Having buyer's remorse is quite natural for many folks and often shows up in a variety of places including purchasing a home. The anxiety of committing to a mortgage long term for a family home or even investment property can be unnerving and sometimes even downright frightening. Although a little concern is to be expected it is imperative to that you not let fear cripple you into not taking action. Taking no action can not only lead to your missing out on that "perfect" property, you have been looking for, it could cause you to miss out on … (5 comments)
pickerington real estate: Why is My Home Not Selling
- 04/09/09 12:50 AM
Other than the fact we are in a difficult market here in the Columbus area as with much of the country there often are other factors that can prevent homes from selling. Believe it or not there are a couple of quick and easy fixes that can be done to enhance your homes sellability. Often times when folks think of selling they may do a little research online and determine that it is cheaper to go it alone and make the decision to stick a sign in the yard and post their home on a few sites. They fail to … (3 comments)
With the recent rise in new constructions it is a great time to review some new construction basics regarding warranty. Contractor Problems are one of the largest numbers of complaints received by the Better Business Bureau. These types of stats makes it important that you are knowledgeable and informed about how to insure that your Columbus area home remains the dream that you fell in love with, and does not become your worst nightmare. Listed below are a few things to pay attention to in order to make sure your contractor doesn't end up as your complaint:
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pickerington real estate: Why the Stimulus Makes this a Fantastic Time to buy Real Estate
- 03/27/09 12:00 AM
There are great incentives for first-time Columbus area real estate buyers. Big tax incentives and money put into the banking and financing industries to give buyers more availability to loans makes now the best time to move when looking for a home. This environment won't last-exactly. Some of the elements put in place are geared toward a strong future for the housing market, but many of the advantages are only good for now. Tax Relief First-time Columbus Area real estate buyers, meaning those who have not owned a home in the past three years, are eligible for a big tax … (4 comments)
pickerington real estate: $8000 Dollar Tax Credit = Down Payment Assistance Hurry Limited Funds!!!
- 03/25/09 03:52 PM
The following information was obtained from a Countrywide Loan Officer. I have confirmed this with several lenders. This is One of Two New OHFA Programs that offers Columbus, Central Ohio and the rest of Ohio options for down payment assistance and incentives to help folks get excited about home ownership in 2009.... Homebuyer Tax Credit Advantage ProgramEffective Date: March 30, 2009The Homebuyer Tax Credit Advantage Program offers a second mortgage to borrowers who obtain a first mortgage through the OHFA First-Time Homebuyer Program. In order to encourage first-time homebuyers to enter the market in 2009, the program will allow OHFA first-time … (2 comments)
pickerington real estate: Sweet 16...The Ohio State Universtity Lady Buckeyes
- 03/24/09 12:17 AM
If you missed the Lady Bucks Last night you missed quite a game. It was a small crowd of only 4824 in Downtown Columbus's Nationwide Arena (Home of the Columbus Blue Jackets), the arena's capacity for basketball is 19,500. Never the less it was a game to remember. In this round two of the NCAA Tournament the Bucks played awesome defense and was able to break away from Mississippi State, in the closing minutes to pull out a 64-58 victory. Now the Lady Buckeyes are in the Sweet 16 for the second time in the the 7 years Coach` Jim Foster has been … (6 comments)
What an exciting time to be a 1st Time home buyer. Everything is on sale and your rich Uncle Sam is going to give you a tax credit of $8000 dollars as an incentive to stop renting and go out and buy your dream home.. However, before you rush off to take advantage of that credit take a second to review the tips and advice here. Do Your Homework When you are looking through homes they all look great just ask anyone who has done a home search, Often after you close and move in things still look pretty … (11 comments)
pickerington real estate: Making Home Affordable-New Government Site
- 03/19/09 12:50 AM
Everyone knows that Foreclosures, Short Sales and HUDs hurt neighborhood property values. As a real estate professional I applaud any efforts that can help stabilize the flood of distressed properties. If you need help and would like to see if you qualify for any government housing rescue programs please check out the new site, Making Home Affordable. Have additional questions or need other Central Ohio real estate help, please call me at 614-273-6406 or email me at Vanessa.simmons@realliving.com
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pickerington real estate: 3 Reasons why you should Not BUY NOW!
- 03/17/09 07:27 AM
With so much information and incentives to I thought this would be a great time to explore the top 3 reasons why someone might be thinking they should wait and not try to .
•1. No Money - There are many down payment programs that can help you with purchasing a home including bond money . HUD has a $100 Down Payment Program that can be used by any buyer. Call your real estate professional and lender so that they can help you identify down payment options that can help you to
•2. Worried about the Economy - There are real … (2 comments)
pickerington real estate: What A Full-Time Central Ohio Real Estate Agent Can Do For You
- 03/13/09 12:41 AM
We are all short on time these days, and never does that become more apparent than when trying to buy or sell Central Ohio real estate. Deciphering the ins and outs of real estate can seem like a full-time job itself. That's why many people decide to hire a real estate agent to guide them. •· A good real estate agent must have a working knowledge of local property values to make sure you get the most for your money. Having an agent working for you full-time to find the Central Ohio home that you've been dreaming of can cut … (5 comments)
A few months ago my I had a client that was 3 days away from closing his HUD property when we realized that all the copper was stripped from the property. HUD made the decision to issue a credit to my client versus replacing the plumbing. My client decided to walk from the deal. After filling out the appropriate form and waiting 3 weeks, I was notified by HUD that I could return my clients earnest money. This was an example of successfully getting Earnest money back from HUD. . HUD does offer some great deals and opportunities but … (9 comments)
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