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 Real Estate NewsWhere have I been and just how far behind am I on my pledge to have 100 posts for the 100 days of summer?  Well, busy working with clients, of course.  Also, I've had a little family time this month, ahead of today's start of school.The Columbus Real Estate Market, however, waits...

Real Estate News, BexleyBexley is known throughout the region as a small municipality with gorgeous tree lined streets.  It's a wonderful calling card and a fantastic Bexley Home amenity.  Parts of Clintonville, Arlington and Grandview have this in common with Bexley.  My street has fantastic arc...

Condos & Lofts, DowntownWell, this week more Lofts at 106 spewed forth onto the MLS.  You'll recall this is the building at 106 North High Street with the parking garage and the ingenious light well.  You can get yours, ready for immediate occupancy, for as little as $179,900 for 852 square feet ...

Bexley Schools Recieve Special Quality Education DesignationAugust 10th, 2007 categories: BexleyTwo Bexley Schools, Cassingham Elementary and Bexley Middle Schools have pulled it off.  The Bexley Schools have been designated International Baccalaureate schools.We've been hearing that the schools ...

German Village - Schumacher Place -Not so Quiet?August 9th, 2007 categories: Real Estate News, German VillageIs German Village / Schumacher Place dead? No, it's still alive and well thank you. It dawned on me that unless you live there or follow the market, the panache of German Village may seem ...

What is up with the Columbus AreaHousing Market? July SoldsAugust 8th, 2007 categories: Real Estate News, For Home Buyers, For Home Sellers, Market UpdatesFranklin County, July 2007 Housing Market Update.  In greater Central Ohio, we had a mere 1,963 single family homes sell last month, 61%, or 1...

FHA Loans now kinder and Gentler for Columbus Real EstateAugust 6th, 2007 categories: Real Estate NewsThere used to be a time when it was nearly impossible to get an FHA loan on a fixer upper in midtown Columbus.  The government backed loans with good rates had achieved a bad rap around town.  Th...

Woodland Park Walking TourJuly 27th, 2007 categories: Real Estate News, Columbus NewsThe Columbus Landmarks Foundation will be hosting a walking tour of Woodland Park tomorrow.  Columbus Landmarks' annual Walking Tours series continues onSaturday, July 28 at 10 a.m. with a tour of Woodland Park. ...

This Week in Columbus Real Estate - Olde Towne EastJuly 27th, 2007 categories: Olde Towne EastSurely the best listing to come out of the greater Olde Towne East area is my new listing at 1771 Bryden Road.  A two bedroom, 1.5 bath brick ranch with 1222 square feet and a super nice kitchen, semi fi...

This Week in Columbus Real Estate - The Short NorthJuly 27th, 2007 categories: Short NorthWithout a doubt the big news this week was the listing of one of the most recognized homes in Columbus, the Circus House at 755 Dennison.  With just over 9,000 advertised square feet, four bedrooms (only?) f...