Susan Buhr's, PDS Real Estate Blog

The Columbus Board of Realtors has updated and enhanced its Central Ohio MLS (Multiple Listing Service). Our new system provides us with more detailed housing data, by county, these stats should be important to current or future sellers or buyers because it informs them what their area homes are ...

The National Board of Realtors published a very detailed report on who is buying and the type of homes they are buying. The Midwest housing market rose 1.8 % but the average price dropped 3.2 percent, this price drop is related to the deeply discounted foreclosure market. http://www.realtor.org/p...

 I remember writing a Blog about two months ago that Columbus and Central Ohio housing prices have hit bottom and that our home prices will go up. This link reports that Columbus is ranked 5 th out 10 cities in the US that will see home prices increase in 2011. http://www.columbusrealtors.com/New...

Some people are all concerned about the interest rates going up and it might hurt the housing market recovery. Interest rates have stabilized and by all indication they should remain about 5% for a while. Open this link on interest rates and the effect it doesn't have on the housing market http:/...

 Putting off repairs on your home is a very bad idea, why? They get worst, they'll cost more and they devalue your home, open this link for additional things to do protect your homes value. http://www.ohiorealtors.org/absolutenm/templates/article.aspx?articleid=13476&zoneid=51  PDS Real Estate pr...

Those are two very interesting questions and which came first? In my mind, housing and jobs are so closely related that it's hard to say which has the greater influence on our economy. This link addresses some of the reasons why one affects the other.  http://voicesofrealestate.blogs.realtor.org/...

When considering to buy a home there's a lot to consider in home ownership. This article by USA Today points out the pro and cons of home ownership. http://www.usatoday.com/money/perfi/housing/2010-10-08-personalfinance08_ST_N.htm   PDS Real Estate provides real estate services in Franklin, Union...

30 States were in the path of a major winter storm this past week. The left over's of this storm has left ice on roofs along with heavy snow or know as ice dams. With this combination of snow and ice can cause major damage to your home's roof and structure if not taken care of. Open these links f...

 The main event "Icy Hot Skate Jam" appears to attract roller skating enthusiasts from around the nation, WOW. Where? At Skate Zone 71 (4900 Evanswoods Dr.,) the main event starts at Saturday 11:30 pm ends 5 am Sunday.  Open this link for more events weekend.www.myskateology.com     Call PDS Real...

 Looking for something to do this weekend with your family or friends? Check out the "Wendy's Chili Open" at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (4850 W. Powell Rd.,) from 12 noon to 5 pm Saturday.  Open this link for details. www.wendyschiliopen.com         Call PDS Real Estate to help you build your ...