprawling urban congestion. If you find yourself chaffing under the stress of heavy traffic, urban crime, or skyrocketing costs of living, consider a move to one of Ohio’s most enjoyable rural communities right in the heart of Logan County.
With a downtown that thrives with diverse businesses and restaurants, Bellefontaine offers a wholesome place to raise a family and connect with neighbors. But that’s not the best part. What really draws people from all over the state to Logan County are the assortment of attractions and adventures available right in our own backyard.
The families in the Logan County area really get into the Christmas spirit every year. It’s a great holiday, bringing communities and families together and creating a sense of wonder and cheer for our kids. One of the best ways to celebrate our neighbors’ appreciation for the holiday, and an old family past time, is to go cruising for Christmas lights which are displayed in lavish assortments all over the county. Here are a few of our favorite spots to really get into the Christmas spirit with a dazzling display of lights and color.
Clifton Mill

In nearby...
In Central Ohio, we’ve all grown up hearing about the “heartland of America” and it’s obvious when you note the shape of our state and its placement over the left breast of the nation but being known as the heartland is more than that. Ohioans take pride in our rural roots, being one of the first territories settled and made into a state after the birth of the nation, but we’re also proud industrialists. Our workforce, particularly here in the central valley of the state, has produced agriculture and manufacturing for nearly two hundred years… and we don’t plan on stopping any time soon.
Economies rise and fall, and the Midwest has seen dramatic shifts in jobs and our way of life in the past. But our work ethic and commitment to firm values hasn’t changed. We still drive the...