central ohio: Photoblogging ... learning from the superstars ... then doing! - 08/29/09 02:01 PM
I follow a number of "superstar" bloggers ... most of whom began on Active Rain. They aren't here much anymore as they graduated to their own blogs a couple years ago. When I first joined AR three years ago, I learned a great deal from them, and am continuing to follow … (10 comments)
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central ohio: My first time on TV ... thanks to my blog. - 03/13/09 06:40 PM
Over the years here on AR, I've read where other agents were contacted by the media, thanks to their blogging efforts. Well, my time finally arrived!
A couple weeks ago, I was contacted by a local TV reporter. He had done an online search and found my blog ... my WP … (98 comments)
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central ohio: Luxury executive-style home is for sale near Hoover Reservoir, Galena Ohio - 03/05/09 02:01 PM
Executive-style, luxury, contemporary home near Hoover Reservoir (South of Galena) is now for sale. Nestled in 3 wooded acres overlooking a splendid ravine, this home is truly spectacular. Originally built in the early 60's, it was totally redesigned by a California architect in the mid 90's, to maintain its unique hexagonal design. … (7 comments)
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central ohio: The changing face of real estate for 2009 - 12/24/08 09:18 AM
While other people are preparing for the holidays, many real estate agents and their brokers are working on their business plans for 2009. This is especially important now since 2008 was such a challenge and 2009 projections are up for grabs.
Brokers are now sending out postcards or letters to agents trying to entice … (6 comments)
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central ohio: Central Ohio school district home prices for 9 years - 12/24/08 09:05 AM
A couple days ago, I mentioned that our local prices have "sort of" bottomed out. I prepared a couple graphs for my last newsletter showing the average prices by school district since the start of the decade. These graphs show that while prices in the last couple years have declined somewhat, … (0 comments)
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central ohio: This is for Missy ... and all the other folks "UP NORTH"! - 11/19/08 10:51 PM
GO BUCKS!
BEAT MICHIGAN!
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central ohio: Fall colors in the Olentangy River Valley in central Ohio - 10/13/08 05:30 PM
Saturday was certainly a pretty fall day. The Murph and I were out and about late in the afternoon, and with the fall foliage beginning to turn colors, I snapped some photos along the way. We were in the Powell, Dublin and Plain City areas, and although there are tons of homes in these … (6 comments)
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central ohio: This is what got us into this financial mess! - 10/05/08 09:30 PM
I drove by a builder's model today on my way to my open house. I couldn't believe this sign. The model wasn't open so I couldn't ask if this is a no-money-down program or perhaps a sweat-equity opportunity.
Even so, the builder is still encouraging people to buy when they will have no equity … (8 comments)
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central ohio: Are Sellers & Buyers Friends or Foe? - 09/17/08 07:37 PM
Selling or buying a home can be a wonderful experience ... or a troublesome one. It all depends on the parties involved. Naturally, having it be a wonderful, joyous, exciting time is the preferred outcome and that's what happens in the majority of sales.
HOW TO BECOME A FRIEND
First of all both … (8 comments)
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central ohio: Sightseeing along Delaware County water ways - 09/13/08 08:13 PM
Today I had to traverse from one side of southern Delaware County to the other ... something I do frequently. Since I wasn't under a specific time limit, I took some time to take photos (see below) around the three main areas for boaters. It was a rather warm day in the high … (8 comments)
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central ohio: 10 Years of Home Prices in Delaware County in Central Ohio - 09/07/08 09:38 AM
In June, I recorded the 10-yr average of home prices for Delaware County through May. Now that we're through the summer months, I've updated it.
This chart shows the average price for single family homes that were sold between Jan 1 thru Aug 31 for each of the years. The … (0 comments)
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central ohio: Houses vs cars ... what's the difference? - 07/20/08 01:43 AM
I've been going to ask this question ever since I joined AR in '06. After reading Laurie Mindnich's post on dual agency, I decided to finally ask my question.
First let me explain that I follow the Ohio law that says we need to go over the subject (and get the … (11 comments)
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central ohio: Home not selling? Maybe it's NOT dog friendly. - 07/05/08 09:50 AM
Over the years I've found it amusing to learn what "objects" people buy homes "around". For instance, sometimes they have or want-to-have a big TV, so they'll look for a suitable wall and ample space for the sofa or chairs that seem to go with TV viewing.
Others might have … (4 comments)
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central ohio: Delaware County home prices may be better than you think! - 06/30/08 05:57 PM
As real estate agents, we're often confronted with having to inform sellers that the price their home might sell for now is perhaps less than they paid for it, especially if they haven't owned it very long.
Since I live in and primarily work in southern Delaware County, I decided to … (2 comments)
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central ohio: Year-end home prices for 5 years by central ohio school district - 01/10/08 09:57 AM
This report shows the 5-Year Average Home Price comparison by central Ohio school district. It shows that central Ohio DOES NOT have severe falling prices like California and Florida.
Our growth here in the Columbus metro area has been quite conservative over the years. There was some minor decline … (2 comments)
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central ohio: Looking for the beauty in a Central Ohio snowstorm ... - 12/16/07 11:13 AM
It's weekends like we're having this weekend that I'm glad I have a home office and don't have to make a trek out on the roads. My Cherokee (aka the WEENR-mobile) doesn't have a problem in the 6" of snow that Delaware County has received so far, but I'm not so … (12 comments)
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central ohio: The innocent victims of high foreclosure rates! - 11/01/07 11:01 PM
Ohio is 5th in the number of foreclosures. It appears, at least locally, homeowners aren't the only victims.
Tonight on the local news they reported on a story that made me sick.
In one section of the Columbus metro area, where many new homes are being foreclosed, people are packing up … (28 comments)
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central ohio: On the Coyote Trail at Highbanks Metro Park - 09/23/07 10:50 PM
The Murph and I were on our way home from some afternoon errands and decided it would be a great day to take a stroll on one of Highbanks trails. Although pets are allowed in the park (on leash, of course), there is only one trail that they can use. It's … (4 comments)
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central ohio: I don't believe it ... I actually WON a contest! - 09/20/07 11:33 AM
I'm not one to enter contests because I'm one of those "never win anything" people. That's why I don't compete in the Carnival contests on ActiveRain. I also don't play the state's lottery.
So, last June when my office manager asked if it was OK to submit my web site … (21 comments)
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central ohio: Columbus Ohio zips right along! - 09/18/07 10:47 PM
Several years ago, I read in a local newspaper that Columbus Ohio was within an 8-hour drive of, I believe, something like 60%-70% of the U.S. population. I tried to find an update to that figure, but was unable to locate a current number. Anyway, "lots" of major cities are only … (2 comments)
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