Did you know 81 % of home buyers start searching for their dream home on the internet and these homes are listed with a brokerage/agent? Do you know it can take a home buyer at least 8 weeks to find their home and during that time they have physically viewed at least 9 homes? Did you know that 57
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04/30/2009
In Columbus or Central, Ohio local market, supply and demand came in play. Our market was flooded with new homes in 2006 and 07(supply). This flood was defined by these factors; the new home buyer pool started to dry up (demand), and the new homes that were on market were overpriced. With overs
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04/24/2009
What's the cost? In general home inspections in, Columbus Ohio, cost is about $275 to $350, termite inspections about $60. This cost is very small amount and money well spent. Why because a home/ termite inspector can discover problems that could cost thousand of dollars to repair or cause you
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04/21/2009
I like to read stats, in a recent article published by the Columbus Board of Realtors, I was surprised to read how few home owners are in default. In the United States, did you know 93% home owners are making their mortgage payment and 7% are not or in default or 2 million homes. This stat is lo
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04/16/2009
Will first of all, our local housing market Columbus, Ohio, posted some positive stats; our average sale price is $133,000, the average home buyer can afford $20,000 more than compared to last year, interest are a 40 year low, the Federal government $8,000 first time home buyer credit, read mor
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04/13/2009
Will the real scoop, it's a great deal, why, just because... Did you know if you are first time home buyer and you buy a home this year, before December 1, 2009 you can amend your 2008 tax return and get the $8,000 refund, WOW. Also if you live in the State of Ohio you could get an additional $1
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04/10/2009
Balanced Market- When the average number of homes on the market (homes for sale) takes about six months to sell. If that average falls below six months then our market is consider a seller's market. Above 6 months it is consider a buyer's market. Our market is currently in a buyer's market be
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04/09/2009
You know my adult children still want Easter baskets and share a family meal; we have always celebrated Easter this way. I hope when they have their families they will take time to share this special time of the year.
04/09/2009
Buying a home can be very stressful with that stress buyer's want to save money. The key to saving thousand of dollars and reducing stress is the buyer's real estate agent. An agent that knows the market understands what is a good deal for their home buyer is key to saving thousands on a home pur
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04/01/2009