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columbus: The Importance of Choosing a Reputable Lender - 03/24/08 11:29 AM
By now everyone has heard of the subprime fallout and the effect it's having on our economy. In a nutshell, some lenders made loans to people without requiring a down payment or even verification of income, and once interest rates went up, some owners have found it easier to walk away than to try to keep up their payments. Which is why I'm writing this month about the importance of choosing a reputable lender when shopping for a mortgage...
How important is a reputable lender? Well, considering that for most people their home purchase is the largest transaction they'll have in their … (0 comments)

columbus: The Importance of Choosing a Reputable Lender - 03/24/08 11:28 AM
By now everyone has heard of the subprime fallout and the effect it's having on our economy. In a nutshell, some lenders made loans to people without requiring a down payment or even verification of income, and once interest rates went up, some owners have found it easier to walk away than to try to keep up their payments. Which is why I'm writing this month about the importance of choosing a reputable lender when shopping for a mortgage...
How important is a reputable lender? Well, considering that for most people their home purchase is the largest transaction they'll have in their … (0 comments)

columbus: It feels like spring is just around the corner - 03/03/08 09:12 AM
As I prepare this morning for my buyers today, I am excited to get outside and show homes. I wont have to put on three layers of clothing, get out my snow boots and fear breaking my nose again (another long story). It is sunny and bright outside. What a boost for our disposition.
This is certainly a great time to be working with buyers. Interest rates are very good and homes are priced aggressively for the most part. Our attitudes as realtors should be so upbeat. I am really tired of the negativity and have no time for it on our … (4 comments)

columbus: Trading Up - A reason to love this real estate market... - 01/25/08 10:56 AM
Many people are looking at the current real estate market as a terrible thing. Our team on the other hand is seeing the silver lining for our clients. Several years ago, the market offered us very good interest rates, but at that time, we were in the depths of a seller's market and home prices were in the "top dollar" range. Today, we have a buyer's market with rates that are nothing short of phenomenal. Whether you are a first time buyer or a homeowner with a growing budget, this market is offering us the "perfect storm". The clouds are full … (3 comments)

columbus: Who do you listen to about the housing market? - 11/01/07 09:26 AM
With the housing market being center stage right now on the news, it is hard to get through a day without hearing someone who claims to be an expert, or who knows what is going to happen with the national market regardless of where they live.  I am hoping that you will listen to just one more commentary, from me. My credentials are local; I sell real estate in about a one hundred mile radius in and around Columbus. Our team will sell over one hundred homes this year and we are extremely active in the market. I peruse daily the … (4 comments)

columbus: What to look for in a realtor? - 10/12/07 01:46 PM
This is a question that many people wonder about when looking for a home. There are many articles written that speak to reasons such as negotiating, providing you comparables, helping the client to understand the process and preparing the paperwork.
Being the rebel that I am, I decided to forego the articles to answer this question and headed straight to the experts for feedback, our clients.The things that they think are important in a realtor and that helped them to make a great decision in buying their home or condo is the things that our team tries to excel in everyday. We … (0 comments)

columbus: The five counter offer - 10/10/07 10:53 AM
When someone asks me what the market is like right now, this has become the answer. There are so many homes for buyers to choose from and the tendency is for the initial offers to be quite low, so hence we counter, they counter, we counter....well, you get the picture.... A few years ago, there was no opportunity for the buyers to counter, it was give your best offer and maybe there won't be another offer come in prior to getting the one counter offer you were hoping for. If you were lucky enough to get it, then in most cases … (5 comments)

 

Charlene Fairman

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