her: How the plans to close Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac affect you. - 03/11/11 07:27 AM
An issue that seems to have rare bi-partisan support these days in congress is the bill to close down Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac over the next 5-7 years.  The reason for this plan is simple.  These privately run institutions have always been government backed and when the housing market slumped and then the banking system crashed, tax payers had the opportunity to bail them out at a price tag of an accumulated $150 billion dollars and counting.  Now I have never really understood the wisdom of a private company running with a government safety net but to close down these … (1 comments)

her: Home for Sale in Waggoner Chase 1223 Preeman Dr Blacklick OH 43004 - 02/09/11 06:57 AM
 
This much sought after open floor plan at 1223 Preeman Dr Blacklick OH 43004 in the conveniently located Waggoner Chase subdivision is close to many shopping and restaurant opportunities.  This great location for living is just a few miles from Meijer, Target, Lowes, Starbucks and Max and Ermas.  
The many windows give the home an abundance of light and warmth.  There is a large great room with gas log fire place and large transom window.  The fireplace is a perfect place to cozy up to enjoy winter evenings. Neutral berber carpets are on the first and second floors and … (0 comments)

her: Waggoner Chase Home Sales Blacklick Ohio 43004 for 2010 from HER Real Living - 02/07/11 11:32 AM
Waggoner Chase subdivision has always been a popular location due to its close proximity to shopping and easy access to Columbus. Shopping opportunities close by include Meijer, Target, Lowes, and Giant Eagle.  This family neighborhood located off in Blacklick and bordered by Waggoner Road to the west and Kennedy road to the South.  Because of the layout of the community, there is no through traffic and it is an excellent neighborhood for kids.   Waggoner Chase home owners association dues are only $110/year and which meets yearly.  The Waggoner Chase Home Owners Association can be found HERE.  Students living in Waggoner Chase … (0 comments)

her: Willow Pond Pickerington Ohio 43147 Home Sales for 2010 from HER Real Living - 02/03/11 10:58 AM
Eight homes sold last year in the Willow Pond subdivision in Pickerington OH.  This quiet neighborhoods main entrance is located off Hill road and is very conveniently located to down town Pickerington .  This makes attending events such as the gallery hops, Violet Festival, or the annual Fourth of July fireworks events much simpler.  With most of the homes built from the late 90's to the mid 2000's, this community has many different styles of construction to choose from several different builders.   Communities near Willow Pond include Colony Park, Cottages on Hill, Manor House, Meadowbrook, and Pickerington Meadows .  Students living … (0 comments)

her: Windmiller Ponds Home Sales Pickerington Ohio 43147 for 2010 from HER Real Living - 02/01/11 05:11 AM
Ten homes sold last year in the Windmiller Pond subdivision in Pickerington OH.  This quiet neighborhood located off of Windmiller Drive is bordered on the east of Hill Rd and on the south by Diley road and tucked back in behind the Windmiller Square shopping plaza.  This makes shopping very convenient to the residents of the community with a Kroger, Walgreen, Kindred Spirits Craft Mall, and the popular Rule 3 are close by.  This community will surprise you with its privacy and the amount of mature tree lines through the community.   Windmiller Ponds home owners association dues are $125/year and can … (2 comments)

her: Home Sales for the Glenshire Subdivision in Pickerington Ohio 43147 - 01/27/11 07:01 AM
The Glenshire subdivision in Pickerington OH is a small community of custom built homes.  Each home has its own unique features.  Bordered by Harmon Rd to the east and Blacklick Eastern Rd to the north, the homes in this community began construction in the early 80's and continued though out the nineties.  The Glenshire homeowners association actually owns 16 acres of wooded land which contains walking paths and a gazebo for the communities use.  Part of the Pickerington school systems, children attending the Fairfield Elementary School, Harmon Middle School, Lake View Junior High, and Pickerington North High School.  
According to the … (0 comments)

her: 2010 Home Sales for the Bentwood Farm/ Mallard Pond Subdivision in Pickerington Ohio 43147 - 01/25/11 08:03 AM
The Bentwood Farms/ Mallard Pond subdivision in Pickerington Ohio is an intertwined community located east of Harmon Rd and just north of Refugee road.  Located in Violet Township, the homes in this community began construction in the early 90's and continued until about 2007.  There is a very active home owners association within offering yearly scholarships to graduating seniors and making available local baby sitters on the Bentwood Farms/ Mallard Pond Home Owners Association website.  Bentwood Farm/ Mallard is part of the Pickerington school systems with children attending the Violet Elementary School, Toll Gate Middle School, Lake View Junior High, and … (0 comments)

her: What is the Shadow Inventory in Columbus Ohio Real Estate? - 01/24/11 10:18 AM
What is the Shadow Inventory in Columbus Ohio?
We've all seen the houses in our communities that have been foreclosed upon but not put up for sale.  These homes in Pickerington Oh, Reynoldsburg OH and Canal Winchester OH and every other Central Ohio community are the most visible evidence of the shadow inventory of homes that will continue to glut the real estate market and threaten to stall a recovery.  Shadow inventory is the number of homes that are expected to be foreclosed on or have already been foreclosed but have not yet been put up for sale.  Shadow inventory numbers include … (0 comments)

her: Homes for Sale in the Ashley Creek Subdivision, Pickerington Ohio - 01/22/11 06:39 AM
Home Sales for the Ashley Creek Subdivision in Pickerington Ohio 2010
The Ashley Creek subdivision in Pickerington Ohio is a beautiful meticulous neighborhood located east of Rt. 256 and just south of Blacklick Eastern road.  Located in Violet Township, his stately and well tended community boasts its own park for kids.  The homes in the community range from two stories to ranch homes most with stone or stucco fronts.  Melrose is part of the Pickerington schools systems with children attending the Violet Elementary School, Harmon Middle School, Lake View Junior High, and Pickerington North High School.  

There were 3 homes … (0 comments)

her: Home Sales for the Eastwood Subdivision in Pickerington Ohio - 01/21/11 07:30 AM
The Eastwood subdivision in Pickerington Ohio is small quiet neighborhood located east of Rt. 256 and just north of Blacklick Eastern road.  The beautiful mature trees that line the streets give the neighborhood a homey feel and with only a few streets in the neighborhood, traffic is limited to residence.  It's a good neighborhood for kids.  Most of the homes in the community are three to four bedrooms two stories with a variety of different architectural designs.  Eastwood is part of the Pickerington school systems with children attending the Fairfield Elementary School, Harmon Middle School, Lake View Junior High, and Pickerington … (0 comments)

her: Home Sales for the Melrose Subdivision in Pickerington Ohio - 01/20/11 10:52 AM
Home Sales for the Melrose Subdivision in Pickerington Ohio
The Melrose subdivision in Pickerington Ohio is sprawling neighborhood located east of Rt. 256 and just south of Refugee road.  The beautiful mature trees that line the streets give the neighborhood a park like feel and the twisting and turning lanes have always discouraged any pass through traffic.  Most of the homes in the community are four bedrooms two stories with distinctive brick fronts.  Melrose is part of the Pickerington school systems with children attending the Violet Elementary School, Toll Gate Middle School, Lake View Junior High, and Pickerington North High School.  … (0 comments)

her: Dashing the Dreams of Buying a Home for Sale in Pickerington Ohio...At Least Temporarily - 01/19/11 10:10 AM
Dashing the Dreams of Buying a Home for Sale in Pickerington Ohio...At Least Temporarily
A past client called me over the weekend with a referral.  Music to my ears!  I love hearing from my past clients, and there's no higher compliment than a referral. He told me that his friends, first time home buyers, had been working with a local agent, but everything had seemed to go wrong.  Could I help them get back on track?  I didn't know the details, but I'm always up for a challenge and truly enjoy working with first time home buyers.  So I set up … (1 comments)

her: Do I Need a Home Inspection in Columbus Ohio? - 01/11/11 05:43 AM
Do I Need a Home Inspection in Columbus Ohio?
Buying a home is a large purchase and right now has never been a better time to buy.  Still I am always surprised when after looking at all the homes for sale my clients look at me and ask, "Do I really need a home inspection?"  My answer is, YES!  My answer is so YES that if you decide the answer is NO, I have a form that I'm going to ask you to sign that simply states, I thought you should have a home inspection, and you decided not to.  I've been through … (1 comments)

her: No New Spending for Pickerington OH in 2011 - 01/06/11 09:25 AM
Looks like no New Spending for Pickerington OH in 2011.  Our new city manager has seemed to have started out well this year.  After starting only about six months ago, Bill Vance has had his first budget approved and it's balanced, does not cut city services, and also provides for paying down the cities debt from it's current $37 million to $33 million by years end.  Not a bad start.  Thanks Bill.  I do appreciate it, because I don't see any new revenue on the horizon for Pickerington and know that property tax revenue is still likely to shrink.
 Pickerington's housing … (2 comments)

her: Gahanna Ohio Market Update for Single Family Homes in 2010 - 01/04/11 07:27 AM
Gahanna  Ohio Market Update for Single Family Homes in 2010
Despite another tough year in real estate, Gahanna Ohio saw fairly stable inventory and slightly rising sales prices.
The good news is that the number of homes for sale this year only increased slightly with homes for sale the year before.  The best news of the year is that the average sales price for homes actually rose slightly this year.  This would seem to indicate that the home prices are stabilized and we may be at the end of the tunnel for home prices.
If you are thinking of selling your … (0 comments)

her: Reynoldsburg Ohio Real Estate Market for Single Family Homes in 2010 - 12/30/10 04:52 AM
Reflecting another tough year in real estate, Reynoldsburg Ohio has had another year of rising inventory and falling sales prices.
The good news is that the number of homes for sale this year only increased slightly with homes for sale the year before.  The best news of the year is that although  the average sales price for homes fell again this year, it only fell slightly as compared to the past few years.  This would seem to indicate that the home prices are nearly stabilized.
If you are thinking of selling your home next year and would be interested in specific … (0 comments)

her: Canal Winchester Ohio Market Update for Single Family Home Sales in 2010 - 12/29/10 08:25 AM
While the economy had us guessing again this year, Canal Winchester Ohio has shown itself to be relatively stable in terms of home sales price and inventory for as compared to last year.
The number of homes for sale this year stayed consistent with homes for sale the year before.  The best news of the year is that the average sales price for homes stayed consistent with 2009 figures.  This would seem to indicate that the home prices have hit the bottom and have stableized.
If you are thinking of selling your home next year and would be interested in specific information … (0 comments)

her: Pickerington Ohio Market Update Year in Review 2010 - 12/28/10 09:00 AM
While we had our ups and downs again this year, Pickerington Ohio has shown its self to be relatively stable in terms of home sales price and inventory for as compared to last year.
The number of homes for sale this year began well under the number offered for sale the year before but then rose in the last half of the year to match 2009 numbers.
The best news of the year is that the average sales price for homes stayed consistent with 2009 figures.  This would seem to indicate that the home prices have hit the bottom.
If you … (0 comments)

her: Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays? - 12/21/10 01:31 AM
It's that time of year that I love the most.  Not just because, well, it's the holidays.  It's also that time of year when things slow down a little and I go back and visit with my clients from the past year.  I get a chance to catch up with them and they get a chance to see that I really am still in business.  There are always a few clients that when I knock at the door I quickly ask myself, Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays??
I was inspired to write this little post after reading an article by Nicole … (2 comments)

her: Should You Stay or Should You Go? - 12/17/10 06:06 AM
We always advise our clients that they should not be home when their house is being shown.  We do this for the obvious reasons.  The first being that I don't want them to be uncomfortable having people walking through their home.   The second is that we don't want them to be put in an unforeseen position such as being questioned by a showing agent or the potential buyers.  The third and most important reason is that buyers get really self-conscious in the presence of homeowners. 
I think the main reason that they feel this way is that they know, on some … (5 comments)

 
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