On my "Real" blog, I'm switching formats and going to a WordPress platform and getting away from my more website-like blog.  It's a slow process but while I'm switching I thought I'd post some of my archived postings from months and years past that may be helpful or at least information. This is one of those posts . . . .

Looking for a three bedroom condo in Columbus, Ohio? It's not an easy task.
For mostly apparent reasons, the three bedroom condo is about as elusive as the end of the rainbow. For all the hoopla surrounding the downtown condo market, it's all one and two bedroom condos.

 Sure, there are a few, but either they are cost prohibitive to only the very rich or they out in places that are not current hot spots around town. Of course there's always the Two Bedroom condo with a den. That, essentially, fits the bill since the den can be used for just purpose and the 2nd bedroom can be used for guests without having throw a futon in the office. Many of these, however, just aren't big enough.

 Yes, baby boomers are downsizing their lives and finding the condo a great option due to the lack of exterior upkeep. They aren't necessarily willing to give up lots of square feet, though, as their grown children tend to visit and hey, let's face it, they're busy, active people who want to be able to turn around without running into each other or the furniture every five minutes. They also like garages, one floor plans or maybe a master on the first floor -- almost impossible to find it all.

 So how about it builders? Let's see some consideration for these people -- and not just out in the burbs. Many empty nesters want to be where the action is. The kids have flown the coop and now there is free time to enjoy the opera, the ballet, the shows, the vibrant, budding downtown with the sports and hip musical venues.