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Open House Feb 24-2-4 pm-106 Alyssa Dr Pickerington

Don Shaffer, Don Shaffer (HER Realtors) — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 01:23:07 -0800

This warm and inviting Fannin built 3 BR, 2 1/12 BA Cape Cod style house offers an open contemporary floor plan, boasting a soaring great room, open to the 2nd floor, 2 sun drenching skylights and gas log fireplace. Additionally, the 1st floor offers a well appointed kitchen loaded w/oak cabinets, all new stainless steel appliances, center island eating bar, pantry and breakfast dinette, all with ceramic floors, a formal dining room w/chair rail & crown moulding, a luxurious owners suite complete w/walk-in closet and full bath, & large screened porch. The 2nd floor offers 2 large bedrooms, both with generous closet space and center lighting. Upgrades and extras include 2' x 6' exterior walls, hand stained doors and trim, professionally painted interior, 1st floor laundry, security system, water softener, 3/4 full basement, screened porch, full front porch, new roof, extensive landscaping and so much more. This home is a must see! Presnted by Don Shaffer, HER Realtors. For more details at http://www.herrealtors.com/DonShaffer/homes-for-sale/OH/Pickerington/43147/106-Alyssa-Dr-85284361

New Pataskala Ohio Listing, presented by Don Shaffer HER Realtors

Don Shaffer, Don Shaffer (HER Realtors) — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:47:33 -0800

\ Welcome to 310 Monarch Dr., conveniently located in the Glenbrooke subdivision. This well cared for 4 BR, 3 1/2 BA 2 story home features over 2,600 sq ft of luxurious living space, boasting a huge finished lower level complete with workout & rec. room. Rec. room has a built in aquarium. Additional features include a living/flex room, separate family room, well appointed kitchen loaded w/oak cabinets, pantry, all appliances, breakfast dinette, all with cathedral ceilings, plant shelves & ceramic flooring, a luxurious 1st floor owners suite w/walk-in closet & full bath & 1st floor laundry. Upgrades & extras include new carpet, 6 panel doors, professionally painted, ceiling fans, hardwood floors, fenced yard on 2 sides, large deck & private mature pine tree line to rear of the home. No neighbors to the rear! Priced to sell at $159,900! Call Don Shaffer at 614-402-0338 or visit www.herrealtor.com/donshaffer for more inforamation.

Home sales, prices flourish - best year since 2007.

Don Shaffer, Don Shaffer (HER Realtors) — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 23:52:29 -0800

Central Ohio saw 22,915 single-family and condominium home sales in 2012, up 15.5 percent from the previous year according to the Columbus Board of REATORS®. This marks the highest number of residential home sales since 2007 – the end of the housing boom. “2012 exceeded our expectations,” said Chris Pedon, President of the Columbus Board of REALTORS®. “Sellers opened their doors, buyers brought their confidence, lenders gave their best rates and REALTORS® worked eight days a week.” The average sale price of a home sold in central Ohio in 2012 was $167,459, which is 7.2 percent higher than in 2011. The average sale price for the month of December was $158,898 – a 7.5 percent increase over the same time last year. The median sale price of a home sold in 2012 was $144,500 – up 8.7 percent from 2011. The median list price of a home sold in December was $136,450, which is 9.2 percent higher than one year ago. The difference between the average sales price and the median sales price is that the average sales price is the sum of all the prices for all closed sales in a given month, divided by the number of homes sold. The median sales price is a mathematical result that indicates that one half of the group is higher and one half lower. The median price of 101 sold homes would be that price which is lower than 50 of the prices and also higher than 50 of them. The inventory of homes for sale in central Ohio is at its lowest point in over a decade (9,252) - 18.8 percent less than December 2011. “Homeowners who are putting off listing their house because we’re not “in season” are missing out on opportunity,” added Pedon. “Buyers are out there - and they’re not waiting for summer to buy.” According to the latest Housing Market Confidence Index (by the Ohio Association of REALTORS®), 93 percent of central Ohio REALTORS® describe the current housing market as moderate to strong and 97 percent expect the housing market to be moderate to strong over the next six months. As for home prices, 85 percent expect home prices to remain the same or rise in the next year. View the current Central Ohio Local Market Update.View the current Housing market report by area. The Columbus Board of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service (MLS) serves all of Franklin, Delaware, Fayette, Licking, Madison, Morrow, Pickaway and Union Counties and parts of Athens, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Fairfield, Hocking, Knox, Logan, Marion, Muskingum, Perry and Ross Counties. The monthly housing reports can be found at ColumbusRealtors.com/stats. The reports include breakouts for 18 central Ohio counties and 52 local municipalities and school districts. New areas included in the 2012 reports include: Grove City and local school districts for Big Walnut, Miami Trace, Johnstown-Monroe and Northridge. Call Don Shaffer, HER Realtors, at 614-402-0338 to buy or sell your next home! Visit me at http://www.herrealtors.com/DonShaffer

The Affordable Housing's $5000 grant program, is back Mar 1, 2013!

Don Shaffer, Don Shaffer (HER Realtors) — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 01:18:21 -0800

Are you or someone you know considering buying a home but don't have a down payment? The Affordable Housing's $5000 grant program, is back starting Mar 1, 2013, for all eligible home buyers.* Program Highlights * Up to $5000 per household/home * Franklin and surrounding counties * Home buyer must contribute $500 of their own money * Program not limited to first time home buyers * Grants subject to retention agreements- 5 yrs Call Don Shaffer with HER Realtors at 614-402-0338 or Joe Sauk with Arlington Bank at 614-486-0716, for more details

2012 home sales, prices flourish - best year since 2007

Don Shaffer, Don Shaffer (HER Realtors) — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:51:05 -0800

Central Ohio saw 22,915 single-family and condominium home sales in 2012, up 15.5 percent from the previous year according to the Columbus Board of REATORS®. This marks the highest number of residential home sales since 2007 – the end of the housing boom. “2012 exceeded our expectations,” said Chris Pedon, President of the Columbus Board of REALTORS®. “Sellers opened their doors, buyers brought their confidence, lenders gave their best rates and REALTORS® worked eight days a week.” The average sale price of a home sold in central Ohio in 2012 was $167,459, which is 7.2 percent higher than in 2011. The average sale price for the month of December was $158,898 – a 7.5 percent increase over the same time last year. The median sale price of a home sold in 2012 was $144,500 – up 8.7 percent from 2011. The median list price of a home sold in December was $136,450, which is 9.2 percent higher than one year ago. The difference between the average sales price and the median sales price is that the average sales price is the sum of all the prices for all closed sales in a given month, divided by the number of homes sold. The median sales price is a mathematical result that indicates that one half of the group is higher and one half lower. The median price of 101 sold homes would be that price which is lower than 50 of the prices and also higher than 50 of them. The inventory of homes for sale in central Ohio is at its lowest point in over a decade (9,252) - 18.8 percent less than December 2011. “Homeowners who are putting off listing their house because we’re not “in season” are missing out on opportunity,” added Pedon. “Buyers are out there - and they’re not waiting for summer to buy.” According to the latest Housing Market Confidence Index (by the Ohio Association of REALTORS®), 93 percent of central Ohio REALTORS® describe the current housing market as moderate to strong and 97 percent expect the housing market to be moderate to strong over the next six months. As for home prices, 85 percent expect home prices to remain the same or rise in the next year. View the current Central Ohio Local Market Update.View the current Housing market report by area. The Columbus Board of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service (MLS) serves all of Franklin, Delaware, Fayette, Licking, Madison, Morrow, Pickaway and Union Counties and parts of Athens, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Fairfield, Hocking, Knox, Logan, Marion, Muskingum, Perry and Ross Counties. The monthly housing reports can be found at ColumbusRealtors.com/stats. The reports include breakouts for 18 central Ohio counties and 52 local municipalities and school districts. New areas included in the 2012 reports include: Grove City and local school districts for Big Walnut, Miami Trace, Johnstown-Monroe and Northridge. For more information about the central Ohio housing market, visit ColumbusRealtors.com/statsTo view commercial properties for sale or lease in central Ohio, visit COCIE.org.To view residential properties for sale, visit Realtor.com.

1st New listing of 2013-presented by Don Shaffer Her Realtors!

Don Shaffer, Don Shaffer (HER Realtors) — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 02:31:37 -0800

Welcome to 4704 Winchester Pike Groveport Ohio, located on a gorgeous 1.03 acre lot, close to everything! This very well cared for 4 BR, 3 full BA, 4 level split offers over 1,800 sq ft of fantastic living space. The 1st floor offers a huge living room, well appointed & fully applianced kitchen loaded w/cabinets, & a formal dining area w/new Pergo floors. The lower level offers an enormous family room complete w/a gorgeous floor to ceiling brick fireplace & hearth, & 1 of the 4 bedrooms & full bath. Additional upgrades & extras include hardwood floors under most carpet, newer roof, updated windows, a large covered concrete patio & much more. This home is in move-in condition! All offers are subject to bank short sale approval. Priced to sell at $119,900! For more info on this fantastic home, call 614-402-0338 or visit http://www.herrealtors.com/DonShaffer/homes-for-sale/OH/Columbus/43232/4704-Winchester-Pike-83396353

Open House- Sunday Dec 9, 2-4 pm

Don Shaffer, Don Shaffer (HER Realtors) — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 02:51:51 -0800

This beautifully remodeled 3 BR, 2 BA 3 level split is gorgeous, both on the inside and out! The 1st floor of the magnificent home offers a large living room w/sun drenching picture window, new carpet, a completely updated gourmet kitchen w/custom white washed oak cabinets, granite countertops, all black appliances, built-in serving bar, wine rack & eating bar, and a huge formal dining room w/cathedral ceilings, plant ledges & gorgeous hardwood floors. The lower level offers an enormous family room complete w/a floor to ceiling brick hearth w/WBFP. The upper level offers all 3 large bedrooms, including the owners suite complete w/large closet. Upgrades & extras include 6 panel doors, beautiful hardwood floors, new carpet & paint, updated bathrooms, California closets, 2” wood blinds, upgraded light fixtures & ceiling fans, huge oversized 2 car garage, brick paver patio, extensive professional landscaping & so much more!

New Listng presented by Don Shaffer, HER Realtors

Don Shaffer, Don Shaffer (HER Realtors) — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:31:44 -0800

Welcome to 8155 W. Ohio State Ln., situated on a gorgeous 1.03 acre country lot in the desirable Collegeview Acres subdivision, boasting Bloom Carroll Schools. This beautifully maintained 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA 2 story home offers a traditional floor plan w/over 2,100 sq. ft. & boasts a large walk-out basement, ready to be finished. The 1st floor of this cozy home offers a formal living room w/Berber carpet, sun drenching picture window & chair rail, a well appointed kitchen loaded w/cabinets, Corian countertops & breakfast dinette, all w/new laminate floors, a formal dining room/den & an enormous family room with a huge addition, boasting Berber carpet, a floor to ceiling brick fireplace w/built-in book cases & a large formal dining area. The 2nd floor offers all 3 large bedrooms, one being the owners suite complete w/large walk-in closet & full bath. Upgrades & extras include walk-out basement, 2 car side load garage, huge fenced patio area, storage shed, mature trees, gorgeous setting & so much more. Community offers a pool, baseball diamonds, tennis courts, play ground, fishing pond & shelter. This is a great place to live! Priced to sell at $189,900! Call Don Shaffer at 614-402-0338 or visit http://www.herrealtors.com/DonShaffer/homes-for-sale/OH/Lancaster/43130/8155-W-Ohio-State-Ln-81615368 for more details.

Don Shaffer HER Realtors, Just Listed 8339 Danbridge Way, Westerville

Don Shaffer, Don Shaffer (HER Realtors) — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 03:42:27 -0800

Welcome to 8339 Danbridge Way, located in the upscale Harvest Wind subdivision. Absolutely stunning CV Perry built home featuring over 2,500 sq. ft. of luxurious living space, recently professionally painted and carpeted throughout. The 1st floor of the gorgeous home offers a dramatic 2 story foyer w/sun drenching window, double side lighted front door & hardwood floors, a formal dining room w/hardwood floors & crown moulding, a private office/den w/French doors & California Berber carpet, a spectacular gourmet kitchen loaded w/42" white cabinets, granite countertops, all appliances, pantry & a large breakfast dinette, both w/hardwood floors, an enormous 2 story great room w/wall of sun drenching windows, a corner fireplace & built-in entertainment center, and a luxurious 1st floor owners suite complete w/vaulted ceilings, plant shelves, California Berber carpet & a full deluxe bath w/double vanities, shower, soaking tub & walk-in closet. The 2nd floor offers 2 of the 3 large bedrooms, both w/California Berber carpet, closets & center light. Additional upgrades & extras include a cozy screened porch, 1st floor laundry, 6 panel doors, white spindle & oak rail staircase, upgraded lighting fixtures, 3/4 full basement ready to be finished, all stucco & stone exterior, professional landscaping & so much more! Located just 3 minutes to Rt 161 expressway & 1 minute to Hoover Dam! Priced to sell at $329,900!

Don Shaffer HER Realtors, Just SOLD 4821 Hazelton Etna Pataskala, Oh

Don Shaffer, Don Shaffer (HER Realtors) — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 10:17:21 -0800

Don Shaffer with HER Realtors, Just SOLD 4821 Hazelton Etna Rd Pataskala, Ohio 43062, an awesome, unique 3 bedroom 2 full bath ranch on 22,1 acres. Gorgeous 2,000 plus sq. ft. custom built ranch on 22.1 heavily wooded, totally private acres w/stream (definitely could build a pond). Full walkout basement w/poured walls, deck, new 38 x 48 pole barn w/concrete floors, 220 electric service & 2 (10ft) doors. All mineral rights convey with property, including potential oil rights. Call or see atents for more details. Tons of possibilities, run a business, raise horses or just play! Call Don Shaffer, with HER Realtors at 614-402-0338 to sell your home! Visit http://www.herrealtors.com/DonShaffer to learn more about Don and his award winning marketing program.