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home for sale: 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)

home for sale: Hoover Reservoir (near Galena Ohio) provides nearby homes with sounds of Nature. - 05/03/08 09:26 AM

I spent a couple hours yesterday taking exterior photos of my listing east of Hoover Reservoir, near Galena, for the fourth time. This time was to capture some of the Spring flowers AND to take new GREEN photos (vs snow or gray skies) before the trees totally leaf out. Once they … (3 comments)

home for sale: One-of-a-kind, distinctive home for sale in Galena Ohio near Hoover Reservoir - under $1 million! - 02/26/08 11:43 PM

This new listing is a very distinctive California contemporary home situated on 3 wooded acres east of Hoover Reservoir, near Galena. Custom designed by a CA architect to take full advantage of the spectacular views from all rooms in all 3 levels. Complementing the natural beauty of the land is extensive professional landscaping … (2 comments)

home for sale: Luxury condo in Village at Kinsale in Golf Village, Powell Ohio - 12/09/07 01:22 AM

If you play golf or like to be near those who do, then this is your perfect home. It has the best location in the Village at Kinsale complex with complete tee-green view of the Kinsale golf course. Designed to have great views of the course, rather than other condos, you'll … (2 comments)

home for sale: Don't let Fluffy and Fido spend your home's equity. - 09/13/07 09:49 PM

Over half the U.S. households own one or more pets. We love them. They're a true, faithful and loyal member of the family. We pick up after them just as we do the human children
.... and they can make our homes hard to sell.
They scratch or chew woodwork, doors and sometimes walls. They sometimes have … (6 comments)

home for sale: Wedgewood is Powell's upscale luxury development ... with golf as an option! - 09/12/07 03:38 PM

Wedgewood is a very attractive upscale development on the west side of Powell. It began in the late 1980's being the site of the annual Parade of Homes event. Homes are still being built in the community so there is a wide variety of styles, luxury, and ages of homes. There are also … (0 comments)

home for sale: Muirfield Village - the city that Jack built. - 08/25/07 09:39 PM

I confess! Muirfield Village is one of my favorite communities. First and foremost is that it is a controlled community - no worry about a big box store or yet another pharmacy going in on the corner. Plus, the deed restrictions are pretty strict on what can and cannot be done. … (6 comments)

home for sale: Ballantrae ... dancing hares cavort in the "Irish" countryside of Dublin Ohio - 08/22/07 09:33 PM

Ballantrae is a large housing development and golf course south of the western edge of Dublin. The grounds are designed to represent an Irish countryside with stone walls and sea grass lining the roadways and fairways. Large stones, reminiscent of Stonehenge front many of the individual developments.
The most memorable aspect of … (9 comments)

home for sale: Stratford Woods, Delaware County Ohio, photo tour - 06/30/07 05:30 PM

Some central Ohio neighborhoods have been built in flat soybean fields. Then there are other neighborhoods that have taken advantage of the rolling terrain and wooded ravines. Many of those attractive areas are more expensive homes, out of the reach of many homeowners. Stratfords Woods offers an alternative for those wanting … (0 comments)

home for sale: Mom & Dad ... step back when the kids are buying a home - 06/24/07 10:18 PM

I know, I know ... we never stop being parents and wanting to help protect our kids or have them make good decisions. Goodness, I have as much trouble with this as any other parent.
When it comes to the process of buying a home, this might be one of the … (6 comments)

home for sale: Watch your backside! - 06/19/07 04:38 PM

Southern Delaware County is the fastest growing portion of any area in Ohio and one of the top 15 in the Nation. While growth can be good - bringing new jobs and assisting the economy - it can also have its painful side.
Such is the case with the southeast quadrant of … (0 comments)

home for sale: Why would an agent hold clients hostage! - 06/17/07 08:09 AM

Sharon Sims just posted an article on why clients might choose one agent over another and wisely suggested it's best to take the high road when they choose someone else. As I was making my comment to her post, it reminded me of an occurrence I had a few years ago.
One … (58 comments)

home for sale: At what point do you NOT send a Just Listed card? - 06/15/07 11:44 PM

Today in the mail, I received a "Just Listed" card for a home in a nearby subdivision. I had been on this street recently and had not noticed any new listings ... especially by the agent who did the mailing.
Wanting to stay abreast of all the nearby listings, I checked the … (18 comments)

home for sale: Check for predators near the home you want to buy. - 06/10/07 08:26 PM

This is a hard article to write, as I don't want it to appear in certain Google searches. As the saying goes, the "names have been changed to protect the innocent". In this case, however, some of the words have been "disguised" so they're not so searchable. So, use your imagination to … (14 comments)

home for sale: When is a wine cellar not a wine cellar? - 05/29/07 08:46 PM

One of the homes I put in contract over the weekend was touted as having a wine cellar in the finished basement. My buyers aren't really into wine but this novelty seemed to hold interest to them as being something "different".
The listing agent had taken a photo of the room showing … (18 comments)

home for sale: A good house gone bad! - 05/10/07 01:20 AM

Why do people buy a home - put a lot of money in their investment - and then don't care for their investment?
I've been showing homes this week to a couple different buyers. With one of those buyers we've viewed the GOOD and the BAD. With the other buyer I … (16 comments)

home for sale: Mr & Mrs Seller - I wanted to show your home - but I couldn't! - 05/04/07 10:17 AM

Dear Mr & Mrs Seller:
You decided to sell your home - most likely your largest financial investment. You want to sell it at the highest price the market will bear, in the shortest amount of time. Nearly every seller does or wants the same thing.
When you selected a broker and an … (57 comments)

home for sale: Fantastic 4BR Home For Sale in Southern Delaware Ohio - SOLD - 04/28/07 11:43 PM

EDITED: This home went into contract in 26 days, and SOLD for 97% of the list price.
Be sure to view this photo tour to see the awesome fenced yard, the wonderful landscaping, paver patio and the scene. The interior is equally well-cared for offering the new owners a great opportunity to … (0 comments)

home for sale: "I need to sell at $205,000 ... and not a penny less!!" - 04/25/07 11:17 AM

Some sellers are just so-o-o determined to sell their home at a particular price. They have a price in their mind and they just don't want to stray from that price - no matter what buyers are telling them by giving them NO OFFERS! I previously wrote about the futility of … (8 comments)

home for sale: Spacious 5BR home on a cul-de-sac in Saddlebrook in Hilliard Ohio - SOLD - 04/18/07 12:57 AM

This home has been sold for 99.5% of list price!

Spectacular Hilliard 5BR home is exquisite! You'll enjoy living here! It's located in the popular Saddlebrook subdivision at the end of a cul-de-sac. The large pie-shaped lot features an immaculate Scotts® lawn with plenty of room for games, kids or pets. The back has … (0 comments)

home for sale: Outstanding 2BR Condo in Northbridge Village, Dublin Ohio - SOLD! - 04/18/07 12:21 AM

UPDATE: Sold for 100% of list price!
Outstanding Dublin Ohio condo is ready for the new owner to move in to start enjoying the carefree lifestyle. Unlike similar complex units, this one has an excellent U-shaped kitchen with corian countertops, a larger dining area and a roomy step-down living room that overlooks … (0 comments)

home for sale: Powell & Lewis Center Condo Sales for 1st Qtr 2007 - 04/14/07 08:43 PM

Southern Delaware County has LOTS of condos in all price ranges and styles. Their first quarter 2007 sales results have similar results to the single family homes sales statistics. Agents and sellers would like the numbers to be a little more positive, but it's still a buyer's market. The new predatory … (0 comments)

home for sale: Home Sellers - Plan ahead for a faster sale. - 04/08/07 09:20 AM

It's that time of year when sellers are calling to chat about putting their home on the market to have it sell during the summer. They want to know what they need to do now to get it ready.
I discuss the obvious improvements of painting, neutralizing colors, or perhaps installing … (2 comments)

home for sale: 1st Quarter Homes Sales for Delaware Ohio area - 04/07/07 01:34 PM

1st quarter homes sales have been recorded and have declined for the Delaware Ohio area. The number of homes sold in 2007 declined 15% versus 2006, with 89 homes sold this year versus 105 homes sold last year. The average price of the homes sold increased slightly at 2% - $156,767 … (0 comments)

home for sale: 1st Quarter Homes Sales for Hilliard Ohio area - 04/07/07 01:30 PM

1st quarter homes sales have been recorded and have declined for the Hilliard Ohio area. The number of homes sold in 2007 declined 15% versus 2006, with 196 homes sold this year versus 230 homes sold last year. The average price of the homes sold declined 9% - $198,341 in 2007 … (0 comments)

home for sale: 1st Quarter Homes Sales for Westerville Ohio area - 04/07/07 01:28 PM

1st quarter homes sales have been recorded and are fairly flat for the Westerville Ohio area. The number of homes sold in 2007 was flat versus 2006, with 230 homes sold this year versus 229 homes sold last year. The average price of the homes sold declined 1.5% - $218,552 in … (0 comments)

home for sale: 1st Quarter Homes Sales for Worthington Ohio area - 04/07/07 01:25 PM

1st quarter homes sales have been recorded and have declined for the Worthington Ohio area. The number of homes sold in 2007 declined 7% versus 2006, with 107 homes sold this year versus 115 homes sold last year. The average price of the homes sold declined 5% - $225,925 in 2007 … (0 comments)

home for sale: 1st Quarter Homes Sales for Dublin Ohio area - 04/07/07 01:23 PM

1st quarter homes sales have been recorded and have declined for the Dublin Ohio area. The number of homes sold in 2007 was flat versus 2006, with 138 homes sold this year versus 137 homes sold last year. The average price of the homes sold declined 18% - $297,163 in 2007 … (0 comments)

home for sale: 1st Quarter Homes Sales for Lewis Center Ohio area - 04/07/07 01:20 PM

1st quarter homes sales have been recorded and are positive for the Lewis Center Ohio area. The number of homes sold in 2007 was up 8% versus 2006, with 99 homes sold this year versus 92 homes sold last year. The average price of the homes sold was up as well … (0 comments)

home for sale: 1st Quarter Homes Sales for Powell Ohio area - 04/07/07 01:17 PM

1st quarter homes sales have been recorded and are positive for the Powell Ohio area. The number of homes sold in 2007 was up 14% versus 2006, with 90 homes sold this year versus 79 homes sold last year. The average price of the homes sold was up as well with … (0 comments)

home for sale: 3 Blind Mice ... 3 Little Pigs & the wolf ... 3 Bears & Goldilocks - 03/24/07 07:00 AM

Nope, this tale is about 3 houses and why it pays to use a full-service agent and why it doesn't pay to overprice a listing.
Once upon a time there were 3 sellers in the same neighborhood who owned homes with the same floor plan and who put their homes on the … (57 comments)

home for sale: What's with those roof stains? - 03/08/07 09:28 PM

Notice the roof on this home? See the dark stains that appear to be flowing downward?
This is a common occurrence in central Ohio, especially in homes over 5-6 years old. Buyers often think the roof is bad and in need of replacement. This may not be the case.
Many times the … (14 comments)

home for sale: Stratford Woods ... a great place to call home. - 03/06/07 10:47 PM

If you would like to live in a neighborhood with rolling land and meandering streets through wooded ravines, then you must visit Stratford Woods. This friendly neighborhood contains 368 homes and is located south of the city of Delaware, in Delaware County, Ohio. It's a special community with a slogan "Where … (0 comments)

home for sale: Lewis Center, Ohio - News Update - 02/27/07 09:49 AM

In January, I wrote an article on Lewis Center, Ohio and mentioned that plans were in the works to create a "town center" to give Lewis Center a sense of identity. That project was to take place around Rt 23 between Orange Rd and Home Rd. In addition to the town … (0 comments)

home for sale: Does size really matter? - 01/27/07 08:06 PM

Um-m-m excuse me, but this post is about HOUSES!
Of course, I know that Rainers never do this, but we've all seen OTHER agents fudge the square footage of a home, especially if the home is small or if the price is higher than it should be. Perhaps, the home … (53 comments)

home for sale: Note to Self ...RUN! - 12/14/06 11:00 PM

Carole Cohen and Terri Collins both have articles currently going that are well worth reading. Carole is discussing some hints for sellers to do in preparing their home, but the comment section is filled with other ideas as well. Terri's post is humorous only because most of us have "been there-done … (11 comments)

home for sale: Listen to Your Mother - don't run with scissors! - 12/12/06 02:01 PM

Today I read Jason Price's article on Fake Realtors and Maureen McCabe's article on Hazard Pay. Scarey stuff!
A number of years ago, I had a first time seller - a muscular fireman but about my height - tell me that over the weekend an "interested" buyer had stopped while he was … (11 comments)

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