At Home with Connie Sadowski, Real Estate Expert

            Who do you know looking to sell, buy, or build real estate? Odds are, you’ve probably given and received lots of referrals in the past. Whether it’s recommending your favorite Girl Scout cookie seller or polling your social network for a plumber, or even asking friends to introduce you to someone who might make a fundraising donation, referrals are a powerful way to connect with the people you know - and who they know in turn.  By the way, do you know anyone who might need real estate advice?  Or who is curious what homes are selling for in their neighborhood? It would be my honor to offer some insight!     2023 IN REVIEW   REAL ESTATE   ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE The best of 2023 from around the web The hidden power of referrals AI: Shaping our future, transforming our world                                REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY UPDATES Existing home sales up 0.8% First time buyers represent 31% of buyers Inventory drops 1.7%     LOCAL UPDATES   CENTRAL OHIO MARKET UPDATE Market

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