Why Ohio Homeowners Are Talking About ‘No Property Taxes’

📊 How Ohio Compares Nationally According to recent data, Ohio’s effective property tax rate was among the higher rates in the U.S., particularly compared with many other states when measured as a percentage of home value. On average: Ohio’s effective property tax rate has been roughly 1.3% of home

The 2-Minute Estate Plan Checkup Every Homeowner Should Do

An estate plan is only as strong as its weakest link. Here’s a fast checklist to ensure your plan will actually keep your family out of probate: ✔ Do you have a will AND a trust? A will alone doesn’t avoid probate. A trust does. Is your home properly titled? Trust deed? TOD designation? Survivorship

What Probate Really Costs in Ohio — And How to Avoid It Completely

Probate varies by county, but in Central Ohio, most families face a combination of: Attorney fees(commonly 4–7% of the estate) Executor fees Court costs Appraisal fees Required repairs or maintenance on the home Delayed sale timelines For a typical $350,000 home, the probate process can easily run $

The Silent Trigger: Improper Titling That Sends Homes Through Probate

Even the most well-written estate plan can fail if your property title isn’t correct. Here are the most common issues I see as a probate Realtor in Columbus: ❌ The trust was created, but the home was never deeded into the trust A trust only works if your assets are actually transferred into it. ❌ Ou