ohio state university: October foreclosure filings in Ohio - 12/01/08 09:29 AM
In October 2008, there were 12,109 foreclosure filings in Ohio, this amounts to one filing for every 417 housing units . That is only .0024% of all housing units in the state.
Ohio was number 10 in filings. Nevada was number one with14,483 filings, which is 1 for every 74 … (0 comments)
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ohio state university: HAVE YOU HAD ANY BUSINESS FALL OUT INT HE PAST TWO WEEKS DUE TO THE STOCK MARKET PLUNGE? - 10/13/08 01:42 PM
While our phones and web site still are busy, our conversions to successful contracts have been down. Ive had at least 2 buyers pull back. One was getting part of their down payment from their ROTH IRA. After losing some of it's value, they simply pulled back on negotiating on their … (1 comments)
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ohio state university: 2 TRILLION LOST FROM AMERICAN RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS - 10/08/08 03:01 PM
It is estimated that this loss has occurred in the past 15 months. I am sure this has possibly put a damper on some real estate sales.
More than 1/2 the people surveyed in an AP pool said they worry they will have to work longer hours because the value of … (1 comments)
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ohio state university: CENTRAL OHIO MARKET REPORT SEPTEMBER 2008 - 10/02/08 11:57 AM
1157 single family homes and condos sold in Franklin and Delaware county in September 2008. The average days on the market was 118, with the average listing price being $176,806. The average sold price was $17,168.
This compares to 1435 units sold in the same time period in 2007. The … (0 comments)
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ohio state university: VOTER FRAUD IN OHIO??!?? - 10/02/08 11:29 AM
October 1 marked the first day one could register to vote and VOTE absentee at the same time.
Once can simply go to a place of designated registry, give their name, last 4 digits of their social security number, an address and they get to vote right on the spot. No … (0 comments)
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ohio state university: HAVE YOU PUT ANY OF YOUR LISTINGS ON Kijiji.com? - 09/02/08 08:17 AM
I heard about this site from a fellow Realtor in my office. I went to it but there were only 25 listings in all of Central Ohio on this site ( there are abut 20,000 listings overall) Any of you heard about this site and if so, any positive results? With all … (7 comments)
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ohio state university: HAVE YOU HAD ANY RESPONSE TO THE $7,500 FEDERAL TAX CREDIT FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS? - 08/28/08 07:15 AM
We have done some marketing on fliers and had some sign inserts made up the read $7,500 tax credit
I mentioned this to my sellers as another way we can help bring a first time buyer to the talbe.
Results yet. Do you think the buyers/ Realtor don't understand this … (0 comments)
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ohio state university: DO YOU ADD THE PRICE TO FLYERS PLACED ON THE SIGN BOX? - 08/28/08 07:06 AM
I have always given a great deal of information and then directed buyer to the web site, price included. what I find is we go through a ton of fliers but have very few calls or emails. Ifs this just the nature of the beast or am I giving the buyer all … (7 comments)
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ohio state university: HAS YOUR'STEALTH'WEB SITE GENERATED MANY SALES? - 08/19/08 03:45 PM
I have had a Real pro site for approx 3 years. we run print ads in local papers letting buyers search the ML:S and sellers get a online market valuation of their home. Once we capture the address, we have a "drip" campaign that is an easy "opt-out"
So far … (8 comments)
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ohio state university: HR 3221 Foreclsoures relief legislation - 07/30/08 05:17 PM
In the back of this bill is a provision that gives first time buyer a $7,500 tax credit if they buy a home. There are income limitations and a recapture program over 15 years. This is in effect a $7,500 tax free loan for a first time buyer. Keep your eyes on … (0 comments)
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ohio state university: IRS Increases Mileage rate throught Dec. 31, 2008 - 06/25/08 06:59 AM
Check your mileage the end of June! Beginning 7/1/2008, your business mileage allowance will increase from 50.5 cents to 58.5 cents.
Rising gas prices are having a major impact on us all. This is a small way to get some of the increased costs back. Make sure to let your fellow … (11 comments)
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ohio state university: IF THE LENDER REQUIRES A 2ND APPRAISAL, WHO SHOULD PAY FOR IT? - 03/20/08 06:28 AM
Just closed my crazy FHA loan the was driving me nuts. Finally reached an agreement between buyer and seller to adjust the price down by $2,600. First appraisal came in at $145,000, but lender needed another one . That came in at $139,400. We had to use the lower one. It really … (5 comments)
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ohio state university: Snowed in on Blizzard Saturday in Ohio - 03/08/08 08:51 AM
Well, the storm did NOT miss us this time!. Columbus is known for having the storm go around us, but not today. Friday morning around 11:00 it started. The roads got slick and visibility was poor. Our market center closed at 2:00 pm, schools had early release and the grocery … (15 comments)
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ohio state university: CENTRAL OHIO REAL ESTATE REPORT 1/1/08 TO 2/28/08 - 02/28/08 06:14 PM
Residential sales in Franklin and Delaware county for 2008 were down from the same time period in 2007 # of sold Average Price Days on Market2007 1233 $170,480 1132008 967 $161,543 116 The number of closed sales of single family and condos were down 22%, with the average price received being down … (2 comments)
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ohio state university: WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PROPOSED FEDERAL TAX REBATES? - 01/25/08 01:22 PM
I have mixed feeling on this.If someone makes $3,000 they may get a $300 rebate.THAT IS 10%!!!Yet an individual who makes over $75,000 may only get a partial rebate. The same applies for couples making over$150,000. I wonder if that is AGI or taxable income????It burns me as I drive business … (11 comments)
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ohio state university: 176 E. Blake Ave. Columbus, OH 43202 - 01/17/08 01:15 PM
Renovated N. University Home. New kitchen with granite countertops, freshly painted in & out with all new carpet and floor coverings, new bath and New H2O line 2008. DR downstairs could convert to BR#3 or office. Stone front porch & patio in rear. Possible grant money for home inspection. $142,500. See … (4 comments)
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ohio state university: Multi-family sales 2007 Columbus and Central Ohio 43214 - 11/22/07 09:15 AM
The sales of multi family units is down year to date 2007. In 2006 718 units sold for an average price of $155,642. Year to date in 2007, only 607 units have sold for an average price of $132,906. Sales in Clintonville and the Ohio State University areas are still solid. … (0 comments)
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ohio state university: Why don't other Realtors, Lenders and other Real esate professional join active rain? - 10/22/07 07:29 AM
I have been on AR for about 3 weeks and already have gotten business from it. I have invited 3-4 non- competing Realtors, several lenders, a termite and home inspector and others. Only on Realtor joined. Do people think we are a cult? It is FREE and a great way to … (9 comments)
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