central ohio: 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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central ohio: Columbus Italian Festival 2008 - 10/08/08 07:29 AM
The 2008 Columbus Italian Festival starts Friday and runs through Sunday.
St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church sponsors the event yearly. 2008 is the 29th annual Columbus Italian Festival. The event coincides with the Columbus Day Weekend, which is celebrated as Experience Columbus Days in Columbus Ohio.
Simply Italian … (4 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: The Apple of My Eye on OhioApples.com - 10/05/08 11:19 AM
I am not a big apple eater... I don't have anything against apples but the adage... 'An apple a day will keep the doctor away' has never really swayed me. It may be lazyness.. you may think "how hard is it to eat an apple?" but I prefer applesauce or I … (2 comments)
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central ohio: Where in the US is... - 10/04/08 06:47 AM
Where in the US is Crossville TN, Wilmington DE, Juneau AK...
US Geography
How well do you know your way around the US? Do you use Google Maps a lot? Has ActiveRain made you more aware of geography? ActiveRain has made me aware of having a mental block on a few … (14 comments)
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central ohio: 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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central ohio: 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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central ohio: Central Ohio Mortgage Lenders - 10/01/08 10:02 PM
Central Ohio Mortgage Lenders
I am looking for Mortgage Lenders in Central Ohio that would like to be added to my free directory of Central Ohio Mortgage Lenders at www.CentralOhioMortgageLenders.com
My goal is to have a comprehensive list of Mortgage Lenders in the Central Ohio area, based on their service area, … (0 comments)
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central ohio: Columbus Corn - 09/24/08 08:01 AM
If you visit Real Living and Real Living HER (Real Living in Central Ohio formerly HER Realtors) at 77 E. Natiowide Blvd. in downtown Columbus Ohio you will see this statue in the hall. Or I did when I visited the last time.
Kinda corny
Chicago had cows, Denver had … (4 comments)
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central ohio: A Snapshot of Daniel Swick - 09/23/08 10:34 AM
Being a Realtor is a difficult job that I greatly enjoy. It is difficult because, for most people their home is their greatest investment, and it is a tremendous responsibility to help people buy and sell "the man's castle, the woman's sanctuary and the children's first memories". I enjoy Real Estate … (3 comments)
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central ohio: Happy Fall - 09/22/08 07:58 AM
Happy Fall.
Fall starts at 11:44 AM EDT today. 11:44:16 AM EDT to be exact:
Wiki Answers says:
"The first day of fall occurs at the Autumnal Equinox: Monday, September 22, 2008 at 11:44:16 EDT (15:44:16 UCT).This date is different from the Season of Fall, which is one of the … (4 comments)
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central ohio: A walk in the park - 09/21/08 06:56 AM
A walk in Highbanks Metro Park in Central Ohio to be exact.
Highbanks - Map 9466 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, Ohio 43035
I live and work closer to Highbanks Metro Park than any other Metro Park. Highbanks was probably the first Metro Park I ever visited in Central Ohio. I remember an … (0 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: I uh tol a u soo - 09/17/08 06:43 PM
Hi guys and gals. It's been a while. Not sure how much I am going to be around, but just thought that I needed to share something. Maybe someone will Google me and read the words that need to be understood.
We deal with a lot of lenders in Columbus and … (22 comments)
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central ohio: HURRICANE IKE LEAVES IT'S AFTERMATH IN OHIO! - 09/16/08 11:39 AM
Believe it or not, this state is a mess due to Hurricane Ike. Over 2,000,000 are without power as of mid day Tuesday . That is about 25% of our population. The winds started Sunday afternoon, some reaching over 70 MPH. It was a strong as a tornado, however it was … (1 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: CENTRAL OHIO MARKET REPORT AUGUST 2008 - 09/04/08 08:26 AM
A Big shift in the number of sales in August 2008 vs. the same time frame in 2007
2008 1511 sales, 109 days on the market, with the average price being $184,545
2007 1931 sales, average days on market 93 with the average price being $185,299
This is a … (0 comments)
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central ohio: 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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central ohio: ARE YOU PUTTING YOUR LISTINGS ON CRAIGSLIST? - 08/28/08 07:30 AM
We've been doing it for some time It tends to vary in response. When they click on the info it can direct the buyer to your main web site. You also can add up to 4 photos on each listing.
You may want to check it out.
Anyone having … (16 comments)
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central ohio: 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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central ohio: THE OHIO TRAIN FESTIVAL AUGUST 23 AND 24 - 08/20/08 03:52 PM
The 3rd annual Train festival at the Depot starts 10 am Saturday August 23rd Located at 919 Old Henderson rd, this festival is a fun dne exciting weekend at one of the Midwest's largest "All Scale" train events!
FREE TRAIN RIDES 1/3 scale rail cars!
General admission is $8.00 , Seniors … (0 comments)
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central ohio: Up on the roof top ... ho-ho-ho! - 08/15/08 10:06 PM
In July, the State Farm insurance adjuster ruled in my favor and agreed that I needed a new roof based on wind damage. It took awhile to process the paperwork, get the check, have my mortgage holder co-sign the check, then schedule the roofer.
I hired a company that I've been … (4 comments)
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central ohio: Spacious custom home is now for sale in Worthington OH - 08/13/08 11:32 PM
I just listed a wonderful custom built home in Worthington, OH. I've been working with the sellers for a month getting the home ready for it to go on the market after they retired. All the work has been done, and it's ready and with below market pricing for Worthington homes, … (2 comments)
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central ohio: CENTRAL OHIO MARKET REPORT JULY 2008 - 08/07/08 04:08 PM
There we 1630 single family and condos sell in Franklin and Delaware county in July 2008 The average sold price was $189,595 with the days on the market being 93.
This compares to 1923 homes sold in the same period in 2007. The average price was $189,866 with the days on … (1 comments)
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central ohio: Coming Soon ... Custom built Worthington home will be for sale. - 08/06/08 09:47 AM
I listed a home last night in Worthington, and since the sellers found and selected me based on my ReesesPieces blog, it seems only fitting that my blog readers should get a sneak preview of this new listing. It won't actually be available for showings until the middle of next week, so be sure … (0 comments)
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central ohio: CLINTONVILLE MARKET REPORT FOR JULY 2008 - 08/04/08 12:32 PM
54 homes sold in Clintonville in July of 2008. The average list price was $198,504 and the average sold price was $191,113, 97% of list price. Days on market was 97. This compares to homes sold for the same time period in 2007. The average list price was $191,127 with the average sold … (0 comments)
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central ohio: The new "IN" feature for luxury homes - 07/29/08 11:53 AM
Earlier this month I wrote a post on my regular blog (ReesesPiecesOfRealEstate) about vegetable gardens in the suburbs. I included a photo of a elaborate garden enclosure that exists on my home for sale near Hoover Reservoir. Several years ago, my clients had a landscape architect design a special enclosure for their … (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: A Captivating 1st Floor MBR Home in Stratford Woods with Private Backyard - 07/08/08 08:46 PM
Get ready to buy your hammock! You're certain to want one to relax in the wooded clearing that this home offers.
Or maybe you'll prefer to pass the hours sitting in the wood swing on the deck sipping your iced tea or lemonade.
Perhaps, you use gardening for therapy to the … (5 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: A New Place for Your Business in Central Ohio - 06/16/08 10:10 AM
A New Place for Your Business in Central Ohio
Plans are underway for a 90-acre Fairfield County industrial and office park providing a campus setting for growing businesses in the U.S. Route 33 corridor of Violet Township.
The new business park, Sycamore Crossing, takes its name from the creek that borders … (0 comments)
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central ohio: Plagiarism happens - 06/08/08 11:38 AM
Circleville is 30 miles south of Columbus. I am on the far north side of Columbus. I have been in Cleveland and Cincinnati more times than I have been in Circleville... but here's some semi local news ... links on Google:
Valedictorian Admits Plagiarizing Commencement Speech10TV, OH - 9 hours agoCIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Melanio C. Acosta IV … (19 comments)
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central ohio: HAS YOUR LOCAL BOARD OR STATE ASSOCATION DONE ANYTHING TO GET THE "GOOD NEWS" OUT? - 05/14/08 02:53 PM
Each day the media continues to bring out all the negative real estate news. Our local board of Realtors has started a grass roots campaign to get the good news out. By allocation $200,000 of reserves, we have made bill boards, had radio spots and a web site, stating 'The Grass is Greener … (2 comments)
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central ohio: CENTRAL OHIO MARKET REPORT APRIL 2008 - 05/07/08 07:04 AM
1320 homes sold in Central Ohio in April 2008. The average list price was $172,970 with the average sold price being $171,560, 99.1% of list price. Average days on market was 108.For the same time period in 2007, 1656 homes sold, with the market time being 99 days. The average sold price … (0 comments)
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central ohio: 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)
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central ohio: Stunning 1st Floor MBR Home For Sale in Stratford Woods, Delaware Ohio - 05/02/08 03:46 PM
This is a truly awesome, spacious home at a very affordable price of only $232,900 considering all the upgrades and bells & whistles that it offers.
The first thing you'll notice is the outstanding condition and attention to detail for the upgrades. This soft contemporary open plan has a large owner's suite and laundry on the first … (1 comments)
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central ohio: Life on the lake - 04/23/08 02:41 PM
I just had to share this lovely home with you. It is a rare opportunity in Central Ohio to live on a semi-private body of water. Woodside Green south is a nice neighborhood in Gahanna with a well kept secret. In the midst of the neighborhood is a large pond. So … (0 comments)
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central ohio: Foreclosure Prevention - 04/23/08 03:50 AM
As a licensed Realtor in the Central Ohio area, I am concerned for the many homeowners who are facing the very real and frightening circumstance of foreclosure. I have partnered with a leader in the foreclosure prevention industry to help you avoid the possibility of a foreclosure. Most people don't realize … (1 comments)
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central ohio: CLINTONVILLE MARKET REPORT MARCH 2008 - 04/09/08 01:23 PM
In March of 2008, 34 single family and condos sold in Clintonville. The average price per unit was $181,277, with the days on market being 94.In March 2007, 35 units sold, average price was $176,117 with days on market being 117.The number of sales were down only 2.8%, but the price … (0 comments)
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central ohio: CENTRAL OHIO REAL ESTATE REPORT FOR MARCH 2008 - 04/09/08 01:18 PM
In March 2008 there were 1,215 sales of single family and condos in Franklin and Delaware county. The average price per unit was $166,068, with days on market being 111.This shows a continued slowdown in relationship to the same time period in 2007March 2007 saw 1532 similar sales ,$173,400 average sold … (0 comments)
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central ohio: Buyers love a Foreclosure. - 03/27/08 09:46 AM
At least that how it seems. Most buyers I work with are looking for a deal. The easiest way to do this is buying a foreclosed home. The lender will usually list the home for less than comparable housing in the area. They do this for a quick sale. The downside … (0 comments)
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central ohio: SHORT SALE SUCCESS!!!!!!!!!!! - 03/25/08 11:52 AM
Let's see, I am now 2 out of 4 in the past 6 months. This one started in December, with 2 lenders. Thanks goodness I had a GREAT loss mitigation contact at Country wide! It took about 10 weeks to get both lenders to sign off. We did have an appraisal problem. … (7 comments)
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central ohio: Property Disclosures - 03/24/08 11:26 AM
I believe all buyers should have a home inspection done before purchasing a property. It doesn't hurt to have a third party inspect the property who has no interest in whether you buy. The home inspector is there working for you the buyer. It can be a scary time for you … (1 comments)
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central ohio: Welcome to My Blog - 03/20/08 03:55 PM
Today is the first day of writing my blog. Colleen and I attended a class on internet websites yesterday at the Columbus Board of Realtors office. The gentleman who spoke was very informative. He explained to us how to keep your web site up to date with the internet search engines. … (1 comments)
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central ohio: Stage+Shine+Show=SELL! - 03/18/08 08:26 PM
Staging is so important in today's market. With literally hundreds of listings in your city, and neighborhood, it takes a move in ready property to make a lasting impression on a buyer that has seen multiple listings the same day they are viewing your home. Stage+Shine+Show=SELL is a true advantage over … (2 comments)
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central ohio: Another Crazy FHA loan making me go NUTS!!!! - 03/13/08 11:34 AM
Almost got it done! Lender called for 2 appraisals. One came in fine, but the 2nd one was $2,600 short, and the lender said we HAD to use that one. So everyone gave a little and now are sorting through the repair list. It is like having a baby! The lender … (3 comments)
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central ohio: Columbus Ohio Tops Forbes Tech City List - 03/13/08 06:31 AM
Ok it's an Up-And-Coming Tech Cities.... list... Silicon Valley has not been replaced by Columbus Ohio yet... Columbus has been on lists of emerging tech cities before of course... often with cities that must be there now whereas Columbus is still "up-and-coming."
The Forbes.com :Top 10 Up-And-Coming Tech … (6 comments)
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central ohio: The Blizzard of '08... spring forward - 03/09/08 12:32 AM
Time change
Did you remember to set your clock ahead? Last night / this morning was the night to "Spring Forward" Of course spring is still twelve days away.
Spring is just around the corner, robins, butterflies, daffodils... How many snows do we still have after the forsythia blooms?
I reminded the … (11 comments)
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central ohio: 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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central ohio: 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)
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central ohio: Columbus Ohio 43085 - Squid Zipper - 02/24/08 05:18 PM
Irina from Pasadena (Irina Netchaev an ActiveRain member) Twittered about Squid Zipper from the Keller Williams Family Reunion...Irina's tweet:
Seth Godin announces free svc www.mayorofyourzipcode.com. free website to build info on your town. 07:41 AM February 12, 2008 from web
(Twitter is microblogging 140 characters...)
so … (23 comments)
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central ohio: Where is the bottom? - 02/23/08 11:16 PM
Today I had some new buyers and showed a bunch of properties. Want a good deal? Here are my top picks from today. Lithopolis REO property in Wilson Farms approx. 3600 sqft. HUGE! Only a couple years old $179000. One in zip 43XXX (deleted because may make offer) almost half off … (2 comments)
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central ohio: Classic 4 Bedroom Home For Sale In Stratford Woods, Delaware, OH - 02/16/08 10:27 PM
You're gonna' love this one! It's in excellent condition ... just move in. It offers you plenty of room to live in or to entertain.
There is a formal living room for more intimate conversations with a nearby holiday style formal dining room. But as we all know, the guests will gather … (0 comments)
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central ohio: Whose #1? - 02/13/08 12:43 PM
It seems that every other week the national media is labeling Ohio the #1 state in the nation in foreclosures, then I hear from anoter source that the title belongs somewhere else. Why all the disturbance over who has it worse? Are we all that obsessed with being first that we … (0 comments)
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central ohio: My ideal traffic report - 02/12/08 03:06 PM
I have been hearing reports of slow traffic all day, but why? Salt trucks and plows have been busy, the roads are not icy, haven't been since I got on them at 7:30 this morning. My theory is that we have a lot of people who haven't seen, let alone driven … (3 comments)
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central ohio: Wonderful wooded, cul-de-sac home for sale in Stratford Woods, Delaware, OH - 02/07/08 10:47 PM
UPDATED: Sold in 21 days for 98% of list price. Sold for $220,000.
You won't feel cramped in this spacious soft contemorary with a wonderful open floor plan. With its 2-story foyer, vaulted Great Room that's open to the Dining Room, there's plenty of room to spread out. Even the overhead … (6 comments)
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central ohio: CLINTONVILLE MARKET REPORT JANUARY 2008 - 02/07/08 04:02 PM
Clintonville saw 17 homes closed in 1/2008 The average sales price was $196,902, with the average time on the market being 85 days. The sales price to list price ration was 96.4%, with the average sale price per Sq foot being $137.89.This compares to 30 homes being closed in the same … (0 comments)
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central ohio: Ohio is Veteran Friendly - 02/05/08 03:12 PM
Ohio is inviting Veterans home to the heart of it all. Ohio offers a homestead reduction for those over 65 years of age, regardless of military service, without regard to the household income. The program dictates that Ohio does not collect taxes on the first $25,000 of value for their principal residence of anyone … (0 comments)
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central ohio: What's Open Sunday in Central Ohio? - 01/25/08 08:59 AM
What's Open Sunday in Columbus?
Best Open House List in Central Ohio
OK maybe I am a bit biased about the open house list on our Central Ohio Real Living website. I've blogged calling it the best open house list in Central Ohio on both of my other blogs, ColumbusBestBlog.com and Discover … (2 comments)
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central ohio: Buying A Home While Interest Rates Are Low - 01/23/08 09:53 PM
Yesterday was the largest single day interest rate reduction the Fed's have made since roughly 1984. The 30 year mortgage rates dropped much faster than I expected they would and in our small community the banks reacted very quickly. For those of you who live in smaller communities know that the local community banks … (9 comments)
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central ohio: Terrific cul-de-sac home for sale with wooded lot in Stratford Woods, Delaware Ohio - 01/13/08 10:31 AM
EDITED: IN-CONTRACT IN 9 DAYS! SOLD FOR 97% OF LIST PRICE FOR $242,900!
Here's a new listing that offers so-o-o many benefits to buyers and has a lot of the features that today's buyers want.
No view of homes behind. The cul-de-sac lot views a 15-acre city park where neighbors jog, walk, … (4 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: Columbus on Top 20 Cities List for Schools - 12/16/07 03:54 AM
From Forbes.com 'Where To Educate Your Child ' by David Savageau gives the list below which includes Columbus.
Slide show of the Top 20 Places Top to Educate Your Child
For more on education in Central Ohio and what Forbes.com had to say about schools in Columbus Ohio visit ColumbusBestBlog.com … (4 comments)
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central ohio: 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)
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central ohio: Magic Eraser Demonstration Can Help Get Your Listings In Show Ready Condition (video) - 11/25/07 08:33 PM
I have been using Mr. Clean's Magic Eraser by Proctor and Gamble for a couple of years now and this product flat out works. I created a fairly basic video demonstration using my Flip digital video recorder and the quality was so good I decided to create a short web video out of it. If you … (14 comments)
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central ohio: 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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central ohio: Realtor.com Neighborhoods - 11/20/07 06:46 AM
Have you seen the new neighborhoods on Realtor.com ?
What do you think of it? Nationally Realtor.com has 34 markets now where they have neighborhoods. How does Realtor.com look in your market? How is Realtor.com Neighborhoods the same or different than what ActiveRain intended Localism.com to be?
Will you build neighborhoods for … (14 comments)
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central ohio: "Free Home Inspection" - 11/07/07 05:46 AM
Gosh I could not help but notice an ad on ActiveRain for "Free Home Inspection" and it is in Central Ohio. I did not recognize the logo or company name though.
Home inspectors can you afford to do home inspections for free? How? BOGO? Buy One Get One Free? Other inspectors (outside Central Ohio) is your … (18 comments)
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central ohio: Home Listings in Central Ohio - 11/06/07 04:19 PM
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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: Wine drinkers east or west of Columbus Ohio? - 11/01/07 04:38 AM
Wine drinkers are you east or west of Columbus Ohio?
It matters.
On Salon.com Andrew Leonard asked: "What is the greener option, in terms of carbon footprint, for a hypothetical wine-drinking citizen of Ohio: a California merlot from Napa county, a cheap Australian bottle of Yellow Tail shiraz, or a French bordeaux?"
… (2 comments)
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central ohio: Powell Property Participates in the National Open House Sunday - 10/30/07 01:13 PM
And you thought Sunday November 4, 2007 was just the day to fall back... It's National Open House Sunday!
Nationwide:
Link to home removed as I am no longer marketing his home.
"4 days, 12 hours, 11 minutes, and 27 seconds. left"
National Open House Sunday... so far my … (2 comments)
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central ohio: Discounts For Your Clients--Another Sam Miller Perk - 10/29/07 09:06 PM
Your buyers and sellers are the lifeblood of your business especially if you have been selling real estate as long as I have. Why not negotiate discounts on products and services that your buying and selling clients will appreciate and can benefit from? Here's an example:
I have many perks for my buying and selling clients … (14 comments)
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central ohio: If the California Cows Relocated to Columbus - 10/24/07 12:54 PM
I wrote "If the California Cows Relocated to Columbus" for ColumbusBestBlog.com, my other blog. I could not post the YouTube to my WordPress.org blog. I tried and tried but could not so I posted it to my third blog, Discover Columbus, a RealTown Blog. I am not going to give a … (5 comments)
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central ohio: What do you consider Columbus Ohio? - 10/24/07 11:51 AM
A poll What do you consider Columbus Ohio?
When you hear Columbus Ohio do you think of the City of Columbus? The "Greater Columbus Area?" Or something else?
Geographically what is Columbus Ohio to you?
Is Pataskala Columbus? Columbus - Top Ten US Haunted HousesIs Polaris Columbus?* Polaris Mitchell’s … (1 comments)
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central ohio: 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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central ohio: 404 Market Street, Danville Ohio 43014 (Off Market) - 10/19/07 06:47 AM
Small village investment property and it is in very nice condition, the owner previously lived on one of the units and rented the other unit, this property feels more like two homes connected than an apartment, there are 3 bedrooms in the left unit and 2 bedrooms in the right unit, … (4 comments)
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central ohio: Halloween in Central Ohio - 10/18/07 07:37 AM
Halloween in Central Ohio... It's not just for kids!
Definitely not for children... Dead Acres is scary. Their website scares me.
Dead Acres is one of the Top Ten Haunted Houses in America
Terror Park at Cooper Stadium
If your tastes have matured from gore and horror to local history and Columbus architecture the 2007 Columbus Landmarks … (2 comments)
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central ohio: Great Time To Buy A Home in Knox County Ohio - 10/16/07 07:23 PM
The media has been talking negative about real estate and the national housing market and I believe the media is trying to convince buyers that this is a bad time to buy a home. I see the market entirely different and I believe the opposite is actually true and that it is a great … (24 comments)
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central ohio: Central Ohio Market Update 10/16/2006 - 10/16/07 09:48 AM
I just ran the stats for my team meeting. Central Ohio consists of 6 counties. Franklin and Delaware county are the largest 2, with approx 1,200,000 people. Currently there are 2,306 homes and condos under contract. I think this is good to keep track of on a regular basis. Buyers are buying, … (4 comments)
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central ohio: One of my Old cleints found me via Active Rain - 10/15/07 06:30 AM
I have only been on Active Rain for less than 2 weeks. This weekend I received an email from an old client. This client moved out of town 12 years ago and we had lost touch. She has an uncle who needs to sell a home in an estate. I am so … (14 comments)
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central ohio: Home mortgage Infomration for Clintonville,Worthington and Central Ohio home buyers - 10/11/07 02:42 PM
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central ohio: 31 Summit Drive, Fredericktown Ohio 43019 (SOLD) - 10/05/07 10:30 PM
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central ohio: 24 Eastgate Drive, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050 - 10/04/07 10:17 PM
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central ohio: Columbus, a Nice Place to Live & Visit!!! - 10/02/07 12:07 PM
In a twist on the phrase "a nice place to visit but you wouldn't want to live there..." Columbus has occasionally been written of as a nice place to live but you would not want to visit here...
In September the New York Times wrote about Columbus in the Travel … (21 comments)
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central ohio: Columbus Days 2007 “Come Play in our Backyard “ - 09/26/07 12:59 PM
"Come Play in our Backyard " for Columbus Days 2007. Columbus Day (not a national holiday) is celebrated on Monday October 8, 2007 this year, but Columbus Ohio celebrates Experience Columbus Days all weekend.
"Columbus Ohio" is just one of many cities in the United States named after Christopher Columbus. Columbus … (8 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: Columbus "is cool" for kids - 09/22/07 05:05 AM
Columbus Ohio made a list of top cities for single adults, "How does your city rank for singles?"
Forbes.com says of the methodology and rankings of the US cities:
"We looked at 40 of the largest urbanized areas in the country and judged them on culture, nightlife, job growth, the cost of … (0 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 homes are made of "sugar and spice and everything nice" - 09/19/07 10:59 AM
Oh no... that's little girls are made of, of course...
and the stereotype is little boys are made of "snakes and snails and puppy dogs tails..."
Columbus homes are made of wood, brick, stone, vinyl, aluminum and sometimes "Other."
When I read a Google description of what Tucson Arizona homes are made of I see … (3 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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central ohio: Did you know your home inspector isn't licensed? - 09/16/07 11:20 AM
I've written a few posts recommending that buyers always have a home inspection, even if they're buying a new build. It also can be helpful to sellers to have an inspection prior to listing their home. But those inspections are only as good as the inspector selected to actually do the … (4 comments)
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central ohio: Southern Delaware County residents are fighting NIMBY - 09/16/07 10:04 AM
Southern Delaware County has been a high growth area for the past ten years. The farm fields quickly turned into new housing developments. People moved into these developments in droves. The Olentangy School District has been trying to keep up by building lots of new schools. Naturally with the attractive income demographics … (0 comments)
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central ohio: Central Ohio Housing Market Bubble? - 09/16/07 01:09 AM
The media in today's world seems to take things and not only dwell on them, but take them out of proportion, create "talking points", and will use nearly anything to create drama and viewers. Without question 2007 has not been as successful nationwide as the preceding years of this century. However, … (1 comments)
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central ohio: 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)
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central ohio: The Olentangy River transforms itself through the countryside. - 09/12/07 10:48 PM
I think the Olentangy River is so-o-o pretty.
I'm not the only one ... since it's been designated as a Scenic River. The river takes many different forms depending on what part is being viewed or how much it has just rained. It's pretty in the spring when wild flowering trees are … (2 comments)
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central ohio: 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)
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